1. The Universal Systems Model
MVMMS Tech Ed
November, 2011

2. The Universal System
GIPOF

3. Goals The Universal System Problem Identification Desired Objective
Improve an Existing System
Improve an Existing Product

4. Input GIPOF Process stage. Stakeholders Brainstorming Ideas
Team Development
Schedule Time
Concept Mapping & Mind Storming
Research – Build on the past!
“Thumbnail Sketches”
Vision
Strategic Plan
Steps to Success
Budget
And More…
GIPOF
The key to successful problem solving is
to get as much Input as possible
within the time constraints so that you
have thought of everything you can
before moving into the
Process stage.

5. Process Professional Development Time Short Term/Long Term Goals
Materials
“Bench learning” (Amidon, August 2010, Private conversation)
Work in Progress
Student Learning
Wax and Buff
Communicate
And more…
Process
The Big Idea!
“Accurate Communication is the key to all human success!” (McCarthy, often).

6. Output
Evaluate Your Product
1. Formative
a. Hypothesis
2. Summative

7. Feedback Whoops!!! New Ideas New Understandings
Better or Smarter way to Accomplish the Task
Reflection
Deeper Understanding

8. The Universal System
Process
Goals
Feedback
Input
Output

9. GIPOF is a system to help solve problems.
The Universal System
GIPOF is a system to help solve problems.
It is a feedback loop that helps us see where the glitches are
therefore allows us to maximize effort where it is needed (ie.)
“We are having communication difficulties…”
What is the Goal?
What Input do we need to know to approach this issue?
What Process will we do to ameliorate the issue?
What Output do we have that can be evaluated?
Process
Goals
Feedback
Input
Output

10. Process Goals Input Output The Universal System Feedback
Feedback is a constant.
It is both Formative and Summative.
If you get to the Process stage and
find that you are missing key
information, supplies, or
personnel, you go back to Input
and add new info!
Process
Goals
Feedback
Input
Output

11. Process Goals Input Output The Universal System Feedback
If you get to the Output stage only to find that your results did not meet
your Goals you either need to go back to improve the Processes or
Return to Input and add new information and gather more data to start
the loop again!
The Universal System
Process
Goals
Feedback
Input
Output

12. The Universal System
Process
Goals
Feedback
Input
Output

13. Purdue University Engineering

14. Universal Systems Model

15. Inputs of Construction

16. Process of Construction
Processes are what people do in construction. In general, construction process can be divided into designing, managing, producing, and using.

17. Outputs of Construction
There are three outputs of construction: structures, new knowledge and techniques, and impacts.

18. Feedback of Construction
Feedback mechanisms are used to make sure the goal of the system is met and to control or prevent negative impacts, Feedback monitors the system and makes adjustment when necessary.

20. The Universal System Model
A way of thinking about an engineering project in five parts.

21. The Universal System Model
Has 5 parts:
Goals
Input
Processes
Output
Feedback

22. The Universal System Model
Goals
The reason for the system
Example:
Mousetrap Car goal was
to learn about propulsion and friction.

23. The Universal System Model
Input
What is put into the system to run it
Example:
Mousetrap Car input were
Capturing the potential energy of the spring in a string
Attaching the string to the drive axle to move the wheels

24. The Universal System Model
Process
The things that go on when the system is running.
Example:
Mousetrap Car processes were…
the movement of the lever arm to turn the drive axle and propel the car
friction along the wheels that may slow down/stop/curve the car
car tipping over when it stopped

25. The Universal System Model
Output
What work comes out of the input and process
Example:
Mousetrap Car output was…
to move the car the greatest distance.

26. The Universal System Model
Feedback
The reaction of the input, output and process of a system.
The return of information about your system.
Example:
Mousetrap Car feedback was…
The distance your car went.