Skip to content Skip to navigation

ASB 2015-2016 - Silicon Classroom: Education, Technology and Equity in the Digital World

Application Form Questions: 
Apply
Basic Information
Application Process: 
ASB 2015-2016
Trip Name: 
Silicon Classroom: Education, Technology and Equity in the Digital World
Trip Location: 
Bay Area
Air Travel Trip: 
No
Number of Participants: 
12
Trip Description: 

Innovators in the intersection of education and technology promise radical improvements in the way we teach and learn, and their products are surfacing in schools around the nation. At the same time, voices of concern abound. On one hand, how might education technology (even when “free”) accentuate socioeconomic, cultural and even gender divides; on the other, how can education technology bridge them?

Join us as we explore the meaning of educational equity in this rapidly shifting digital world, in the epicenter of the movement and the heart of Silicon Valley! We will engage with top entrepreneurs, critics, and thought leaders and work directly with students and teachers. Also, you’ll get to work on a quarter-long design project with a community partner, around the topic of educational technology and equity.

Enthusiasts and critics of all majors are welcome to join the 3rd year of this trip (no prior experience with education or technology necessary)! Visit our blog to learn more about last year’s trip: siliconclassroom.stanford.edu

Click Here for the ASB Application

Custom Question: 
If you had a magic wand that could change one thing about your education experience before Stanford, what would you change and why?
Trip Leaders
Biography:
Hi! I’m Gloria, a junior majoring in Product Design and minoring in Computer Science, coming from the sunny island of Singapore. Last year, I went on the Silicon Classroom ASB, learnt so much and made so many deep friendships -- this is why I’m coming back to experience it all again! I don’t see education siloed into disciplines and hope to bridge the somewhat arbitrary divides between STEM, Arts and Design, Civic engagement, and Philosophy. When I am not geeking out in EAST House where I staff, you’ll probably find me at some art museum or learning how to salsa or swing dance.
Biography:
Hey everyone! I'm Monica, a Junior majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Education. I was born and raised in New York City and my family is from Ecuador. NYC's public school education system inspired me to fight for education reform. I am especially passionate about examining STEM education curriculums through an equity lens. In the future, I hope to create meaningful educational technology and work on the social impact side of tech. Outside of school, you can me Latin dancing (salsa, bachata, merengue, etc) and exploring cities.