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Nov 08 2016

10 Things That Happen When Students Engage in Design Thinking

By John Spencer Design Thinking 23 Comments

In a recent post, I wrote about why I want to see students become innovators: Subscribe to YouTube Channel Unfortunately, the system isn't designed for innovation. For years, schools have been stuck in a one-size-fits-all factory model, where students passively consume content. Some people will point…

Oct 30 2016

Start with the Mindset, Not the Space

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Yesterday, I got the chance to lead a discussion on makerspaces. I felt out of place as a facilitator, because I've never actually created a maker space. I know my limitations; and that includes redesigning the physical space of the classroom. If you asked me…

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