small is MASSIVE!

With Heads, Hands, and Hearts!

FUTURE-READY SKILLS DAY

Welcome to ODA’S Future-Ready Skills Day with heads, hands, and hearts! This event was live-streamed from the #VandAWaterfront #CapeTown, #SouthAfrica #ODA2020  

WATCH SESSION THREE

This session focus on the power and impact of Phenomenon Based Learning – learning through play which creates a far more conducive and inclusive learning experience to develop crucial future skills like critical and big picture thinking in ALL CHILDREN.

FEATURED INSPIRATORS FOR THIS SESSION INCLUDED:
*Find the Bios of our Inspirators on the FESTIVAL menu bar

(MODERATOR) Ilona Taimela, from Helsinki, Finland is the Founder and CEO of Helsinki Education Group. Ilona Taimela is a sought-after speaker, lecturer, and facilitator of educational transformation. We, as Open Design Afrika, are very proud to announce our partnership with the Helsinki Education group.

1. Piet Grymonprez, Kortrijk, Belgium: Co-founder of MyMachine Global together with Filip Meuris and Jan Despiegelaere.

2. Jeremy Maarman, Cape Town (Piketberg), SA: Founder and Director of the Initiative for Community Advancement and sole implementer and license holder of MyMachine Global Foundation programme in South Africa

3. Mbangiso Mabaso, Botshabelo, SA: Founder of Sisanda Tech – vision to build the world’s largest virtual science lab called Sisanda

4. Bruno Songane, Geneva, Switzerland: Project Manager at Goodwall, which is a professional development community for youth around the world – Goodwall is also responsible for creating the BetterTogether Africa program designed to support emerging young talent on the continent.

 

BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION & DRIVE CHANGE!

#OpenDesignAfrika calls on Afrikans and the world to action small seeds of change EVERYWHERE! Today we have to write the most important design brief in the history of humanity; it is time to rise in solidarity with our global neighbours and Inspirators for action! 

Let’s continue to celebrate the power of creativity and humanity through our global design champions, unsung heroes, and changemakers; as we share stories, learn together, and get inspired to unlock greater potential and aspirations for thriving futures! Through a series of global dialogues, followed by virtual coffee sessions; we have brought exciting Inspirators together with our global audience so that you can get inspired by their personal stories that touch the lives of a few, a community, city, country, continent, or globally. 

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