1. PROJECT
Copy then paste “Project” information from my Wiki Home Page over the lines below:
I recognize that there is a need for high school students who are looking into becoming an engineer. My project of Product Development is to create small scale model of the Transatlantic Tunnel for Mr. Canning and others who are becoming an engineer because it will show them the importance of planning and how the best idea they have for this project still have many flaws. Without planning, these flaws will not be looked upon and they will be building a death trap.
2. CONTACT
Identify at least two individuals by name (and following information) with who I will communicate to organize my project. I may not wait to hear back from the individuals with who I correspond. This is my project and I am responsible for its successful completion. I must employ tactics to complete my project.
Contact Name & Title: Charles Durkin
E-mail address: drkinassoc@aol.com
Telephone Number: (215) 247-7320
Date(s) of contact: April 19, 2010
Purpose for contact: Tunnel Expert.
Contact Name & Title: Michael Baker
E-mail address:
Telephone Number: (412) 269-6300
Date(s) of contact: 4-21-2010
Purpose for contact: Tunnel Expert. (Just e-mailed waiting for a response)
3. TIMELINE
Social Action or Product Development: Identify the dates & times I will be completing the goals for each step.
Done during meeting with mentor - Plan how to go about this project
4-16-10 - Gather all necessary materials
4-18-10 - Start to put the project together
4. PURPOSE/GOAL
Social Action or Product Development: Identify the goals for each step and corresponding date along my timeline.
Plan out to make a successful model and to ensure I get everything I need.
Gather materials so I can start building it.
Start building to reach the final goal.
One goal: Examine the internet for Septa contact information
Task for goal One: http://www.septa.org/
Second goal: Examine the internet for Amtrak contact information
Task for goal Two: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage
Third goal: Explain the project page requirement to my sister
Task for goal Three: Talked to her for ideas for contact information
Fourth goal: Relate Septa and Amtrak to my project
Task for goal Four: They will be good because in both cases trains are involve
Fifth goal: Determine how to give the best presentation
Task for goal Five: No long bullet points and keep things interesting
Type responses to the following prompts on my Project Wikipage: (4-15-2010)
a.) I am happy with my progress with my project because I am taking my time because I have it to make it the best it can be.
b.) As I have been progressing with the first three goals of my project I want to change some ideas about my process in order to complete my stated project because I want to add something which will require more time but will give a better image of the real thing.
c.) I have changed my habits of procrastinating from when I worked on my paper to practicing the habits of time management which have helped me progress with my project since I can demonstrate that I have completed the goals I have set for myself.
Project Reflection:
My project of Product Development was to create small scale model of the Transatlantic Tunnel for Mr. Canning because I saw a need for the importance of planning and testing
*After creating the product and submitting/revealing it to Mr. Canning I can describe Mr. Canning response as since a response has not yet been rendered by Mr. Canning, I will characterize the reaction I think I will receive from Mr. Canning as impressed because I feel that this really shows what the real tunnel will be.
B.) I am happy with my project because it came out the way I wanted it C.) Describe how the execution of one element/aspect of the project product development) had been a challenge to plan/organize for me.
It was a challenge for me to make sure everything was measure correctly.
D.) Explain why planning/organizing with foresight is an essential element for success as it pertains to this course.
The planning was an element of success for my project because that way I knew exactly what I needed to buy.
E.) Prioritize the skills of listening, reading and speaking in decreasing order of importance as essential elements for my success with this course. Explain why each is ranked in front or behind of the other skills.
Listening- it is better to take in advice so I can see what is the best idea
Reading- Reading online to do all the necessary research
Speaking-To tell others what I need in order to receive the best help.
F.) Identify at least one technology-related skill, understanding or ability I developed/learned/gained during the course. Explain why it is of value to me.
From this project, an ability I gained was to be a better listener because I listened to Jake B who helped me a lot on my project by telling me what materials would be better than what I originally had in mind.
G.) I wish I would have changed emptiness of the tunnel about my process regarding the project because it would have been more appealing if there are lights inside.
H.) I recommend to all future seniors of Senior Seminar that they should start earlier and do not waste time to make their lives easier and develop an acceptable quality course project.
