Futures thinking is an approach to evaluating emerging trends and future possibilities, and then using this information to shape strategic plans to better handle future uncertainty. It is a field that offers a variety of tools and strategies that we can use to navigate uncertainty and mitigate consequences. This blog post from KnowledgeWorks, part of a series called Futures Thinking Now, offers a useful perspective on how educators can examine their assumptions as they plan for the future.
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Futures thinking now: examining assumptions about the future
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