Inge Druckrey: Teaching to See

Edward Tufte’s film  is a much watch film. As a teacher I implore  you do one thing today, watch this 40-minute jorney in Design Thinking. As Matthew Carter, type designer, MacArthur Fellow said “It about patient and dedicated teaching, about learning to look and visualize in order to design, about the importance of drawing. It… Continue Reading Inge Druckrey: Teaching to SeeContinue Reading Inge Druckrey: Teaching to See

Digital Video in the Classroom

Developing the ability to share meaningful narratives or explain solutions to complex problems that confront us are an essential communication skill.  For just as we no longer need skills in maintaining slates and sharpening quills so we need to develop modern skills in areas such of video narratives. The process of responding to problems where… Continue Reading Digital Video in the ClassroomContinue Reading Digital Video in the Classroom

Here’s to the crazy ones

This was a major advertising campaign for Apple late last century. It stands the test of time because it is a call to celebrate divergent thinkers and to be passionate about our creativity. These are traits we can all develop. As an educator it is the cornerstone of what we do. Here’s to the crazy… Continue Reading Here’s to the crazy onesContinue Reading Here’s to the crazy ones