October 25, 26

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Year 9, we have a double today.

Let's see how much you remember from the tutorials you completed;-)
First answer the question that you have received about a specific issue that you may encounter using PB Works.

Next let's continue with the Design.

Remember that in order to get a 5/6 you must:

1. Generate (make) 3 different but possible designs of your wiki page,

By the end of class today (October 25) you will have completed the 3 designs.


2. Evaluate each design against your design specification (one way to start is: Design 1 meets my design specification because . . .then list all of your design specifications),
3. Choose 1 design and write a paragraph to justify your choice (to fully and critically justify your choice against the design specification - include pros/cons, compare/contrast against the other designs).


If you have any questions, please raise your hand I will be happy to help you.

IB Learner Profile: Knowledgeable

DESIGNS  DUE  OCTOBER 26

Learning Objective: The student will: generate a range of designs that attempt to meet the design specifications; compare the designs against the design specifications and identify the pros and cons of each design; select one design and explain its choice.

October 19

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Year 9, if you haven't yet, please submit your Investigation;-)

Let's see how much you remember from the tutorials you completed;-)

Next is the Design.

Remember that in order to get a 5/6 you must:

1. Generate (make) 3 different but possible designs of your wiki page,
2. Evaluate each design against your design specification (one way to start is: Design 1 meets my design specification because . . .),
3. Choose 1 design and write a paragraph to justify your choice (fully and critically justify your choice against the design specification - include pros/cons, compare/contrast against the other designs).

If you have any questions, please raise your hand I will be happy to help you.

IB Learner Profile: Knowledgeable

DESIGNS  DUE  OCTOBER 26

Learning Objective: The student will: generate a range of designs that attempt to meet the design specifications; compare the designs against the design specifications and identify the pros and cons of each design; select one design and explain its choice.

October 12

PBWorks wiki tutorial.  Learn how to create and manage a wiki page.  Please follow these instructions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHq1utPTU3E

How to embed a YouTube video in PBWorks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqSHqB0Jxk4
How to insert an image in PBWorks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUvl6O2hC7M
PBWorks 5 minute Overview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35eAPOD0r_A

Please give me your email address and I will send you an invitation to join the wiki;-)

IB Learner Profile: Thinker

Learning Objective: The student will list, with limited guidance, the specific requirements that must be met by the product/solution and design, with limited guidance, tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.

October 11 period 2, October 12 period 2

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Based on your research you should have a good idea about what makes a successful prezi presentation.

The IBO says that the design specification is "A detailed description of the conditions, requirements and restrictions with which a design must comply. This is a precise and accurate list of facts such as conditions, dimensions, materials, process and methods that are important for the designer and for the user. All appropriate solutions will need to comply with the design specification."

Include a detailed list of 5 specifications.

Then create a test that will help you evaluate your product/solution in Criterion E - Evaluate.

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Let's brainstorm some possible design specifications . . .


3.  Formulate a Design Specification

My Wiki page on France must possess the following characteristics:

1.       Error Free -   This is a good design specification because. . .
2.    
3.    
4.    
5.    

To test my Wiki page I will create a questionnaire. On a scale of 1-5 (1=awful, 5=awesome) I will ask the following questions:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Due date for 9.1 -  October 12, at the end of Period 2.  You may print during class.

IB Learner Profile: Thinker

Learning Objectives: The student will list, with little guidance, the specific requirements that must be met by the product/solution and design, with limited guidance, tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification. The student will design, with guidance, tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.

October 11, period 1

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Year 9, period 1 was full of learning about the MYP.  First of all we discussed one of the main goals of the MYP which is to have each student become a problem solver. Then we discussed the IB Learner Profiles individually and not only how they fit into an IB school but also how they fit into the Design Cycle. We concluded that  practicing the IB Learner Profiles will make the world a better place.