Introduction to Design Challenge Learning
This course introduces you to the core methods for facilitating design challenges and prepares you to implement them in your learning setting. The blend of online and offline activities allows you to replicate what your learners will do while still having the flexibility to complete the course at your own pace. Great for teachers, librarians and nonprofits in the education space.

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Designing a Design Challenge
Length: One hour

Join The Tech’s expert design challenge developers for this free one-hour webinar. Examine the essential elements of creating a design challenge, then share challenge ideas and gain inspiration from others. 

During the session you will: 

• Discuss the four key elements of design challenges. 
• Explore different types of challenges (from physical build to systems).
• Brainstorm a design problem for your own setting (and get some feedback!)

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Design Challenges for Grades 6-8
Length: One hour

This free one-hour webinar will feature our Solve the Fall design challenge (our twist on the classic egg drop -- minus the egg!) This activity engages students in the design process with a focus on quick iteration, prototyping and collaboration. Join us and explore some best practices for using this challenge in grades 6-8. 

 During the session you will:

• Do the challenge and share your creation.
• Get facilitation tips for in-person and virtual implementation.  
• Discuss techniques for developing themes that align with standards and student interest.

The activity referenced in the webinar is here if you’d like to try it out beforehand. 
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Design Challenges for Grades 3-5  (Recording)
Length: One hour  

This free one-hour webinar features our Solve the Fall design challenge (our twist on the classic egg drop -- minus the egg!) This activity engages students in the design process with a focus on quick iteration, prototyping and collaboration. Join us and explore some best practices for using this challenge in grades 3-5.  

 During the session you will:

• Do the challenge and share your creation.
• Get facilitation tips for in-person and virtual implementation.  
• Discuss techniques for developing themes that align with standards and student interest.

The activity referenced in the webinar is here if you’d like to try it out beforehand.
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Hands-on Design Challenge (Recording)
Length: One hour

Join us as we take you through a Design Challenge! In this exploration of hands-on learning, you’ll:

• Learn what design challenges are and why they work so well for distance learning.

• Walk through one of our favorite design challenges so you’ll feel confident assigning it to your learners in the fall.

• Hear strategies and best practices, from defining the problem through sharing solutions, so that you have the tools to succeed with this new style of teaching. 

The activity referenced in the webinar is here (in both English and Spanish) if you’d like to try it out beforehand. 
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Design Challenges in a Virtual Setting (Recording)
Length: One hour

Looking for a realistic solution for virtual hands-on learning? Join us for this webinar about the benefits of Design Challenge Learning in a virtual setting, and how to make it doable for you, your students and families. You’ll engage in a design challenge, reflect on the Innovation Design Process, and get useful resources and tools. Come prepared with one sheet of paper, scissors, tape -- and a willingness to jump into this new world of distance learning! 
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