Educated by Design : Designing the Space to Experiment, Explore, and Extract Your Creative Potential

Creativity is about seeing the world differently. It’s about coming up with unconventional ways to express ideas and solve “impossible” problems. Creativity is within reach for everyone.

Yes. Even you.

No one expects to run—much less win—a marathon without preparation. Such endeavors require training and practice. Lots of practice and even some slips and falls along the way. In Educated by Design, Michael Cohen (aka The Tech Rabbi) explains that creativity is no different. When creativity is clearly defined and intentionally practiced, all educators can improve the design they bring to their students’ learning experiences.

So many people look at others’ success and criticize themselves for not being artistic or talented. In reality, creativity is a mindset that anyone can develop and grow. In this book, Cohen gives you the guidance you need to boost your creative courage and extract your own creative potential. With a little practice, you might just discover that creativity can change the world.

“A perfect book for those looking for a balanced dose of inspiration and a roadmap brimming with easy-to-try ideas.”

—Adam Bellow, cofounder, Breakout EDU

“Michael Cohen provides a bold vision for how educators can transform education by thinking like designers.”

—John Spencer, professor and coauthor of Empower and Launch

“In Educated by Design, Michael Cohen helps you find your creative teaching soul. Your students will notice the difference, and you'll notice the difference in your students’ learning.”

—Matt Miller, author of Ditch That Textbook

“Whether you are just getting started or a creativity pro, Cohen offers many ways for you to help all students develop their own creative mindset.”

—Alice Keeler, teacher, EdTech blogger