TIES 2016

Imagine a future where students no longer go to school simply to learn traditional skills in traditional classrooms to pass a test or move to the next grade. Instead, imagine reframing school so all experiences must be about curiosity, collaborative, multidisciplinary, immersive, position adults as mentors and partners, use human-centered and systems-thinking methods, be agile in using space and place, hackable and adaptable, and make a positive impact on the world. Explore how educators can utilize design thinking to craft a new vision for what it means for young people to go to school and make an difference in the world.