Making the future: Constructionist tools for critical reflection and social action

The many social crises currently persisting in and across our communities can be directly tied to educational challenges. Whether it is the disregard for science, even in the face of a global public health emergency, the dehumanisation of our fellow humans based on skin colour or country of birth, or the lack of urgency to heal a dying planet. Each issue points to a failure to educate a population in a way that not only promotes new and deeper ways of learning about these problems, but a sense of empowerment and possibility to address them. 

In this talk, Nathan will draw on his research which aims to engage learners in future-building to critically reflect on the state of the world today—its challenges, successes, and failures—and imagine and begin building new systems, technologies, and societies where all people can thrive. 

This event will be particularly useful for those interested in digital media, education and technology.

N.B. This is a hybrid event and can be joined either virtually or in-person and you can indicate this on the registration form.

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