School Improvement

 

Project Overview:

You have been tasked with utilizing the design process to plan and develop a prototype which will enhance the fluidity of your school day.

 

Directions:

1.    Your instructor will divide the class into groups of two to three.

 

2. In your group, think about the issues which cause you a problem during your school day and use the design process to create a solution for the problem. Problems may include:

·       Lockers

·        Passing periods

·       School materials

·        Seating arrangements

·       Time management

 

3. Use the information provided as you work through the design process to plan and develop a prototype which will enhance the fluidity of your school day.

 

4. Submit the final documents according to your instructor's direction.

 

Step 1: Define the Problem

·       What is the problem you are trying to solve?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 2: Do Research

Answer the following questions by completing research.

·       Provide at least three websites used to complete your research.

 

 

 

·       What constraints or problems exist when developing a solution to the problem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Step 3: Imagine Solutions

Based on your research, develop a list of possible solutions.

·       Draw or write out possible solutions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 4: Prototype a Solution

Using your own tools and resources create an example of your solution.

·       Describe the process of developing your prototype. Add a link to or an image of your initial design.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 5: Test the Prototype

Test the prototype and evaluate the outcomes:

Test One Results:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test Two Results:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 6: Evaluate the results

·       Describe what you changed to improve your solution:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rubric  

Description	Possible Points	Your Score
Research & Organization: ·       Proper research was conducted to complete the assignment ·       Sources were cited appropriately based on instructions provided ·       Information was presented in a logical organized manner	35
Concept & Understanding: ·       Understanding of the concept is clearly evident ·       Effective strategies were used to achieve the end product ·       Logical thinking was utilized to arrive at the conclusion	35
Creativity/Craftmanship: ·       End product is unique and reflects the student’s or group’s individuality ·       End product is clearly high quality	15
Production/Effort: ·       Class time provided for the project was used efficiently ·       Time and effort are evident in the execution of the end product	15
Total Points	100