The Design and Problem Solving Process

What is the point? A proven method and process Can be utilized for any problem Helps you to produce quality work

Design/Problem Solving Process Overview Investigate Design Plan Create Evaluate Attitudes in Technology

Investigate Students identify the problem to be solved Evaluate the importance of the problem Life Society Environment * Outline the Design Brief Details on next Slide * Formulate Design Specification End of course: List requirements that must be met by product or solution Design tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design criteria **

Investigate- Design Brief Details Design Brief: Formulate and discuss appropriate questions that guide the investigation * Identify and acknowledge a range of appropriate sources of information * Collect, Analyze, Select, Organize, and Evaluate Info * Evaluate the sources of information **

Design Generate several feasible (practicable) designs that meets the design specification and to evaluate these against the design specification.

Plan Students Design the product/solution Generate several feasible designs that meet the design specs Evaluate the design against the specs Select one design and justify its choice * Students plan the product/solution Construct a plan to create the product/solution Contains a series of logical steps Makes effective use of resources and time Evaluate the plan and justify ANY modifications to the design **

Create Students use appropriate techniques and equipment Use a range of appropriate techniques and equipment competently Ensure a safe working environment Themselves Others * Follow the Plan Follow the pre-designed plan Evaluate the plan and justify ANY changes to the plan * Create the product/solution to appropriate quality **

Evaluate Students evaluate the product/solution Carry out tests to evaluate product against design specs * Evaluate the success of the product/solution Objective- based on testing Students views Intended user views * Evaluate the impact of result on individuals and society * Explain how the product could be improved * Evaluate the use of the Design Cycle Evaluate their performance at each stage of the Design Cycle Suggest ways to improve performance **

Attitudes in Technology Throughout the course students should: Carry out units of work safely and responsibly * Work effectively as members of a team Collaborating Acknowledging Supporting views of others * Provide evidence of personal engagement Motivation Independence Positive Attitude **

Design/Problem Solving Process Review Investigate Plan Create Evaluate Attitudes in Technology

How Can We Apply it? Product Discuss Solving a general problem Discuss Personal Physical Fitness Plan Discuss Investigate Design Plan Create Evaluate Attitudes in Technology