This was a really great article because it had Neil Stevenson from IDEO defining some of the core principles of design thinking. \u00a0But it also recognized that design thinking has become an amorphous concept, which means teaching the design thinking approach in schools can be difficult. However, I think encouraging the design thinking approach in young students is especially important because their future jobs will demand more creativity and problem solving skills.<\/p>\n
“When executed with a clear understanding of its purpose as a method for fostering empathy, creativity, and innovation, design thinking can be a powerful tool for learning and change. If it is hastily and inexpertly implemented by educators with a weak or incomplete understanding of its principles, however, it is likely to be a waste of energy and precious classroom time.”<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/education\/archive\/2017\/01\/how-design-thinking-became-a-buzzword-at-school\/512150\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This was a really great article because it had Neil Stevenson from IDEO defining some of the core principles of design thinking. \u00a0But it also recognized that design thinking has become an amorphous concept, which means teaching the design thinking … Continue reading