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Design Thinking is a methodology that teaches children to creatively solve problems in their lives. We believe that creative confidence comes from repeated practice using a human-centered creative process to solve problem scenarios called design challenges. After using the process on these challenges, they will have another tool, the design thinking process, to apply towards solving real life problems. We hope you use this space to find and share resources to teach design thinking. This is still a working prototype, so feel free to explore and change.

Freshman in high school writes this blog...amazing. This is what our kids can be doing...talk about writing skills, communication skills, creativity, passion, self-directedness...c'mon, people! If I could go back to teaching....

The recent release of Apple's iPad has opened up some great new ideas and creative paths for teachers looking for assistive technologies (AT) for their classroom. Tactile learners and digital natives alike love to use these handheld devices to learn about core curriculum standards within the classroom. According to Apple's website, "iPod touch and iPhone use a high-resolution Multi-Touch screen, ideal for those who have difficulty using a traditional keyboard and mouse." The iTunes app. store has even showcased a tab for special education apps, available as AT for students with learning disabilities. The app store often offers these same apps for the iPod Touch and iPhone. These tablets and handheld devices can be used in many different ways and offer communication options for students with autism.

The intent of this project wiki is to address: How can the TED talks be used as springboards for further discourse, exploration, reflection, and action?

Design Thinking is a mindset and methodology that centers around problem solving. Using Design Thinking in education creates curriculum that focuses on students going through a process to inquire, brainstorm, and create solutions to real interdisciplinary problems.

Elevate the education conversation with your voice! This is a site for students to submit videos that... Offer new ideas for what education could be, and/or Inspire others to transform education, and/or Propose specific actions you or others can take to improve education in your community