Empathize
Students will engage in immersive interviews with peers and stakeholders to uncover personal interests, passions, and existing competencies, setting the stage for crafting projects aligned with the Big Picture model's learning competencies.
Meet Real Stakeholders
Launch 15m
Document User Research
Deliverable
Define
Students will collaborate to distill their initial findings into clear and impactful problem statements that address real-world issues and align with the six learning competencies, guided by peer feedback and reflective discussions.
Frame Real-World Problem
Deliverable
Ideate
Students will collaboratively brainstorm innovative project ideas inspired by their personal passions, utilizing rapid ideation techniques to explore a wide array of solutions that incorporate the six learning competencies into meaningful real-world contexts.
Concept Sketch & Rationale
Deliverable
Prototype
Students will build prototypes of their chosen projects by actively harnessing the six learning competencies, utilizing feedback from peers and mentors to iterate and refine their solutions for real-world application.
Prototype Iteration Sprint
Launch 20m
Test Documentation Sprint
Deliverable
Test/Present
Students will present their projects during the Passion Project Showcase, engaging attendees through interactive demonstrations and receiving peer feedback on the integration of real-world issues and the six learning competencies in a gallery-style setting.
Final Passion Showcase
Assessment 15m