Learning Modules

There are 7 learning modules. To navigate the modules: Watch the Module Introduction Video in the top left. Read the objectives and complete the activities. At the end of the modules, there is a form for the Certificate of Completion. In the form, there will be a short survey and a spot to upload your final product that will be created in the last module.

Module 0

Selecting a Problem

These modules will bring you through the Design Thinking (DT) process for a problem you have identified. First, you must identify a problem you are hoping to solve. Keep this problem in mind as your goal and inspiration of what to solve while working through these modules.

Module1_Empathy.mp4

Module 1

Beginning with Empathy

OBJECTIVES:

Learn and understand what empathy is
Identify potential stakeholders
- Complete stakeholder mapping activity
Talk to stakeholders
- Read 'Best Methods and Practices for Interviews"

Time Commitment: Moderate

The Best Way to Learn is through Experience

These modules will guide you in learning design thinking through hands on application. Before you begin this week's activities, think about something you are passionate about or interested in that you want to innovate. Complete these activities with this topic in mind with the ultimate goal of designing something to improve it.

Empathy within Design thinking

Stakeholder Mapping.pdf

Stakeholder Mapping Activity

Excerpt from "Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways" by Sarah Stein Greenberg

2. Stakeholder Mapping presentation

Stakeholder Mapping Example

Design Activity - Interview Practice.pdf

Best Methods and Practices for Interviews

Excerpt from "Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways" by Sarah Stein Greenberg

RPReplay_Final1677175399.mp4

Module 2

Defining your stakeholder's problems

OBJECTIVES:

Creating your "How Might We" (HMW) question(s)
- Brainstorm a broad selection, then narrow down to one or a few questions.

Time Commitment: Minimal

A HMW Question's Purpose

To promote brainstorming!

It shouldn't be too specific. Allow your question to welcome a broad range of solutions and not restrict ideation.
BUT, it also shouldn't be too broad! Make sure can identify and focus on an acheiveable solution.

HMW Brainstorming Activity & Guide

HowMightWe.DTatRowan

HMW Template

Converge Ideas

After you and/or your group create a large selection of HMW questions:

See if any are essentially the same but reworded
See if any are able to be combined
Eliminate defective HMW questions
Identify the HMW question(s) that best suit the problem

Module3_Brainstorm.mp4

Module 3

Brainstorm potential solutions to the HMW question

OBJECTIVES:

Brainstorm with your team
- Constraints Activity - individually
- "Yes, And" to build ideas - with team
Document ideas and pick solution

Time Commitment: Moderate

Constraints Activity

Yes, and activity

"Yes, And"

Watch our "Yes... and" Video around Rowan's Campus!

Idea Convergence

Documentation and Idea Selection

RPReplay_Final1677175438.mp4

Module 4

Prototype solutions

OBJECTIVES:

Low-resolution prototyping session
Discussion of ideas
- Identify any flaws
- Convergent thinking
Create high-resolution prototype
Watch Hi-res Prototyping: Consulting an expert (NEW!)

Time Commitment: High - Prototyping time varies depending on project

Low-Resolution Prototyping

Convergent Thinking

High Resolution Prototyping

Creating your High-Resolution Prototype

Hi-Res Prototyping: Consulting an Expert

FullSizeRender.MOV

Module 5

Testing the Prototype

Objectives:

Identify problems or weak points with the result
Ask yourself if this is the result you expected

Time Commitment: Moderate

Testing your Prototype

To test your prototype, bring it back to the people who inspired it: the stakeholders. Contact your stake holders to schedule a meeting or conduct an interview during which you can present your high resolution prototype to them. During this meeting keep track of how the stakeholder interacts with your prototype, what they say about it, how they feel about it, etc. These are all important in determining the positives and negatives of your product. Then, complete the "Evaluating Success" activity.

Evlauating Prototype Success

Evaluating Success

Module 6.mp4

Module 6

Prototype again!

Objective: Address problems with previous prototype. In this stage you will make the changes to your prototype identified in the "Evaluating Success" activity.

Test again!

Objectives:

Determine the positives and negatives of your project.
If you determine the prototype needs no further changes, you are done this stage!

Time Commitment: High

Module7_Storytelling.mov

Module 7

Storytelling

OBJECTIVES:

Tell your story and present your product in the media of your choice
- Presentation, Video, Essay
Your final product should walk the audience through your steps of the Design Thinking process that you explored throughout this process

Time Commitment: High

How to Present Well from Dr. Bakrania at Rowan University

How to Create an Effective Youtube Video

Structuring your Essay

What's Next?

If required by your professor, submit any required documents to them!
Submit your final product from Module 7 to us to receive a Certificate of Completion!
Share feedback with us about your experience!

Learning Modules

Module 0

Selecting a Problem

Module 1

Beginning with Empathy

The Best Way to Learn is through Experience

Module 2

Defining your stakeholder's problems

A HMW Question's Purpose

Converge Ideas

Module 3

Brainstorm potential solutions to the HMW question

Module 4

Prototype solutions

Module 5

Testing the Prototype

Testing your Prototype

Module 6

Prototype again!

Test again!

Module 7

Storytelling

What's Next?

Certificate of Completion & Product Sharing Form

Feedback Form