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COMPLETE INTRODUCTION TO THE DESIGN CHALLENGE 2023/24

"Designing for Connectedness"

GLOBAL CONTEXT: ORIENTATION in SPACE + TIME

What is the meaning of "where" and "when"?

Students will explore personal histories; homes and journeys; turning points in humankind; discoveries; explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilisations, from personal, local and global perspectives.

MYP KEY CONCEPT: COMMUNICATION

COMMUNICATION is the exchange or transfer of signals, facts, ideas and symbols. It requires a sender, a message and an intended receiver. Communication involves the activity of conveying information or meaning. Effective communication requires a common 'language' (which may be written, spoken or non-verbal).

MYP DESIGN RELATED CONCEPT: ADAPTATION

STATEMENT OF INQUIRY:

"Effective Design can impact interactions.'

INITIAL QUESTIONS FOR OUR CLASS DISCUSSIONS

THESE DO NOT NEED TO APPEAR ON YOUR GOOGLE SITE.

FACTUAL:

What are types of communication?

How do we adapt our communication for our interactions?

What makes an interaction either positive or negative?

CONCEPTUAL:

How does design impact interactions?

How has human interaction adapted/changed over time?

DEBATABLE:

We are now connected more than ever.