Copy then paste “Project” information from my Wiki Home Page over the lines below:
I recognize that there is a need for high school students who are looking into becoming an engineer. My project of Product Development is to create small scale model of the Transatlantic Tunnel for Mr. Canning and others who are becoming an engineer because it will show them the importance of planning and how the best idea they have for this project still have many flaws. Without planning, these flaws will not be looked upon and they will be building a death trap.
2. CONTACT
Identify at least two individuals by name (and following information) with who I will communicate to organize my project. I may not wait to hear back from the individuals with who I correspond. This is my project and I am responsible for its successful completion. I must employ tactics to complete my project.
Contact Name & Title: Charles Durkin
E-mail address: drkinassoc@aol.com
Telephone Number: (215) 247-7320
Date(s) of contact: April 19, 2010
Purpose for contact: Tunnel Expert.
Contact Name & Title: Michael Baker
E-mail address:
Telephone Number: (412) 269-6300
Date(s) of contact: 4-21-2010
Purpose for contact: Tunnel Expert. (Just e-mailed waiting for a response)
3. TIMELINE
Social Action or Product Development: Identify the dates & times I will be completing the goals for each step.
Done during meeting with mentor - Plan how to go about this project
4-16-10 - Gather all necessary materials
4-18-10 - Start to put the project together
4. PURPOSE/GOAL
Social Action or Product Development: Identify the goals for each step and corresponding date along my timeline.
Plan out to make a successful model and to ensure I get everything I need.
Gather materials so I can start building it.
Start building to reach the final goal.
One goal: Examine the internet for Septa contact information
Task for goal One: http://www.septa.org/
Second goal: Examine the internet for Amtrak contact information
Task for goal Two: http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/HomePage
Third goal: Explain the project page requirement to my sister
Task for goal Three: Talked to her for ideas for contact information
Fourth goal: Relate Septa and Amtrak to my project
Task for goal Four: They will be good because in both cases trains are involve
Fifth goal: Determine how to give the best presentation
Task for goal Five: No long bullet points and keep things interesting
Type responses to the following prompts on my Project Wikipage: (4-15-2010)
a.) I am happy with my progress with my project because I am taking my time because I have it to make it the best it can be.
b.) As I have been progressing with the first three goals of my project I want to change some ideas about my process in order to complete my stated project because I want to add something which will require more time but will give a better image of the real thing.
c.) I have changed my habits of procrastinating from when I worked on my paper to practicing the habits of time management which have helped me progress with my project since I can demonstrate that I have completed the goals I have set for myself.
Project Reflection:
My project of Product Development was to create small scale model of the Transatlantic Tunnel for Mr. Canning because I saw a need for the importance of planning and testing
*After creating the product and submitting/revealing it to Mr. Canning I can describe Mr. Canning response as since a response has not yet been rendered by Mr. Canning, I will characterize the reaction I think I will receive from Mr. Canning as impressed because I feel that this really shows what the real tunnel will be.
B.) I am happy with my project because it came out the way I wanted it
C.) Describe how the execution of one element/aspect of the project product development) had been a challenge to plan/organize for me.
It was a challenge for me to make sure everything was measure correctly.
D.) Explain why planning/organizing with foresight is an essential element for success as it pertains to this course.
The planning was an element of success for my project because that way I knew exactly what I needed to buy.
E.) Prioritize the skills of listening, reading and speaking in decreasing order of importance as essential elements for my success with this course. Explain why each is ranked in front or behind of the other skills.
Listening- it is better to take in advice so I can see what is the best idea
Reading- Reading online to do all the necessary research
Speaking-To tell others what I need in order to receive the best help.
F.) Identify at least one technology-related skill, understanding or ability I developed/learned/gained during the course. Explain why it is of value to me.
From this project, an ability I gained was to be a better listener because I listened to Jake B who helped me a lot on my project by telling me what materials would be better than what I originally had in mind.
G.) I wish I would have changed emptiness of the tunnel about my process regarding the project because it would have been more appealing if there are lights inside.
H.) I recommend to all future seniors of Senior Seminar that they should start earlier and do not waste time to make their lives easier and develop an acceptable quality course project.