As a group we went to through all the steps provided. First, we discussed as how could we could make the use of straw. We were provided 8 straws for the protection of the egg. Also, we discussed as how could we use it in such a way that the egg was visible with 50 percent. Second, we limited each work (cutting straws, tape) in the limited time constraints. Third, we developed a contigency planning for the project only to use it if the first plan didn't work out well. Fourth, each group mate was assgined a task; to cut the tape, to cut the straw into equal pieces, to hold the egg carefully, to watch the time and the rest to help the leader in the preparation of egg shield. Fifth, every one in the group started to take each task with full effort
2. Which did you bypass?Why?
We used effective use of every planning process mentioned by our instructor.
3. How do you evaluate your team's ultimate performance given the effectiveness of your planning?
Even though we failed to protect the egg from crashing, i must admit that the plan, and the protection shield prepared for the project was exellent. At first, when the egg was dropped from 10 ft height, it seemed that the egg was fine but after a mini 1 second the egg crashed.
4.How could you have been more effective as a group in the planning of your task?
We should have known the side effect of the project. We just looked at the positive side( which was to protect the egg from breaking) and we were so confident with our project(shield). Had we known that this project would have been a failure, we could had been more protective thinking more about the adverse effect of it.
I think that everyone was almost confident that their group's protection device was going to be successful. Even I over estimated our own device, thinking that it should be ok and that it will do a good job in protecting the egg from breaking. But it's all good. I think what matters is that the whole group was in it to win it. In that way, I feel that the project was a success overall :)
ReplyDeleteThat's true. We should think about nagative side of the plan, then we can figure out how to back up if it doesn't work. Next time will be a sucess. : )
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your group did a good job with planning and building the egg! That's great that you all were assigned tasks and followed those. Was someone selected a leader or did it naturally happen that each person got a role?
ReplyDeleteSeems like your group was organized and followed all steps that were suggested. It's too bad that the egg broke, but your group was close to reaching complete success. A big part of the assignment was to make a good plan and it seems your group was able to do that, so congrats on that! Our group missed a few things, but we learned from that and it's all part of this assignment as well.
as you said, I think it is really important to think both sides, so the team would find out the best output from the bigger deta. I think being confidence would help your team to perform well if your team would work more collaberately with more detailed ideas. :D
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