Activity: 

Scenario: "How might we improve the school experience for international students?"

Steps:

Empathize (15 minutes):

• Interview peers or imagine the needs of international students.
• Create empathy maps highlighting emotions, needs, and challenges.

Define (15 minutes):

• Synthesize insights from Empathize.
• Develop a clear and concise problem statement (e.g., "International students feel disconnected due to language barriers and lack of cultural activities.").

Ideate (20 minutes):

• Brainstorm creative solutions using sticky notes or whiteboards.
• Narrow down ideas by voting as a team.

Prototype (30 minutes):

• Build a low-fidelity prototype (e.g., sketches, role-play, or simple 3D models using craft materials).

Test (25 minutes):

• Share prototypes with another group.
• Gather feedback and iterate on the solution.

Group presentations

• Each group presents their solution and discusses how they applied the stages of design thinking.