In the 13th episode of the Unrulr Podcast, we explore the value of reflection for design-thinking with John Nash, the Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Studies at the University of Kentucky and who also runs the Laboratory of Design Thinking (aka the DLAB).
Join us as John shares his experience of incorporating reflection and metacognition into his design thinking course, using Unrulr as a tool for reflection. He emphasizes the importance of students pausing and reflecting on their design-thinking process, capturing their learning and developing skills to tackle ambiguous problems.
John also discusses the impact of design-thinking on students' problem-solving abilities across different courses, highlighting the transdisciplinary approach to education. He emphasizes the need for a collective learning experience and the role of vulnerability and openness. John emphasizes the importance of embracing complexity and ambiguity in design thinking, focusing on cognitive thinking processes rather than just the end result. He also discusses the limitations of AI in education and the value of tangible skills and a human-centered approach. Finally, he explains the benefits of using Unrulr in his courses, allowing valuable insights into student and team dynamics.
