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Editorial

Transforming Learning With Design Thinking

 

Abstract

Design thinking—an approach to innovation practiced by product designers, inventors, and entrepreneurs—is making its way into STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) learning in and out of school. Many STEM educators are already well-versed in one version or another of the engineering design process. So, you might be wondering what design thinking has to offer that is new and different. Although the similarities are many (both are iterative processes that include steps such as understanding the problem, brainstorming possible solutions, creating and testing prototypes, making improvements, and learning from failure), the differences are nontrivial.

Notes on contributors section

Beth Murphy, PhD ([email protected]) is field editor for Connected Science Learning and an independent STEM education consultant with expertise in fostering collaboration between organizations and schools, providing professional learning experiences for educators, and implementing program evaluation that supports practitioners to do their best work.

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Notes on contributors

Beth Murphy

Beth Murphy, PhD ([email protected]) is field editor for Connected Science Learning and an independent STEM education consultant with expertise in fostering collaboration between organizations and schools, providing professional learning experiences for educators, and implementing program evaluation that supports practitioners to do their best work.

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