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Re-imagining education is not enough; as I’ve said previously, it’s time to get specific. Integrating the concept of “longtermism” into curriculum mapping and design is one way to achieve this goal. Longtermism in education is a philosophy that emphasizes preparing students for the long-term consequences of their actions rather than solely focusing on short-term outcomes and test scores. The rapidly changing world requires a different type of education that equips...

The field of education is constantly evolving, and educators need to stay abreast of the latest innovations and ideas. That is why the TLS/ForesightLab, in partnership with ATÖLYE, was proud to host the “School on Mars” event last week. This exciting workshop was designed for K-12 learning designers and educators in the UAE who are eager to explore the future of education and imagine new possibilities. The event’s goal was...

Another Sunday, and another article, conference, or workshop on re-imagining education. It’s not just tiresome, but I’m coming around to the idea that it could be hurtful rather than helpful. What part of education exactly do conference facilitators mean? The term is now widely used, yet often fails to be specific in its direction or focus; who is accountable during this process? How inclusive is it? What evidence is being...

As part of THINK Learning Studio’s ongoing work to help educators foster creative learning mindsets in all learners — and themselves, too — we are excited to announce the launch of the TLS Foresight Lab. Why? Simply put, while we know that preparing learners for the ‘future’ guides every educator’s practice… …but rarely are educators provided relevant ‘futures thinking’ and ‘forecasting’ resources and experiences to help them do this. And even more...

Is traditional education failing our students? This is a question that I will be discussing at the Capital Club Dubai on January 30th, where I will be sharing my insights on how project-based learning (PBL) can help prepare students for the future economy and work. As an advocate of PBL, as many of you already know, I firmly believe that this innovative approach to education is better suited to the...

Beauty has an address. Where do you think of when you hear this slogan? Perhaps Paris? Barcelona? Maybe Sydney? There’s no denying the beauty of those three world-class cities. Yet, the slogan belongs to one of the most understated nations in the world, a place where white buildings splashed with pastels rest beneath dramatic mountain peaks. The slogan, as you have it, belongs to the small, welcoming nation of Oman....

Well, it’s happening. New York Public schools were first out of the gates by banning artificial intelligence in education, in the form of ChatGPT; sadly predictable, but we are where we are. It’s with mild curiosity that on reflection of almost every educationally driven conference I’ve attended in recent years, educationalists have argued for, against, and warned of the looming dangers and possibilities of artificial intelligence. Whether for or against, there...

You can view Ayesha's digital portfolio here. Hi Ayesha, what have you been up to since graduation? After graduating from TGS, I went to New York University, where I received my BFA in Photography & Imaging. Following the pandemic's onset, I returned to Cape Town, where I completed the last semester of my studies at home. Shortly after graduating, I began looking for photo-related jobs and spent some time assisting...

Greetings from all of us here at THINK Global School! The 2022-23 school year is now well underway. To kick things off, our CM2 Community returned to a country we've become very familiar with over the last five years, Botswana, while our CM1 Community ventured somewhere for the first time: Malaysia.  The first term of the year is arguably our most important as it introduces new students to THINK Global...

It was a fast week for the Path to Sustainability module. They stepped on a plane bound for Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala and were immediately whisked away to temples, beaches, and boats. The objectives: Spend some time outside of Mumbai Get a perspective on sustainability concepts in Kerala Have time to decompress and recharge for the final weeks Below are the sights and sounds of their week...