Design Thinking, Invention, & Maker Spaces

Objectives

  • To develop a deeper understanding of the design thinking process.
  • To identify the role of art, aesthetics, creativity, and imagination in technological invention.
  • To highlight the importance of maker spaces to promote STEAM education.

Key Concepts

  • STEAM Education
  • Multidisciplinary Learning
  • Cross-curricular Problem Solving
  • Design Thinking
  • Maker Movement

Module overview

An invention and more specifically technological invention is the process of devising and producing by independent investigation, experimentation, and mental activity something that is useful and that was not previously known or existing. Art, imagination, and creativity are integral parts of the invention process which has a wide range of outputs, including machines, devices, materials, processes, algorithms, and databases.

This module offers an introduction to the design thinking process and focuses on the importance of an invention curriculum and maker spaces in a school environment.

Details

  • 45

    minutes

  • yes

    certificate

  • no

    pre-requisites

  • 14 - adult

    age

Skills

  • Digital Literacy
  • Futures Thinking
  • Creativity & Imagination
  • Big Picture Thinking
  • Risk-taking & Adaptability
  • Moonshot Thinking

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