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THE HUMAN-CENTERED PRACTITIONER
Designing for Impact: A Journey through Practitioner Research and Human-Centered Design
A Weekly Periodical


Amplifying Voice: 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...
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