
Defining App Problems and Users
Grade 9th Grade · Technology · 45 min· I Can Define A Clear Problem And Identify Who The App Is For.
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can define a problem statement that my app will solve and identify the target users.
Warm-Up Video
Sprouts · 3:57
The Design Thinking Process
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Design Thinking is a 5-step process used to develop meaningful ideas that solve real problems for a specific group of people.
- 2
The five steps of design thinking are: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test.
- 3
In the 'Define' step, you formulate a problem statement after analyzing interviews to understand the needs people are trying to fulfill.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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