The challenges that Houstonians face are increasing in size, frequency and complexity. How can we work together to create a greater Houston area where all individuals regardless of age, gender, race and socioeconomic status thrive instead of merely surviving? JASON Learning created the Design Thinking Ambassador Program to support school districts and educators in their efforts to develop STEM literate students who are able to effectively influence decision makers and advocate for themselves and their communities. Released in the Spring of 2020, the Resilient Houston framework is used as a resource to identify goals and challenge areas for the greater Houston area.
Available courses
Beyond the Water Bottle: Minimizing Microplastic Pollution Challenge is created through a partnership between JASON Learning and The Virginia Institute of Marine Biology (VIMS). Educators will explore the Beyond the Water Bottle design challenge where students design a sustainable plan to reduce the debris associated with a microplastic source of pollution in their community.
Learn more about VIMS! Use the following enrollment key for this course: VIMSJASON22
- Teacher: Debra Hill
- Teacher: Lynnice Hockaday
- Teacher: Julie Richards
Welcome to an orientation to Case Based Learning created through a collaboration between the Partnership for Innovation in Education (PIE) and JASON Learning. This self-paced course can be done in one or multiple sittings, and takes approximately 2.0-2.5 hours to complete. Actual times may vary.
In this asynchronous course, educators will explore Case Based Learning concepts and techniques, while experiencing "hands-on" components through a short, sample case. This course includes further information about Case Based Learning and how to connect with PIE to create your own case!
Learn more about Case Based Learning! Use the following enrollment key for this course: CBLPIE22
To learn more about our partner CaseLAB®, click here.
- Teacher: Lynnice Hockaday
- Teacher: Mary Welsh Schlueter
In this asynchronous course, educators will participate in an overview of JASON, including JASON’s philosophy, curricula, and available resources. Educators will learn how to access standard alignments and identify the curriculum collections best suited for their needs. This includes tips and strategies for on-boarding students and navigating the JASON platform. Participants will have time to explore and share ideas.
Learn more about JASON Learning! Use the following enrollment key for this course: 12142021
(1.0 credit hours)
- Teacher: Debra Hill
- Teacher: Amy O'Neal
- Teacher: Julie Richards
The challenges that Houstonians face are increasing in size, frequency and complexity. How can we work together to create a greater Houston area where all individuals regardless of age, gender, race and socioeconomic status thrive instead of merely surviving? JASON Learning created the Design Thinking Ambassador Program to support school districts and educators in their efforts to develop STEM literate students who are able to effectively influence decision makers and advocate for themselves and their communities. Released in the Spring of 2020, the Resilient Houston framework is used as a resource to identify goals and challenge areas for the greater Houston area.
- Facilitator: Debra Hill
- Facilitator: Jude Kesl