Assignments for Class 4 (Sep 13) + NEWS
Hi All,
First the News: Jerry will commit to providing $5,000 for supplies if we are able to converge on a project, or a few projects, that are of direct interest to the Aquarium. He also would expect that at the end of the class the students would make a presentation, or presentations, at the Aquarium of their projects.
Now it's time to put on our (collective) thinking caps. Assignment continued here---v
Our syllabus schedule calls for brainstorming next week and to LOCK DOWN a project or plan by the following week, Sept 20. So let's treat this as a two-step process now.
Assignment for next week:
1) Make a list of the 3-5 most important elements of our potential aquarium project, based on what you now know. These can be along whatever dimensions you wish, but be prepared to name the dimension, e.g., content, technology, interface, environment, etc. The goal is for each of you to decide what you believe is most imporant and to see if we can converge on a project or projects.
2) What should we buy with $5,000? This will be an important real-world "rubber meets road" exercise.
Please be prepared to speak briefly about both. As always, am happy to chat and field Q&As all week.
Also - next week, we begin our Open Mic sessions, with Jess, Vince, and Rick in the bull pen. Ten minute presentations, 20 minute discussions, 30 minute absolute total each. I'll bring in a sign up sheet for the rest of the semester.