Systems Thinking & Design in Technology
Technology Systems: Technology takes place within systems
The Design Process in Technology: Design combines creative ideas with technological problem-solving
- The Design Loop (pdf)
- A Rubric for Design Projects (pdf)
Video Clips (viewable in QuickTime format)
- The Design Process
- An Introduction to Systems
- The Universal Systems Model
- Feedback within Systems
- Inputs to Systems
- Outputs & Impacts of Systems
System Dynamics Work by Prof. Jay Forrester, MIT
System Dynamics:
the Foundation Under Systems Thinking [HTML]
Prof. Jay Forrester explains his view that without including
system dynamics concepts and principles, systems thinking runs the risk of
being superficial and prone to assuming counterproductive conclusions
System
Dynamics and Learner-Centered-Learning in Kindergarten through 12th Grade
Education (D-4337-2) [68K]
Prof. Jay Forrester presents views on how
system dynamics may improve classroom learning.
System Dynamics and
K-12 Teachers (D-4665-4) [252K]
Prof. Jay Forrester's most recent
writing on using system dynamics in kindergarten through twelfth grade education.