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Clark’s been passionate about using technology to improve the ability to think and learn since he first connected the dots between learning and computers while an undergraduate at UC San Diego.

After retiring from HP in 1999, he continued his interest in working with innovative business ideas as a Research Affiliate with the Institute for the Future in Menlo Park, CA. At IFTF, his work has focused on the organizational and social impact of emerging technologies, the role of innovation in large organizations, and the future of R&D. He has also helped individual companies evaluate their current capacity and future potential for innovation within their IT organizations.

As murals unfold on 4’ by 8’ paper around them, conference participants have a multi-sensory experience of the content. A visual journal communicates the “gestalt” of abstract ideas, encouraging interaction and a shared memory. With a background in journalism, art and theory of learning, the visual journalist is able to develop a literal big picture, a visual outline annotated with quotes and narrative.

Valerie Landau is a creative director and a designer/developer of multimedia applications. She is collaborating with Eileen Clegg and Dr. Douglas Engelbart on the upcoming book, “Raising the Collective IQ.” She has worked on several award-winning projects, including “Math Heads” and “Word Heads”, winner of the Parents Choice Gold Medal. She also has worked on a permanent exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution.

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