MYP Technology
MYP) technology design cycle
What is MYP technology cycle
The IB Technology Design Cycle is a recording devise used to document the amount of time spent creating assessment pieces. The cycle describes the steps a student should use in developing an assessment. Students practice and complete their design cycle hours through their Design Cycle class taught through Social Studies. Students will produce a Design Journal which documents and demonstrates the actual steps taken in the design cycle.
Investigate
Students identify the problem to be solved.
Students should develop the design brief.
Students formulate a design specification.
Plan
Students design the product/solution.
Students plan the product/solution
Create
Students use appropriate techniques and equipment.
Students follow the plan.
Evaluate
Students evaluate the product/solution
Students evaluate their use of the design cycle.