Higher Ed: The Lastest Bubble?

Like the housing bubble, the education bubble is about security and insurance against the future. Both whisper a seductive promise into the ears of worried Americans: Do this and you will be safe. The excesses of both were always excused by a core national belief that no matter what happens in the world, these were the best investments you could make. Housing prices would always go up, and you will always make more money if you are college educated.

The full article from The Economist.

TeachDesign and teach it early

Collaborative, project-based learning combined with learning that encourages design thinking is the future of education.

TeachDesign is an initiative in Austin, Texas that is helping students to use critical thinking skills while working as a team to create solutions. They do this while learning more than students might learn in a traditional education setting. This program connects industry and education. It is exciting to see this sort of education happening at the high-school level.

Check out this story on GOOD Magazine’s website:

Why We Should Teach Design Early

Teach Design: Think Dumb