Michael Cohen aka ‘The Tech Rabbi’, is the Director of Innovation at Yeshiva University High Schools in Los Angeles. He is also the founder of letsdubbleup.com. Dubble Up’s mission is to “prepare teens with the skills today to stand out and showcase their unique ideas and strengths to their top university, dream company or the spirit to start their own.” … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #45 – John Zobrist – What is Innovation?
John Zobrist is the K-12 Head of Innovation at UWCSEA – East Campus, Singapore and brings more than two decades of experience nurturing student innovators to identify social, environmental and economic problems and apply design thinking and creative concepts to improve individuals and communities. We had a great time talking about his journey into education and what his vision is … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #44 – Phil Cotton – Learnbylayers – 3D Printing
Phil Cotton is a Design and Technology Teacher, and Founder of Learnbylayers. Learnbylayers is an online resource for all of the things an educator might need to design and deliver a 3D printing curriculum in their classroom. Phil and I had a great time chatting about how his business started, how he has had to adjust during the current global … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #43 – Chris Stephenson – The Art of the Pivot
Chris Stephenson is an MYP Development Consultant with Toddle, and “Lead Learner” and Founder of Atlantic Isle Consulting. We have a great discussion about how being able to ‘pivot’ is important now more than ever. Chris has had many chances to do just that. Enough of me talking! Now, sit back, relax and enjoy this chat with Chris! Follow Chris … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #42 – Mike Bycraft – Mini Golf, Robotics, and Monuments
Mike Bycraft is Head of Design and Innovation for grades 6-12 at Korea International School. He has done so much in his career to advance the mission of ‘design education’ from speaking at regional events to writing articles for well known publications. You can find out all about this on this website that is listed in the show notes. We … Read More