Design Thinking has a Place in the Education System

When I was in high school I never had the same class at the same time on two days. I would have Algebra during first period on Mondays, fourth period on Tuesdays, sixth period on Wednesdays, second period on Thursday and fifth period on Friday. It was the same for all of courses. I had a completely different experience than my friends in other schools. It was one form of innovation in the education system. Design Thinking gives schools the opportunity to explore solutions above and beyond the current expected system.

It isn’t only about scheduling and tailoring education to a person’s natural abilities. Professor Laura Lee discusses the introduction of design thinking into the classroom by integrating several courses and outside work to engage students in a new and exciting way.

Universities have the opportunity to integrate Professor Lee’s ideas with surrounding organizations and businesses whether that is through volunteering or consulting. This benefits the students as well as the organization. If the education system can begin to integrate design thinking into classrooms at a younger age, there is no predicting what the generations may discover.