1. The Design Cycle by Keff Ng
http://istianjinelearning.org/technology/the-design-cycle/
2. Investigate
To find out about the
problem.
To comprehend with
the task. Know your
GOAL
Research about the
topic. http://www.wire.wisc.edu/yourself/Settinggoals/accomplishgoals.aspx
Remember what you have to accomplish.
3. Design
To design a process for working on the project
Create a WORK FLOW, basically how I work on this
task.
How should I work on the task productively?
Break down big tasks into smaller, simpler ones, part
by part.
Individual Project Group Project
Rank tasks in order.
Distribute tasks among members.
Content over design.
4. Plan
To plan out the logistics of the project
Create a timetable. How long will it take to complete
the project?
Make a script, find the necessary materials, or do
other tasks needed to reach the GOAL.
5. Create
Actual making of the project
DO the project.
Stick to the timetable
Set deadlines for each task
Follow the schedule, stick to the deadlines
Take a break if necessary
6. Evaluate
Review content to see if there is room for
improvement.
Did the final product achieve the main goal?
Is it up to the Standards and Rubrics?
Ask for an honest opinion and ask for suggestions to
make it better.
What went well? What could have been done to make
it better?
7. Example: Mythbusters Video
... when used in our Mythbusters Video
Design Cycle... Project
Researched about Mythbuster. Created
Investigate proposal for Mythbuster.
Planned script, decided on video angles,
Design dialogue, props, materials
Created timetable, A/V script,
Plan prepared/bought materials
Shot video, edited clips on Imovie,
Create published on Youtube
Let other groups watch video for
Evaluate evaluation
8. Example: Mythbusters Video
Investigate
Our group
decided that the
Pop Rocks-Coke
myth was the
most viable
option. We
immediately
began further
research on this
topic, searching
for articles, videos
and pictures.
9. Example: Mythbusters Video
Design
We drafted on the script and put
our initial ideas there. We also
discussed about the dialogue,
subtitles, materials, needed, etc.
10. Example: Mythbusters Video
We created the
Plan
timetable and
final script for
which we agreed
to follow. We also
bought the
required
materials.
11. Example: Mythbusters Video
Create
Our group shot the video in school based on the A/V
script. Afterwards, I began putting up the clips needed for
the video and sorted them out in order. I also put
subtitles, transitions, music, etc.
12. After I finished making the video, I
published it on Youtube and then sent the
link to the teacher.
13. Example: Mythbusters Video
Evaluate
We had a session in
Computer class that let other
groups evaluate our video.
They had to answer the
questions “What went well?”
“What could have been done
to make it better?” This way,
we can still improve on our
video, if necessary.
If you follow all 5 steps, you can easily attain an A+.
