innovation through design (PL2229)

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

When: Tuesday 21st June, 9am - 4pm

Where: Whittlesea Tech School

Presenter: Shang Wang

Cost:

• $50 for members
• $100 for non-members
• $25 for students/CRT members

In this workshop participants will be introduced to design thinking as a pedagogical model for teaching. Design thinking is a versatile inquiry model used to solve problems or design products to suit user needs. In this hands-on workshop, teachers will learn the design thinking model by creating a product to solve a problem, allowing them to experience the day as students. Facilitators will also break down each activity to discuss the learning intentions and goals behind each activity. These activities are often used by facilitators at the Tech School to push students through a design cycle to come up with innovative solutions to problems. The model is a great way to structure design unit courses as each stage moves students towards a product that is fit for purpose.

 This workshop is a perfect introduction for teachers looking for a practical framework to use in inquiry and in delivering the Design & Technologies curriculum. 

 About the lead facilitator  

Shang Wang is the STEM educator at Whittlesea Tech School who designs and facilitates school programs using design thinking as the framework. He has 11 years experience in the secondary education space, with roles ranging from the classroom teacher, head of faculty and program facilitator. For the past three years he has been creating Tech School programs using design thinking as an inquiry model and worked with schools on its application in the classroom.  

Thanks to the Department of Education & Training for their support for this event through their Strategic Partnership Program