While an idea may seem objectively good, it is important to remember the cultural context under which such an idea will be implemented. Just because an idea sounds good on paper does not mean the translation into the real world will be seamless.
Class participation is key. When the team is present and actively participating in class discussion, work on the project becomes easier. Less time was spent explaining concept to teammates.
Scheduling during the end of the semester is difficult. Be sure to work on the project incrementally throughout the semester instead of attempting to load a majority of the work at the end.
Collaborative platforms such as Google Drive can significantly increase productively when utilized properly and kept organized.
Clarify terminology early on to prevent confusion.
This concept was generated in the span of weeks. A specific design of the emergency call button should be created and the parts used should be finalized.
The residents of the towns should be made aware of these upcoming changes. The Hurricane Communication System should be well known to all Puerto Rican citizens.
The locations of the emergency call buttons should be physically marked. If they are selected to be in a building, the operating manager should be notified and a location within the building should be collaboratively decided upon.
The next steps in implementing the Hurricane Communication System would be allocating the budget and gathering the resources needed. The speed on how fast the system could be implemented depends on numerous factors including the importance FEMA and the national government places on relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Some broad assumptions are made in order to design this system. For example, it is assumed that cables will be installed in a straight line. Since this is the most costly component of the system, steps should be taken to combine parallel or overlapping cables. Furthermore, installing underground cables disrupts local businesses and residencies and must comply with building codes.