Making things to learn is the driving force behind two closely
related innovations in education: design thinking and maker
thinking. Design thinking recognizes that the processes routinely
employed by designers such as architects and industrial
designers embody many highly valued 21st-century skills:
innovation, creativity, problem solving, critical thinking and
collaboration. Maker thinking expands the concept to embrace the understanding that knowledge can be constructed by making things.
Frank discusses the importance of recognizing these two educational concepts along with the power of creating academic facilities to cultivate these skills in students.
Frank discusses the power of knocking down the school walls...literally. Learn how removing these physical barriers opens up opportunities for collaboration, and connectivity that is essential for 21st Century learning.
A new and collaborative learning environment is key to preparing students for success in the 21st Century. Frank has seen the power of this type of environment first hand, which led to higher graduation rates and scores on state standardized tests.
Learn how educators are building the future now and facilitating new opportunities to prepare their students for the present and beyond.