Problem Statement:
Create an organized and interactive solution (flashcards) that helps students memorize new concepts and terms introduced in a class
List of Primary Needs for the Flashcard-Solution:
Make the tool interactive
Make the tool portable
Make the tool organized
Make the tool appealing and fun
Make the tool budget-friendly for students
Make the tool easy-to-use
Set of Latent Needs for the Learning and Memorization Flashcards:
Include incomplete drawings that the student has to complete
Include illustrations that need captions
Include cartoons
Include color images
Include rhymes and raps
Include stories
Include jokes
Include a recurring character or mascot
Larger Design Problem: How might I make this solution more interactive and fun?
Create an organized and interactive solution (flashcards) that helps students memorize new concepts and terms introduced in a class
List of Primary Needs for the Flashcard-Solution:
Make the tool interactive
Make the tool portable
Make the tool organized
Make the tool appealing and fun
Make the tool budget-friendly for students
Make the tool easy-to-use
Set of Latent Needs for the Learning and Memorization Flashcards:
Include incomplete drawings that the student has to complete
Include illustrations that need captions
Include cartoons
Include color images
Include rhymes and raps
Include stories
Include jokes
Include a recurring character or mascot
Larger Design Problem: How might I make this solution more interactive and fun?
Larger Design Problem: Interactivity Sub-problems: Include incomplete elements to be completed by the student such as Fill in the blank feature Caption to be added by student Rhyme to be completed by student "Guesses" by student Drawing to be completed by student Add quiz-like test and review elements | Larger Design Problem: Fun/Appeal Sub-problems: Include cartoons Include colorful images and visuals Include jokes Include recurring character or mascot Include rhymes or raps Include story-telling Include references to pop culture Include references to celebrities |
I have included my 10 Concepts below in the form of a slideshow. I chose to use a single term and to explore how I could design an educational flashcard for it in 10 different ways, with 10 combinations of a "fun + interactive" feature.
Note: The slideshow might go by too fast. If you hover your mouse over it, you will see buttons in the top corners that will allow you to pause and play at your convenience.
Note: The slideshow might go by too fast. If you hover your mouse over it, you will see buttons in the top corners that will allow you to pause and play at your convenience.