Design Thinking Methodology Applied for the Development of Remote Teaching Models in Biomedical Engineering

The Design Thinking (DT) methodology is a creative and human-centered approach based on a deep understanding of the user’s needs and challenges in order to define a problem and develop specific solutions. In the case of remote teaching of practical lessons for Biomedical Engineering, the use of DT emerges as a facilitator to identify and understand specific needs and challenges of students and teachers. In this work we propose several remote teaching models based on DT, particularly created for practical sessions of a Medical Imaging Systems course (lightboard, online and offline modalities classes). These models received positive evaluations from students, highlighting their ability to maintain attention, aid in concept comprehension, and provide high-quality audiovisual resources. These results showcased how DT proved to be an effective tool in addressing the demands of remote teaching and improving the learning experience.