Use this sticker as you seek understanding of the assignment or problem. Typically this will come from the community, your instructor, or your own observation. You must completely understand the objectives of the project to be successful, so this step is crucial. Develop active listening skills! Entry events for a project are usually a great place to start!
Use this sticker as you examine a problem from all angles. Ask questions, observe people, situations, and artifacts. Develop empathy for the problem that people facing the situation are experiencing. Find out what you know and what you need to know. Explore all of it!
Use this sticker as you are discussing and exploring ideas for how to solve a problem. Record these ideas quickly. Ideas may come in the form of graphic organizers, notes, drawings, outlines, or video blogs. Remember to seek feedback before progressing to the next step (then use the Evaluation/Modification sticker).
Use this sticker as you share your more formal ideas--3-d prototypes, mock-ups, drafts, skits, simulations, and storyboards. Remember to seek feedback before progressing to the next step (then use the Evaluation/Modification sticker).
Use this sticker when you are evaluating your decisions at each step in the process. When you note a user’s feedback also note what you intend to do about it going forward.
Use this sticker to explain how you are trying your prototype with real users. Try it out and note the way it performs and is understood by a real audience. Explain methodology and note observations.
My Learning Journal Entries- The most recent entry should be at the top!
In this assignment, I created a Production Possibilities Curve to illustrate how resource allocation impacts decision-making. The graph highlights the difference between efficient production, underutilization of resources, and unattainable goals. For instance, just as overeating can negatively impact one’s long-term health, attempting to exceed one's resource capacity leads to unsustainable outcomes. Beyond its economic application, this assignment demonstrated how the precision of mathematical modeling can be expressed through the aesthetic lines and curves of data visualization.
(Economics)
For this assignment, I produced a BrainPOP-style video to explain the framework of S.M.A.R.T. goals. By breaking down each letter—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound—the video illustrates how these criteria serve as a roadmap for effective goal setting and long-term success.
(Health)
I understand that for a limit to exist, the function must approach the same value from both the left and the right sides. However, I often struggle to identify removable discontinuities. I am looking for a more efficient way to quickly recognize and distinguish between different types of limit behaviors.
One thing my family does is eat at Shake Shack. We give the business money to pay for our food, and in return, Shake Shack provides us with food and service. The money moves from our family to the business, while the goods and services move from the business to us.
Movie Reflection: For this movie reflection, I looked at a film about a family trying to survive a rabies-like outbreak that turns people into zombies. The dad is a scientist, so they’re racing to reach a military base for safety. It really reminded me of the COVID-19 pandemic—especially how people rushed to stock up on essentials like food and toilet paper. It also got me thinking about the massive challenge of actually getting vaccines to people when society is completely falling apart. I wonder how they will go about giving people vaccines, and whether or not they can cure those already infected.