FAQs

What does the tuition include?

All instructional materials, lunches, and an abundance of coffee/tea and snacks. Plus life-time membership to a vibrant community of like-minded innovators and exclusive access to alumni events and opportunities.

Is this a residential program? Can I stay on Stanford campus?

You are responsible for arranging your own lodging. Upon acceptance we will share a list of options, including one on campus.

Is this program about design thinking or about improving your teaching?

Both! We will learn design by designing learning experiences. We will put design methods and mindsets to use and explore how we might use them to reimagine the learning experiences of our students.

Can I get a detailed curriculum?

In a traditional workshop you may get a full agenda in advance. This is not a traditional workshop. We have crafted an immersive experience for you, and you will get all the information you need at moments intentionally timed to make the most of it. That being said, if you need to know something specific, or if you are wondering if the program is a good fit for you given your interests and experiences, feel free to email leticia@dschool.stanford.edu. The next answer may help with the latter too. 

Is this a good fit for me if I already know design thinking?

In past workshops -- both in person and, more recently virtual -- we’ve had educators with previous experience practicing and/or teaching design/design thinking. In all cases they have reported having derived value from their participation. We believe there are several reasons for that. One of those is that, at the d.school, we are always evolving the way we teach design, and this workshop is an opportunity to experience some of our latest models and frameworks. If your experience with design thinking is rooted in the five hexagons process, you may want to read this. Also, designers never stop learning!

Can I apply with other colleagues from my university?

Yes! We see great results and impact when educators from the same institution go through the program together. This is true whether they work on a joint project, or they are from different departments/units (both cases present specific advantages, and one advantage that applies to both is having allies who have a common language and understanding around design).

Is this program only for educators who are teaching students directly? I’m an administrator interested in applying design to my work.

It is for both. In all past programs we’ve had not only educators who teach students in curricular and co-curricular courses, but also leaders and administrators at all levels -- from program managers, directors, department chairs, deans, and even university presidents. Some of them serve and work with students, while others work with faculty and/or other administrators.

Will I receive a certificate?

Certificates are one way to show you have completed the requirements of a program or course of studies. We will not be testing nor issuing a certificate. Instead, you can share the impact of applying what you learn in the program, and that will have a real value. That being said, we would be happy to give you a letter stating that you attended the program.