Applying Design Principles to Transform Your Ideas into Action
Are you an early-stage education entrepreneur eager to turn your innovative ideas into actionable solutions?
Join us for a 2-hour in-person micro-lab designed to equip you with practical tools and frameworks to refine your concepts and develop contextually relevant solutions for educational challenges.
📍 This event will take place at Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, 108 College St, W-240, Toronto, ON.
IN THIS MICRO-LAB
Dive into the Double Diamond design thinking process and learn how to move from ideation to prototyping through hands-on activities and collaborative problem-solving. Together, we’ll explore:
- Mapping systemic barriers: Identify root causes impacting innovation in education using systems thinking approaches.
- Applying design thinking frameworks: Use the Double Diamond model to navigate the Discover, Define, Develop, and Deliver phases of innovation.
- Prototyping and iteration: Practice creative problem-solving with tools like SCAMPER, user journey mapping, and prioritization matrices.
- Collaborative ideation: Work with peers to co-create feasible, scalable solutions grounded in real-world contexts.
Whether you’re exploring a new idea or refining an existing concept, this micro lab will provide you with actionable strategies to drive innovation in education and beyond.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
By the end of this session, you’ll leave with:
- An understanding of how to apply design thinking frameworks like the Double Diamond to your work.
- Exposure to practical design thinking tools and strategies, such as rapid ideation, prototyping, and iteration techniques.
- Tools for mapping user journeys and developing scalable, user-centered solutions.
- Perspectives on how to address systemic challenges from a strengths-based perspective.
- Connections with a peer network of education entrepreneurs committed to education systems improvement.
This micro-lab is an opportunity to refine your entrepreneurial approach while collaborating with innovators across education sectors. Explore strategies to help you prototype your solution effectively, identify opportunities to iterate based on feedback, and apply foundational design frameworks to help you create solutions that are both impactful and sustainable.
Space is limited to 20 participants—reserve your spot today to transform your ideas into action!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Please reach out to InnovED at OISE Continuing and Professional Learning if you have any questions about registration: innoved@utoronto.ca.
Date & Time:
May 29th, 2025
4:00 pm
Category:
InnovED Micro-Lab
Type:
In-Person Lecture
Price:
Free
Subject Matter Experts
Jenna Marinucci, Curriculum and Learning Innovation Specialist
Jenna supports in-house design consultation through OISE Continuing & Professional Learning’s Design Lab, provides strategic guidance to InnovED’s Network of Practice, and leads the design and development of professional learning solutions. With experience in EdTech product development, she applies her expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and digital learning technologies to create impactful learning experiences for education professionals and entrepreneurs.
Samantha Presutto, Curriculum and Learning Innovation Specialist
Samantha oversees the design and continuous improvement of professional learning solutions for education professionals, edupreneurs, and system leaders at OISE Continuing & Professional Learning. An OISE Master of Teaching graduate and former elementary teacher, she has over 10 years of experience in K-12 and post-secondary education. She has also led instructional teams at the University of Toronto Faculty of Engineering and the Royal Ontario Museum.