Creating Creative Christchurch:

The Role of Education in the Change from an Industrial Economy to an Innovative Economy

Praveen Karunasinghe

Creative Learning

Rote learning was for the industrial age Train the next generation to be innovative and creative thinkers Non prescriptive learning objectives Tailored individual curriculums Better utilize the resources of the internet

Life Long Learning

Learning does not conclude following school or university Engaging adults to take part in learning 90% of knowledge becomes obsolete every 7 years Ever-changing world requires adaptation Lifelong learning and sense of community

Case Study: Lahti, Finland

Unemployment

Education

300% Increase in 17 years

Lahti: Finland

Initiatives for creative learning have already begun to take place in parts of the city. Does the city have a life long learning initiative in place? If not where can we start?