CoPDA 2016 - 4th International Workshop on Cultures of Participation in the Digital Age: From 'Have to' to 'Want to' Participate

New levels of personalization and engagement can boost users’ motivation to be actively part of design processes. It is through active and engaged experiences that socio-technical solutions help to lay the foundation for lifelong learning and designing. The “did it one’s own” solution ignites people’s natural desire to explore and discover. With the 4th “Cultures of Participation in the Digital Age” (CoPDA) workshop at NordiCHI 2016 we will explore theories, frameworks, systems, and experiences in order to understand and support what encourages all users wanting to participate rather than having to participate. We invite researchers and practitioners to discuss and exchange experiences able to transform learning and working environments in places where people are encouraged to explore their unique talents and interests.