Dr Rael Futerman
@raelfuterman.bsky.social
Educator & design researcher | Participatory design | Expansive learning | Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) | Designing with, not for
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5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age
I recently attended a student panel on use of AI in college classes. The three panelists shared their perspectives, borne out in an April 2025 Gallup survey: they want to learn to use AI tools in appropriate...
educationtechnology.news
July 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
5 Steps to Update Assignments to Foster Critical Thinking and Authentic Learning in an AI Age #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
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If you missed our Campus webinar 'How to embed sustainability into the curriculum', you can watch it now on-demand - hear academics discuss #climate conscious learning, how to build #sustainability into course design and connect it to #employability: ow.ly/Obxx50Wc83w #academicsky #edusky #SDGs
Campus webinar: How to embed sustainability into the curriculum
Hear experts discuss how they engage students in climate-conscious learning, build sustainability into course design and connect it to employability and wider social responsibility
ow.ly
June 19, 2025 at 9:04 AM
If you missed our Campus webinar 'How to embed sustainability into the curriculum', you can watch it now on-demand - hear academics discuss #climate conscious learning, how to build #sustainability into course design and connect it to #employability: ow.ly/Obxx50Wc83w #academicsky #edusky #SDGs
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Reposted by Dr Rael Futerman
The vast majority of designers say AI has improved their process, according to a new report. But ethical concerns still remain. We're keen to hear your thoughts: www.designweek.co.uk/most-designe...
June 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The vast majority of designers say AI has improved their process, according to a new report. But ethical concerns still remain. We're keen to hear your thoughts: www.designweek.co.uk/most-designe...
Leading with questions instead of content #engagement #learning www.facultyfocus.com/articles/eff...
Why I Stopped Starting Class with Content—and What Happened Instead
Discover how starting class with paradoxes—not content—ignites curiosity, deepens learning, and transforms classroom engagement.
www.facultyfocus.com
June 16, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Leading with questions instead of content #engagement #learning www.facultyfocus.com/articles/eff...
June 16, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Early morning swim at Cape Point to reset
June 16, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Early morning swim at Cape Point to reset
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There's a great TedX talk where Todd Rose talks about how we should design systems to meet the needs of the outliers. I'm not a big watcher of Ted talks but this one definitely changed my thinking around #inclusion.
youtu.be/4eBmyttcfU4?...
youtu.be/4eBmyttcfU4?...
The Myth of Average: Todd Rose at TEDxSonomaCounty
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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June 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
There's a great TedX talk where Todd Rose talks about how we should design systems to meet the needs of the outliers. I'm not a big watcher of Ted talks but this one definitely changed my thinking around #inclusion.
youtu.be/4eBmyttcfU4?...
youtu.be/4eBmyttcfU4?...
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How Do You Build a Learner-Centered Ecosystem? #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
How Do You Build a Learner-Centered Ecosystem?
By: Bobbi Macdonald and Alin Bennett All photos in this post were taken by Joanna Zhang. What new shapes might education need to assume if we wish to properly equip young people for their future — as...
educationtechnology.news
June 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
How Do You Build a Learner-Centered Ecosystem? #EdTech
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
#edusky #TLSky #teachers #education #educators
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New Post: Leave to Achieve?: A new framework for universities to drive local social mobility www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/06/12/l...
June 12, 2025 at 6:02 AM
New Post: Leave to Achieve?: A new framework for universities to drive local social mobility www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/06/12/l...
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Only today I learned about the shrine in Tokyo to insects killed for science.
Mushizuka at Kan'ei-ji Temple
A Buddhist temple to honor insects that died for science.
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June 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Only today I learned about the shrine in Tokyo to insects killed for science.
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The Journal of Design History is looking to appoint two new Editorial Board members: an Asia Editor and an Explorations Managing Editor. For full descriptions, and to apply, visit: www.designhistorysociety.org/about/vacanc...
April 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Journal of Design History is looking to appoint two new Editorial Board members: an Asia Editor and an Explorations Managing Editor. For full descriptions, and to apply, visit: www.designhistorysociety.org/about/vacanc...
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Recent open access publication:
"Where are the humans in human centred design?
Intentionally representing people during idea
generation deepens consideration of needs"
by: Laura R. Murphy, Thanina Makhlouf, Shanna R. Daly, Colleen M. Seifert
www.inderscience.com/garbage/f121...
"Where are the humans in human centred design?
Intentionally representing people during idea
generation deepens consideration of needs"
by: Laura R. Murphy, Thanina Makhlouf, Shanna R. Daly, Colleen M. Seifert
www.inderscience.com/garbage/f121...
www.inderscience.com
April 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Recent open access publication:
"Where are the humans in human centred design?
Intentionally representing people during idea
generation deepens consideration of needs"
by: Laura R. Murphy, Thanina Makhlouf, Shanna R. Daly, Colleen M. Seifert
www.inderscience.com/garbage/f121...
"Where are the humans in human centred design?
Intentionally representing people during idea
generation deepens consideration of needs"
by: Laura R. Murphy, Thanina Makhlouf, Shanna R. Daly, Colleen M. Seifert
www.inderscience.com/garbage/f121...
Learners Lead the Way: South African Students Use Design Thinking to Transform Education and Safety
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Learners Lead the Way: South African Students Use Design Thinking to Transform Education and Safety | News | Samsung Corporate Citizenship
Using innovation and empathy to create real to empower student safety.
csr.samsung.com
June 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Learners Lead the Way: South African Students Use Design Thinking to Transform Education and Safety
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Understanding the business of #design education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/hig...
Understanding the business of design - ET Education
Discover how design education is evolving to meet the challenges of the modern world. Learn about the importance of integrating design with business strategy and preparing students for impactful caree...
education.economictimes.indiatimes.com
June 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Understanding the business of #design education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/hig...
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March 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM