Human-Centered Design in an AI World: Inside the…

Explore the powerful intersection of human-centred design and artificial intelligence in this thought-provoking webinar from Stanford d.school's K12 Lab Network, one of the most respected innovation labs in education. As AI tools become increasingly prevalent in schools and classrooms, educators face a critical question: how do we ensure that technology serves human needs rather than the other way around? This webinar, 'Human-Centered Design in an AI World,' brings together the design thinking expertise of Stanford's d.school with insights from the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) to help educators navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. The K12 Lab Network has been at the forefront of bringing design thinking methodologies into schools, helping educators and students develop the empathy, creativity, and iterative problem-solving skills that define human-centred design. In this session, participants will explore how these same principles can guide thoughtful, intentional integration of AI tools in educational settings — ensuring that technology amplifies human connection, creativity, and learning rather than replacing them. You'll examine practical frameworks for evaluating AI tools through a human-centred lens, explore how design thinking processes can help schools make better decisions about technology adoption, and consider the ethical dimensions of AI in education from a perspective grounded in empathy and equity. This webinar is ideal for school leaders, instructional designers, technology coordinators, and classroom teachers who want to approach AI integration thoughtfully and ensure their students develop both technological literacy and deeply human skills.