Autumn 2024
HCDE K-12 Outreach DRG
To introduce K-12 students to the human centered design (HCD) process, we have been conducting workshops using design activities. For example, in a “design charette,” students are given a particular design space to explore (such as user interfaces for a website, mobile app, or a physical device). In a very short period of time (two hours or less), working in small groups, they brainstorm user needs, develop use-case scenarios, and create interaction designs for an application. We have been running these design workshops with students at various educational levels, from elementary school to graduate programs, and with K-12 teachers.
Outreach DRG student teams will help develop the project, curricula, and learning materials for design workshops, rehearse, and then lead the workshops.
In Autumn 2024, HCDE K-12 outreach DRG team’s main activities will be to organize and execute projects for:
- Conducting 2-3 design workshops in K-12 schools in the Seattle area (scheduled based on the team's availability).
- Planning and facilitating an on-campus design workshop for HCDE and community members to be held tentatively in November 2024.
In a dub talk (July 5, 2017), “Filling the Pipeline: Design & Engineering Workshops for K-12 Outreach,” Emeritus Professor Andy Davidson summarized the various HCDE outreach efforts. We recommend that you watch the video.
Enrollment information
- Meeting time: Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m.
- Credits: 2
- Who should apply: We are looking for enthusiastic students at all levels (BS, MS, PhD) who are passionate about leading STEM activities with K-12 students and are able to consistently show up for in-person teamwork and on-site events.
- Eligible students should be familiar with the user centered design process, and have already taken HCDE 318 (BS) or 518 (MS).
- Experience working with, teaching, or mentoring K-12 students is helpful for this work.
- This DRG does not count toward the directed research requirement for PhD students but may be a free elective for PhD students.
- To apply: please submit your resume and explain your interest, qualifications, and availability for the work on this Google form.
- Application deadline: September 9, 2024 EOD
- Questions? Contact Arpita B. at arpita@uw.edu.