Saturday, 27 September 2014

Criterion C: Creating the Solution

You will now;
  • - Construct a detailed and logical plan, which describes the efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution.
  • -  Create the product that demonstrates excellent technical skills usage.

 In this stage, there should be clear evidence that the plan is followed,  the final product should meets the design specifications and should be a close as possible to your chosen design, and that the solution functions as intended and is presented appropriately.
 It's expected that a dated process journal in kept with detailed screenshots justifying any improvements in your product development progress. The screenshots will normally show how a particular complex techniques are applied before and after.

Assessment Criteria

Criterion C: Creating the solution
0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1 — 2
The student demonstrates minimal technical skills when making the solution, creates the solution, which functions poorly and is presented in an incomplete form.
3 — 4
The student constructs a plan that contains some production details, resulting in peers having difficulty following the plan, demonstrates satisfactory technical skills when making the solution, creates the solution, which partially functions and is adequately presented, outlines changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.
5 — 6
The student constructs a logical plan, which considers time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution, demonstrates competent technical skills when making the solution, creates the solution, which functions as intended and is presented appropriately, describes changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.
7 — 8
The student constructs a detailed and logical plan, which describes the efficient use of time and resources, sufficient for peers to be able to follow to create the solution, demonstrates excellent technical skills when making the solution., follows the plan to create the solution, which functions as intended and is presented appropriately, fully justifies changes made to the chosen design and plan when making the solution.

Monday, 8 September 2014

Criterion B: Developing Ideas

In this stage you will be expected to:
i.              develop design specifications, which clearly states the success criteria for the design of a solution
-      The design specs should be measurable with a clear way on how the specs will be tested
Example: Game Product
Specification
Test
Game will be less than 1 MB in size
Install it in a computer  the size in properties
Played by two players (Multiplayer game)
Allow two players to play simultaneously
The game 3 levels that will advance in complexity.
Play the game at each level time the duration it takes to complete a level and record the complexities.

ii.            develop a range of feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others
-      Develop a range of good quality designs and measure each of them against the design specs.
Examples of Game design Storyboards
               


          

iii.           present the chosen design and justify its selection
-      State the chosen design.
-      Provide detailed justification why the design was chosen.
-      Suggest possible improvements to the chosen design.
-      If possible show the chosen design with the improvements included.

iv.           develop accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outline the requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.
-      Normally using a Plan table showing the sequential steps in creation of the product is important.
Example: Game Solution
Steps
Activity/ Techniques
Duration
Resources required
Where
1
Start by working on the flash start-up log in screen with instructions options similar to the screen shown.

1 hour
Flash software;
Font software to edit the font.
Animation software to insert  the back images


At home

Assessment Criteria
Achievement level
Level descriptor
0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1–2
The student:
      i.        lists some basic design specifications for the design of a solution
     ii.        presents one design, which can be interpreted by others
   iii.        creates incomplete planning drawings/diagrams.

3–4
The student:
      i.        lists some design specifications, which relate to the success criteria for the design of a solution
     ii.        presents a few feasible designs, using an appropriate medium(s) or annotation, which can be interpreted by others
   iii.        justifies the selection of the chosen design with reference to the design specification
    iv.        creates planning drawings/diagrams or lists requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

5–6
The student:
i.              develops design specifications, which outline the success criteria for the design of a solution
ii.             develops a range of feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and annotation, which can be interpreted by others
iii.           presents the chosen design and justifies its selection with reference to the design specification
iv.            develops accurate planning drawings/diagrams and lists requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

7–8
The student:
i.              develops detailed design specifications, which explain the success criteria for the design of a solution based on the analysis of the research
ii.             develops a range of feasible design ideas, using an appropriate medium(s) and detailed annotation, which can be correctly interpreted by others
iii.           presents the chosen design and justifies fully and critically its selection with detailed reference to the design specification
iv.            develops accurate and detailed planning drawings/diagrams and outlines requirements




Tuesday, 19 August 2014

Business Quest Unit: Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysis

Challenge
Many businesses have problems that can be solved easily by introducing new or existing information technology solutions. The digital solutions can transform a business in terms of sales or enhance the organization's and the documentation of the business operations.
Your task is to identify a business related challenge that can be addressed or solved using an IT based solution. The problem should be clearly described and the client's current way of addressing the situation described. The problem description should include the current limitations the client is facing and detailed explanation of why you think an IT solution will be the best. 

