Deliverable
POV and HMW Draft
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Self Directed Learning
Community Partners
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
In small groups, interview two community partners or potential audiences to uncover cultural and historical needs related to DJing and music expression. Create empathy artifacts (an empathy map or notes capturing user feelings, pains, and gains). Synthesize insights into a problem-focused POV statement, generate three How Might We questions, and develop two to three user persona profiles. Construct a simple problem tree or systems map that traces root causes and relationships behind the user needs. Iterate drafts using peer and user feedback, preparing artifacts for Day 5 development and the Interactive Music Timeline Expo.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
9 steps
Lesson plan
9 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Outline the day's goals and importance of understanding cultural and historical influences in DJing. (15 min) |
| 2 | Group Formation: Form small groups and assign roles for conducting interviews and synthesizing data. (10 min) |
| 3 | Interview Preparation: Plan questions focusing on cultural and historical needs of community partners and potential audiences. (20 min) |
| 4 | Conduct Interviews: Engage with community partners to gather data. Take detailed notes. (45 min) |
| 5 | Data Synthesis: As a group, create empathy artifacts like empathy maps and notes from interviews. (30 min) |
| 6 | Develop POV and HMW Questions: Draft problem-focused statements and 'How Might We' questions based on synthesized data. (25 min) |
| 7 | User Persona Profiles: Develop two to three persona profiles based on insights from interviews. (15 min) |
| 8 | Problem Tree Construction: Create a simple problem tree or systems map tracing root causes and relationships. (20 min) |
| 9 | Feedback Session: Share drafts with peers and facilitators for critique and revision. Collect suggestions. (30 min) |
Preparation (2 items)
- Arrange for community partners to be available for interviews; ensure technology for note-taking is ready.
- Prepare interview question templates focusing on cultural and historical influences in music.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to conduct interviews with two community partners or audiences, focusing on their cultural and historical music needs. Create empathy artifacts using maps or notes to capture insights. Use this information to generate a POV statement, develop three 'How Might We' questions, and create persona profiles. Construct a problem tree to understand relations and influences. Iterate drafts based on feedback for final presentation.