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September 5, 2025 39 mins

In this concluding episode with author and Open Way Learning Co-Founder Adam Hailger, we explore how design thinking both in and out of the classroom can create more engaging, ongoing learning experiences. Adam discusses his drop-in design classes, A.I.'s role in education, and the future of learning, sharing insights on how design thinking can address everyday challenges and inspire the next generation of thinkers.


📺 Video version available on YouTube and ⁠⁠Telus Optik TV⁠⁠


☎️ Produced with the support of Telus StoryHive

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🎛️ Theme Song "New Vibes" and End Credits "Lov#" by Oddmystic

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🎵 Additional Music

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Timestamps:

  • 00:18 - Making open source learning a model others can use
  • 02:11 - Early OWL challenges
  • 03:45 - Giving up/not a good fit
  • 05:12 - No angel funder
  • 06:38 - What OWL does
  • 11:47 - Project-based learning explained
  • 14:47 - How OWL deploys what teachers/clients want in-person
  • 16:40 - A.I. in the classroom
  • 22:02 - Move to Victoria, B.C.
  • 23:55 - Design Jams
  • 29:00 - Protobot
  • 30:31 - What can adults and companies gain from project-based learning
  • 32:58 - Tactile learning
  • 33:44 - Wanna learn? Start a business
  • 35:22 - OWL's future vision
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