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Solving Complex Problems Through Programming

Thursday 12 November 2020 - Block 7
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Daily Note

Our plan for the day:

  1. We will review our virtual learning process:
    1. We will review our threaded discussion board
       
  2. We will discuss: what is community?
     
  3. We will start thinking of a probelm to solve
    1. The problem must be a "community" problem
    2. You should choose a simple problem (the next one will be very complex)
       
  4. You will start working on the design cycle, inquiry and analysis once you have your problem

Homework

  1. All homework is listed in our Google classroom under the topic "Homework".

 

A little less comfortable

Content

You should design and construct a design brief, where you demonstrate that you really understand the problem you are trying to solve. Please remember: the better you understand the problem, the better your solution will be. 

Process

The key thing here is the quality and depth  of your research. Good research is specific and detailed. Here's an example of some bad research: 

I asked a friend if my idea was good.  <-- the reason this evidence is poor is because there isn't alot of it, there is no evidence you have actually really thought about this. You should also have multiple sources of research, never just one. I don't see evidence you really understand the problem.

Perhaps a better example might look like this: 

I reviewed 4 different websites that solved the exact problem I was trying to solve. Each one had a very different interface and the way they displayed results was different. I started to understand that the way I ask questions and show results influenced how people framed the answer. For example, on the first website, I noticed there were....<-- this is good research because it is very detailed and specific. 

Product

Your research should:

  1. have multiple sources (between 3 and 5) 
  2. have detailed analysis (what did you learn, and what was different between the two research sources). 
  3. how did your research inform your product? 

A little more comfortable

Content

You should design and construct a design brief, where you demonstrate that you really understand the problem you are trying to solve. Please remember: the better you understand the problem, the better your solution will be. Your design brief should demonstrate you have ANALYZED your problem through your research.

Process

The key thing here is the quality and depth  of your research. Good research is specific and detailed. Great research directly addresses the problem you are trying to solve. In addition to everything from the "less comfortable with computer science" you should look for primary sources, perhaps even interviewing people who have tried to solve your problem.

Product

Your research should:

  1. have multiple, high quality sources (between 5 and 7) 
  2. have a highly detailed analysis about specific features in others solutions (what did you learn, and what was different between the two research sources). 
  3. clearly link the research to your problem. 

 

Statement of Inquiry

The big idea for today is Design: Understanding a Problem.

The essential questions for this topic are:

How well do you really understand the problem you are trying to solve?

It takes time to explore and really understand a big idea. If you want to
learn more about design: understanding a problem (which is connected to today's daily note), please click here .

We are learning this because as a designers must understand scientific and technical innovation. Designers use systems, models, methods, and processes to solve problems.



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Reminders & routines:

Reminders: 

  1. IF today ==  testing_day_for_me:
         remember to go get tested!

    IF today == first_class_of_day:
        read_daily_bulletin

    IF today == Friday:
        current_event_protocol()

  2. Always start every class by reviewing our daily notes
     
  3. As I am taking attendance:
    1. For students who are physically at ASW: Please check now: am I connected to the American School of Warsaw wireless network
    2. Please check now: is visual studio code working from my programming folder

If you want to meet with me: 

  1. I am free blocks 2,6 and 8
  2. Send an email to make an appointment
  3. Don't ask me in person to make an appointment.  Always send an email
  4. Ask me a question on our discussion forum. 

 

 

Our learning

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