The Business Analyst Brief (0-3 Minutes)
Content: Introduction to the MYP Design Cycle and the rigor of Criteria A. Focus on the AI research process: how students synthesize data on cost, material, and SDG alignment to create a formal design brief in Canva.
Engagement: Presenter delivers a polished, memorized 3-minute "elevator pitch" to new small groups or individuals who approach the station.
Artifacts Displayed: Visual flowcharts of the AI synthesis workflow and screenshots of the Canva briefs.
2. The Designer Prototype Showcase (3-6 Minutes)
Content: Transition to the creative phase. Demonstration of how the data from the Canva brief is translated into the final, functional, and sustainable prototype in Minecraft. Show specific examples of SDG-aligned design features.
Engagement: Showcase high-resolution images/short video loops of student Minecraft prototypes on a display.
Tactic: Invite attendees to ask targeted questions about the unit structure or the student's process.
3. Takeaway and Unit Structure (6-8 Minutes)
Content: Review the overall interdisciplinary unit plan and the three main learning outcomes.
Engagement: Distribute a physical/digital handout (via QR code) containing the full unit structure, key AI prompts, and links to sample design briefs.
Tactic: Offer personalized guidance on adapting the unit to different grade levels/subjects.
Time Allocation (90 Minutes Total):
80 Minutes: Continuous engagement cycle (as detailed above) with individuals and small groups.
10 Minutes: Dedicated time for deep one-on-one discussion with high-interest attendees or network building.
Process: The presenter acts as a facilitator, constantly moving between the Pitch, Showcase, and Takeaway distribution, ensuring no attendees are left waiting. The non-linear format caters specifically to varying interest levels and provides maximum opportunity for meaningful dialogue.
Implement an AI-driven workflow to support secondary students in synthesizing cost, material, and sustainability research to meet demanding design criteria.
Design an interdisciplinary unit that seamlessly integrates Canva for professional documentation and Minecraft for functional, engaging 3D prototyping.
Structure a unit plan that explicitly frames design tasks around specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering a global and financially-aware mindset.
ISTE Standards for Students (2017): Framework supporting the need for students to be Creative Communicators (Canva) and Computational Thinkers (Minecraft, AI Workflow).
IBO MYP Design Guide (Latest Edition): Official documentation outlining the rigor of Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing (the core focus of the AI research synthesis).
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (2015): The global framework justifying the focus on sustainability, global citizenship, and real-world problem-solving (SDG 9 & 11).
Buck Institute for Education (PBLWorks): PBL Essential Project Design Elements. Supports the pedagogical choice of a Challenge-Based Learning model.
ISTE Research Report: The Impact of Game-Based Learning (2023): Research validating the use of games like Minecraft for enhancing complex problem-solving and design skills.
Edutopia: The Power of Interdisciplinary Learning: Article supporting the need to combine business analysis (cost/material) with design and technology (Canva/Minecraft).
Ethical AI Use in the MYP Classroom: A Guide for Research (IBO Resources): Document reinforcing the ethical and pedagogical necessity of teaching students to synthesize, not just generate, AI output.
PBL and Sustainable Development Goals in Middle School Curriculum (Academic Journal): Specific study supporting the use of the SDGs as curriculum drivers for middle school design challenges.
The Role of Digital Platforms (Canva) in Design Thinking: Report supporting the need for students to create professional, polished artifacts for external communication.
International Baccalaureate (IBO) MYP Design Subject Page: Official program overview supporting the integration of design, technology, and real-world problem-solving in the curriculum (Source: https://www.ibo.org/programmes/middle-years-programme/curriculum/design/).
Posters in this theme:
Canva Account (Free or Pro): Useful for quickly viewing and interacting with the design brief templates and student artifacts showcased in the presentation.
Access to a Generative AI Tool (e.g., Gemini, ChatGPT): Useful for following the discussion on prompt engineering for research synthesis (MYP Criteria A).
Minecraft Education Edition (Optional): Optional for attendees who want a deeper dive into the prototyping environment, though the session will rely on high-quality visuals and videos.
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