From digital lesson planning to budget management, and mental health support for teachers and students, these former teachers are using their skills to improve all areas of education. Join us as we enjoy complimentary drinks and lite-fare and chat with four local examples of teachers responsibly pivoting into the founder role.
When people talk about Baltimore City Public Schools, we often hear about the problems. In this workshop, high schoolers, teachers, and community members will come together to view problems in BCPSS as opportunities to make our schools better. As a workshop participant, you will use the design thinking process, prototype ways to address problems experienced by Baltimore City students and teachers, and learn design thinking tools that can be applied to a classroom, organization, business, or projects.
This year’s event, held during Baltimore Innovation Week, will feature workshops, one-on-one coaching, a startup "boot camp," and networking opportunities, along with food, drinks, and more — in other words, something for anyone looking to join Baltimore's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Open to the public, "Pitch Across Maryland" events include:
Want to learn how innovative organizations generate dozens of creative ideas in minutes? Or how to quickly build prototypes and test them with real users? Design Thinking is a human-centered approach to problem-solving, innovation, and creativity. In this Skill Share, you will learn and practice different tools from the design thinking process including framing “How Might We?” questions, collaborative brainstorming, idea selection, assumption extraction and prioritization, and rapid prototyping. These tools will provide you with actionable, easy-to-use, and flexible methods to being creative in teams, fail faster, and be more innovative in your work.
Join this distinguished panel in discussing the Smart Cities strategies for Baltimore as we approach 2020. This event will focus on understanding how new technologies can lead to improvements in quality of life for citizens across workforce development, health, public policy, and more. Let's discuss our mutual goals, analyze the challenges, and reflect on best practices across the nation.
Coworking & Maker-spaces in Baltimore are opening their doors to the community for drop-in day passes, tours, workshops, and more! You’ll have an insider look at the neighborhoods, offices, workspaces, and people that are a growing part of this city’s culture and livelihood.
