Project Zero Perspectives: Making, Thinking, Understanding

How can we encourage individuals to carry out their work and life in new ways that are ethical and that advance the human condition? This course will introduce participants to a sampling of the research and practical materials of The Good Project, which for almost 20 years has worked to identify and learn from individuals and institutions that exemplify "good work"—work that is high quality, ethical and personally meaningful—and ways this work relates to collaboration, quality, trust and trustworthiness, digital ethics, participation in the civic and public spheres, and even family dinner at home. Participants will experience practical applications used with students and educators of all ages, in various educational contexts, all over the world. Explore how to help students to think about ethical dilemmas they face in their work and to collaborate with others in meaningful ways. Investigate ways to help educators think about how they structure their time, and how technology may or may not influence the use of "time well spent." This course will help participants think about ways to best prepare students to be caring people, ethical workers and engaged citizens today and in the future. Come prepared to talk, listen and engage in hands-on activities about these important topics.