Big Ideas:
– The Design Process is an intentional step by step approach to finding creative solutions to unique problems.
– Collaboration is a skill that can be improved with practice.
– The Design Process forces users to slow down and not jump to conclusions or rushed deliverables, while missing insights that could have helped.
– The Maker Space is a shared resource equipped with tools and supplies for rapid prototyping and fabrication.
– The Maker Space should be used in a safe and organized manner to maximize creativity, efficiency and safety.

Driving Questions:
– What is the design process?
– What tools and supplies are available?
– How might we use the space for rapid ideation toward curricular outcomes in both our options and core classes?

Agenda:

10:30 – Maker Space Norms and tour of the tools and supplies. Take a mental inventory of what is available.

10:40- Introduce R.I.G. process

10:45 – Time on the clock: Topic 1

11:00- Critical Friends Protocol: Practicing giving and receiving critical feedback.

11:15 – Return supplies

11:17- Round 2- Less Time

11:25 – Gallery Walk with post it feedback in quadrants

11:33- Feedback sort

11:40- Maker Reset and Departure.

TOPICS:
– New Ride for Calaway Park that _____ outcome
– Create a Dog. Think scale, temperment, breed.
– How might we showcase high quality student work?
– How might we redesign the courtyard space that meets the needs of our school community?
– Redesign the grocery store experience to positively influence shoppers decisions.
– Redesign an area or space to illustrates our committment to the Truth and Reconcilitation calls to action.
– Design a mural that highlights STEM careers
– Design a device that will wake up tired teens.