Class 07 March 14 2016:

Project Proposals

For the next week, in and out of class, we are working on midterm prototypes. We have FIVE weeks before final projects are due. We will review key challenges in class.

Scheduled Presentations:

Schedule online (opt-in) Makeup class, proposed dates:

Presentations from June and Andrew

What we have right now

What we want (additional)

sign up for 1:1 check in about challenges. Max of 10, 15 minute sessions.

PS-07: Work on your prototype (midterm project review, due 2 weeks)

Work in class challenges.

We will be working in class on our projects. You should have identified your greatest challenges, and should have a concrete list.

Your challenges can be PDF, Text, or a web page. After answering the questions, you prepare another revision of your design, addressing any concerns raised in class.

  1. Identify next steps in your project. Enumerate and prioritize what you need to complete your project. The biggest challenges and unknowns should be put at the top of the list.
  2. For each challenge spend 5-10 minutes thinking of a plan-b. Would you be able to rework your project? What would it look like with these change?
  3. For each challenge, can you identify someone in class, or a close friend outside of class who might be able to help?
  4. For each challenge, spend up to one hour doing initial research. Does the problem look solvable? What are the biggest 'pieces' of the problem? Write down the online resources available to solve this problem.

Questions to consider: