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A short class with Sarah and her students. The other ways are under More.
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Today, we’re going to talk about documenting our prototyping process. Why do you think it's necessary to keep a record of what we do?
Maybe so we don’t forget what worked or didn’t work in our designs?
And it can show how our ideas grew, right?
Exactly! Documenting helps us track our progress. One way to remember this is to think of it as keeping a 'Design Diary.'
I like that! It sounds like we can look back and see our learning journey.
Absolutely. A 'Design Diary' lets you reflect on your choices and helps improve your designs. What would you include in your diary?
What do you think are some good ways to document our prototypes?
Photos and sketches! We can show what we did.
And notes about our feedback after testing!
Yes! Photos, sketches, and notes are great. Try to think of them as pieces of evidence of your learning. Would this help you reflect?
For sure! It would help me remember what I've done and what I’ve learned.
Right! Remember, sharing these insights with others can also gather new perspectives and ideas.
Now that you've created your journals, why should you share them with others?
To get feedback and maybe new ideas?
And to inspire others with what we've done!
Exactly! Sharing helps not just you, but also your classmates. Think of it as a 'Creative Circle' where everyone can contribute and learn.
That sounds fun! We can see different approaches too.
Yes! Sharing makes learning communal and enhances our creativity. To remember, let’s call it the 'Creative Circle'!
Track your steps, write the trends, through the process, learning never ends.
Imagine a young inventor who kept a special diary where she wrote down every new idea and how it changed. Years later, she returned to it and found inspiration for her most amazing invention!
D.I.Y. - Document, Inspire, Yield.
P.R.O.D. - Process, Reflect, Organize, Document.
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Process Journal
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Reflection
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Portfolio
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A personal record where students document their design journey, including sketches, notes, and reflections.
A compiled collection of a student’s work, typically showcasing their design process and final products.
The act of thinking critically about one's experiences and insights gained during the prototyping process.
The progression of ideas and iterations from initial concept to final prototype.
This section emphasizes the importance of documenting the prototyping process through journals and portfolios, facilitating reflections and sharing.
In this section, students are encouraged to document their prototyping experience in process journals or portfolios. This not only helps in tracking their design evolution but also allows them to share their journey with peers and educators, fostering a deeper understanding and ownership of their design process.
Documenting the prototyping process is an essential practice that allows students to keep track of their design journey. This can be achieved through process journals or portfolios, where students compile sketches, photos, notes, and insights gathered throughout each iteration of their design work. By maintaining such documentation, students not only enhance their learning but also create a valuable resource for reflection. Sharing these journals with peers, teachers, and parents can ignite discussions, inspire further creativity, and lead to constructive critiques. Ultimately, documenting the process ensures that the learning experience is conveyed clearly and enhances the ability to trace the evolution of ideas from conception to realization.