K12 Futures Library
The K12 Futures Library provides immersive experiences designed to help educators imagine and design the future of learning. This method encourages participants to explore different scenarios and consider the implications of various trends and technologies on education.
Use this method when working with educators or stakeholders in the education sector to envision and plan for the future of learning. It is particularly useful for strategic planning and curriculum development.
Solves: Lack of vision; resistance to change; difficulty adapting to new technologies.
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Step 1: Introduce the concept of futures thinking and the purpose of the K12 Futures Library. (10 minutes)
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Step 2: Divide participants into small groups and assign each group a specific future scenario to explore. (10 minutes)
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Step 3: Each group discusses the implications of their assigned scenario for education and identifies key challenges and opportunities. (30 minutes)
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Step 4: Groups share their insights with the whole group. (30 minutes)
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Step 5: Facilitate a discussion to identify common themes and strategic priorities. (30 minutes)
- Provide clear and concise descriptions of the future scenarios.
- Encourage participants to think creatively and challenge their assumptions.
- Use different types of future scenarios (e.g., optimistic, pessimistic, neutral).
- Incorporate data and research to inform the scenario development process.