Making it easier for teachers to incorporate Design Thinking/Sprints in their classrooms
I was happy to participate in the third Global Virtual Design Sprint event organized by Robert Skrobe. In addition to a number of problem-framing workshops, I was part of two Sprint teams.
One of my Sprint teams took on this challenge: 'How Might We encourage schools/teachers to use Design Thinking and related activities to help students become future innovators?'
Working with an online whiteboard (MURAL), we were able to take notes, upload sketches, vote and prioritize ideas and concepts, working through the process efficiently. We got a lot done including coming up with the idea for a 'Design Box,' a retrofitted shipping container that could go to different schools containing Design Sprint ideas, supplies, and classroom activities. Our goal was to create buzz and interest, while explaining the process (if educators didn't know about it already), and making it easy for them to try a Design Sprint in their classrooms.
This is my take on our team's presentation deck, based on the outline we put together.
Read more and see user test feedback: http://www.kimmccarten.com/global-design-sprint1.php
