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design thinking

Published on Nov 18, 2015

New teacher training workshop on design thinking (information courtesy of Martin Moran and Paul Solarz).

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

design thinking

to help promote metacognition
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Progressive use of technology is not about finding new ways to present information to students.

It is about allowing students new ways to experience learning collaboratively.

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Metacognition

Awareness & understanding of one's own thought processes
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The power of

the post-it note
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What is technology?

What is technology?

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Brain Musings

prior to integrating technology

How does technology serve my purpose as a progressive educator?

In what ways does technology help students collaborate, interact, develop "continuity?"

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How does technology help students achieve an authentic experience?

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Goals of the assignment

  • Content mastery skills
  • Collaborative research skills
  • Metacognitive skills
  • Persuasive writing skills
  • Perserverance
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Step One

Content Delivery

Discussion of the qualities of what makes the best fast food burger.

Factual details/analysis & rationale discussed.

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Think-Write-Rally/RoundRobin

Step Two

Research question posed / Think / Gather info

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Better Questions

  • Okay: Can I...?
  • Better: How can I...?
  • Best: How many ways can I...?
  • ... your brain will provide what you ask for

Simple is better.

"Why does ______ have the best fast food burgers?"

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Begin by asking 2 questions:

1. What do I need to answer this?

2. Where can I go to find info on this topic (w/out limitation)?

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Start with K, W, & H

write & share on Google Docs

gather, Gather, Gather

skim, scan, & bookmark

gather, Gather, Gather

skim, scan, & bookmark

Step Three

Crowdsourcing
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Completed after gathering and reading information.

Step Four

Student Self Assessment / Write & Reflect
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The Writing

  • Set maximums instead of minimums
  • Emphasize summarizing (elevator)
  • Not grading spelling, grammar...
  • Start with 50 words... then 100... 
  • MUST give feedback for this to work!
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kaizena

easy way to make voice comments

1 Minute Video Requirements:


Where was I?
Where am I?
Where am I going?

End with L, A & Q

write & share on Google Docs

Drafts & Rewrites

  • Motto: Unlimited drafts & honest grades
  • 1st draft = 1/4 of the way to perfect
  • Average # of rewrites: 3
  • Final grade range target: 83-96%
  • MUST PROVIDE CONSTANT FEEDBACK
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Technology Used

  • Whiteboard/wall & Post-it notes
  • Chromebooks/Desktops
  • Video recording device (phone/flipcam)
  • Google Drive (docs, comments, forms)
  • Extra Tools: Trello & Kaizena 
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Resources/Ideas From

  • Martin Moran @martinmoran21(design thinking)
  • Paul Solarz @PaulSolarz (genius hour/feedback)
  • Langwitches (KWHLAQ)
  • Kaizena (voice comments)
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