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