Communities of Integration
The purpose of this workshop is to bring together several different communities, each of whom studies SocioTechnical Integration in a slightly different way. In addition to the four principle communities (STIR, SEE, Toolbox, and Trading Zones), other participants are certainly welcome to participate in the learning and discussions.
When we bring these four communities into dialogue, we are interested in three main questions – form, means, and ends – that will reveal important differences in each approach to STI. Form focuses on the ‘what’ of each approach to STI – differing focuses, fundamental questions, and frameworks for understanding interactions. Means consists of ways of both studying and facilitating STI, including how opportunities and challenges are identified, how these projects of integration are navigated, and how communication and relationship building occurs. Ends seeks to identify the ‘why’ of STI, including the value of STI, STI’s role in broader society, and approach-specific motivations.
Please spend some time before the workshop reviewing these brief summaries of the four main communities to help ensure a productive discussion. Also, don't hesitate to be in contact if you think there's another community that ought to be considered!
When we bring these four communities into dialogue, we are interested in three main questions – form, means, and ends – that will reveal important differences in each approach to STI. Form focuses on the ‘what’ of each approach to STI – differing focuses, fundamental questions, and frameworks for understanding interactions. Means consists of ways of both studying and facilitating STI, including how opportunities and challenges are identified, how these projects of integration are navigated, and how communication and relationship building occurs. Ends seeks to identify the ‘why’ of STI, including the value of STI, STI’s role in broader society, and approach-specific motivations.
Please spend some time before the workshop reviewing these brief summaries of the four main communities to help ensure a productive discussion. Also, don't hesitate to be in contact if you think there's another community that ought to be considered!