Podcast: Design Thinking in Schools with Ariel Raz
Ariel Raz is the Head of Learning Collaborations with the Stanford d.school k12 Lab. In this episode, we chat with Ariel about design thinking and how it can be used in K-12 schools to unlock innovation. Ken Dirkin, Executive Director of the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute joins us to unpack our conversation with Ariel.
Here are some notes about the episode:
Learn about the Stanford d.school and the K12 Lab program
Ariel supports Check out Ariel’s design thinking portfolio
Learn about projects that the d.school is engaged in: School Safety, Deeper Learning Puzzle Bus, Designing the President
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Michigan Virtual
For more than 27 years, Michigan Virtual has partnered with K–12 school districts across Michigan to expand learning opportunities for students and educators alike. Through our high-quality online courses, taught by Michigan-certified, highly qualified teachers, we empower students to learn anytime, anywhere. We also provide affordable, impactful professional development to help educators grow in their craft. Most recently, Michigan Virtual has been at the forefront of innovation and artificial intelligence in education, offering consultation services and professional learning to guide schools in thoughtfully integrating new technologies and learning pathways.
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