What I did:
I chose to use Google Sites for our website because I was the most familiar with it. I also selected the layout since I had experience with it and liked how it looked and functioned.
Challenges:
Creating a contact form directly on Google Sites was difficult, so I relied on Google Forms and embedded it instead.
What I did:
I researched existing irrigation solutions and looked into weather patterns in the specific countries we are focusing on. I added the partner and project pages to the website and uploaded all of my teammates’ websites and photos. I also began reviewing trends in water availability and whether contamination had been an issue.
Team Effort:
Everyone helped write questions, divided by focus area. We worked together using our different backgrounds and knowledge to fill in gaps and refine our understanding.
What I did:
I researched different materials we could use for the project and worked on understanding the budget. I developed questions related to budget constraints to ask the client. I added a changelog page and helped clarify team roles. I also added a team activities page and researched how the current polytube irrigation system works. I created my own SMART goal for the team, which was later approved.
Team Effort:
Each of us developed questions based on our individual research and strengths. We shared and discussed them to ensure they were clear, relevant, and appropriate for the client.
What I did:
I helped design and edit the Canva presentation, including adding images and organizing content on the slides. I wrote the entire “Detailed Project Impact” section and researched existing solutions while sketching possible design modifications. I also helped write the “Partner Engagement and Community Knowledge” section.
Team Effort:
As a team, we finalized the direction of the project and how we wanted to execute it week by week. We created a detailed Canva presentation to clearly communicate our idea and key information.
What I did:
I wrote the project overview and problem statement for the slideshow. I also continued researching polytube solutions to strengthen our design approach.
Team Effort:
We divided the schedule by project sections, and each section created its own timeline. As a team, we aligned deadlines and agreed on realistic KPIs for the remainder of the project.
What I did:
I helped answer all the questions in the Partner Feedback and Project Iteration section before edits were made. I organized the partner’s feedback into structured notes and clarified the wording so it was easier for the team to reference. I also created a separate document outlining what to include in our next presentation so we can improve it by Week 10.
Team Effort:
We listened to the 4-minute voice feedback together, took notes, and discussed key points in our group chat. We clarified misunderstandings about the final deliverable and debated whether to pursue a more advanced system or keep it practical. Ultimately, we agreed to follow the community partner’s expectations and focus on specifications (electrical, water flow, polytubes) rather than overcomplicating the design.
What I did:
I wrote the entire Results and Discussion sections of the project report before official edits were made. I also drafted the full Conclusion section to provide a complete summary of our work and findings.
What I did:
I wrote the entire introudction and part of the Methodology and Conclusion for the team report
I also fixed the grammar for the entire team report at the end as well making sure everything made sense for it
What we did:
Our team reviewed the full report together to make sure the ideas flowed clearly from section to section. Most parts of the report were written and discussed as a group, while certain technical sections, such as the electrical portion, were completed individually and later reviewed by the team for feedback. Before finishing, we did a final pass to check grammar and make sure everything read clearly.
Week 9
What I did:
I worked on the slides about the client, the project overview, the constraints, and the next steps in the presentation. I also added photos to slides that did not have any images so the presentation would look more visually appealing and provide more detail.
What we did:
As a team, we completed the slideshow within a short time frame. The day after our class ended, we met to practice the presentation for Week 10 so we could become more comfortable with the material. Our goal was to rely less on a script and focus more on speaking naturally while maintaining eye contact with the audience instead of the screen.