Criterion A: Inquiring and analysing
Maximum: 8
Students identify the need for a solution to a problem. At the end of year 5, students should be able to:
      i.        explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target audience
     ii.        identify and prioritize primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem
   iii.        analyse a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem
    iv.        develop a detailed design brief, which summarizes the analysis of relevant research.


Achievement level
Level descriptor
0
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1–2
The student:
      i.        states the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target audience
     ii.        develops a basic design brief, which states the findings of relevant research.
3–4
The student:
      i.        outlines the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target audience
     ii.        outlines a research plan, which identifies primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance
   iii.        analyses one existing product that inspires a solution to the problem
    iv.        develops a design brief, which outlines the analysis of relevant research.
5–6
 The student:
     ii.        explains the need for a solution to a problem for a specified client/target audience
   iii.        constructs a research plan, which identifies and prioritizes primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance
    iv.        analyses a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem
     v.        develops a design brief, which explains the analysis of relevant research.
7–8
The student:
      i.        explains and justifies the need for a solution to a problem for a client/ target audience
     ii.        constructs a detailed research plan, which identifies and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem independently
   iii.        analyses a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem in detail
    iv.        develops a detailed design brief, which summarizes the analysis of relevant research.


Product Design Sample
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8VAiXCgqIIbXzd4THd4MUFkc2c/edit?usp=sharing

Explaining and justifying the need for a solution
Examples of products developed to address particular problem. Checkout the solutions in the links below;

  • What is the product and what was the problem solved by the solution developed?

Research 

Design Brief




Business Quest Investigation Activities

Read the following business software tools.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/150091/best_business_software.html

Which solution can you use from the list for your solution?  

http://africamentor.com/6-african-technology-innovations-that-are-changing-lives/

Business apps
http://www.businessinsider.com/apple-2013-best-designed-apps-2013-6?op=1

http://www.inc.com/ss/10-tech-innovations-help-your-business#1

Business Quest Unit Details

Mr. Serem/ Mr. Wafula
Subject group and discipline
Digital Design
Unit title
Business Quest
MYP year
4
Unit duration (hrs)
25hrs
Inquiry: Establishing the purpose of the unit

Key concept
Related concept(s)
Global context
Communities
Market and Trends
Scientific and technical innovation
Statement of inquiry
Technical innovations are both a function and product of trends in communities.
Inquiry questions
Factual          — What software tools and techniques have been for numeric analysis?
Conceptual   — Can results of any market trends system be influenced by the designer for their advantage?
Debatable     — How reliable are the results of market data in decision making?
Objectives
Summative assessment
Objective A: Inquiring and analysing
Objective B: Developing ideas
Objective C: Creating a solution
Objective D: Evaluating
Outline of summative assessment task(s) including assessment criteria:
There are many business that are starting up daily. Students will develop solutions aimed at driving solving business related problems for residents of Mombasa and it’s environs. The effectiveness of the solution will be determined by the feedback, the growth of their businesses.

Relationship between summative assessment task(s) and statement of inquiry:
Students will have deeper understanding and use software that allows them to improve the management and performance of different businesses.
Approaches to learning (ATL)
Collaboration skills: Make fair and equitable decisions; Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas; Give and receive meaningful feedback; Advocate for one’s own rights and needs.
Communication skills: Give and receive meaningful feedback during presentations; Share ideas with multiple audiences using a variety of digital environments and media; Organize and depict information logically; Understand and use mathematical functions
Transfer skills: Compare conceptual understanding across multiple subject groups and disciplines.
Information Literacy Skills: Collect and analyse data to identify solutions and make informed decisions; Process data and report results.
Critical Thinking: Practise observing carefully in order to recognize problems; Gather and organize relevant information to formulate an argument; Recognize unstated assumptions and bias;  Interpret data; Evaluate evidence and arguments;  Draw reasonable conclusions and generalizations
Thinking skills: Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes.

Introduction to MYP Design Current chapter

Please click on the Design Guides' link below;

Design Guide

Task 1 (Conceptual Understanding) Read page 20-26 and write your responses in your note book for the following questions;

a) What is conceptual understanding or learning? What is a concept?

b) List the key concepts contributed by the study of Design.

c) What are related concepts? Are they similar or different in different subject areas?

d) What are global contexts? Are global contexts similar or different across the subject areas?

e) What is a statement of inquiry? 

f)  In your own understanding of the activism unit, write examples of inquiry questions

i)  Factual
ii)  Conceptual
iii) Debatable

g) Outline the five MYP ATL skills.