Research
Research
This step of the District 127 Design Thinking process involves researching to gain a better understanding of the problem, solutions, and products that already exist, and the effectiveness of those solutions and products. This information could prove vital as students begin to ideate and design their own solutions and products.
Strategies for Researching
Strategies for Researching
Secondary Research: Once students have defined their problem, they should conduct secondary research to understand the broader context.
Knowledge Hunt: Before researching, have students write down &/or share what they already know about the problem. They should then generate questions they still have to help focus their research efforts.
