From the archive
Design Thinking
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Adoption Isn’t Impact: The Quiet Failure of Learning Innovation
Learning tools are improving faster than learning systems. As AI, XR, and new platforms promise transformation, many organizations are discovering that adoption alone doesn’t translate into impact. This reflection explores…
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Designer or Design Thinker?
Innovation is when something new is created and implemented that adds value. Inventions happen every day, and every year inventions find their way into our classroom. It’s only when an…
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Teens Doing Whatever It Takes to Draw Attention to Human Trafficking
Yesterday I watched as teens came together to use their design thinking and entrepreneurial skills to tackle the subject of human trafficking, which is prevalent in San Diego. They came…
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Students Are Changing the World NOW
Last night, my district received the Innovate Award for its District Design 2022 initiative. This initiative is focused on providing an extraordinary school experience for all students. Using the Design…
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The Power of Empathy
When we talk design thinking, we talk empathy. But it seems that empathy is struggling to keep its place in society. In the article “The End of Empathy,” a study…
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Imagining Joyful Learning Spaces
This past month our innovation team has been fortunate to work with a school staff that is looking to reimagine their library space. Currently a traditional space with plain walls,…