Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Personal Reflection (NEwater visit)

1. What are the 3 key takeaways from today’s visit?

I learnt about how we get water from the four national taps, the processes used in NEWater technology and the equipment used in the processes.

2. Name 2 concepts that you have learnt today during the visit.

I learnt the concept of reverse osmosis and ultra-filtration.

3. What is the 1 interesting thing that you have learnt today?

I learnt how NEWater works.

4. What are the things that you can do to help with water conservation in Singapore?

Turn off the tap when not in use.
Use a pail when washing a car instead of a running hose.
Use the water used to wash rice to water plants.
Use a pail when showering instead of a running showerhead.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Personal Reflection (8th Mar 2010)

1. What are the 3 key takeaways from today’s lesson?

We should provide enough statistics in our presentation so there is proof that supports what we are trying to propose.
We should simplify our words so laypersons can understand the information.
We must do sufficient research so we would not propose something which has already been done.

2. Name 2 concepts that you have learnt today pertaining to design and describe why is it important in design?

Practicability and authenticity

It must be at an economical cost and be easily be applied to the situation and easily maintained so people will want to use it.

It must be authentic so people will want to use it as they know it is special.

3. What is the 1 interesting thing that you have learnt today?
I learned how to give a good presentation and the criteria for making a good proposal.