Technology-Enhanced Design Thinking
Technology-Enhanced Design Thinking
There are a number of approaches to design thinking. Most involve three main aspects: defining a problem from the perspective of the user; generating a wide array of potential solutions; and experimenting or prototyping to select the best solution for the user’s needs (Adams & Nash, 2016; Brown, 2009; Martin, 2009).
We apply Stanford’s dschool model (https://dschool.stanford.edu/) in this research partnership, including the stages Empathize->Define->Ideate->Prototype->Test.
Our industry partnership synergistically builds upon the research and development skills of applicants and the partner organization. Providing training in design thinking for teacher education candidates and for their students intentionally engages future leaders in thoughtfully shaping the beneficial, ethical use of 3D printing, robotics, and artificial intelligence in schools serving all demographics and in society at large.
Based in Kitchener, Ontario, InkSmith is currently working with dozens of school boards, library systems and post-secondary institutions across Canada to implement 3D printing, design thinking and robotics. Their solutions include 3D printers, robotics kits, Ontario Ministry of Education-aligned STEAM curriculum packages, professional development for educators, interactive workshops for students, printing materials, software, technical support and other peripheral equipment.
There are a number of approaches to design thinking. Most involve three main aspects: defining a problem from the perspective of the user; generating a wide array of potential solutions; and experimenting or prototyping to select the best solution for the user’s needs (Adams & Nash, 2016; Brown, 2009; Martin, 2009).
We apply Stanford’s dschool model (https://dschool.stanford.edu/) in this research partnership, including the stages Empathize->Define->Ideate->Prototype->Test.
Our industry partnership synergistically builds upon the research and development skills of applicants and the partner organization. Providing training in design thinking for teacher education candidates and for their students intentionally engages future leaders in thoughtfully shaping the beneficial, ethical use of 3D printing, robotics, and artificial intelligence in schools serving all demographics and in society at large.
Based in Kitchener, Ontario, InkSmith is currently working with dozens of school boards, library systems and post-secondary institutions across Canada to implement 3D printing, design thinking and robotics. Their solutions include 3D printers, robotics kits, Ontario Ministry of Education-aligned STEAM curriculum packages, professional development for educators, interactive workshops for students, printing materials, software, technical support and other peripheral equipment.
