killer apps the save lives

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Killer Apps That Save LivesKiller Apps That Save Lives

Christopher NeuChristopher Neu @neuguy@neuguy

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1. Killer application is a verb, not a noun

2. How we learn to use technology is broken

3. Social, interactive, online learning platforms can help

Killer ApplicationKiller Application

In marketing terminology, a killer application (commonly shortened to killer app) is any computer program that is so necessary or desirable that it proves the core value of some larger technology.

Any students in here?Any students in here?

NGO CoordinationNGO Coordination

NGO CoordinationNGO Coordination

Election SupportElection Support

Election SupportElection Support

Integrated Online EventsIntegrated Online Events

Integrated Online EventsIntegrated Online Events

Lessons LearnedLessons Learned• It’s not about how shiny your

tech is, it’s how you use it.• Holistic approach required

for good implementation.• Keep learning what’s out

there and who’s working on neat stuff.

Who here has trouble Who here has trouble keeping up with keeping up with

technology?technology?

Tech Learning Is BrokenTech Learning Is Broken• Individual skills are fast

outdated

• Org knowledge is incomplete

• Learning networks are undeveloped

Interactive ClassesInteractive Classes

Interactive ClassesInteractive Classes

Professional TrainingProfessional Training

Professional TrainingProfessional Training

Online LearningOnline Learning

Online LearningOnline Learning

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And now: Rob Baker!And now: Rob Baker!

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