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Design thinking is a personcentered, problemsolving process that's a goto for innovative businesses and gaining traction with school leaders interested in positive change. But understanding design thinking is one thing; actually putting it in play is something else.Authors Alyssa Gallagher and Kami Thordarson offer educators a practical guide for navigating design thinking's invigorating challenges and reaping its considerable rewards. They dig deep into the fivestage design thinking process, highlighting risk factors and recommending specific steps to keep you moving forward. The 25 downloadable and reproducible tools provide prompts and supports that will help you and your team Identify change opportunities. Dig deeper into complex problems. Analyze topics to isolate specific challenges. Connect with and solve for user needs. Apply what you've learned about users to design challenges. Maximize brainstorming power. Create and employ solution prototypes. Pitch solutions and secure buyin from stakeholders. Organize and analyze user feedback. Map out a solution's specific actions and resource requirements.Design Thinking in Play is a musthave for education leaders who are tired of waiting for someone else to solve their problems and ready to take action, have fun, and leverage collective insight to figure out what will really work for their school, their colleagues, and their students.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Design Thinking in Play'? A: 'Design Thinking in Play' focuses on providing educators with a practical guide to implement design thinking in their classrooms, emphasizing a person-centered, problem-solving approach.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Alyssa Gallagher and Kami Thordarson, both experienced educators.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Design Thinking in Play' contains 166 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Design Thinking in Play' published? A: 'Design Thinking in Play' was published on April 8, 2020.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: The book includes a five-stage design thinking process, risk factors, specific steps for implementation, and 25 downloadable tools to assist educators.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all educators? A: Yes, 'Design Thinking in Play' is designed for all educators, especially those looking to create positive change in their schools.
- Q: Can the tools provided in the book be reused? A: Yes, the 25 tools are downloadable and reproducible, allowing educators to use them multiple times for different projects.
- Q: What type of problems does the book help educators address? A: The book helps educators address complex problems in education by providing strategies to identify change opportunities and analyze specific challenges.
- Q: How does the book support brainstorming and solution development? A: 'Design Thinking in Play' offers techniques to maximize brainstorming power and create effective solution prototypes, aiding in the development of actionable plans.