Evaluate the product/solution Answer all the questions below in as much detail as you can.

You are being assessed on your ability to reflect upon the entire design cycle and your participation and experience in the group invention process. When complete, please embed into your Technology Blog. (Please change text colour to blue for your answers)

1. Take a look at the specifications that you wrote in the Investigate stage. Evaluate what your actual product/solution looks like now by comparing it to your original drawings & plans. A) Are you happy with the outcome? Explain in detail B) Did anything change? What changed? Why did it change? C) Was something left out from the original plan? Why? D) Is there anything you would change about your final product (invention) if you had more time or could rewind and do things over? What & why?

2. Evaluate your use of the design cycle Explain how you did during each stage of the Design cycle. (Apply deep analysis and reflection) Investigate

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4. How would you rate your performance and involvement? (Place an x in the box that corresponds) Rarely Sometimes Often
I participated fully and contributed to each step of the design cycle INVESTIGATE: Brainstorming Ideas; Asking Questions; Writing the Design Brief DESIGN: Sketching /Drawing out ideas; All according to

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Design Brief. PLAN: Specifying & preparing materials & tools; Identifying Steps and time CREATE: Working diligently; Use tools appropriately. EVALUATE: Identify parts that need improvement; Come up with solutions to change, make better. I used my time wisely in class. I did not need reminders from the teacher to get to work. I worked cooperatively, helped, communicated and offered ideas and suggestions. I worked safely & responsibly with tools provided, following instructions. I gave the best effort I am capable of in each class.