overview of lesson on 12.04.2013

I&E

root cause analysis: 

We must understand that a problem has many underlying causes.

To find the underlying causes from different perspectives. 

eg.

Fever is a symptom, but it might be a cause. 

causes:

might be dengue?  

allergy? 

SARS?

…Bieber fever?

causes of the cause?

Humans? …probably.

With causes, we need to find evidence. 

how to find the root cause?

use the ladder of Y's. Find the root cause, and work your way out.

eg.

Why do I spans so much time on work?

--I am distracted..

Homework:

Think of as many causes and underlying causes for the problem you had selected as you can. 

The causes and underlying causes must have at least seven perspectives?

Write your responses in the comment box below. 

example. Find something simple/toys. Then, you scamper it. (eg. LEGO).  

lesson overview of 5.4.2013

I&E

Our focus: CP4I

Differences between Challenges and Problem -- Challenges are broad, while Problems are specific and focused.

We should be looking at problems that others think that is is not a problem.

See problems as to as an obstacle, but as a challenge

…So, we do not want to phrase the problem as a sentence/statement, but as a question. 

eg. 

In exams:

"whoa I have to remember all these things." vs. " I will score this well, and show that I can apply what I learn." 

Discussion:

How do we keep smokers 5 meters away from the bus stop? 

examples given by S1-04: 

Attach smoke detectors

Use chairs that pushes you off when it detects smoke

Put the ash tray 5 meters  away from the bus stop.  however, people would not walk as far to throw their cigarette buds away. They might just throw it on the ground. 

PROBLEM STATEMENTS:

IWWMW… (in what ways might we)

HCW… (how can we)

HMW… (how might we)

Characteristics of Problem statements:

Question form -a good problem poses a question rather then making a statement.

Invites ideas- a good problem statement invites you to generate many rich ideas

Free of limiting criteria- It should not box you in or limit your thinking by being filled with limitations, restrictions, qualifications or criteria

Concisely states- it should be brief and to the point so it will be easily understood and readily used as a starting point for generating ideas. 

CHALLENGE STATEMENTS:

Wouldn't it be great if…

wouldn't it be nice if… 

CP14:

The criteria for Selection of Challenge, Problems, Task and Possibilities:

Food for thought.. 

"there are no problems, only challenges" 

...do you agree? 

BTW… Remember to complete the handout.

~PEACE,

Eunice.

overview of lesson on 13.3.2013

What we learnt in the past term:

*WeIrd and useful innovations

*Perception:

Steve jobs (7 principles of innovation)

*HITS

HOTSPOT&SCAMPER

*Multiple perspective.

Social innovations projects:

It’s easier to think of the problem than to think of a solution straight away...

What are some of the problems you know around you? Can you name a few?

Steps:

Phrase your problem, then think of the solution. 

Examples:

--How you would shorten queues in the supermarket?

--Does changing the shopping basket help with that problem?

ASHOKA:

"ASHOKA is the global association of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. Men and Women with system changing solutions for the world;s most urgent social problems."
source of quote

More about ASHOKA

 To settle medical issuers in India:

They do not have clean water to consume. So they:

• Purify the water
• Villagers go and collect from collection points
• 1 dollar fifty for a month of supply of clean waters

As doctors cannot travel to the rural part of India, they:

• Use video consultation(something like video call)
• Safe travel fees
• Safe hassle
• Safe time
• Medicines are priced at affordable costs

Why is social innovation important?

Look for a problem in our society/world that you would like to help solve, this problem must lead to some form of social innovation preferably in the form of product innovations. Leave your answers in the comment box below!

(sounds like youtube, doesn't it?)  

~~Eunice Koo.

overview of lesson on 5.3.2013

PERSPECTIVE:

focus:

-innovation requires thinking differently from multiple perspective

-problems present SOLUTIONS, solutions present PROBLEMS.

-Taking only 1 perspective will not give you the correct picture/understanding .Therefore look from different angles to give a bigger picture(holistic approach)of the problem/situation. 

example:

 It may look like there's a swimming pool in the resort:

...but in reality, it's just that pool of water. Yeah. Literally, a POOL of water. 

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As for the debate we had, I hope you guys saw the issue on Internet safeness in a different angle. And I think that you guys did a pretty good job in listing the things about it. Hope you guys learnt something new, and I look forward to see what ''gold'' you can come out with.

..Is GOLD even relevant in this context?

Pictures of the debate...

SNEAK SHOTS!

Anyways, have a good week ahead, or day, or hour. Probably minute. 

~~Eunice Koo, 

signing out. 

overview of lesson on 27.02.2013

Today's lesson:

Personal challenge :

Does the difference in brands really distinguish the product? 

eg.

Canned tuna: Ayam Brand, and NTUC original?

Shoes: Nike, or unbranded good quality shoes?

pink bat video: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY1rwzqOUKk

In the pink bat video, something about the gorilla guy, here's a video about brain blindness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV-xqeFbCoc
and also a video about the gorilla:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6qgoM89ekM

quotes:

" most people see what they want to, or at least what they expect to."

PERCEPTION is REALITY

but

YOUR perception is not always REALITY.

You turn problems into solutions, be cause you think it as an opportunity , not an obstacle."

assignment :

What do you think of the quote in relation to innovation? Give your answer in your blog post (comments.)