Receiving feedback effectively is a critical skill, whether you are a professional, a student, or a lifelong learner. Feedback helps us refine our ideas, improve our skills, and grow as individuals. However, not all feedback is created equal, and knowing how to handle it thoughtfully can make all the difference. The Accept/Reject/Consider methodology provides a…
Reflective practice is a critical skill across professions and personal life, allowing individuals to learn from experiences and apply those lessons in future situations. The “What? So What? Now What?” model, developed by Rolfe et al., based upon the technique of Terry Borton in the 1970s, provides a structured framework for this practice. Using this…
It can be nice to tailor classes and challenges for your students, perhaps based on a theme, the time of year, or an in-joke. This is a template I designed, for an in-person ice-breaker game. This is an ice-breaker with a Valentine’s theme. Bear in mind that this is a simple ice-breaker, and not designed…
I made this one weekend in late 2022 updated in January 2023. Please feel free to use in any way, whether for commercial or educational purposes. You can play with the embedded version here … … or simply get the Mural Design Sprint Template here.
Do you know the How Now Wow matrix? I couldn’t find where the concept originally came form, although the oldest popular reference I could find was from the great website gamestorming. The How | Now | Wow matrix is a gamified way to sort out ideas. It’s used at the ‘converging stage’ – when you…
I’ve been facilitating and partaking in Design Sprints for a few years now. As an engineer – Design Thinking was a game-changer for me. It took a while for it to click with me. I consider myself an “open-minded cynic” and Design Thinking went against how my brain works – I want to fast-forward through…
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