NuVu brings creative education to students around the world.

Our Core

Mission

Introductions

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Approaches to Prototyping

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The Nuts & Bolts

Make & Chat!

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Joselyn McDonald

Head of Teacher Experience

A Carnegie Mellon University grad, Joselyn's exp. is in design+human-comp interaction.

Paula Garza Gonzalez

Creative Learning Expert

Paula brings a unique design-ed background with a BArch from Stanford and MEd from Harvard.

Kate James

Head of Product Experience

A HGSE alumnus, Kate has years of experience developing creative learning experiences.

Ryan Ferguson

Head of Content

Ryan is an interdisciplinary designer with a MID from RISD.

Moderators

Hosts

ACTIVITY MATERIALS

Cardboard

Metal Ruler

Pencil 

Markers 

Cutting Blade

Hot Glue Gun

Fasteners 

Paper

Name

Position

School/Organization

Last thing you made with cardboard!

Introductions via Chat

Introductions

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Approaches to Prototyping

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The Nuts & Bolts

Make & Chat!

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PROTOTYPING...

WHAT IS IT?

“Prototyping is the tangible creation of artifacts at various levels of resolution, for development and testing of ideas within design teams and with clients and users.”

SOURCE:

Universal Methods of Design

Quickly test and validate assumptions

Communicate design intent with others

Assess form, materials, ergonomics

Collect feedback from end users

WHY DO WE PROTOTYPE?

LOW-FIDELITY

HIGH-FIDELITY

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LOW-FI VS HIGH-FI

Low-Fi

High-Fi

James Dyson, founder of the Dyson Vacuum company, spent 5 years developing 5,127 prototypes for the G-Force vacuum, the world’s first vacuum to utilize cyclonic separation.

SOURCE: www.jamesdysonfoundation.co.uk

NUVU STUDENT EXAMPLE

Low-Cost Mask Testing Device

Low-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

NUVU STUDENT EXAMPLE

"Mindfulness Eating Kit"

Low-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

NUVU STUDENT EXAMPLE

"DNA Discovery"

Low-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

NUVU STUDENT EXAMPLE

"Extendable Garage"

Low-Fidelity

High-Fidelity

Low-Fidelity Prototypes

High-Fidelity Prototypes

Easy and fast to make

Low Cost

No special equipment needed

Can look rough-and-ready

Harder to simulate functionality

Hard to visualize aesthetics

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Great-Looking

Good for showcasing a finalized concept

Helps with "buy-in" from stakeholders

Harder/slower to produce

Higher cost

Specialty equipment / materials may be needed

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CONVERGENT

THINKING

DIVERGENT

THINKING

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CONVERGENT VS DIVERGENT THINKING

Prompt:

Design a cow mug...

CONVERGENT PROTOTYPING

"GloFlo"

DIVERGENT PROTOTYPING

"Patch"

Convergent Thinking

Divergent Thinking

Leads to more feasible solutions

Allows students to go "deeper" into making

Seeks to answer questions

Risk of confirmation bias

Limited creativity and innovation

Can miss out on alternative solutions

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Encourages "Out-of-the-box" ideas

Creates more opportunity for discovery

Helps students overcome bias towards "favorite" ideas

Not all ideas will be feasible

Can be overwhelming

Takes time to produce several prototypes

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Introductions

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Approaches to Prototyping

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The Nuts & Bolts

Make & Chat!

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LO-FI

MATERIALS

• Corrugated Cardboard
• Chipboard
• Bristol Paper
• Dowels
• Rubber bands
• Pipe Cleaners
• Straws
• Cardboard Tubes
• Popsicle Sticks
• Brass Brads

LO-FI

ATTCHMENT

METHODS

• Masking Tape
• Painter’s Tape
• Hot Glue
• Sobo/Tacky Glue
• Paper Clips

LO-FI

TOOLS

• Box Cutter
• Cutting Mat (Self-Healing)
• Metal Ruler 
• Scissors
• Speed Square
• T-Square
• 123 Blocks
• Canary Cutter

CARDBOARD TECHNIQUES: CUTTING

Straight

Curves

CARDBOARD TECHNIQUES: SHAPING

Bending

Scoring

Curving

Faceting

Layering

Hinging

CARDBOARD TECHNIQUES: JOINERY

Brads

Flanges

Brace

Skewer

Bend

Hinge

Slots

Butt Joint

COOL CARDBOARD PROTOTYPES

Deep Sea Bots Studio

COOL CARDBOARD PROTOTYPES

Responsive Architecture Studio

Introductions

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Approaches to Prototyping

2

The Nuts & Bolts

Make & Chat!

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HANDS-ON ACTIVITY (15 MIN)

PlayScape Mix-n-Match

On the following slide, you will see two lists: one of shapes, and one of action words. You will choose one item from each list, and create a design for a novel playground feature based on their combination.

