Design Thinking
Why It's Important
Design Thinking is a powerful creative problem-solving process that provides a solid foundation for teaching and learning, enabling diverse solutions to emerge for various challenges.
We have a proven track record of incorporating Design Thinking into our approach, offering a clear framework that helps students and educators effectively tackle content-related problems.
By integrating this process into education, we foster an environment that encourages creative problem-solving and cultivates essential skills.
How We Apply It
Here are some examples of what our Design Thinking approach looks like in action:
Structured Process: Provides a clear step-by-step approach for solving problems in multiple subjects.
Skill Development: Nurtures critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creative problem-solving skills.
Real-World Preparation: Deepens students' understanding and equips them with the skills needed for success beyond the classroom.
Benefits of Working With Us
Working with us means fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students, making learning more engaging and impactful.
Our 5-step Design Thinking process empowers educators to guide students in developing effective solutions:
1. Empathize: Research and understand users' needs
2. Define: Clearly state users' needs and problems
3. Ideate: Challenge assumptions and generate innovative ideas
4. Prototype: Develop initial solutions to address the problems
5. Test: Evaluate and refine solutions through real-world testing
This approach equips students with the tools they need to tackle real-world challenges and succeed in their educational journey.
Get the Educator's Guide to Design Thinking
Want to implement design thinking yourself?
This interactive guide gives you the complete A-Z of how to plan a design thinking project in your classrooms.
Tailored for teachers across all grade levels and subject areas, it encourages you to think about all of the unknowns, and helps you plan for all variations in your student's learning.
Step 1: Align
- Meet to learn more
- Understand needs and goals
- Define outcomes
- Align on moving forward
Step 2: Plan
- Assemble team of educational experts specific to your needs
- Set schedule and budget
- Share and approve proposal
Step 3: Design
- Design your personalized solution
- Use advanced tools and practices
- Ensure alignment
Step 4: Implement
- Provide your personalized education solution
- Adjust and support as needed
- Share resources
Step 5: Review
- Provide report and share feedback
- Plan for future needs
The WhyMaker Way
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We Are Education Experts
We are seasoned educators who create hands-on STEM lesson plans that build engagement and real-world skills. With deep knowledge of K-12 environments, we understand the realities of classroom schedules, educational standards, and what teachers need to succeed.
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We Are Creative
We create tailor-made solutions fueled by creativity and passion. Each project is designed from the ground up with fresh thinking and genuine enthusiasm.
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We Are Responsive
We actively listen to understand your needs and deliver solutions that meet them. We are adaptable as needs evolve and respond to input quickly.
