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I. Briefly review the project form. Discuss the project theme, outline and time line; review the project and curriculum objectives.

Students designed a communications product to help increase awareness of the issues related to smoking cigarettes.

Project Outline:

  • discuss the design and purpose of the project
  • investigate and research the problem
  • identify possible solutions to the problem
  • choose the best solution
  • develop the solution
  • present the solution and portfolio
Although the solutions were mostly web based, design teams utilized video and audio technologies in the development and presentation of solutions. The better of these solutions were transposed to digital format for presentation on the Internet.

II. Show the audience the outcome of the project proposal.

Results and a tour of the project can be seen at: http://www.ijs.k12.nf.ca/commsolutions.htm

III. Briefly comment on any successes or problems that were encountered throughout the life of the project.

Students learned a great deal throughout the life of the project. They developed technological and problem solving skills. Students solved technological problems by employing the design process to identify needs and opportunities, generate solution ideas, make and fabricate solutions, and finally evaluate and reflect on these ideas. Students understood the nature of modern technology including basic technological and scientific principles which underlie technology activities, resource utilization, technological tools and systems. Other skills developed include web page design, graphic design and implementation, and utilization of technological resources for research.

IV. Comment on any aspects of the project that you would do differently.

I am pleased with the presentation and overall effectiveness of this project.

V. Comment on if and how the project can be expanded next year.

Our project is not done in conjunction with any other school, however the issue is a world issue and resulting work will provide an immense resource for all. We will make an effort to associate our work with a variety of search engines.