Workshops

These workshops present a hands-on opportunity for you to experience the use of Design Thinking and the Business Model Canvas. We’ll explore how to apply these approaches to the education environment. We’ll discuss underlying concepts, the process for using it effectively, as well as review some derivative versions developed for organization with a social mission. Equally important, we’ll connect you with others who have a similar interest in exploring concepts and tools to innovate differently.

Finally, the process we’ll work through is designed to draw out feedback on how well this could work in Milwaukee area schools and modifications to make it even more effective.

Session 1

Tuesday July 26, 2016
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Session 2

Thursday, July 28, 2016
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Both sessions will be held in the Ward 4 Innovation Space, located at 333 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. Light snacks and beverage will be provided.
There is no charge for participation but space is limited.

Space for the Canvas Workshops provided courtesy of

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We’re gathering educators from Milwaukee area schools and organizations that are breaking new ground in how they develop 21st century skills in their students. The first of these hands-on workshops are an opportunity for you to learn what others are doing, and share what you’ve been working on, have seen working well elsewhere, or would like to try. More importantly, we’ll connect you with others on a similar path.

The process we’ll work through is designed to draw out common goals and opportunities for collaboration across schools and organizations to help reach them.

Session 1: K-12 Teachers; Program Staff

Tuesday August, 9 2016
5:00 to 8:00 PM

5:00 – Say hello, grab something to eat.
5:30 – Let’s get to work!

Session 2: K-12 School, District, and Program Leadership

Thursday August 11, 2016
5:00 to 8:00 PM

5:00 – Say hello, grab something to eat.
5:30 – Let’s get to work!

Both Workshops will be held in the innovation space at Ward 4, 333 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. Food and beverage will be provided. There is no charge for participation but space is limited.

Space for the Collab Labs provided courtesy of