Reflection on the Design Thinking Process
By Chris Heisler
I found that the design thinking process was a well-organized process that kept our group on task as we worked through the steps towards finding a solution for our problem. We began by following the discovery steps and all expressed, via brainstorm, different problems that we have experienced in our individual careers. Fortunately (or unfortunately), we were all able to identify with the problem of the divide between staff in a school, with three groups of newbies, fundamentalists & believers being prevalent in most schools.
Using the design thinking process allowed us to follow the process, knowing that we would come to a solution eventually. We so typically jump directly from discovery to prototyping, trying to solve the problem directly after discovering it, before understanding the reasons behind the issue.
I could use the design thinking process in many different methods in my experiences at school, both in the classroom with my students, as well in my school along with my coworkers. I feel as though it would be interesting to go through the process with my class, as I think they would really enjoy the step-by-step approach. It would allow them to look at how their thinking progresses as we move through the phases, and I think they would love the step in the interpretation phase where they can provide any suggestions they can think of, no matter how illogical or out of the box. I love being able to facilitate discussions with my students where they do not have to feel confined when thinking of solutions to a problem. I think using the design thinking process would show them that it is not just okay to think outside the box & throw out any ideas they can think of, but it is, in fact, encouraged.
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