Systems Thinking in Action®: Because Sustainable Success Doesn’t Just Happen
Katie Salen will discuss how Quest to Learn, a public school in New York City, uses principles of game design and systems thinking to create an immersive learning experience. Students develop skills like strategic thinking, solving complex problems, and considering different perspectives. The emphasis is on understanding systems as a key 21st century skill. Katie Salen led the team that founded Quest to Learn based on using games and systems thinking concepts to prepare students for the future workforce.