May 28, 31, June 4

Next, we will complete Criterion E - Evaluate and hand it in by the end of class today.

To get a 5/6 the student: uses the test to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification. The student evaluates his/her own performance in achieving a good product/solution and suggests ways in which these could be improved. The student responds to the MYP unit question.

1. Show your recipe flyer to 3-5 classmates and let them answer the questions you created in your Investigation (formulate a design specification), then write a paragraph analyzing the feedback,
2. Reflect upon and evaulate your own performance throughout the design cycle and say how you could improve,
3. Respond to the MYP unit question "How can I use Computer Technology to show cultural diversity?" Were you successful in your task? - Write a paragraph stating how you solved your MYP problem and saying if you were successful.

Learning objective: carry out tests, consider the success of your product/solution, reflect on your performance.

May 21, 24

1. Typing Practice - 15 minutes

2. CREATE - Criterion D Maximum 6 points.

Follow the plan you made to create your product (recipe flyer).

Then write a paragraph saying whether your plan worked EXACTLY. Since you are beginners at making production plans, many things could go wrong. Did you leave out any important steps? Was the actual time to produce each step different from your estimated time? Be sure to record any modifications (changes) you made to your plan. Say what you changed and why you made the change;-)

Learning Objective: Understand the importance of a plan, and follow the plan to produce a product/solution of appropriate quality.

May 17

1) 15 minutes typing
2) Continue with your plan. . .

then
Students are expected to evaluate the plan and justify any modifications to the design.

3) Write a paragraph explaining why you think your plan will work. Also explain any changes you have decided to make to your recipe flyer;-)

May 14

Year 7 it all begins with a plan!

1. Resources: Computer, Publisher 2007, Recipe, Image, Why I Like It, What It Means To My Family, Design Specification, Chosen Design.

2. Now, make a step-by-step plan of what you will do to create your recipe flyer AND estimate how long it will take you.

Example:
Open Publisher 2007, 1 minute
Choose Publication Type - Flyers, 1 minute
Select Event Party 2 - 1 minute
Change background color to pink, 1 minute
Insert recipe - See Chosen Design, 2 minutes
Insert picture - See Chosen Design, 2 minutes

Continue on until you have completed all the steps you think you will need and the time that it will take you.

Finish your step by step plan.

Write a paragraph saying why you think your plan will work. Include the fact that you have done a tutorial and have had experience using Publisher 2007;-)


Learning objectives: devleop a basic time line and write instructions for making the product/solution.

May 7, 10

1. 15 minutes typing

Today we will focus on the DESIGN - Criterion B Maximum 6 points

According to the IBO:
Students are expected to generate more than two feasible designs that meet the design specification and to evaluate these against the design specification.

Students are then expected to select one design, justify their choice and evaluate this in detail against the design specification.

To get a 5-6: The student generates more than two designs and selects one with several reasons. The student attempts to explain how his/her design meets his/her specifications.
2. Using paper and pencil (colored pencils/crayons/markers) you will create 3 different designs.

Insert text boxes but NOT the text for your recipe.

REMEMBER: all your information (complete recipe, 3 interesting facts, what it means to my family, image AND your first name and tutor group) must fit on the recipe flyer.

Learning objective: create designs and communicate them.

May 3

1. 15 minutes typing
2. Publisher Tutorial
3. Publisher Practice

Learning Objectives: The student will gain confidence and skill in using another Microsoft Office productivty tool.