Design and Problem Solving In the Robotics Lab

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Design and Problem SolvingIn the Robotics Lab

• TED 384
• Computer Applications in Industry (Robotics
  Education)

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Design

• An iterative decision-making process that
  produces plans by which resources are converted
  into products or systems that meet human needs
  and wants or solve problems

ITEA (2000), p. 237
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Design Process

• A systematic problem-solving strategy, with
  criteria and constraints, used to develop many
  possible solutions to solve a problem or satisfy
  human needs and wants and to winnow (narrow) down
  the possible solutions to one final choice

ITEA (2000), p. 237
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Thinking
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Productive Thinking
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Problems
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Problem Solving

• The process of understanding a problem, devising
  a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the
  plan in order to solve a problem or meet a need
  or want.

ITEA (2000), p. 237
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Problem Solving Process
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Factors Affecting Problem Solving
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Problem Solving Strategies

• Identifying and defining the problem
• Ask What is the problem?
• Ask What information is provided in the problem?
• Simplify the problem
• Draw a diagram representing the problem
  components
• Devise a plan

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Problem Solving Strategies

• Researching and analyzing relevant information
• Ask Do I know similar problems?
• Ask Can I solve part of the problem?
• Utilize appropriate resources

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Problem Solving Strategies

• Generating and implementing solutions to the
  problem
• Ask Is more than one solution possible?
• Develop solutions
• Ask What is the best possible solution?
• Prototype the solution

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Problem Solving Strategies

• Evaluating and revising the best possible
  solution
• Check results
• Make revisions

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Assignment 1

• Technological Problem Solving Folder
• Logs
• STOP! and fill one out when you encounter a
  problem
• One log sheet for each problem encountered
• Handwritten
• Reflective Journal write the last 5-10 minutes
  of every class meeting
• What did I do?
• How did I do it?
• What did I like/dislike?
• What did I learn?