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2. The Future of Learning Things, STEM Integration in
Education
Debra Pothier
Senior Education AEC Global Strategist

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design, and create a better world.

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The Martian © 2015 Twentieth Century Fox. All rights reserved.

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11. What is the FUTURE of Learning THINGS?

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Academia provides
graduates to industry
Higher
Ed
Digital
Design
Solutions
K12
Industry provides academia
performance + employment
standards
Emerging Technologies
Emerging Careers

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65% of Today’s Students will be employed in jobs
That DO Not Exist – U. S. Dept of Labor

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Autodesk Education 2016

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Industrial Education vs. 21 Century Learning

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How Can You Transform Education?
 DESIGN EDUCATION using the
design process as an approach
to creative problem solving.
 MAKER EDUCATION promoted
by the “maker movement” a “do-
it yourself”, hands-on approach
to learning.
 DESIGN THINKING using the
design process as an approach
to creative problem solving.
 DESIGN MINDSET embodies
the values of the design thinking
process - embracing failure,
problem solving, collaboration,
creativity, empathy, and
communication
 PROJECT BASED LEARNING
learning through an extended
process of inquiry in response to
a complex question, problem or
challenge

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Design Thinking is an Iterative Process

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Cathedral High School – Boston MA

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TinkerCAD and 3D Printing

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Makeosity – Bronx NY

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NuVu Studios – Cambridge MA

22. What Tools Can I Integrate in my Classroom?

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https://www.tinkercad.com

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http://fusion360.autodesk.com/

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30. BIM and The Future of Making Things

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Broad Sustainable Building's tower under construction
Image and video courtesy of BROAD Group
Imagine a 57-story
tower built in 19 days

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 Learning content
 Academic programs
 Partnership
 Certification
Autodesk Education BIM Offerings

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