With a view to our research questions, this section reviews extant literature about DT. It considers when and how DT emerged historically; its subsequent intersections with education; and its evolution among educators working in and out of school contexts, particularly learning scientists who employ design-based research methods. In relation to DT in education, the review concludes by considering a framework for how groups and organizations can relate to and work with one another for the purposes of DT. Against this backdrop, the study considers DT in education as it unfolds across two organizations working jointly on a common challenge: fostering opportunities for learning within an organization while also connecting them with additional opportunities beyond the organization.