Okadai E-Learning (Caleb)

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Class meets at 9:30 today

Next week (final vocab quiz >> starts at 9:30)
Review the vocabulary here.

Course code: 918609

1. Before we share our product invention or product reviews, add an animated video of it using Voki.

2. Check out the product reviews and inventions from your group >>> Vote for the best one (the most interesting, useful, or funny).

Example of a Product Invention by Caleb

CHOP-Pen-Sticks

Everyone knows that disposable chopsticks are bad for the environment, but many people do not bring their own chopsticks around because it is inconvenient. Introducing CHOP-Pen-Sticks, an innovative new product! This product is a pen and pencil that can be used like chopsticks. You can carry it in your pencil case or purse so you will never forget them.

* The stylish design combines a contemporary and traditional look.

* You can choose from 5 color combinations for the horizontal stripes on the top.

* Handcrafted in Okayama.

* The pen and pencil are waterproof, so you can wash it in the dishwasher or by hand.

* They are very user-friendly. Just twist and the pencil and pen tip comes out.

3. Vote here:

Sunday, January 25, 2015

New Product Invention: Hovgin Bike Helmet

Answers: uncomfortable/ unattractive, discreet, 80%, gas, 0.1 second, ..can never be used again, almost $450, cool

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Product review

Review the assignment due next week (invent a product or write a product review). Example added.

Use your own words (easy to use >> user-friendly. If you copy words, you need to use quotation marks >>> " "

Example:
I was interested in buying an Action K Bike Helmet by Bell. Two customers said it had a cool, funky design, and one even joked he felt he was now "the coolest kid in town". Others said it was user friendly. However, one person said that is was way too tight (and not adjustable), and another complained that the strap got broken after only one month. I'm no longer interested in this helmet.

Repeat this for 2 products

Friday, January 16, 2015

Listening about an innovative product line: Resource Furniture

Answers: Made in Italy, revolution, fingertip, parallel, storage, hydraulic, piston, functions,
a year or two, simple, operate

Research strange inventions

Read about strange Japanese inventions (chindogu), and choose the three most interesting ones. Describe them and vote for the most interesting in the form below.

Chindogu Part 2: Explain the two products in the comment section.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Starting the Unit on Product Design

Project (due Feb 2nd): Each student will review an existing product (explain & give your opinion about it) or design a product and share it with classmates.
The product might be a piece of furniture, equipment, gear, an accessory, stationary, a tool, an appliance, or a toy. It should be something that is designed and manufactured.

The description should be about 5-6 sentences and should try to use the vocabulary.

If you design a product, you should draw an image of it (on paper or using a computer program) and upload it to your blog. Describe your product's purpose, design, and how it is used. For example ideas, see KickStarter or chindogu.

If you do a product review, describe your product's purpose and background information (name, maker, etc.). Give your opinion on the design and its usefulness. Add a photo of the product. Here is an example of a product review (click customer review).

Example of a Product Invention by Caleb

CHOP-Pen-Sticks

* The stylish design combines a contemporary and traditional look.

* You can choose from 5 color combinations for the horizontal stripes on the top.

* Handcrafted in Okayama.

* The pen and pencil are waterproof, so you can wash it in the dishwasher or by hand.

* They are very user-friendly. Just twist and the pencil and pen tip comes out.

1. Product Design Vocabulary
The first 10-15 minutes use only Flashcards, Learn, Spell, and/or Test
The next 10-15 minutes: contest on Scatter and Space Race

2. Choose one interesting product that is being designed from KickStarter (Product Design). Describe the following on your blog.
Product Name:
Purpose/Use:
How it is Used (if applicable):
Why is it Unique?:
Design Features:
Your Opinion (Do you want this? Will this product be successful?):

Homework (think of ideas for your project - due in a few weeks):
Think of products you own that you can review.
OR
Think of products you want to create. Be creative!