FETC 2018

Design Challenges in Makerspaces: How to Develop Student Creativity (Room South 330FG)

25 Jan 18
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Tracks: Future of EdTech Educator

Design challenges have the power to encourage creativity in your students - by providing limitations and guidelines, students can actually become more creative. Learn how you can use open exploration, workshops and design challenges in your makerspace. Learn strategies for creating design prompts, running challenges, and incorporating the design process into projects with your students. We'll discuss several specific design challenges and offer examples of prompts that can work in these challenges. This presentation will help you find inspiration and feel equipped to lead your students through design challenges that will spark their creative genius.