IA20190 Design Thinking (Online)

Academic Year 2022/2023

OVERVIEW

This module introduces the learner to the essentials of Design Thinking. Over the course of the module, the learner will be introduced to the key theories and concepts of Design Thinking and then work in a team to address a real-world challenge.
This module will interact with an external organisation to help them solve a problem within their business. Typically this is will take place in the form of an Innovation Design Sprint over course of the module. This will involve students working in teams, following the Design Thinking process and presenting potential solutions to senior management within the organisation.
Over the course of the module, participants will be introduced to the five stages of Design Thinking through experiential learning activities, talks with guest speakers and team-based activities. Then working in multidisciplinary teams, participants will use the empathy phase to develop an insightful understanding of a real-world challenge before prototyping a creative solution.

Design Thinking is a user-centric creative problem-solving process which is increasingly applied across public and private sectors to solve real-world challenges. It is a proven and repeatable approach that can be used to gain real-world insights and then to identify new opportunities, solve problems, and develop innovative solutions using an iterative process.

This module is suitable for students from any discipline, and for those with little or no prior experience of Design Thinking, as well as those who know the basics but want to apply in a real-world setting. But, there is no requirement to have any experience in Design Thinking to participate in this module.

Our team of Entrepreneurial Specialists will introduce the students to the processes and tools that will enable the students to gain key insights and develop new ideas of value.


SCHEDULE & MODE OF DELIVERY

This module runs twice over 2022/23

January 9th-13th ("Live Online" via Zoom)
09:30 to 13:30 live online each day, 2.30-4.30pm independent and teamwork in the afternoons.

OR

March 13th to 16th ("Live Online" via Zoom)
09:30 to 13:30 live online each day, 2.30-4.30pm independent and teamwork in the afternoons.


"Live online" is a highly interactive and dynamic approach to online learning consisting of class discussions, breakout rooms, mini-breaks and team activities and projects throughout the week.

You must be available to attend and participate 9.30am-4.30pm every day of the module and complete any small pre work tasks and module deliverables.


UCD INNOVATION ACADEMY

At the UCD Innovation Academy, we are Educator Practitioners with extensive real-world experience as academics, business and social entrepreneurs, tech thinkers, creative professionals and design thinking practitioners.

Our teaching is grounded in academic rigour. Our focus is on ‘learning by doing’ in a real-world context. Classes include a combination of individual and team tasks and activities, along with discussions, presentations and reflection.

Enrolment on an Innovation Academy module means a commitment to active participation and engagement, which necessitates attendance at all scheduled classes.

“The teaching team generated a spirit of camaraderie among students of diverse academic disciplines and backgrounds. The exercises and tasks have been brilliantly adapted to work in the virtual world, and I found them challenging and engaging.” 2020 Student


Note:
Class Size : We limit our class size to 36 students or less. We require a minimum of 16 participants to ensure enough people for teamwork and a dynamic classroom environment. On very rare occasions, if fewer than 16 registered students register, we will offer students the opportunity to join another class.


www.innovationacademy.ie

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, learners should have the ability to:

• Demonstrate a practical understanding of the five stages of the Design Thinking Process
• Develop the ability to evaluate the relevance of Design Thinking and its benefits for both personal; and professional purposes.
• Gain an understanding of foundational skills of creativity, teamwork and communication necessary for the successful application of the design thinking process
• Demonstrate the application of the five design thinking stages in the context of a real-world challenge
• Recognize the value of feedback to enhance problem solving.
- Develop skills in communication, teamwork and presentation.

Indicative Module Content:
Students will be introduced to the Design Thinking Framework with key concepts and models shared through readings, video content and powerpoint slides. Students will be brought through a 5 day Design Thinking Sprint in a team environment to solve a real world issue from a real world organisation. In most cases an external host company will be involved in the sprint and the students will be exposed to their challenges to solve using the Design Thinking Framework.

Indicative Module Content:

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

4
Small Group

10
Practical

6
Specified Learning Activities

60
Autonomous Student Learning

40
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The UCD Innovation Academy has extensive experience delivering and facilitating immersive interactive learning online. We take a learning-by-doing approach, combining individual, group and often team activities, tasks and projects including presentations, discussions and reflection:

• Active/task-based learning
• Peer and Group work
• Reflective Learning
• Enquiry & Problem-based learning
• Student Presentations
• Case Study Learning 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
IA20080 - Design Thinking


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Presentation: Team Project Presentation Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

20
Assignment: Reflection Report Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

20
Attendance: This module requires active participation and engagement, which necessitates attendance at ALL scheduled classes (80% attendance is required to pass this component). Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

40
Continuous Assessment: Online and offline tasks and activities Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Facilitators will give verbal feedback on classroom based continuous assessment activities such as presentations, presentation materials and other deliverables. Students will also give and receive peer-feedback. Individual feedback from facilitators will be given to students upon specific request.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Workshop Offering 1 Week(s) - 18 Fri 09:00 - 16:50
Workshop Offering 1 Week(s) - 18 Mon 09:00 - 16:50
Workshop Offering 1 Week(s) - 18 Thurs 09:00 - 16:50
Workshop Offering 1 Week(s) - 18 Tues 09:00 - 16:50
Workshop Offering 1 Week(s) - 18 Wed 09:00 - 16:50
Autumn
      
Spring
      
Workshop Offering 1 Week(s) - 27 Mon 09:00 - 16:50
Workshop Offering 1 Week(s) - 27 Thurs 09:00 - 16:50
Workshop Offering 1 Week(s) - 27 Tues 09:00 - 16:50
Workshop Offering 1 Week(s) - 27 Wed 09:00 - 16:50
Spring