Educators and students at all levels use design thought to create solutions for real problems. Whether you are new in the concept or you are looking for new ideas, this updated and organized list offers high quality resources that are free, at low cost or easily accessible to help you start today.
Kodes of tools and essential guides
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Ideo U & Design Thinking for educators
A complete toolbox and a set of resources from the main design business. It provides a step -by -step process to apply a reflection on class design. It is an excellent starting point for any educator.
Explore the Ideo toolbox
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Stanford D. School K12 Lab
The Maison de la thought of modern design offers a range of tools and project ideas specifically for teachers from kindergarten to 12th year. Their famous “Wallet Project” is a fun and engaging way of presenting reflection on design to students.
Visit the Stanford D. School K12 laboratory
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Collective action tool box of Frog Design
A free and downloadable toolbox with activities to help groups organize and create solutions in collaboration. This is perfect for class team projects.
Download the collective action toolbox
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HFLI Learning Studio: Design Thinking Educator Resources
A resource library offering free mini units, design challenges and activities for kindergarten educators to the 12th year. These are particularly useful to start with specific parts of the design process, such as the mapping of empathy or ideas.
Explore the HFLI learning studio
Programs and practical courses and loans to use
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Google applied digital skills program
This program offers a free study program with lessons based on projects that naturally integrate a reflection approach on design. Students acquire digital skills while following a “prototype, test and refine” model.
Explore the applied digital skills of Google
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Aiga design teaching resource
AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) hosts a peer-populated platform where educators can share assignments and teaching materials. It is an ideal place to inspire and connect with other teachers focused on design.
Browse the Aiga resource
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California Academy of Sciences: challenges of reflection on conception
A collection of course plans that use design thinking to solve real science and environmental problems, such as the design of a lasting food system. Ideal for STEM classrooms.
See Science -based challenges
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Teacher teaching
This resource offers a free stem study program and aligned standards for K-12 classes. Many lessons are structured around the engineering design process, a cousin close to design thought.
Look for the teaching study program
Inspirant case and background
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Edutopia: conception of reflection in schools
A source of confidence for innovative education, Edutopia provides articles, videos and blog articles by educators that have successfully implemented design thought in their classrooms. An excellent resource for examples of the real world and inspiration.
See the collection of design thoughts from Edutopia
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Project design h
This non -profit organization uses design thought to improve education and communities. The documentary “If you build it” highlights their work and provides a powerful case study to students on design as a social act.
Find out about the design of the H
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IBM Skillsbuild: Free design thinking course
IBM offers a free online course for students and educators to learn the basics of design thought. It is a great way for older students to win a digital badge and add a precious skill to their CV.
Register for IBM
Advanced reading and professional development
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“What is the thinking design?” by ixdf
This full article provides a detailed overview of design thought, its mentalities and executives. It is a fantastic resource for educators who want to deepen the theory behind practice.
Read the article of the Foundation Design Foundation Interaction
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Online course of the UVA Darden activity school
For higher education professionals and motivated secondary teachers, the UVA offers a series of courses that apply reflection on design to complex problems, including those in the social and public sectors.
Discover Darden’s online lessons
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Creativity and online design program of Stanford University
A series of online courses and certificate programs to help you constantly produce breakthrough ideas. The content comes directly from the Faculty of Stanford D. School.
Explore Stanford’s online program
