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This research aims to collect emergency preparedness data around Arizona to zero in on gaps in heat adoption decision-making and promote structural governance to enforce synchronized deployment of services specifically for residents living in mobile and manufactured housing communities (MMHC). Mobile homes in Maricopa County comprise 5.2% of the total

This research aims to collect emergency preparedness data around Arizona to zero in on gaps in heat adoption decision-making and promote structural governance to enforce synchronized deployment of services specifically for residents living in mobile and manufactured housing communities (MMHC). Mobile homes in Maricopa County comprise 5.2% of the total housing stock; 686 mobile home parks throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. A cluster located in the Mesa area totals 92,031 mobile homes in Maricopa County (Heat et al. for Mobile Homes, 2021). This document supplies a package of heat-resilient solutions to MMHC, owners, landlords, and residents for a power outage during and after the event. Findings include recommendations for a collective effort in structuring a Heat Action Plan amongst city departments, utility companies, mobile home residents, AAMHO board members, and any other local ambassadors to prevent deaths in the event of a power outage, specifically during extreme temperature months (May-August). We intend to start mobilizing action to prepare and pivot toward responses to prevent heat-related deaths followed by power outages during the summer. Highlighting the gash in communication between park managers, owners, and landlords with the utility companies is crucial. Consequently, the selected platform for exchanging knowledge with the residents promptly must be addressed beforehand.
ContributorsBritton, Britnie (Author) / Varfalameyeva, Kate (Author) / Noble, Kathleen (Author) / Solís, Patricia (Author)
Created2024-01-01
Design Thinking From the Ground Up: An Educator's Guide to the Design Process
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This paper is the culmination of a fifteen-week design study in partnership with a high school teacher to utilize design thinking in a classroom context. A procedure for guiding the educator through the design process was developed and implemented to gain understandings into whether incorporating design thinking in a classroom

This paper is the culmination of a fifteen-week design study in partnership with a high school teacher to utilize design thinking in a classroom context. A procedure for guiding the educator through the design process was developed and implemented to gain understandings into whether incorporating design thinking in a classroom context would enhance educators problem-solving abilities and empower them to effectively tackle complex problems. The findings suggest that design thinking is a powerful tool for educator’s and can have a positive impact on their classroom environment, though continued support is key. The paper begins with a situation analysis report to discuss the mission of the partner organization, as well as goals and expectations of the study. It continues with the theoretical inspiration statement which articulates the theoretical underpinnings of the study. Then, the design statement and prototype describe the outline of the procedures developed to guide the collaborating teacher through the design process. The paper concludes with the design enactment report which includes a narrative of the process and details the findings.

ContributorsGilligan, Megan (Author)
Created2019