Design Thinking“Connective Learning

Communities”

Brian McConnell

The Prototype

Design Thinking . . .

. . . begins as a process.

Empathize and Define

First, we addressed the Design Challenge by interviewing a stakeholder.

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Empathize and Define

. . . and we posed a question (click here).

Ideate

We then brainstormed the Problem Statement . . .

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Ideate

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Prototype

. . . and we developed this prototype (click here).

Prototype – Step 1

Create a Community Currency (Network)

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Prototype – Step 2

Register Students as Currency Users

Prototype – Step 3

Create a Project Management Board at Trello

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Prototype – Step 4

Register and introduce students to their project board.

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Prototype – Step 5

This design sets the stage for students, instructor and local organization to collaborate as a connective

learning community.

Design Thinking . . .

. . . is a process.