THE HUMAN-CENTERED PRACTITIONER

Designing for Impact: A Journey through Practitioner Research and Human-Centered Design

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Giving Voice to the Visionaries: Why Empowering Youth is a Win for Everyone

Hold the phone—or perhaps, more aptly, the TikTok. In today's fast-paced digital age, youth aren't just consuming content; they're...

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Day 1 of Design Thinking: Redesigning the "Student Survival Kit"

Alright, teacher champions and youth educators! Picture this: it's your first day introducing design thinking to a room full of curious...

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When Design Thinking and YPAR Doesn't Have Your Name On It, And That's A-Okay!

Hello! I'm back again, tapping at the keys with some slightly unconventional wisdom. You're probably here because you're an educator, and...

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Why YPAR Gets the Platinum Record in My Educational Playlist

Greetings, fabulous pedagogical pioneers! Today, we’re diving into some educational favoritism – a bit of teaching-method tug of war....

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YPAR and PBL: A Tale of Two Acronyms, Or Are They Twins Separated at Birth?

Howdy! Here we are again, ready to navigate the educational labyrinth together. Today’s query has us asking: "Is YPAR like Project Based...

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The YPAR and Design Thinking Fit Test: Is Your Classroom Culture Ready?

Hey there! I am diving headfirst into a spicy topic today: the learning culture needed for Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) and...

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Sneakily Shaping a YPAR-friendly Classroom: As Subtle as a Post-It Note in a Textbook

Bonjour, brilliant educators! I can sense that you've got your thinking caps on and your sharp pencils at the ready, but put down that...

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Democratizing the Classroom: Balancing Power with Learners & Teachers

Hey there, extraordinary educators! Guess what? I've decided to shake things up in the academic cosmos today by talking about one of the...

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A Helping Hand for Creative Roadblocks: Empowering Young Innovators

Hey there, teaching trailblazers! Have you ever had a group of students, their eyes wide with excitement, ready to tackle the world, only...

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Tools of the Trade: Empowering Young Minds with Participatory Action Research

Hola, brilliant educators and leaders of young minds! Today, we're donning our explorer hats and stepping into the thrilling terrain of...

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Data Analysis: Who Knew Analysis Could Be So Creative?!

Hello, data divas, number nerds, and those of you who break out in a cold sweat at the mere mention of "data analysis". Get comfy, grab a...

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Let Loose with Liberating Structures: My Research and Design Lifesaver

Greetings, fellow innovation navigators and research wranglers! Gather round, pull up a chair, and let me spin you a yarn about the...

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The Power of the Teen Think Tank: A Tale of Youth, Action, and Impact

Imagine a group of teenagers, their minds a cauldron of bubbling ideas and eagerness to change the world. Now, picture them given the...

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Where Stars Align: Youth Participatory Action Research & Design Thinking

What happens when two powerhouse approaches like Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) and Design Thinking find themselves seated...