Year 10 students at the Google offices in Sydney where they took part in a problem solving program.
Last week a group of Year 10 students had the unique opportunity to participate in the Google Design Sprint Program.
This innovative program introduced students to problem-solving techniques used by leading companies. Students collaborated in teams to brainstorm, prototype and present solutions to “how they might use technology to solve a challenge for students in schools in Australia”, all within a matter of minutes.
Year 10 student Shallavi was part of one of the teams who made it through to the finals with their idea of creating an earpiece to reduce noise/distractors for neuro-diverse students and has written about her experience:
From my perspective, I really enjoyed this experience because we got to work with students from other schools, which sparked more ideas and made the collaboration really exciting. It felt like a free and open space where everyone could share their ideas without any type of judgment. The management team throughout the program set a great example of the kind of career path I hope to pursue when I leave school.
The experience was a fantastic way for students to develop creative thinking, teamwork and entrepreneurial skills, inspiring them to approach challenges with confidence and innovation.
The students are to be commended for being outstanding school representatives and for fully engaging in the day’s activities. A big thank you to the facilitators in Google education who made this memorable learning opportunity possible!
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