From Empathy to Impact: Connecting Real-World Learning with Design Thinking.
Part of ISTELive 2026Presented by Ashley Allen | Jennifer Bacon
Tuesday 30 June 2026·12:30 pm
What if little learners could engage in real-world projects? In this session, a teacher and Innovation & Learning Coach share how design thinking empowers students to empathize, brainstorm, and prototype solutions. See examples of student work, collaboration/reflection, while gaining practical strategies to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and ownership.
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