For example, one might choose the "heart" shape and "climb", and come up with a design like this --->

Note: Use whatever material you have available: cardboard, some junk mail, tape, etc. This is meant to be fast and generative, not focused on quality construction!

HANDS-ON ACTIVITY (15 MIN)

• Climb
• Hang
• Swing
• Launch
• Sink
• Spin
• Slide
• Trace
• Drop

• Converse
• Traverse
• Roll
• Spiral
• Retreat
• Amplify
• Instigate
• Relay
• Sprint

SHARE YOUR WORK!

Upcoming Event -

Now Enrolling!

NuVuX Innovation Camp for Educators

• 2.5 day immersive learning experience
• Guidance from team of experts on design pedagogy
• Equipment, tools, materials and supplies
• Snacks and Celebration!

https://nuvux.nuvustudio.com/innovation-camp-summer-2024

June 24 - 26, 2024

Curious to learn more? Reach out to our team at nuvux@nuvustudio.org

Thank you!

NuVu brings creative education to students around the world.

Our Core

Mission

Introductions

1

Creative Pedagogy Models

2

Prompts and Discussion

3

Joselyn McDonald

Head of Teacher Experience

A Carnegie Mellon University grad, Joselyn's exp. is in design+human-comp interaction.

Saba Ghole

Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer

Saba is an MIT grad, an architectural/urban designer, and edtech entrepreneur.

Paula Garza Gonzales

Creative Learning Expert

Paula brings a unique design-ed background with a BArch from Stanford and MEd from Harvard.

Kate James

Head of Product Experience

A HGSE alumnus, Kate has years of experience developing creative learning experiences.

Ryan Ferguson

Head of Content

Ryan is an interdisciplinary designer with a MID from RISD.

Moderators

Hosts

Name

Position

School/Organization

Something you've made that you're proud of!

Introductions via Chat

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Introductions

Creative Pedagogy Models

Prompts and Discussion

Project Based Learning

Project-based learning (PBL) is an educational approach that focuses on students actively engaging in real-world, meaningful projects to develop skills and knowledge.

Engaging kids in hands-on extensions of their classroom curriculum

Source: Buck Institute for Learning

Known for...

Project Based Learning

Inquiry and Exploration: Promotes curiosity through the completion of a project

Problem-Solving Skills: Develops critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Authentic Assessment: Emphasizes assessment through project outcomes rather than traditional tests.

Cross-Disciplinary Integration: Integrates multiple subjects to solve complex, interdisciplinary problems.

Student Engagement: Enhances student motivation and engagement through hands-on, meaningful projects.

Source: EIE.org

Have you worked with Project Based Learning?

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STEAM pedagogy integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics into an interdisciplinary educational approach, fostering interdisciplinary learning that emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and real-world applications.

Exposing kids to a specific 21st-century set of disciplines

STEAM

Known for...

Source: Marques et al.

STEAM

Interdisciplinary Integration: Integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics to provide a holistic learning experience.

Hands-On Learning: Emphasizes experiential and project-based learning, allowing students to apply theoretical concepts in practical contexts.

Problem-Based Approach: Focuses on solving real-world problems, fostering critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Inquiry and Exploration: Promotes curiosity and self-directed inquiry, inspiring a love for discovery and learning.

Cross-Curricular Connections: Highlights connections between different subjects, showcasing the interconnectedness of knowledge.

Source: Instructables

Have you worked with STEAM?

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'Design thinking', is an approach to problem solving that emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and an iterative process to address complex human-centered challenges.

Source: d.school Executive Education

Design Thinking

Known for...

Strategies to develop empathy for end users

Post-it notes! (for data synthesis)

Design Thinking

Empathy-Centered Approach: Prioritizes understanding and empathizing with end-users to uncover insights and needs.

Iterative Problem-Solving: Embraces an iterative process involving prototyping and testing to refine solutions.

Human-Centered Design: Focuses on designing solutions that directly address the needs and experiences of the end-users.

Bias Toward Action: Promotes taking tangible actions and creating prototypes early in the design process.

Mindful of Ambiguity: Acknowledges and embraces uncertainty and ambiguity as inherent parts of the design process.

Source: Stanford d. School

Have you worked with Design Thinking?

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NuVu Creative Design Process

NuVu Innovation School's pedagogy is characterized by a studio-based model that immerses students in hands-on, collaborative projects addressing real-world problems.

Known for...

Studio Culture

Open-ended Projects

Pink!

The NuVuX Pedagogy is the creative process used to create an educational experience. It is a non-linear framework that challenges students and teachers to research, question, create, and iterate on meaningful topics through hands-on projects. NuVuX is the engine that powers this style of learning.

NuVu Creative Design Process

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Promotes collaboration among students to tackle complex challenges.

Real-World Problem Solving: Focuses on projects that address authentic, real-world issues to enhance practical skills.

