LAUNCH: Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring

LAUNCH: Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student

We Need More Creative Schools

Something happens in students when they define themselves as makers and inventors and creators. They discover powerful skillsâ€”problem-solving, critical thinking, and imaginationâ€”that will help them shape the worldâ€™s future â€¦ our future.

If thatâ€™s true, why isnâ€™t creativity a priority in more schools today?

Educators John Spencer and A.J. Juliani know firsthand the challenges teachers face every day: School can be busy. Materials can be scarce. The creative process can seem confusing. Curriculum requirements can feel limiting. Those challenges too often bully creativity, pushing it to the side as an â€œenrichment activityâ€ that gets put off or squeezed into the tiniest time block.

We can do better. We must do better if weâ€™re going to prepare students for their future.

LAUNCH: Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student provides a process that can be incorporated into every class at every grade level ... even if you donâ€™t consider yourself a â€œcreative teacher.â€ And if you dare to innovate and view creativity as an essential skill, you will empower your students to change the worldâ€”starting right now.

Look, Listen, and Learn
Ask Lots of Questions
Understand the Problem or Process
Navigate Ideas
Create
Highlight Whatâ€™s Working and Failing

Are you ready to LAUNCH?
"Required reading for every teacher who cares. A dramatic re-framing and a road map on how to rebuild our schools from the inside." â€”Seth Godin, author of Stop Stealing Dreams

â€œAll kids walk into school curious and creative. This book will help weave a path to ensure that these traits are not only maintained, but accentuated when those same students leave.â€ â€”George Couros, author of The Innovatorâ€™s Mindset

â€œThe LAUNCH framework John Spencer and A.J. Juliani present has the potential to dramatically change classrooms to be more engaging, student centric, and most of all, fun!â€ â€”Dr. Jackie Gerstein, online faculty for masterâ€™s degree programs in educational technology

â€œThis book, crafted by John and A.J., provides educators with a series of actionable steps regarding design thinking, while simultaneously dispelling common myths and dissolving perceived roadblocks to success.â€ â€”Sarah Thomas, regional technology coordinator, founder of #EduMatch
Country USA
Manufacturer Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-05-26
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2016-05-26
Format	Kindle eBook

LAUNCH: Using Design Thinking to Boost Creativity and Bring Out the Maker in Every Student

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