Education By Design -- Sally Ride Science STEAM Series

Design thinking -- it's a popular buzzword these days, with
companies from IBM to GE using this approach to develop innovative
products and reinvigorate their operations. But what exactly is
design thinking and why is it playing an increasingly important
role in K-12 education? Design thinking, or human-centered design,
is all about focusing on the needs of people to ensure that the
correct problem is being solved in the most effective way. With
critical thinking skills becoming increasingly important in a
knowledge-based economy, many educators see design thinking as a
way to tap into students' passions while enabling them to solve
problems in an ever-more diverse and interconnected world. This
panel of experts shares their insight on design thinking and its
power to transform classrooms and equip students with 21st century
skills vital to success. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM
Education" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID:
32157]