July 31 August 13. Stanford, California, usa

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1 Summer Innovation Program 2016 July 31 August 13 Stanford, California, usa GetEdu summer innovation program

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3 Immerse Yourself in Innovation This year s program is located at the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the most innovative and entrepreneurial centers in the world. Our summer program provides year old students the opportunity to: Immerse yourself in the most nourishing environment for disruptive innovation through a lecture series by experts and a team competition Practice skills that are critical in business, innovation and entrepreneurship Visit innovative companies and meet the people on the team GetEdu summer innovation program

4 Program Objectives By the end of the innovation program participants will: Gain knowledge and skills for any career that values critical thinking and superior communication skills Learn to work in a team environment and collaborate with others Be exposed to the concepts of designing for targeted consumers while being aware of the market realities Program

5 Program Benefits Students are exposed to a multitude of benefits: Receiving a Certificate of Completion for participating in the program Competing in a team competition and a chance to win prizes Joining a global community of like-minded peers Accessing top-notch teaching professionals and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Participating in a world-class learning model Experiencing living independently on a college campus Develop skills in communication, creativity & design thinking GetEdu summer innovation program

6 Innovative Curriculum Topics Assess your skills, what does it take to succeed Communicate complex ideas, plan for your success Develop ideas into prototype, build your dream Take ideas to market and make money, share your vision Skills Teamwork, design thinking, and problem-solving Critical thinking, active listening, and time management Innovative thinking, planning, and collaboration Public speaking, persuasion, and leadership Program Schedule Along with classes and workshops, students go on company visits, which have included Facebook, Google, and Apple. Students are given free time on Stanford s campus, as well as organized field trips. Note: This schedule is subject to change

7 Note: This schedule is subject to change Week 1: July 31 August 6, 2016 Morning Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Airport Pickup Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Camp Orientation Creative Writing Product Ideation Creative Writing Product Discussions Afternoon Dorm Check-ins Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Team Forming Storytelling & Presentations Company Visit: Google Public Speaking Research & Focus Groups Sightseeing Evening Registration Welcome & Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Design-Thinking Challenge Free Time Free Time Free Time Free Time Free Time Week 2: August 7 13, 2016 Morning Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Finalize Prototype Financial Analysis Company Visit: Facebook Team Rehearsal Graduation & Awards Airport Dropoff Afternoon Free Time (Students work in groups to develop prototype) Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Meet CEO & Founders Finalize Business Plan Finalize Presentation & Product Team Competition Thankyou to Staff & Coaches Evening Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Free Time Free Time Free Time Free Time Farewell GetEdu summer innovation program

8 Selected Faculty & Staff Profiles Heidi Chang (Faculty & COO) Heidi has been an educator for over 20 of years. She has a wealth of experience in designing learning programs for a wide range of audience including students and adults. She graduated from the distinguished School of Education at Stanford University and completed her undergraduate at Wellesley College. Sarry Zheng (Staff & Camp Admission Director) Sarry has been in the education sector for 5 years. She works with teachers and educators to implement innovative course offerings. Her latest gig was working on a new product development course for business students with the founder of North Face and the VP of innovation at Schneider Electric. Mike Gibbs (Staff & Guest Speaker)

9 Mike has more than 30 years of experience working in the education sector as well as Fortune 500 companies such as General Electric and Texas Instruments. He has designed and led high potential executive training programs worldwide, with topics ranging from international negotiation to business process innovation. Mike has taught thousands of executives in 22 countries for the MBA program at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, and Notre Dame, and has been an adjunct professor for Penn State and UC Berkeley. Ken Johnson (Instructor) Learn From Educators & Entrepreneurs Over the past 30 years, Ken has trained thousands of students and managers throughout the United States and has facilitated numerous skill and personal development programs in the areas of communication skills, leadership development and conflict resolution. GetEdu summer innovation program

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11 Program Details Cost: $6,800 USD (RRP) Includes tuition, accommodation, 3 meals per day, local ground transportation, group accidental insurance, full-time bilingual program director, sightseeing tours led by expert guides, experienced teachers and instructors with a proven track of success in the world s leading companies Program Location: Stanford University, Palo Alto, California Dates & Times: July 31 August 13, :00 am 5:00 pm * Students are responsible for arranging their flights Registration and welcome dinner starts on July 31, 5:30pm Student will also work online in the evenings and weekends * Detailed timing will be provided upon arrival GetEdu summer innovation program

12 About GetEdu Founded in 2015 by a group of entrepreneurs, educators and parents with advanced degrees from institutions including Stanford, Berkeley, MIT and Wellesley. GetEdu is a Silicon Valley-based education technology company focused on empowering learners in creativity, design and communication skills by working with coaches in offline and online settings. With an innovative online platform and diverse global community, GetEdu delivers unprecedented learning and coaching experience for all levels. We believe Education Should be engaging, inspiring & Fun Contact information Sarry Zheng, Staff & Camp Admissions Director szheng@getedu.net Photo: Patrick Nouhailler