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The Midwest Summit is a two-day, hands-on conference focusing on integrating Google for Education in K-12 and Higher Ed learning environments. All presentations will be from Google for Education Certified Innovators and Certified Trainers, and local Googley talent!

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Tuesday, November 17 • 9:45am - 10:45am
Design Thinking: Creating Problem Seekers Not Just Problem Solvers

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Current educational practices often produce students who are simply Problem Solvers, instead of Problem Seekers. Sound technology integration in the classroom provides opportunities for students to hone skills in Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, Choice, and Curiosity. This workshop will immerse educators into Design Thinking activities to use with students. I will also share the infusion of design thinking with my own students to implement Genius Hour.
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Shaelynn Farnsworth

Iowa
Shaelynn is a leader in the convergence between literacy and technology. As High School teacher she redefined her English classroom as not only a place to learn about literature but also explore how technology is shaping the future of communications. Shaelynn is a Google Certified... Read More →

Tuesday November 17, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Tundra C/D
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