'Agar-agar' making sessions

Had a great time making agar-agar with Sec1E3 today. Hope u ppl enjoyed it too. The colours looked so yummy. Anyway, 2 more sessions tomorrow...

Have marked 160 test scripts, keyed in 320 scores into the database. Checked & checked again for accuracy umpteen times. Should be 100% correct ba.

Sec1E4 topped the Sec1E cohort in D&T this term. They were very attentive during lessons. Well done. Keep up the good work!
Sec2E3 not bad too.
Sec 3T1 did well. Ganbatte ne! Jia you!

Buying lunch for D&T staff tmr. TGIF!

Sec1s, please submit ur Design Journals on Message Holder tmr ya? Remember - it's 5 marks daily interest. ;)

Have a nice weekend ahead. Enjoy yourselves. March break is just round the corner!

Design journals & more design journals...

Sec 3T1 - Impressive work by Amos, Raimi & Rozaini. Nothing is impossible, so long u try. If u dun succeed the first time, try try & try again. U will accomplish something. Keep up the good work!

As for the rest, pls continue to persist. Ask me if u dun understand or need help. I can't do the journal for u, but I can guide u :

a) Definition (see dictionary)
b) Mindmap (see textbook page 35 & 36)
c) Problem Situation - identify the problem. You may consider one of the following :
i) Stationery
ii) CDs
iii) Letters
iv) Magazines
v) Newspapers
vi) Toiletries
vii) Kitchen utensils
viii) Shoes, etc
d) Design Brief – 'Design & make a storage device for .....' (see textbook page 37)
e) Image Board – collection of pictures as part of research (see textbook page 34)
f) Design Ideas – sketch 2 design ideas for the storage problem identified from (c)
g) Design Analysis – compare & contrast the 2 design ideas (see textbook page 40)
h) Final Design – choose the better design idea from the 2
i) Design Specifications – consider function, aesthetics, ergonomics, innovation, materials, environment, etc (see textbook page 41)
j) Development – drawings with dimensions, materials & colours specified

Sec 1Es - Please submit ur design journals this week (week 9) :

1. Introduction – definition, past & present solutions
2. Problem situation – identify the need, problem or want
3. Design brief – short but clear statement of what is wanted or needed
4. Research – internet, magazines, encyclopedia, books, catalogues, survey, observation, interview, product analysis
5. Image board – collection of images or pictures as part of research or ideation
6. Mindmap – tree structure of thoughts, aids in identification of design solutions
7. Design ideas – sketch various possibilities, potential solutions, opportunities
8. Design specifications – consider function, aesthetics, ergonomics, innovation, materials, environment
9. Final design – choose 1, develop drawings with dimensions, materials & colours specified

And please bring your own moulds for the 'agar-agar'. U can get them from the supermarket or Phoon Huat (Red Man logo, selling baking ingredients / utensils). U can share & purchase the mould.

There's a Phoon Huat shop next to Jurong East Shop 'N' Save at the following address :

Blk 134 Jurong East Street 13
#01-311
Singapore 600134
Tel: 6896 2703
Operation hours:9:30am to 9:30pm daily (Monday - Sunday)
http://www.phoonhuat.com/sto_loc.htm

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_1/travel_site_111234/

See ya!

How we view things determines what we think & how we react

Therefore, never believe everything that u see or hear, or jump into a conclusion straightaway. Always clarify, if in doubt. There's more to it than meets the eye or reaches the ear.

Be patient.

HOM - Managing impulsivity, Thinking & communicating with clarity & precision.

When there's a will, there's a way

This is my first time writing a blog...testing 1 2 3...

To 3T1 & 3N2, I really hope to see all of u do well in ur studies. I'm doing the best that I can to help u all in D&T. That is the main reason why I became a teacher - to teach & help students do well in their studies & in life.

FYI, Design Project carries 70% weightage in ur 'N' level D&T exam. Sec 3 is the best time for u to practise the Design Journal. Next year, u will have to submit the Design Journal + Project workpiece to MOE.

I hope that u all will pay attention in class & put in a little more effort in ur studies. If u have any question, feel free to ask me anytime. Good luck! :)

Congratulations to those who have done well in the D&T class test. I'm so proud of u. If u believe u can do it, u will be able to. Just believe in urself & do the best that u can!

3T1 Amos & 3N2 Belinda, ur Design Journals were impressive. Keep up the good work! :)

HOM - Persisting, Listening with empathy & understanding, Remaining open to continuous learning.