Design in the classroom

Theory of Application

Laura McBain, the author of the three articles below, was a veteran teacher at High Tech High in San Diego and has worked closely with Cheltenham School District around several initiatives. She has since taken up her current position leading Stanford University's d.School K12 Laboratory. Please give these articles a read to begin thinking about the application of design thinking and the principles of design to a classroom setting.

Beyond the Hexagons

What does it mean to be an education designer?

Design in the Classroom

Applying the Design Abilities to the Classroom Setting

Design and Curriculum

Applying the Design Abilities to what kids learn

Standards + Scope & Sequence

K-6 Standards

Design Thinking Standards for K-6

7-12 Standards

Design Thinking Standards for 7-12

K-12 Scope & Sequence

Design Thinking Standards for 7-12