Investigate Discussion forum

Post you reflection in the Discussion Forum

http://printmediadiscussion.wikispaces.com/message/view/home/37133858

Repsond to two postings

Activity 1 (Wk3) Criterion A -INVESTIGATE-PRINT MEDIA

a) Explain the problem
b) Discuss its relevance
c) Design brief: show how you intend to solve the problem you have presented. This will guide you investigation as you work to develop a more detailed design specification
d) Critically investigate the problem
a. Through appropriate (2) internet sources/(2)books/(2) newspapers or magazines
b. Through discussion with consumers
c. Through your personal experience
e) Evaluate the information you have critically collected and investigated. Make sure you cite (in text) the sources and also provide a detailed reference list (APA).
f) Design specification: make detailed description of the conditions, requirements and restrictions with which a design must comply. This is a precise and accurate list of facts such as conditions, dimensions, materials, process and methods that are important for the designer and for the user. All appropriate solutions will need to comply with the design specification
g) Describe detailed methods for appropriate testing to evaluate your product against a design specification

Assessment
Criterion A: investigate
Maximum 6
Investigation is an essential stage in the design cycle. Students are expected to identify the problem, develop a design brief and formulate a design specification. Students are expected to acknowledge the sources of information and document these appropriately.

COMMENTS
SELF Grade ____ Dare:_______________________
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PEER Grade ____ Dare:_______________________
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Guiding Questions
a) Explain the problem
b) Discuss its relevance
c) Design brief: show how you intend to solve the problem you have presented. This will guide you investigation as you work to develop a more detailed design specification
d) Critically investigate the problem
a. Through appropriate (2) internet sources/(2)books/(2) newspapers or magazines
b. Through discussion with consumers
c. Through your personal experience
e) Evaluate the information you have critically collected and investigated. Make sure you cite (in text) the sources and also provide a detailed reference list (APA).
f) Design specification: make detailed description of the conditions, requirements and restrictions with which a design must comply. This is a precise and accurate list of facts such as conditions, dimensions, materials, process and methods that are important for the designer and for the user. All appropriate solutions will need to comply with the design specification
g) Describe detailed methods for appropriate testing to evaluate your product against a design specification
TEACHER Grade:_________ Dare:_______________________
Section Complete Partial Non
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B
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D
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Activity 1(Wk3) - Exploring Designs

-I dentify three magazines you like reading.
-Explore the content layout.
-What would you like to borrow from these magazine.
-Briefly explain the above.

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Activity 1 (WK2)

Today we visit the discussion forum.

-We Introduce ourselves (30 Words)
-We briefly explain our topic.(150 words)
-We briefly outline how the strand fits the topics (50 words)
-We briefly ouline how the AOI fits the topic (50 Words)
-We respond to one posting of a classmate by critiquing any issue in their posting.

Link
http://groups.google.com/group/print-media-the-class-project?hl=en


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Investigation Questions

1. What is the problem with current print media? (250 words)
2. What is the relevance of solving this problem? (100 words)
3. How can we solve this problem? (250 words)
4. How can we test the solution above? (250 words)

MYPCTY10 VOL 10 (3)

USING PRINT MEDIA TO EDUCATE THE MASSES
Guiding Question “How can we use print media to address issues in our community”

AOI
APPROACHES TO LEARNING (ATL) - Through Approaches to learning, we aim to help students understand how they learn, know and communicate their understanding. Each course helps students:
Strengthen their oral and written communication skills
Become effective researches by asking good questions

HEALTH AND SOCIAL EDUCATION - This area of interaction deals with key aspects of development leading to complete and healthy lives. It encompasses physical, social and emotional health and intelligence. The aim is to develop in students a sense of responsibility for their own well-being and for their physical and social environment. In particular, the exploration of this area in the subject groups allows students to discuss and reflect on the following aspects of health:
Physical Psychological Sociological Economic legal

AK Strand -Governance
Leading Qualities (core leadership qualities)
a disposition towards finding innovative solutions to challenges
a critical awareness of individual rights and responsibilities within a society


Identity and Citizenship
an ability and willingness to participate in projects which involve real solutions to real problems, leading to critical reflection on goals achieved and the comparison of different perspectives on the issues

PROBLEM
There many issues happening in our communities and the awareness levels are minimal or not present at in some cases. Currently the media we have is not issue specific but presents multiple aspects. The publishers prefer this approach because of the economic demands. Selling is profitable when presented to multiple audiences. Some of the media used are not portable such as videos while others are not accessible such as internet. The print media is portable and it can be revisited several times, even in remote locations. However what is present is multiple issues in a single print media. Moreover the youth are not proactive in addressing issues in their community.

CHALLENGE
Research on an issue in the society and explore how it is being addressed. Design a print media to create awareness and to engage the readers on the issue at hand. Use video, website, power point presentation and online collaboration to inform/advertise the community about your print media. Follow the design cycle.
The design folder should be presented as a booklet with table of contents, page numbering and the correct organization of the design cycle. After the magazine is done, the various forms of representation should advertise your magazine. The magazine is 8 paged on 2 A3 papers back to back.
Time Line – 12 weeks
Visit http://mypct.blogspot.com for more details

Magazines- Knowing about them.

Research on Magazines
Find out
-Why are they written.
-How are they organised
-Contents
-Main Story
-Feature Story
-Letters to the Editor
-Picture Speak
-Crossword Puzzle
-Word Serch Puzzel
-Jokes
-How is the Marketing done
-TV ads
-Presentations
-Web Sites
Compile your findings. Do not cut and paste use your own words. Any information that is not yours MUST be quoted. Follow the APA standard of fomarting.

Answer the following questions
-Which is your favorite magazine?
-Why do you like it?
-How did you know about it?
-Why do you think the magazine was published?

Submit your Findings on Monday 29th 8.50 a.m without FAIL

Criterion F: attitudes in technology

This criterion refers to students’ attitudes when working in technology. It focuses on an overall assessment of two aspects:
• personal engagement (motivation, independence, general positive attitude)
• attitudes towards safety, cooperation and respect for others.
By their very nature these qualities are difficult to quantify and assess, and assessment should therefore take into account the context in which the unit of work was undertaken.

Achievement level Descriptor
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.
1-2 The student occasionally displays a satisfactory standard in one of theaspects listed above.

3-4 The student frequently displays a satisfactory standard in both of the aspects listed above.

5-6 The student consistently displays a satisfactory standard in both of the aspects listed above.

Evaluate

EVALUATE
Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.

Achievement level Descriptor
0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below.

1-2 The student evaluates the product/solution or her own performance.
The student makes some attempt to test the product/solution

3-4 The student evaluates the product/solution and his or her own performance and suggests ways in which these could be improved. The student tests the product/solution to evaluate it against the design specification

5-6 The student evaluates the success of the product/solution in an objective manner based on the results of testing and the views of the intended users The student provides an evaluation of his or her own performance at each stage of the design cycle arid suggests improvements Tie student provides an appropriate evaluation of the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.

Product testing: A stage in tie design process where versions of products (for example, prototypes) are tested against the need. applied to the context and presented to the end-user or target audience.

Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

CREATE

CREATE
The student will follow the plan developed to come up with the design specification. The student will maintain a process journal to capture the steps in the Create.

A write up is expected to capture the create experience.

Rubric
CREATE
The student has demonstrated a thorough competence in choice of strategy and implementation. He/she has fully justified any modification to the original design specification, and produced original and outstanding work.

Criterion
MAX 6