Discover what the buzz is all about: hexagonal thinking and how it can transform student engagement, deepen understanding, and build meaningful connections across any content area. In this session, participants will explore how to facilitate hexagonal thinking both on paper and digitally, using tools such as Google Slides and Lucidspark. Teachers will leave with ready‑to‑use templates, classroom examples, and practical strategies for implementing this versatile activity in their own instruction. Participants will also explore how AI tools can support the planning process for building hexagonal thinking activities.
Key topics: -What hexagonal thinking is and how it builds deep conceptual connections -Hands‑on implementation with physical hexagon tiles -Digital facilitation using Google Slides and Lucidspark -Strategies for structuring student collaboration and discussion -Examples of hexagonal thinking across different content areas -Ready‑to‑use templates and activity models -How AI tools can support the planning process for hexagonal thinking activities -Classroom tips for pacing, grouping, and student reflection
Learning Objectives Participants will: -Understand how hexagonal thinking deepens engagement and promotes meaningful connections across content areas. -Explore hexagonal thinking activities using both hands‑on materials and digital platforms (Google Slides and LucidSpark). -Participate in a hexagonal thinking activity to experience how collaborative discussion and shared reasoning unfold. -Use ready‑made templates and examples to plan for implementation in their own classrooms. -Explore how AI can support planning, generating ideas, and preparing materials for hexagonal thinking experiences. -Design their own hexagonal thinking tasks that foster critical thinking, creativity, and structured collaboration.
