In our talk on February 20th, 2024 four educators from SNS Insitutions Coimbatore, India shared their insights on Design Thinking in education starting with K12 to PhD in several streams. SNS had recently crossed 25yr mark with nearly 14K + student fraternity and nearly 37k+ alma mater. The Design Thinking Framework is applied to improve the quality of teaching methodologies to increase student engagement. For this to come true, one measure introduced is 3P Culture: Purpose, Process, People.
About our speakers:
Mohan Naarayan: serves as the Head of Operations at SNS Institutions, overseeing human resources, student services, administration, and facilities for a network of educational establishments serving around 14,000 students. His expertise lies in cross-functional leadership, optimizing processes, enhancing student services, and ensuring campus security. He excels in applying Design Thinking, focusing on stakeholder needs, fostering collaboration, and promoting a culture of innovation and improvement.
Dr. Tharan Kumar: As an accomplished Professor & Design Thinker at SNS Institution in India, his passion lies in cultivating academic growth and achievement for every student, employing innovative approaches such as design thinking concepts and project-based teaching. He is dedicated to creating an environment that fosters not only knowledge acquisition but also practical application, ensuring that students are well-equipped for their future endeavors.
Jagadeesh B: He contributes his expertise to the Design Thinking division within the Center for Learning & Teaching at SNS Institutions in India. His role involves crafting innovative educational frameworks rooted in Design Thinking principles, aimed at reshaping traditional curricula and enhancing the teaching-learning experience. Additionally, he serves as a mentor for Design Thinking-centric projects across various institutions, guiding students and educators toward innovative solutions and approaches.
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The Global Design Thinking Alliance, in collaboration with the IEEE Standards Association and Vienna University of Economics and Business, invited you to the GDTA Spotlight Special Edition “Value-Based Engineering in Design Thinking,” which took place on March 10th, 2022, from 9:00-11:30 am (EST) / 3:00-5:30 pm (CET) via Zoom.
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