Leisure Pleasure Investigate stage Summative

Challenge:

There are many different forms and ways of entertainment and using leisure time. The use of information technology has contributed to perfecting or hindering the way we are entertained.  The entertainment industry has witnessed enormous growth either directly or indirectly linked to information technology.

Your task will be to identify any form of an leisure/entertainment related problem that can be solved using information technology. The problem should be clearly described and the clients’ current way of entertainment described. The problem description should include the current limitations, with detailed explanation of why you think an IT solution will be the best.

Examples:

-          The residential manager requires an IT product to celebrate the talents of the residential students, the talents my include tricks, magic, poems etc. What IT solution will be required for this case?

-          A parent is organizing a birthday party for his son. The parent requires a game that the son and his friends will play during the birthday party. What software and what kind of a game can be designed for this kind of problem?

-          A dance group has been requested to produce an IT product that be used for entertainment reference in future or teach some dancing lessons. What kind of solution will best fit this kind of problem?

Below are some  previous recommendation from MYP moderation report that they suggested for investigate work.
       ·       Allow students more control over the style and content of their investigation.

·       Encourage students to include more visual details in their research ( use screenshots, diagram, or graphs).

·       Encourage students to analyse and reflect on the information collected which leads to formulating an appropriate design specification.

·       Encourage students to explore and evaluate software and resources that could become part of their IT solutions.
 
Moderation Team recommendations on investigate June 2013

Criterion A – Investigate: students should develop

•       Analysis and reflection of the information collected and evidence of how it is used to formulate the design specification.
•       An investigation that relates directly to the problem to be solved which includes the materials, tools and techniques that could be used.
•        Description of detailed methods for appropriate testing to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.
•        A bibliography and an appropriate acknowledgement of sources.

Levels	Task Specific Descriptor
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below. descriptors given below
1-2	The student states the problem. The student investigates the problem, collecting information from sources. The student lists some specifications.
3-4	The student describes the problem, mentioning its relevance. The student investigates the problem, selecting and analyzing information from some acknowledged sources. The student describes a test to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.
5-6	The student explains the problem, discussing its relevance. The student critically investigates the problem, evaluating information from a broad range of appropriate, acknowledged sources. The student describes detailed methods for appropriate testing to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.

Investigate Checklist
Identify the problem 
o I have described the problem as I understood it.
o I have written an explanation on why the problem is important, relating it to my life.
o I have written an explanation on why the problem is important, relating it to society.
o I have written how and why solving this problem is relevant to the A.O.I.’s?

Develop your Design Brief 
o I have written down a design brief: Explaining what I am going to do to solve the problem. (a general statement of what I am going to make, why I am going to make it, and for whom)
Research
o It is clear from my research notes what I have learned more about the product to be developed.
o I have researched on the skills and techniques required in the development of the product.
o  Most of my research work is supported with screenshots, quotes, photos, and graphics that explains the different techniques and skills that can be applied while using the software in the product development. All graphics and screenshots are cited.
o I have clearly organised my research in a proper format. Paragraphs are used properly.
o I have clearly analysed and commented on most of the information researched.
o I have applied in-text referencing where possible.
o I have referred to at least four different types of resources in the investigation section.
o I have used supporting evidence such as quotes, photos, illustrations, and graphs and are referenced (cited) appropriately.
o I have undertaken a primary research by consulting an expert in the area of my investigation.
Design Specifications 
o I have concluded the investigation by formulating design specifications. I have included a table of essential and desirablecharacteristics. I have written down design specifications which my product/solution must meet.
o I have Designed and explained test(s) which I will use in order to test my finished product against my specifications.

o I have included references to the sources of information and a bibliography in proper format (APA) is attached at the end of the investigation section. 
o I have formatted my bibliography using these tools (citationmachine.net , ebiblio.com., easybib.com.)
o I have included in the appendix all the interview or survey questions and their responses.
Design specs examples
http://mypct.isswiki.de/ct-9-technology/ct-9-lessons/world-cup-of-ideas-contest/design-brief-and-design-specification
http://mypct.isswiki.de/exemplary-design-cycle-elements/investigate

Sample Investigate work
Sample 1
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8VAiXCgqIIbV2gycGRyeU5WM2c/edit?usp=sharing
Sample 2
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8VAiXCgqIIbNjNiTXU2R0xCR3c/edit?usp=sharing
Sample MYP Video Games Solution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDCQZjgR3p4
Animation Solution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgP9hmbK0Rg
Digital Video Solution

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygiDBGx9WIw