Designed by Leading Educators
Glenn Fajardo
DMA Chief Learning Officer • Lecturer at Stanford d.school • Former Director of Co-Design Practice @ TechSoup
Glenn believes in the power of connection to spark creativity across distances and cultures. Teaching at Stanford’s d.school since 2014 and serving as the Distributed Learning Teaching Fellow in 2020, he explores how collaboration can thrive even when we’re apart.
With 14 years of experience in virtual collaboration spanning six continents, Glenn focuses on social impact work. Alongside Kursat Ozenc, he co-authored “Rituals for Virtual Meetings: Creative Ways to Engage People and Strengthen Relationships.” Previously, as the Director of the Co-Design Practice at TechSoup, Glenn championed technology’s potential for social change. Trained in nuclear engineering sciences and public policy, he also enjoys playing electric bass and cooking in others’ kitchens.
Andre Nudelman
CEO of DMA • Entrepreneur in Residence at Stanford University Graduate School of Education Lemann Center
Andre Nudelman was appointed as Entrepreneur in Residence at Stanford University Graduate School of Education in September 2021 and in 2023 became the Entrepreneur in Residence at GSE Lemann Center. He has an extensive range of activities, including Private Equity with focus on Education, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate Investments, Agriculture, Art Collection, Non-profit organizations, and volunteer activities.
Beside co-teaching the Lytics Seminar at Stanford (GSE-EDUC 407, GSBGID307 and CS407), Mr. Nudelman has been invited to present at summits, seminars, conventions, and at Stanford multiple courses, UC Berkeley and Harvard Graduate School of Education.
You’ll learn through hands-on, immersive experiences…
Cross-Cultural Teams
Prototyping with AI
Creative Stretches
Guest Speakers
Educational Trips
Here students will
DMA has impacted over 500,000 students since 1999. Now it’s your turn!
With developing three key skills in mind..
Design Thinking
Design Thinking
You will explore the core skills of Design Thinking, delving into human-centered design to understand people’s needs deeply. You’ll learn to switch between different types of thinking—divergent and convergent—during your creative process, a key skill in problem-solving.
Iteration will become your ally as you tackle challenges, helping you shape problems and craft effective solutions. And through the principle of “building to think,” you’ll bring your ideas to life, refining them in real-time, seeing how they transform and improve along the way. It’s all about hands-on learning and watching your creativity evolve.
Social Thinking
Social Thinking
You’ll tackle the challenge of building social skills in our tech-centric world. Through collaborative activities, you’ll learn the art of trust and safety within groups.We’ll guide you in embracing vulnerability and transparency, transforming interactions from awkwardness to openness. By the end, you’ll leave with more than just newfound skills. You’ll have an international network of lifelong friends and fellow innovators, all thanks to your enhanced ability to connect and collaborate.
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Entrepreneurial Thinking
In this rapidly changing world, it’s crucial to know how to create compelling, sustainable value in any field. The key is to think like an entrepreneur. You’ll explore market potentials, craft robust value propositions, and pave the way toward financial sustainability.
But that’s not all. You’ll also delve into the art of sales and marketing, equipping yourself with the tools to eloquently convey the value of your ideas. These skills will be your bridge to success, allowing you to not only create value but effectively communicate it to the world.
Hear from our alumni…
Student Reflections
Teacher testimonials
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Ana Luna – Los Angeles Unified School District
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Naseem Naghdi – Oxnard Union High School District
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Caitlan Arakawa – San Bernardino City Unified School District
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Chris Petriccione – San Bernardino City Unified School District
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Richard Harrison – Beijing World Youth Academy
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Sonny Sajor – Oxnard Union High School District
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Christian Thompson – International School of the Sacred Heart, Japan
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Gabriel Baziramwabo – Rwanda Coding Academy
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Carrene Smalling – Hillel Academy, Jamaica
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Arleen Rodriguez – Los Angeles Unified School District