Design Thinking for Deeper Student Learning

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Workshops

Design Thinking for Deeper Student Learning 2025

Want to learn how design thinking can equip students with essential skills for creative problem solving, critical thinking, and career/workplace readiness readiness? Interested in earning a unique Level 2 certification to showcase your expertise in innovative, learner-centered education? Our highly recommended annual 3-day workshop will provide educators with strategies to transform classrooms and create deeper, more meaningful learning experiences.

Date: June 24-26

Location: Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Dearborn MI

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ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP FOR EDUCATORS

Adaptive Leadership for Educators 2025

Join us for an immersive, two-day event designed for educators of youth and adults from across the country. If you are interested in developing essential and practical strategies for the complex challenges faced in an evolving educational landscape, this workshop is for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that redefines what learning can—and should—be!

Date: July 29-30

Location: Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Dearborn MI

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Webinars

BUILDING EDUCATOR & STUDENT WELLNESS: SHARED PURPOSE, SHARED WORK, SHARED JOY

Building Educator and Student Wellness: Shared Purpose, Shared Work, Shared Joy hosted by Ford NGL

Hosted by Ford NGL, in this webinar, HFLI’s Deborah Parizek (Executive Director) and Clare McKenna (Associate Director for Learning) facilitate a discussion that focuses on how to nurture authentic connections and wellness through shared purpose, shared work, and shared joy. Designed for educators, community members, and partners, this session focused on creating relationships that center student learning while supporting educators’ efforts. Gain insights and actionable ideas to strengthen wellness and drive transformative change in your education ecosystem.

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Here's what educators are saying
about our workshops

I enjoyed the approach where we were the learner first, and we were able to experience design thinking from the student perspective and build empathy for how they might feel going through this process.

This was one of the best workshops I have attended. I love how our ideas in the museum challenge were valued and felt like we might have an impact on the museum.

Now knowing how to navigate the steps of design thinking, I can’t wait to explore how it fits into various parts of my class and curriculum!

Awesome. No time wasted. We used every second of the day, each day.

You really brought in actionable ways to bridge the social-emotional learning gaps.

Wonderful workshop! I really enjoyed the laid-back feel and the professional ways our ideas were honored and questions were immediately addressed with care and genuine consideration.

This process will be really useful for helping to teach students how to think creatively and research effectively.

I like how the workshop went back and forth between concrete examples of how to use the process, then gave us the opportunity to engage in practicing the techniques.

This will help get students more involved in their learning, taking ownership of their work, and building teamwork between students.

Upcoming Workshops & Events

Workshops