Evaluation

Investigate: I rated myself a 5 on this stage because I went in depth to discover what program was best to present the Design Cycle to the 6th graders. After really revieweing several options including Prezi and imovie, I chose Prezi and evaluated it against the specifications. This was done by creating two table rating each special function from 1 to 5. I went more in depth on each of Prezi's special functions like music, fonts, images, shapes and themes to get the most out of the program.  I felt this stage was well done because the results were effective.
Design: On this stage I rated myself a 6. I created 3 designs to help me start my project. Each design met the design specifications. I really tried making each design very similar to each other but the difference was the layout. They included an explanation of the Design Cycle stage and a picture to support it. I decided to use the 3rd design because it had the most adequate layout. It is also easy to follow and understand. I feel I did good on this stage because I took my time to consider each design and evaluate it against the requirements. Without this step, I think the final product wouldn't be as successful as it is now because it's important to plan out and think about what exactly is best.
Plan: On my planning I rated myself a 4 because I didn't really put all my effort and thought into it. In order to manage my time and stay on track with the project as a whole, I created a gantt chart and timeline.  This helped me stay organized and complete my project on time. I followed the plan and it ended up being very useful. Without it, I would've probably not have completed each step of the Design Cycle. Next time, I think it will be more helpful to create a visual timeline and check off each stage as I make progress. This will help me keep track of how much I advanced for that stage and what I still need to finish.
Create: On the creation stage I rated myself a 5. Over all this part was well done because I followed my plan. While creating the product, I also looked back on my design. Even though I had some trouble with the program I was using, I was able to figure out how to solve the problem. This is why I rated myself a 5. Looking back on my progress, I was able to elaborate part of it every day.
Evaluate: Finally, on the evaluation I rated my self a 3 becasue I haven't yet gotten the chance to test it out on a 6th grader. Based on the evaluation of my peers, I did everything that was required, so I will continue to put effort into it. I made a self-reflection on my whole project. This last time I made the plan when I was already halfways through the project. It was not as effective as I planned because I was rushing through it. Next time I will make sure I make it from the beginning of the project so that I can follow it and not fall behind. I need to make sure that I not wait till the lastminute to finish up instead I have to planout every step.