Deliverable
Define Survival User Needs
Content Expertise
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Self Directed Learning
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Product
Reflection
Essential Question
Submission Required
Students conduct brief interviews and observations with school users (peers, teachers, staff) to understand their challenges and goals. They produce a Point-of-View (POV) statement, generate How Might We (HMW) questions, create user persona profiles, and build a simple problem tree or systems map to define the survival guide. They test their definitions by sharing with real users and refining based on feedback.
Plan day
Day 3
Duration
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Grouping
Small Group
Steps
7 steps
Lesson plan
7 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Start with a brief introduction to the activity and explain the importance of understanding survival needs in school. (10 min) |
| 2 | Have the students pair up and conduct brief interviews with each other to understand their challenges and goals in school. (20 min) |
| 3 | Facilitate movement break with a simple stretching exercise or class-wide game to refresh and refocus. (10 min) |
| 4 | In groups, students will discuss their findings from interviews and work together to draft a Point-of-View statement for their user. (20 min) |
| 5 | Guide students in formulating 'How Might We' questions to explore potential solutions to the identified challenges. (20 min) |
| 6 | Introduce student teams to creating user persona profiles and encourage them to integrate feedback from peer interviews. (20 min) |
| 7 | Provide time for students to collaborate on developing a simple problem tree or systems map to visually represent the challenges. (20 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Prepare interview question templates for students to guide their interviews with peers.
- Set up an anchor chart displaying examples of 'How Might We' questions.
- Gather materials for creating user persona profiles and problem trees, such as chart paper, sticky notes, and pens.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to explore and define the needs of your peers in the school by conducting interviews. Use the information gathered to create a Point-of-View statement, generate innovative 'How Might We' questions, and develop user personas along with a problem tree. Remember to practice effective communication and collaborate with your peers during group discussions.