Our middle school Maker Ambassadors are attempting to use Stanford's d.school philosophy of design thinking to their creations in order to explore out of the box thinking and empathy. We are changing our mindset to focus on the process and emphasizing that we must incorporate diverse perspectives to solve human needs. As we work through the stages, the students will be blogging to share their experiences. It is going to be messy and we will push through it together.
Looking for resources?
Design Thinking for Educators Toolkit
d school K-12 lab wiki
K-12 Lab Network Resource Guide
Looking for resources?
Design Thinking for Educators Toolkit
d school K-12 lab wiki
K-12 Lab Network Resource Guide
They will be working through their first design challenge to construct a winter wonderland while raising awareness about an important issue.