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Challenge #4

Communicating
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Empathize
Write down interview questions you might use to develop empathy for various end-users in this challenge..

Jot your notes here

image courtesy of John Caserta*

Interview
Conduct an interview with a fellow student about experiences he/she has had communicating what is happening at school
to parents, friends, and teachers. Get your interviewee to tell stories and talk about their feelings.

Jot your notes

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Two members interview. One partner records notes..

Take a Point of View...

Complete the mad-lib below to describe your end-users point of view

Jot your notes here

We met____________________, who is...

We were surprised to discover...

It would be game-changing if...

Prototype & Test @ home!

Test one prototype at home with family and friends. Do not over-explain. Observe your user while testing. Test with at least 3
users.

Test #1

Test #2

Test #3

Prototype & Test @ school!

Test one prototype at school with peers. Do not over-explain. Observe your user while testing. Test with at least 2 users.

Test #1

Test #2

Test #3

4 minutes to test. 4 minutes to iterate..

Pitch it.
Tell us the story of your solution. In your group present the user, the need(s), and the solution that meet those needs. Your pitch
should be 90 seconds or less. Your have 6 min to prep.

The user

The conflict / need(s)

The resolution / solution

6 minutes to plan pitch. 90 seconds to give pitch.

Debrief.
Reflect on how you approached this challenge. Your have 6 min to write your ideas.

What strategies worked or did not

work to build empathy with your
various end users?

What did you create? When

were you most creative? Least?

What did you learn about your

strengths and weaknesses?

6 minutes to reflect. 10 min for whole group discussion.