Emily Pilloton: Teaching design for change

The video discusses the challenges faced by Bertie County, North Carolina, highlighting issues like poverty, lack of educational resources, and the brain drain. Dr. Chip Zullinger, a visionary superintendent, collaborates with Project H Design to revitalize the education system through innovative design approaches. The partnership focuses on three strategies: design for education, redesigning education, and design as education. These initiatives aim to improve educational spaces, integrate technology, and teach design-thinking skills, ultimately fostering community development and creative capital.

What is one of the main challenges faced by Bertie County as highlighted in the introduction?

• High crime rates

• Lack of natural resources

• Overpopulation

• Brain drain

Who is Dr. Chip Zullinger?

• The mayor of Bertie County

• A local farmer

• The new superintendent of Bertie County schools

• A famous architect

What is the primary goal of Project H Design's collaboration with Dr. Zullinger?

• To increase agricultural output

• To improve the public education system through design

• To build new schools

• To attract more tourists to Bertie County

What was one of the first projects undertaken in the 'Design for Education' approach?

• Establishing a new curriculum

• Creating a new sports complex

• Renovating computer labs

• Building a new library

What is the purpose of the 'learning landscape' mentioned in the design for education section?

• To provide a space for sports activities

• To teach students through interactive games

• To serve as a community garden

• To host school events

What is the Connect Bertie campaign aiming to achieve?

• Increase tourism in Bertie County

• Provide internet access to all homes with school children

• Build new roads in the county

• Create more job opportunities

What is the focus of the 'Design as Education' approach?

• Improving sports programs

• Building new school facilities

• Increasing student enrollment

• Teaching design-thinking and construction skills

What is Studio H?

• A new art gallery

• A curriculum teaching design and construction

• A local radio station

• A community center

What is one of the projects planned for Studio H students?

• Designing a new logo for the county

• Building a new school

• Creating an open-air farmers' market

• Organizing a community festival

What is the ultimate goal of integrating design into education in Bertie County?

• To make students more competitive in sports

• To attract more businesses to the area

• To empower students and contribute to community development

• To increase the number of schools