On the syllabus, the course description states that the Design Lab focuses on the big ideas of Maker Education and STEAM through creativity, collaboration, critique, and hands-on studio culture. I believe this course successfully met those goals by encouraging us to learn through making rather than simply reading about instructional strategies. Throughout the course, I explored Maker Education theories, created prototypes and digital artifacts, collaborated with classmates, and reflected on how these experiences can shape my future classroom. As someone who likes to exercise creative expression, the course challenged me to take creative risks while showing that meaningful learning happens through experimentation, collaboration, and reflection.

Dope Level: 9/10