From the archive
Design Thinking
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Transforming Learning, One Experience at a Time
In August, Dr. McClurg challenged all of us to begin a journey from the tame to the wild, and as evidenced by some of the data Sarah, Paula, and I…
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Design Thinking the Design Thinking Process
6th graders redesigned the design thinking graphic based on a deeper understanding of the elements of design thinking.
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Designing From The Heart
I have been reading quite a few books on design, but none have actually been designed with the elegance of this human: how to be the person designing for other people…
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Compliant Geniuses? Think Again.
Our district mission statement centers around our calling to “ignite genius and empower students to advance the world.” That’s a pretty tall order! Especially when, as Seth Godin explains (“The…
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Why Don’t We Put the Bed in the Kitchen?
I grew up in an Italian family. That meant a lot of our family gatherings were centered around food. Lots and lots of food. And since most food preparation happens…
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Is It Possible to Do Good Better?
William Macaskill and colleagues developed effective altruism, which uses data and some snazzy principles to help people make a huge difference in the world. By asking “How can I make…