Designing Schools: How Design Thinking Makes YOU Irreplaceable in the Age of AI

What Happens When Machines Can Think and Act Like Humans?

As AI continues to advance, what is our unique human advantage? Who will prepare us to live, learn, and work alongside these powerful tools?

For so long, educators have had to navigate these challenges alone. Now, with AI tools that can be trained as members of their team, educators can focus on what matters most—nurturing human potential.

In Designing Schools: How Design Thinking Makes YOU Irreplaceable in the Age of AI, educator, researcher, and entrepreneur Dr. Sabba Quidwai explains why the skills and mindsets you develop through design thinking will make you irreplaceable. Graduating in 2007, Sabba felt unprepared during the rise of the iPhone and app economy. Determined never to feel unprepared for another technological shift, she now shares how you can also be ready for the future.

As technology advances, it’s tempting to start with the tools themselves. But what if we’ve been looking in the wrong direction? This book emphasizes the importance of essential human skills and strengths—creativity, resilience, teamwork, integrity, and ethics. These qualities are crucial for helping young people successfully transition from the classroom to college and career. By shifting our focus from traditional methods to dynamic, real-world learning experiences, we can better prepare students for the future.

And the most important group to guide us through this transition? Educators.

In this engaging and motivating book, you’ll discover:

Your Unique Skills and Strengths: Rediscover your talents and learn how to leverage your strengths for personal and professional growth.A First Principles Approach: Instead of merely overcoming barriers, you’ll learn how to create new ideas and opportunities from the ground up.Turning Ideas into Impact: Practical steps and exercises show you how to transform your innovative ideas into real-world impact with design thinking.Integrating AI Tools: Discover how to seamlessly incorporate AI into your processes, making these tools valuable team members.Taking Back Control: Feel prepared for whatever comes next by understanding and identifying existing and emerging trends.

If we want teachers to be successful, we need to create cultures of innovation that begin with a culture of empathy. Don’t start with technology—start with trust. By fostering these values, we can navigate the future with confidence and purpose.

Join Dr. Sabba Quidwai on a journey to feel empowered and ready to thrive in the age of AI.