Define the Problem

Have student groups use the Design Thinking Workbook to:

• Record the list of classroom problems that was created by the class.
• Discuss and add any other classroom problems to the list.
• Narrow this list down to a top classroom problem.
• Explain the selected problem in detail.

Ideate

Have student groups use the Design Thinking Workbook to:

• Brainstorm and record possible solutions for their selected problem.
• Select their top solution.
• Explain the selected solution in detail with words and diagrams.

Plan

Have students use the Design Thinking Workbook to:

• Establish team roles such as:
  • Lead Programmer: Holds the tablet and integrates group member ideas to create the program in Blockly.
  • Documentarian: Records, writes, and/or draws all group results, thoughts, and progress. Illustrates group designs and ideas.
  • Lead Builder: Collects the materials needed to build the accessory. The lead builder oversees the building and testing of the prototype.
• Draft a detailed sketch of their accessory idea for Dash.
  • Each student in the group should contribute to the sketch by using different-colored pencils/markers/crayons.
  • By giving each student a different-colored pencil to draw, you can tell that all students have participated in the planning of their group’s accessory.

Have each group share their sketch with you.

• Have students make any needed adjustments to their original plan based on your feedback.

Build

Have students use the Design Thinking Workbook to:

• Make a list of the recycled materials they will need to build a prototype of their design.
• Gather the necessary materials.
• Build the prototype.

Have each group share their prototype with you.

• Have them make any needed adjustments based on your feedback.

Program & Test

Have students use the Design Thinking Workbook to:

• Plan a program for Dash that will help demonstrate their accessory design.
• Explore incorporating Dot as part of the demonstration.
• Use the Blockly app to develop their program.
• Record the results of their code and prototype.
• Make any improvements based on their test.

The program should contain criteria that you’ve established based on students’ coding abilities. For example, the criteria could include: nested loops, event handlers, and/or conditionals.

• Remind students of the criteria. (e.g., “Don’t forget to include a When block and a Repeat block. Think about which portion of the program Dash must repeat more than once.”)