Introduction of Open Design Activities

First Lesson, First Design

1. Handout of RfP [Request for Proposal]

1.1. Discuss the terms RfP, design, model

1.2. "Objective standard" for measuring effort

2. Handout design pad [Design Pad]

2.1. Discuss details, materials needed

2.2. Tools needed

2.3. Self-evaluation (later)

3. Form groups of 2-3

4. Design

5. Discussion of 1 or 2 designs (10 minutes)

5.1. Focus on simple machines design principle

5.2. stability

5.3. Invite critique (Justifying, elaborating, explaining)

 

6. Critique of todays work (5 min)

6.1. What worked

6.2. What didn't work, frustrating

6.3. What I want to do to change it

 

Model for Critique, Discussion

1. Justifying

1.1. "I think you need to make this joint stronger because..."

1.2. "I don't agree with you, because..."

2. Elaborating

2.1. "I think you also need to consider ... because ...

2.2. "Can you provide more information on ... because ..."

3. Explaining

3.1. "I don't quite understand what you mean by .../how ... works can you explain?"

3.2. "The way I understand it is ..."