Part One: Understand

Part One: Setting the scene

In Digital Technologies we are always focused on creating things for a purpose - DigiTech projects always have a why.

This first section is really important for explaining what you are creating, why it's important, and who will benefit. 

Follow these steps...

Introduce Your Project

What is your proposed outcome? 

Briefly describe the digital product you intend to create and the main tools or media you will use to build it.

What's the Purpose?

What problem, need, or opportunity that affects other people could you address by using creative thinking and digital skills to develop a digital technologies outcome? 

• Problem: A challenge or issue that needs solving. 

• Need: A requirement or gap that should be fulfilled. 

• Opportunity: A chance to create something new, innovative, or valuable. 

Whatever you choose, this becomes your purpose. 

Have a go at answering these: 

What is the problem / need / opportunity that you have identified? 

Select the category that best fits your project and explain the specific situation or gap that exists in the world right now which makes your project necessary.

How does your outcome solve the problem / need / opportunity? 

Explain the specific way your digital product will fix the issue or take advantage of the chance you identified, and why your chosen approach is effective.

Who's It For? What do they get out of it?

You are developing this outcome for other people, known as your users or end users. 

Who are the end users that would benefit from your outcome? 

Identify the specific group of people who will actually use or watch your product and describe what they will gain from the experience.

Who are the stakeholders that would benefit from your outcome? 

List the people or organisations who have an interest in the project’s success and explain how it helps them achieve their goals or improve their situation.