Chapters International

Overview:

Educators will jump straight into a real-world innovation challenge. Grounded in design thinking, this dynamic workshop invites teachers to explore fresh tools and approaches through two hands-on, collaborative challenges. Energizing activities are paired with purposeful moments of reflection-designed to help educators connect and transfer new ideas to their own classroom and school contexts. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a solid grasp of design thinking’s core principles and practical strategies they can immediately apply in their daily work.

In this workshop, we will explore:

This two-day workshop introduces K–12 teachers and school leaders to the principles and practices of design thinking. Designed to build creative confidence, the experience equips educators with tools they can immediately apply in their own schools and classrooms. Through this immersive experience, participants will:

Learn design thinking by engaging with a real-world projects,
Connect with like-minded educators from a variety of backgrounds,
Explore high-quality tools and resources, and
Develop an actionable plan to bring design thinking mindsets and methods back to their local contexts.

Potential Audience:

All K-12 Educators and Leaders.

ARIEL RAZ

Ariel Raz designs transformative learning experiences that help professionals unlock their creative potential. He began his journey in education as a Teach for America corps member, teaching middle school math in Louisiana, where he discovered the power of experiential learning. After founding a middle school on Chicago’s South Side, Ariel pursued graduate studies at Stanford, immersing himself in the design-driven teaching practices of the d.school. Today, he leads executive learning and collaborates on bold initiatives across sectors, bringing human-centered design to the forefront of professional development. When he’s not facilitating creativity at work, Ariel can be found cooking, reading, or painting with his three-year-old daughter.

Venue:
Hong Kong

8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Registration at 8:00 am
on the 27th of February 2026