Project Zero Talks: Reimagining Education for Uncertain Times

Join fellow educators and Project Zero researchers as they share ideas from their current work.

Program Details

Today's globalized, technologized, and politicized world, during a pandemic, presents a daunting range of learning challenges. We can engage learners more deeply and generatively if we have rich perspectives on two questions: In these uncertain times, what's most worth understanding and what best builds understanding?

Join Dave Perkins, Carl H. Pforzheimer, Jr., Professor of Teaching and Learning, Emeritus, and Project Zero Co-Founder to discuss the most recent challenges in education. Building on his renowned book Future Wise: Educating Our Children for A Changing World, Dave will share new insights from his current research projects and thinking as he considers this current and sudden “future."  After his talk, participants will have the opportunity to reflect in small groups and then join together for a final Question & Answer session.

This webinar is a 90 minute live sessions, which will feature a presentation by the researcher, meetings in small groups after the talk for guided reflection, and a closing session for Question & Answers.  The sessions will be held on the Zoom Meeting platform.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

English language proficiency is a requirement for application to and successful participation in this online course. All participants are expected to have fluency in English, including a basic knowledge of education terminology, in order to effectively engage with the content, complete assignments, and interact with other members of the learning community.

Fees & Policies

Payment is due by credit card at registration. Payment is non-refundable. Click here for more information on payment and financial aid. Please click here for more information on our on-campus and online refund and withdrawal policies.

All webinars will be recorded and stored on the Harvard Canvas website for participants upon registration, and available until August 23, 2020 for post-session viewing.

The Harvard Graduate School of Education reserves the right to change faculty or cancel programs at its discretion. In the unlikely event of program changes, the school is not responsible for non-refundable planning expenses incurred.

Closed Captioning and Accessibility

The majority of our pre-recorded videos are closed-captioned and accompanied by PDF transcripts. For live events, we will arrange for captioning services. Please email us at ppe@gse.harvard.edu if you require these or other accommodations. If possible, requests should be made at least a week in advance. Please note: we will make every effort to secure services, but all are subject to availability.