Design Thinking for Deeper Student Learning - Henry Ford Learning Institute

Educating K12 and college students for a world that holds unpredictable challenges and ever-changing needs is both inspiring and demanding. Design thinking promotes critical thinking, creative problem solving and an approach to learning that helps us develop our students to meet that future in our classrooms today.

July 17 – 19, 2024 at The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation | $399 per person | +$75 optional certification | Register on Eventbrite

Design Thinking for Deeper Student Learning Workshop

HFLI’s 3-day immersive workshop is designed to introduce educators from all disciplines to design thinking tools and methods they can use to create and facilitate powerful and equitable learning experiences for their students. Working individually and in small teams, participants will work on a specific, community-connected challenge to gain knowledge, skills, and experience with design thinking. They will also explore available resources, join topic-specific “table talks,” and develop a plan of action they can bring back to their home school for immediate benefit.

Designed for educators new to design thinking, this workshop provides the opportunity to:

Learn the principles, methods, and mindsets of design thinking and Deeper Learning By Doing®
Collaborate on a deep dive design challenge that includes fieldwork in the community
Explore ways to build design thinking and Deeper Learning by Doing® into classroom or school activities and extended projects
Engage one-on-one with HFLI’s expert coaches to develop challenge-as-opportunity lessons and project plans for students or colleagues
Gain access to HFLI’s comprehensive set of ready-to-use curricula and resources
Build connections with like-minded educators committed to providing equitable learning opportunities for all students and educators
Earn an HFLI Design Thinking Level 2 Certification (optional, additional $75)

HFLI Level Two Design Thinking Certification

HFLI Certification is an earned credential demonstrating that the recipient has a specific level of knowledge and proficiency in design thinking and Deeper Learning by Doing®.

To earn the optional HFLI Level 2 Certification you must register and pay the additional fee, participate in the entirety of the workshop’s activities, design and implement a Personal Action Plan and complete a reflection on the process.

HFLI’s approach, Deeper Learning By Doing®, brings design thinking together with high leverage instructional practices and culturally responsive principles to form an approach to learning, teaching and leading that advances equity and empowerment.

The 3-day immersive workshop runs approximately 9am – 4am each day. Your fee includes the selected workshop, materials, and breakfast/lunch/snack.

If you have a group of 5 or more, contact designthinking@hfli.org for special pricing. Limited spots are available – register on Eventbrite today!

Design Thinking for Deeper Student Learning Workshop

HFLI Level Two Design Thinking Certification

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HFLI Level Two Design Thinking Certification

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