1. Collaborative Memory Technology for Supporting the Care Network Mike Wu University of Toronto Department of Computer Science

2. Working with People who have Amnesia

3. Care network Memory system Memory as Collaborative Processes Daughter Close Friends Clinician Volunteers Mom Dog Wife IMMEDIATE FAMILY COTA HEALTH FAMILY & RELATIVES Brother FRIENDS PETS BAYCREST CENTRE Memory-impaired clients Volunteers Person with Amnesia Cat Case manager

4. My Research Goal: Design a “collaborative memory aid” 1.Study amnesic individuals and caregivers Is memory composed of collaborative processes? Participant observations, interviews, … 2.Explore theoretical frameworks for Describing and explaining observations Guiding and informing design Generalizing findings to other cognitive domains

5. Questions for the Workshop Theory-building or adapting a framework 1.What are the criteria that define a valuable theory for designing cognitive technology? 2.Are there consistent ways to adapt theories from related disciplines to account for the deficits and strengths of our population of interest?