Empathize
Students will immerse themselves in researching diverse travel itineraries within Philadelphia through online resources and interviews, observing budget constraints and personal interests to better understand the needs and preferences of their target audience for crafting a trip plan.
Days 1 - 2
635 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Meet Philly Travelers
Launch 60m
Conduct Stakeholder Interviews and Listen Deeply
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Create Empathy Maps From Real Data
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Observation Walks and Field Notes Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Persona Development and Problem Framing
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Affinity Mapping and Insights Synthesis
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Design Interview Guides and Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Conduct Stakeholder Interviews and Record Insights
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Create Empathy Maps from Collected Data
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Synthesize Findings with Journey Mapping
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Develop User Personas and Problem Statements
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Conduct Stakeholder Empathy Interviews and Map Needs
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Analyze Insights to Define Empathic Problem
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Persona Creation and Empathy Storyboarding
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Define
Students will analyze data collected during the 'Design Your Dream Day' workshop to define a clear problem statement that reflects specific budget constraints and preferences, laying the foundation for creating a realistic and engaging itinerary for a week-long trip in Philadelphia.
Days 3 - 4
50 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Identify Budget Constraints and Stakeholders
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Define Philly Budget Problem
Deliverable 90m
Ideate
Students will brainstorm and create multiple linear equation models representing various budget-friendly travel itineraries that align with their preferences, collaborating in small groups to present their most innovative solutions.
Days 5 - 7
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Prototype
Students will develop prototype travel itineraries, using linear equations and graphical models to validate budget constraints, and simulate decision-making processes through engaging storytelling presentations within their small groups.
Days 8 - 11
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Test/Present
Students will validate their travel itinerary solutions by conducting user tests, refine based on feedback, and present their final 'Philly Adventure' proposal to stakeholders in a dynamic competition showcasing their algebraic reasoning and creative storytelling skills.
Days 12 - 15
No activities have been added to this phase yet.