This is my second post in this series. Check out the first one here. Two years ago I was a member of a hiring committee at my school. Along with two administrators, one other teacher, and a parent, I ...

When educators first consider redesigning learning spaces, they might immediately conjure up mental images of free-flowing Starbucks lounges or something out of the Cult of Pedagogy blog’s Classroom ...

The recent release of the Gonski 2.0 report has done an excellent job of re-opening the conversation around how our schools could better fulfil their purpose. Much of the commentary has centred on the ...

Creative problem-solving used to take place on the playground during recess, when worksheets temporarily disappeared and teachers stood at a distance. There, learning happened through exploration and ...

It’s time for another rousing edition of “Because You Asked,” a space for you to ask those questions weighing you down--the ones you don't even want to ask your friends. Got an edtech question that ...

Design thinking is a classroom strategy that can facilitate 21 st century skills while allowing students to take action on topics they are passionate about says Sanjli Gidwaney, Director, Design for ...

Design thinking is a powerful process that requires a growth mindset to develop inventive solutions. An inquisitive mindset and desire to seek new learning are necessary for design thinking. Design ...

Design thinking: It started as an academic theory in the 60’s, a notion of starting to look at broader types of challenges with the intention and creativity that designers use to tackle their work. It ...

Design thinking… what is that? I have this image of Allen Samuels permanently emblazoned on my brain. This goes back to college. With his usual amazing energy and unrestrained passion, this deeply ...