Creativity and Innovation: Cultivates a culture that fosters creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking.

Project-Based Approach: Emphasizes learning through projects, encouraging active exploration and experimentation.

Design Thinking Principles: Integrates design thinking principles to guide the iterative problem-solving process.

Source: NuVuX

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What do these pedagogy models have in common?

Making the content real (real scenario)

What do these pedagogy models have in common?

Making the content real (real scenario)

Creating an opportunity for Applied Learning - practice skills

What do these pedagogy models have in common?

Making the content real (real scenario)

Creating an opportunity for Applied Learning - practice skills

Hands-on components

What do these pedagogy models have in common?

Making the content real (real scenario)

Creating an opportunity for Applied Learning - practice skills

Hands-on components

Increasing student engagement

What do these pedagogy models have in common?

What do these pedagogy models have in common?

Making the content real (real scenario)

Creating an opportunity for Applied Learning - practice skills

Hands-on components

Increasing student engagement

Utilization of Feedback

These pedagogies can combine in interesting ways...

PBL Unit focused on

the research question

"how did this penguin end up so off-course?"

NuVuX custom bioplastics studio that builds on the PBL unit where students create alternatives to commercial fishing nets

These pedagogies can combine in interesting ways...

Futurecity curriculum: A STEAM unit run in middle schools worldwide

Design Thinking: using empathy as a leading principle for an envisioned client

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Introductions

Creative Pedagogy Models

Prompts and Discussion

To participate in the conversation...

In Zoom, click Reactions -> Raise Hand

If you're using one of these models in your classroom, can you describe it in action? What made it effective?

Discussion Question 1:

Discussion Question 2:

What were some of the challenges you encountered using a creative pedagogy model?

How can K-12 schools, districts and organizations create a culture that values and supports creative education practices?

Discussion Question 3:

How do you balance the need for standardized assessment with the desire to foster creativity and innovation in the classroom?

Discussion Question 4:

Upcoming Event -

Now Enrolling!

NuVuX Innovation Camp for Educators

• 2.5 day immersive learning experience
• Guidance from team of experts on design pedagogy
• Equipment, tools, materials and supplies
• Snacks and Celebration!

https://nuvux.nuvustudio.com/innovation-camp-summer-2024

June 24 - 26, 2024

Curious to learn more? Reach out to our team at nuvux@nuvustudio.org

Thank you!

NuVu Studio Pedagogy

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NuVuX Partner Model

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Keys to Success

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NuVu Studio Pedagogy

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NuVuX Partner Model

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Keys to Success

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NuVu brings creative education to students around the world.

Our Core

Mission

At the heart of NuVu’s curriculum are studios: immersive, interdisciplinary, open-ended projects

Studios

Highly engaging because it is hands-on and personal

Teaches how to problem-solve open ended challenges

Collaborative learning

Builds students' creative confidence

What makes the architecture studio model so effective

Studio Process

NuVu Studio Pedagogy

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NuVuX Partner Model

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Keys to Success

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NuVuX empowers schools to deliver innovative learning experiences.

Our Core

Mission

Jumpstart Innovation

Build Capacity

Sustain Deeper Learning

Goals

Components

NuVuX provides schools with three components, which are implemented collectively to maximize impact: NuFolio, NuHub and NuExperts.

NuFolio

NuHub

NuExperts

NuVu Studio Pedagogy

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NuVuX Partner Model

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Keys to Success

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Keys to Success

Components

Goals + Outcomes

Implementation Model

Teachers + Administrators

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Schedule

Program Definition

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Elisabeth Morrow School

Englewood, NJ

Components in Action

Elisabeth Morrow School

Goals & Outcomes

Program Goal

Create mini studio experiences from 5th-7th grades that culminate in a full semester 8th grade studio experience.

Components in Action

Elisabeth Morrow School

Englewood, NJ

Teachers & Administrators

Teachers

Year 1 - Cohort of teachers selected

Year 2 - Teachers nominated to co-design mini studios with our NuVuX Fellow

Administrators

Key Leader at EMS who can get things done!

Early Adopters

Components in Action

Elisabeth Morrow School

Englewood, NJ

Schedule

Keys to Success

Implementation Models

Create new course

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Reimagine existing course

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Insert project-based unit within longer course

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Intensive multi-week experience

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After-school course

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Implementation

Models

Components in Action

Elisabeth Morrow School

Englewood, NJ

Program Definition

Keys to Success

Components

Goals + Outcomes

Implementation Model

Teachers + Administrators

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3

Schedule

Program Definition

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"NuVu was a life changing experience...it opened up my mind and made me think differently about what I should be focusing on in the classroom, which was helping students see differently.”



- Ryan

Teacher Impact

Curious to learn more? Reach out to our team at nuvux@nuvustudio.org

Thank you!