Some key questions that might help you start your inquiry:( Use the SDG Goals)

1. What is one of the issues in our community and what can we do about it?

2. How does it impact me and/or the community?

3. Who does it involve? What does it look like? Where is it? What causes it?

4. Why does it happen? How does it happen? What is being/or has already been done?

5. What could I do? How can I link this to a digital outcome?

It was fantastic to have Officer James Marsh come into to mentor and connect with the NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 Digital Technologies students today. On the top of the list of questions was 'How do you track people that are lost?' Jim was able to talk to the various groups about their own projects as he shared ideas and pertinent details about working with a team of 3 officers who monitor and manage information. The West Coast is stretched over a large area and he and his team are usually very busy.

The level 3 team will be building a prototype to share with Jim later in Term 2 and get his feedback on the specifications.

Students undertake research and gather information that broadens their understanding of the inquiry focus. They use a variety of sources i.e. internet, library, interviews, surveys etc. and are thorough and constantly evaluate their research to ensure it is relevant and useful to their inquiry. Based on the research and inquiry, the students provide a detailed description of the digital outcome stating the impact, scope and intended community value including a description of the possible risks and challenges involved with the project and how these impact their inquiry.