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Innovation in Science and Technology Education and Communication through Design Thinking

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The central issue of this chapter are the challenges of innovation in science and technology education and science and technology communication practice, and how design thinking is supportive to attain these challenges. What is the drama? Many professionals in both domains would like to improve their practice.

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van der Sanden, M.C.A., de Vries, M.J. (2016). Innovation in Science and Technology Education and Communication through Design Thinking. In: van der Sanden, M.C.A., de Vries, M.J. (eds) Science and Technology Education and Communication. International Technology Education Studies, vol 15. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-738-2_8

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