Self+and+Group+Evaluation

= Self Evaluation =

Task 1: - we had little/basic experience with using NXT - we could not get the right measurements to ensure the closest possible distance between the Lego and the robot Task 2: - we couldn't find an exact speed and direction for the robot to end up precisely where it started - the back wheel would not stay aligned during the test run Task 3: - we had trouble programming the sensor - we couldn't find the right amount of degrees and speed that would make the robot turn when it collided with objects Task 4: - the light sensor did not properly function, and would not pick up a sufficient change in light intensity - the robot would reverse off the table when it sensed an edge - the robot moved too fast Task 5: - the robot would not turn out of the way of an object when it came into contact with it - the robot would not reverse far enough to change its direction || - continual use and the reading of the manual made us more familiar with NXT - we used decimals instead of whole numbers to get as close to the toy as possible Task 2: - we adjusted the angle only fractionally to achieve the best results - the back wheel needed to be reconstructed and tightened Task 3: - we reconnected the blue tooth - we used trial and error with with the speed and degrees Task 4: - Dora placed her dress in front of the robot's sensor as it approached the edge - we made the robot turn 2 times the amount it normally would - we slowed down the speed Task 5: - we made the robot turn approximately 90 degrees - we made the robot reverse back 1.5 rotations || = Group Evaluation = Task 1: - we had little/basic experience with using NXT - we could not get the right measurements to ensure the closest possible distance between the Lego and the robot Task 2: - we couldn't find an exact speed and direction for the robot to end up precisely where it started - the back wheel would not stay aligned during the test run Task 3: - we had trouble programming the sensor - we couldn't find the right amount of degrees and speed that would make the robot turn when it collided with objects Task 4: - the light sensor did not properly function, and would not pick up a sufficient change in light intensity - the robot would reverse off the table when it sensed an edge - the robot moved too fast Task 5: - the robot would not turn out of the way of an object when it came into contact with it - the robot would not reverse far enough to change its direction || - continual use and the reading of the manual made us more familiar with NXT - we used decimals instead of whole numbers to get as close to the toy as possible Task 2: - we adjusted the angle only fractionally to achieve the best results - the back wheel needed to be reconstructed and tightened Task 3: - we reconnected the blue tooth - we used trial and error with with the speed and degrees Task 4: - Dora placed her dress in front of the robot's sensor as it approached the edge - we made the robot turn 2 times the amount it normally would - we slowed down the speed Task 5: - we made the robot turn approximately 90 degrees - we made the robot reverse back 1.5 rotations ||
 * = == Questions to ask == ||= == Self Evaluation of Group Work == ||
 * **Did you know clearly what your tasks where?** || Yes, my partner and I clearly knew what each of our tasks were, from the beginning of this project we allocated each of the tasks accordingly and the documentation and filming were equally distributed. ||
 * **Did you complete your tasks on time?** || My partner and I managed to complete all of our tasks on time. Although it did seem that there was not enough time to complete the tasks, the concept of the wiki and lunchtime lessons helped us stay on track and catch up on what we missed. ||
 * **Did you contribute to the group's discussion?** || I did contribute to the group's discussion as both my partner an I were able to converse, discuss and solve problems by communication and cooperation. ||
 * **Did you listen to others' ideas?** || I listened to my partner's ideas as it was vital to listen and understand the ideas of my partner in order to solve many problems that we encountered regarding the programming specifications of the robot. ||
 * **Who did you help in your group?** || I helped my partner in many ways. I helped her with the tasks she had to complete, I filmed many of the tasks, I helped her solve problems in the NXT programming blocks and the construction of the robot. ||
 * **Are you pleased with your contribution? Why?** || I am very pleased with my contribution. I need to compensate a great deal for the time lost when Dora was absent for 2 days, however, i was able to complete tasks, films activities and document these processes in her absence. ||
 * **Do you think the other group members are pleased**
 * with your group's finished work? Why?** || I think that my partner is very pleased with my contribution as it was "successfully completed and functioning." My partner is pleased that I was able to improvise and take over the tasks while she was sick. Both contributions to the task resulted int he overall completion and satisfaction of the quality of the task. ||
 * **What problems did you face in this project?** || We faced many problems in this task:
 * **How did you solve them?** || Task 1:
 * **Which part of this unit did you enjoy the most?** || The part I enjoyed the most was the construction of the robot. It was really interesting to see how many small and seemingly insignificant pieces can fit together to make a large and fully functioning machine. The filming was also quite enjoyable. ||
 * = == Questions to Ask == ||= == Group Evaluation of Project == ||
 * ** Did all group members clearly understand their tasks? ** || We all very clearly understood our tasks and knew exactly what was expected of us. ||
 * ** Did the group negotiate the allocation of the tasks effectively? ** || As partners, we decided that to fairly allocate an odder number of tasks, we also split the jobs of filming and programming part of the tasks that needed to be shared. ||
 * **Did you finish the tasks on time?** || My partner and I finished our tasks on time, even though we struggled during a few lunch time lessons, we managed to pull through and complete all tasks. ||
 * **Did everyone contribute to group discussions?** || Everyone contributed to the group discussions. We each had a lot to discuss in times where a problem appeared as though it had no answer. Clear communication and conversation enabled us to come to a suitable solution for each of our problems. ||
 * **Did everyone listen to the others?** || We both listened to each other equally as we both had much knowledge and advice to offer each other. In the end we proved to need each others' help with our own tasks, which is what team work is all about. ||
 * **Did some members dominate the group?** || No one particular person dominated the group. We all know what was expected of us as partners and allowed each other to share our thoughts fairly and equally. There were often times where one person would be able to help the other with their problems and offer their assistance, but in general no one assumed a position of dominance throughout the course of the assignment. ||
 * **Did group members help each other?** || Both group members definitely helped each other as there were many times we the other person could offer their knowledge or advice to assist the other person in their designated task. We couldn't have completed the assessment with out each others' help. ||
 * **What problems did your group face?** || We faced many problems in this task:
 * **How did you solve these problems?** || Task 1:
 * **Were there any problems your group didn't manage to solve?** || There were no problems that we didn't know how to face. There were extremely difficult problems like figuring out why our robot wouldn't turn far enough to change direction, or avoid falling the desk, or avoid colliding with other objects. This seemed to be a common problem within all activities, however with much trial and error, we were able to find a happy medium. ||
 * **Are you pleased with your end product? Explain.** || We are very pleased with our finished product. We are happy to say that although neither of us had any previous experience with NXT, but together after much practice and discussion, we were able to find the best possible solutions to all our problems and overall, we can both say that we are happy with the success of our robot the level of accomplishment for each activity. ||