Author Ted Dintersmith Presents at Northville Public Schools

Northville Public Schools hosted Ted Dintersmith on Tuesday, April 18th at Hillside Middle School. The event was opened up to the community, more than 100 people were in attendance.

Ted is the founder and chairman of WhatSchoolCouldBe.org, a non-profit organization catalyzing progress in schools, districts, and states across America, and in countries around the globe. His films, books, keynotes, and philanthropy focus on the urgency of reimagining school to keep pace with the tsunami of innovation reshaping society.

Here’s a look at the main topics he touched on while visiting Northville Public Schools:

Guest Speaker NPS Fast Facts Ted Dintersmith Speed of Change: Ted shared the rapid rate at which technology and artificial intelligence is moving and how that will continue to increase at an unheard of pace. He further emphasized the need to modify the way in which school and learning environments are structured to prepare students and parents for this rapid change. STEAM/Application Based Learning: As part of this discussion, Ted reinforced the need for a more intentional focus on STEAM learning and STEAM fields. He discussed the need for more hands-on and application based learning that puts students in the driver's seat when it comes to having more ownership of their learning and their outcomes. Student Voice: Balance and Wellness: As part of a student discussion, Ted Dintersmith spoke with students about their school experience. The students shared that their learning is best and most meaningful when they are able to pursue what they are passionate about and when they feel they are making a difference. They also reinforced the need for the balance between mental/physical well being and success. This was a powerful discussion.

Please enjoy Ted Dintersmith’s entire speaking engagement, along with a Q&A session with Northville High School students led by Ted.