January 23, 25

As previously discussed, we will work to complete an entire Design Cycle in Term 2.  Our deadlines will be strict in order to meet our goal.

By the end of class on Wednesday, January 25 you should have the following COMPLETED:

• Write 1 paragraph to 1. Identify the Problem.  (This paragraph must state the problem that you are going to solve.  It must say why this project is relevant and include supporting detail.  It must say who our "client" is. 
• Write 1 paragraph connecting your project to Community and Service. 
•  2. Develop a Design Brief.  (This is the part of the project where you ask questions that will help you solve your problem.)
• What is a wiki?  Explain, Include detailed information
• What information should I include on my wiki page?  (Look at 3 different websites for your country to gather information and ideas.) Analyze findings - what did you like?  what didn't you like? include url of each website and printscreen.

If you don't finish in class please continue as homework and be ready to submit this work on Monday, January 30.

Remember that you are welcome to work during lunch or after school in the Homework Club.

Please leave a comment on this post to acknowledge that you understand your assignment and your deadline. Thanks so much for that;-)

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Learning Objectives - The student will: consider the importance of the problem within a wider context and outline a simple design brief, identify meaningful questions, carry out web search, select and organize appropriate sources and evaluate them.