2016 LEGO® Idea Conference presentations
Each LEGO® Idea Conference features some of the most inspiring and influential speakers on topics related to learning and education and early childhood development. From young protagonists trying to change the system to established voices who are part of a deep-rooted way of thinking about learning and education. We invite thought leaders, practitioners, researchers and social innovators to share their insights on new ways of learning that will equip and empower children to become creative, engaged, lifelong learners
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Presentations from this year's conference are available as PDFs below. Enjoy!
Tuesday 12 April
"Why we focus on quality in learning" - Hanne Rasmussen, CEO, the LEGO Foundation
"Facts and myths about the quality of learning" - Pasi Sahlberg, educator, author and professor
"Executive function skills" - Jack Shonkoff, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
"Re-imagining high quality education" - Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Temple University
Wednesday 13 April
"Launching the research network" - Bo Stjerne Thomsen, Global Head of Research & Learning, the LEGO Foundation
"Daylong learning" - Mitch Resnick, MIT Media Lab
"Musical closing" by David Wish, Little Kids Rock

