GDD730 – Module:2 Week:5 Norming

This week the team are preparing for the presentation next week. I think that we are all feeling the time pressure as the ideation took longer than anticipated and our concept is not yet fully realised. Each of the team members now has an agreed role or roles. I have put myself forward for 3Continue reading “GDD730 – Module:2 Week:5 Norming”

Module 1: Week 12: Personal Case Study Video

Sources:  [image] Available at: <http://Attention Required! [Online]. Cloudflare. Available at: http://www.pexels.com/photo/3-vhs-tape-on-top-of-table-157543/ (Accessed: 13 May 2021).> [Accessed 1 May 2021]. Waldock, B., 2015. Being agile in business : discover faster, smarter, leaner ways to succeed at work. Harlow, England: Pearson. Dennison, P., 2010. Reflective practice: The enduring influence of Kolb’s experiential learning theory. Compass: The Journal of LearningContinue reading “Module 1: Week 12: Personal Case Study Video”

Module 1: Week 11: Real Works

Real Works are the Falmouth University Employment Services this week’s challenge activity was to complete The Art of the Approach course. I focused on the Personal Branding element of the course material.  “A “Personal Brand” is the objective, where “Personal Branding” is the process and strategy by which to achieve the objective.” Personal branding isContinue reading “Module 1: Week 11: Real Works”

Module 1 – Week 9 – Second Rapid Ideation

Week 7 Kick-Off  I was excited for the kick-off of the second Rapid Ideation the brief was to create an artefact that solves a problem in a fun and interesting way. The subject for the Hackathon: Real-World Issues Social Issues Economic Issues Healthcare Issues Education Issues Environmental issues In the seminar, we discussed gamification andContinue reading “Module 1 – Week 9 – Second Rapid Ideation”

Module 1 : Week 9 : Communities of Practice

Communities of Practice  I have been reflecting on conferences that I have attended in the past and they have largely been internal corporate conferences and networking events. I find networking in a formal setting quite challenging; I prefer to meet people in more informal events like post-conference drinks or beer and pizza evenings as IContinue reading “Module 1 : Week 9 : Communities of Practice”

Module 1 – Week 8 – Research

I enjoyed this week’s course content regarding the importance of research and the ethical implications. The first exercise presented a series of Case Studies where you are placing yourself in the role of an Ethics Review Committee. This exercise demonstrated that there are instances where instinctively one can make a judgement as to whether aContinue reading “Module 1 – Week 8 – Research”

Module 1: Week 7: Version Control

What a version Control System:  A Version Control System (VCS) is a file repository used to store and reconstruct previous versions of a file. Features of a VCS can include: The basics of version control are the ability to save changes made to files whilst retaining the changes from all previous version: – Track changesContinue reading “Module 1: Week 7: Version Control”

Module 1: Week 6: End of the Rapid Ideation

Making the Prototype:  The login screens were easy to construct. I downloaded other applications and went through the login process to gain an idea of what was required. I used the Student ID and Tutor ID to link accounts to both a tutor and an educational institution. When creating a new project, the user wouldContinue reading “Module 1: Week 6: End of the Rapid Ideation”

Module 1: Week 6: Reading Week

Reading Week The reading week is a welcome pause for me as I have had a major issue in my personal life that has meant I have not been well enough to priorities my studies. I am planning to use this week to catch up so that I have all my blogs published and upContinue reading “Module 1: Week 6: Reading Week”

Module 1: Week 5: Challenge Brief

This week is about critical reflection and deliberate practice. It is an opportunity to reflect on both my practice and Critical Reflective Journal. I feel slightly anxious about this highlighting my shortcomings but eager to see how I can apply reflection to improve as I progress through the course.  Challenge Brief:  Step 1 The firstContinue reading “Module 1: Week 5: Challenge Brief”