Project Topics & BrainstormProject ThemeSponsored ProjectsLearning Technology Project TopicsFormal BrainstormFormal Brainstorm RulesBrainstorm TopicSlide 8Project Topic ActivitySlide 10Slide 11Questions?Project Topics & BrainstormDiscussion Section 2Project ThemeUp to 4 sponsored projectsWork with another UCB group on preset projectGain real-world experience working for othersRequirements will be set: less control“Learning Technology”Technology to support people in the process of learningAll non-sponsored projects should follow this themeSponsored Projects1. Interface for community groups to run meetings when people are not physically together (2 groups)2. Search tool for a targetted population (e.g., a group of chemists, academics, engineers, etc.)3. Community board for college campuses (goal: facilitate interaction and information sharing)Learning Technology Project TopicsSome examples:High Level Narrowelementary math games for 2-3rd gradeelderly & technology elderly using emailart students learning color theorylearning 2nd language teens learning FrenchFormal BrainstormTechnique for generating new, useful ideas and promoting creative thinkingUseful to:1. Define a project or problem to work on2. Diagnose problems3. Fix project problems: find solutions & identify resistance to proposed solutionsRoles: leader, scribe, team membersFormal Brainstorm RulesYes:Think openly about topic – be creative!Freely suggest ideas – be confident! take risks!Build on others’ ideasNo:Do not critique other peoples’ ideasBrainstorm TopicHow can deaf people learn about music?keep up-to-date with popular culture as conveyed through music?understand what music is (what it sounds like)?does music exist if you can’t hear it?Brainstorm TopicHow can deaf people learn about music?keep up-to-date with popular culture as conveyed through music?understand what music is (what it sounds like)?does music exist if you can’t hear it?yes – it does if other people hear it & you interact with those peopleProject Topic Activity1. Think of 2 topics that interest youTheme: “learning technology”2. Write one on each piece of paper…… so it can be read across the roomAlso write your name and email3. Tape paper to wall – spread them outProject Topic Activity1. Think of 2 topics that interest youTheme: “learning technology”2. Write one on each piece of paper…3. Tape paper to wall – spread them out4. All: cluster similar topics togetherProject Topic Activity1. Think of 2 topics that interest youTheme: “learning technology”2. Write one on each piece of paper…3. Tape paper to wall – spread them out4. All: cluster similar topics together5. Find cluster you find most interestingTalk with people there – record names & emailSynthesize topics into 1-2 unifying topic(s)Stack papers with topic title on
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