Bernie Hobbs, science broadcaster for the ABC, bounces some ideas around with nouspod as to why students tend to behave a little bit like gases. As gases expand to fill the space they occupy, so too students will take up as much time as you give them. Why do gases do this? What’s the science behind it and is there a way out?
Bernie helps explain the mysterious connection...
Getting started on the HSC Major Design Project can be a real stumbling block to HSC Design and Technology Students. Where do ideas come from? How do we make the most of our opportunities and resources?
Chris Russell has years of experience in getting difficult projects off the ground, and offers his insights into starting the MDP. In this podcast, we ask Chris for some useful strategies for developing initial project ideas and making them happen.
This discussion looks at inspiration, motivation and basically what interests you enough to make you want to work on your project. Living and breathing your project is vital to its success and will make your project that much more believable for the markers.
This could be the one thing you do at school that can really make a difference. You never know, someone just might like your idea enough to pick it up for commercial development.
If you're having trouble getting started with your project, then this podcast may be very helpful.
| Download | Name | Play | Size | Length |
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7.6 MB | 8:21 min |
Interview with Neil Beck, 5 February 2010
Neil Beck brings over 14 years teaching experience to the subject of Design and Technology.
Having worked in varied contexts both locally and overseas gives him a unique insight into the challenges facing Design and Technology students as they begin and work through their major design projects.
Neil talks to nouspod on some of the trickier and sometimes neglected aspects of the major design project, and provides valuable insights for both students and parents into this enormous undertaking.
