Design Thinking

I was recently reading the January/February 2022 issue of "Science & Children" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the section, "Editor's Note," written by Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn. She wrote an article entitled, "Design Thinking." Design Thinking is a solution-based technique used to solve problems. The basics of Design Thinking are: Empathize - consider others' needs, not just solve the problem Define - define the problem and create a meaningful and actionable problem statement Ideate - encourage innovation through brainstorming Prototype - identify and develop the best solution through multiple iterations Test - evaluate prototypes and consider improvements