Lab Notes

● August 21, 2017
A Lesson on Empathy
With what’s going on now–political tensions, war on drugs, terrorism– I am pushed to explore ways on how to arm our students with a […]
Posted by Gerson Abesamis
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● August 15, 2017
Going Regional
Working with the ebullient children, whose ideas were as colorful as the diverse national clothing they respectively wore that day, was definitely a breath […]
Posted by Clifton Esteban
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● August 14, 2017
The Ripple Effect
“Imagine that your problem has been solved,” we prompted, “what do you think will be the positive and/or negative effects on the people closest […]
Posted by Kaye Robles
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● August 17, 2016
Creative Confidence for Teachers
A workshop on creativity! You could say it was bound to happen. Katty is a social scientist who has ongoing pursuits in music, urban […]
Posted by Clifton Esteban
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● July 5, 2016
Tips for Testing Prototypes
Essentially, we’re transforming the participants’ role into co-designers. User testing sessions, prototype showcase, gallery walks, feedback sessions, whatever you call them–are very powerful tools […]
Posted by Gerson Abesamis
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● September 28, 2015
Plataporma: From Self-Awareness to Action
“Let’s begin by checking in”, facilitator Meila Romero-Payawal says as she smiles and gently taps on her belly. Around unfamiliar faces and a seemingly […]
Posted by Clifton Esteban
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