Reminder to use the Creative Problem Solving Template

Hello Class,

A reminder that each group is to use the Creative Problem Solving Report template for submission (found on the IE Google Site).

Prior to the submission deadline next Friday, 17 May, please email to me by Tuesday, 14 May for checking / vetting.

If there are no reports for vetting by Tues, 14 May, the submission will be taken as final.

Thank you.
Mr. Patrick Hiap

Group Presentation Slides

Hi S1-04,

Thank you to groups who have posted their presentation slides.

For those who have yet to do so, please post up your presentation slides.
Do consider: your proposal needs to be innovation and creative.

Date due: Friday, 10 May, 12 noon

S1-04 students: You may comment on your group's proposal. Do note that the comments must be positive and encouraging. The purpose for commenting is to learn and add value to the group's ideas.

Thank you.
Mr. Patrick Hiap

Chelsea and Xueqin

The slides for Chelsea and I's presentation xD

https://docs.google.com/a/s2013.sst.edu.sg/presentation/d/1JI2qaUaR8K_Ls6rcxSWD2xUoRvYFD8hewWl01qXeMeY/edit#slide=id.gbc2d5177_110
Thank You~ !!! ><

I&E slides.

Dear S1-04, please change your sharing settings for your google slides to ' People at school of Science and technology, Singapore can see it' and post your sharing link in the comment box pelow.

PEACE4LYFE,
AWKSOMEunice.

Groupings

GROUPINGS:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6r77eka11w9xawq/2013-04-19%2011.45.05.jpg

peace, Eunice

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.