Design Thinking Guide for Schools A structured approach

Design Thinking Guide for Schools A structured approach to teaching and assessing the 21 st century skills

Session 3

Identifying the hotspots and bright spots CARTOGRAPHY

Being a DETECTIVE

Being a REPORTER

Getting Closer to the REAL ROOT CAUSE

Why is it important The biggest factor for how innovative your solution will be depends on how you clearly define the opportunity for change. This ensures that you take responsible action for the change. What does it develop IMAGINE 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS Responsibility Creative Thinking Innovation Adaptability What does it cultivate ETHICS brainstorm ways to take the current situation to a preferred state for self and others

First step of IMAGINE Best Case Scenario

Lets plan a… Family Evening

Asking ‘What If’ What if…my ideal family evening is like a Game Show

Using Verbs (Action Words) In the family night, each family member decorates the outside wall together with DIY material

Keeping the strategies in mind, come up with a Best Case Scenario as a group

Strategies to form Best Case Scenario Asking What If it is like Using Verbs (Action Words)

SHARE

TIME FOR SOME CREATIVITY

Complete the Image by sharing ideas within your group Time: 5 minutes

SHARE

Brainstorm ideas Keeping in mind the ‘Yes’/ ‘ And’ activity, list down a bank of 30 ideas that can be used to solve the issue

RULES FOR BRAINSTORMING ü One conversation at a time üGo for quantity üEncourage wild ideas üBuild on the ideas of others (Yes/And) üBe visual üVote for the best idea

Share your solutions

IMAGINE IMPACT Can we make/implement it? Would we be able to get the resources for it? Will people find our solution useful? What do your team-mates feel about the chosen solution?

SESSION 4

“Design is how it works. ” -Steve Jobs

Why is it important Doing allows one to bridge the gap between intention and action for maximum impact. What does it develop 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS Problem Solving Collaboration Resourcefulness Time Management Stamina DO do what it takes to bring about change with courage and determination What does it cultivate CREATIVE CONFIDENCE

DESIGN CHALLENGE In 20 minutes, your team must build the tallest freestanding structure out of You are not allowed to tape anything to the ground, and the marshmallow must be at the highest point of the structure.

SHARE

WATCH VIDEO Story of change – Small Bench and Long Legs URL: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=st. X 3 g. Cq. Jzhc

Create a PROTOTYPE DO

Share

Identify the Hot Spots/ Bright Spots in Your Prototype Keep in mind the 3 -2 -1 rule from the book: • 3 things that worked • 2 things that did not work • 1 thing you would like to change

NOW, MAKE YOU PLAN OF ACTION HOW WILL YOU DO IT? WHAT YOU NEED? WHO WILL DO IT? WHEN?

Its now time to launch the project DO

And while documenting the DO, focus on Feelings Actions Changes Transformations

Why is it important Sharing helps to inspire and let others know that it is possible. What does it develop SHARE 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS Story Telling Digital Literacy Effective Communication Leadership share my story to inspire others to be the change What does it cultivate SPIRIT OF ABUNDANCE

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO SHARE? • Create a Storyboard • Small Celebrations • Share in School Assembly • Share with other classrooms/ nearby schools • Sharing in the community • Sharing through media

DFC SUBMISSION PLATFORM http: //challenge. dfcworld. com/

About the Curriculum Feel: 7 sessions both inside and outside classroom Imagine: 3 sessions inside the classroom Do: 16 sessions, outside the classroom except for planning Share: 4 sessions, both inside and outside the classroom

Unleashing Superpowers: Introduction to assessment of 21 st Century Skills

CELEBRATING OUR SUPERHEROES Identifying Student’s Superpower

ONLINE TEACHER RESOURCE PLATFORM • Videos for each step • Strategies for facilitation • Updates of implementation from schools • Monthly Newsletter

A WALK THROUGH THE PLATFORM… www. designthinkingguide 4. weebly. com

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