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Deliverables
Deliverables
See Week 5 for some possible start-up ideas. We've decided on something along the lines of 'fulfilment experiences', such as for people with disabilities.
to prototype, we could do a design doc or some kind of storyboarding?
The MURAL mindmap we came up with in class (Week 6) as we brainstormed our VR idea.
MURAL mindmap: shorturl.at/bdqRV
Reflections
Reflections
Mid-Project Reflection
Mid-Project Reflection
Proficiency: How did you develop your technical skills and knowledge? Give examples of the skills and knowledge, techniques, and self-directed research that inform your project (min. 50 words).
I learned what an empathy map is and filled one out for the first time. It's a little bit uncomfortable to use, because the questions to answer are quite vague. Because of this, I struggled to understand how we were supposed to apply it to our projects. Additionally, I had a refresher on how to conduct a SWOT analysis as I haven't done one since high school.
Process: How did you improve your workflows and processes, including changes and setbacks? Give specific examples of your research and how it influenced your creative process (min. 50 words).
We had a member of our group drop out, so now there's just two of us to finish the assignment. I'm worried that we won't have enough time, and it seems that extension requests take a while to process. During my research, I discovered that we are far from the first to have the idea of using VR to help people with disabilities. Sakaki et al. (2021) found that VR technology can increase the cognitive functions of older adults. We can use this research to develop experiences that would be beneficial for those with cognitive disabilities as well.
Person: What communication and collaboration skills did this project require, and how did you develop these skills? How did you manage collaboration, receiving and giving feedback to others? (min. 50 words)
We set up a group Discord server so that we could stay in contact and share ideas. It's been very helpful, as I was able to quickly find the criteria for this assignment without having to search through the Unit Guide. I also expressed my concern to our lecturer that we were not going to meet the deadline, due in part to unclear milestone guidelines, but she reassured us that we are actually almost done with the project already, and that all that's left is to put together our presentation for Week 9.
Sakaki, K., Nouchi, R., Matsuzaki, Y., Saito, T., Dinet, J. & Kawashima, R. (2021). Benefits of VR Physical Exercise on Cognition in Older Adults with and without Mild Cognitive Decline: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. MDPI Healthcare, 9(7), 883. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9070883
Post-Mortem Reflection
Post-Mortem Reflection
Appraisal: Overall, how successful was your project? What worked or didn't work, and why? How did it match with your expectations? Give specific examples, screenshots or links (min. 50 words).
The idea of doing a VR experience for people with disabilities was interesting, but it kind of got away from us. I felt that we were struggling a bit to keep the idea contained enough to present. Additionally, what we had initially planned wasn't what translated into the final product. It started off as simply a mode of entertainment, such as free exploration of a place, and then morphed into an educational historical project with a huge scope. With all of the thoughts we had about making it an interesting VR experience, I didn't feel like I had a solid grasp of the overall idea until the last week or two when we started writing out our presentation documentation. Having said that, I am satisfied with our pitch, even if it was totally out of my comfort zone the whole time.
Challenges: What obstacles did you overcome and how? What lessons did you learn? (min. 50 words)
A few weeks in, one member of our group dropped out. As a result we had to finish the project with just two of us, which caused some stress because I was very concerned that we wouldn't finish. Frazer and I considered requesting an extension, but Rachel assured us in class that we would be fine. The other major problem we encountered was an unclear project brief. I found that the instructions we were given were vague and somewhat inconsistent across classes. The best example of this is the fact that one class was told they could do a video presentation whilst our class was told it had to be live. We had to consolidate our understanding with other groups in the same class, because no one that I spoke to was entirely certain how we were supposed to present. In the end, we decided to just go with what we'd been told and present in-class.
Future Goals: How will you improve your skills for future projects? What will you do differently in your next project? What will you repeat? (min. 50 words)
It was nice that we worked in groups for this project; I was apprehensive about it, especially considering how I struggled with my time management on the last project, but it turned out to be best as the assignment would've been very difficult to pull off individually. If we were to do it over again, I would definitely want to make sure that the instructions were crystal clear from the start, to avoid as much confusion and stress as possible. I also think that thinking about possible questions we would receive after a presentation would've been of benefit to us, but other than that, we put the work in and came up with a pitch that felt complete.
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