Innovation in education by design thinking

Abstract

The dynamic changes currently caused by various megatrends challenge the educational sector. Prospective strategies are required to cope with these issues. This is where the innovation methodology of Design Thinking comes in: it can be described as creative thinking in heterogeneous teams to develop creative solution ideas for complex challenges. This approach helps to initiate new or adjusted strategies for special target groups in the context of education. In this article, essential aspects of Design Thinking are introduced, and references to innovations in the field of education are presented. Two examples from the higher education sector are then used to illustrate the practical implementation.