Defining App Problems and Users

9th GradeTechnology45 min

aligned to I Can Define A Clear Problem And Identify Who The App Is For.

Learning Objective

I can define a problem statement that my app will solve and identify the target users.

Lesson Flow

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4 min

The Design Thinking Process

Sprouts

Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Design Thinking is a 5-step process used to develop meaningful ideas that solve real problems for a specific group of people.

  • The five steps of design thinking are: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.

  • In the 'Define' step, you formulate a problem statement after analyzing interviews to understand the needs people are trying to fulfill.

Practice

14 min

11 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Imagine you want to design an app to help teenagers. Based on the design thinking process, define a problem statement and identify the target users for an app that addresses a specific need or challenge faced by teenagers today.

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