Project - Namecard Nuisance Concept #1 - Physical Desk Alterations I appreciate the different ideas drawn above. It shows that your team is aware that there are many potential alterations that can be done to the desks in Rm 230 to solve this namecard issue. The only constraint I envision with this concept is the time constraint of implementation. Other than that, well done on your ideas.
Physical Desk Alterations: I really like the first idea of attaching a strip with a groove in it to the desks and staining it to match. This way, there would be minimal damage to the desks (you aren't cutting a groove in the desk, just attaching something to it) and would blend in pretty well. Also, students would not have to alter their behaviors because they can still use their regular name tags and just place them in the groove like they always do. This idea is by far my favorite and seems pretty feasible to do.
Concept 1: This is the first idea that came to my mind to solve your problem as well. While I think it is possible to overcome the constraints above and to also be adopted quickly, I think that the use of the current name cards still presents some problems that this solution doesn't address such as: misplacement, only really visible to the front of the room, not really your surrounding classmates, etc. If your solution could also mitigate some of those challenges presented by the current name cards it would be great.
Concept #1: I like these concepts...although the "fish hooks" seems a little tricky. Though I also agree that it may have a look of "cheap" or that it was an afterthought.
One thing to consider...would stakeholder buy in be easy? Some folks may push heavily against making physical alterations to new furniture.
Concept 1- I agree with Nida's point about the first option and how it would obstruct the rest of the students' ability to see a nametag from behind. I think drilling slits similar to those in other classrooms would be the best "physical desk alteration" because it would allow students to keep their existing nametag to display visibly to all, and it would provide a consistent look & feel among the classrooms. I'm sure you all considered that option...curious to know what constraints kept you from exploring that further.
Concept #1: I think, similar to Mike, that the fish hooks might be interesting and perhaps dangerous in the classrooms. However, I think the idea of magnetizing the name tags is great. I think this idea is simple, easily implementable and definitely do-able in out time frame. This could even be implemented in other classrooms which would be great because 216, 218 and 220 have smaller desktop space.
Concept 1: Overall, you guys show a lot of options above, and as Dammy says above, that shows great thought and creativity around the issue. Like Mike though, I'm concerned about likely constraints around the administration not really being happy about altering new furniture. I suppose that could be worked through, but just something to consider.
Concept 1: There are a number of great possibilities here. However, I do think that some of them are more feasible than others, and will require less work and effort to get them to be accepted and adopted.
I think the first option and the fourth option, attaching strips to the front of the desk or screwing in acrylic slots, would be the best of those listed. It doesn't require that students carry around 2 separate nameplates, and it works well within the system we already have.
The 2nd option - magnetizing nametags - seems like it would be difficult to accomplish wen there are other, easier, solutions available. The 3rd option - fish hooks - would be easy to accomplish, but I think it overlooks what I consider to be one of the purposes of the nameplates: that first-year students can learn other students' names, not just professors. It will be impossible for students sitting in the back rows to see the nameplates of the students sitting in front of them.
I really like the idea of using magnetizing nametags. At least in my school in Mexico, we have nametags made of aluminum or something similar and looks better (small details also can be attractive for prospective students when they are visiting Owen). The idea will be expensive but worth it. It is something that a Owen student deserves.
I think the first idea drawn above makes a lot of sense. If it's possible to fit the tables so that our current name tags work without damaging the structural or functional integrity of the tables this is the optimal solution. You are right to worry that it might look cheap, and that could be hard to avoid. But it's clear that the problem needs to be solved, and this is a good option.
I like idea #1. The primary challenge I foresee is the timeline for implementation. How do you apply pressure to the downstream players to ensure that this can be executed before the end of the mod?
Project - Namecard Nuisance
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I appreciate the different ideas drawn above. It shows that your team is aware that there are many potential alterations that can be done to the desks in Rm 230 to solve this namecard issue. The only constraint I envision with this concept is the time constraint of implementation. Other than that, well done on your ideas.
Physical Desk Alterations: I really like the first idea of attaching a strip with a groove in it to the desks and staining it to match. This way, there would be minimal damage to the desks (you aren't cutting a groove in the desk, just attaching something to it) and would blend in pretty well. Also, students would not have to alter their behaviors because they can still use their regular name tags and just place them in the groove like they always do. This idea is by far my favorite and seems pretty feasible to do.
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ReplyDeleteConcept 1: This is the first idea that came to my mind to solve your problem as well. While I think it is possible to overcome the constraints above and to also be adopted quickly, I think that the use of the current name cards still presents some problems that this solution doesn't address such as: misplacement, only really visible to the front of the room, not really your surrounding classmates, etc. If your solution could also mitigate some of those challenges presented by the current name cards it would be great.
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ReplyDeleteI like these concepts...although the "fish hooks" seems a little tricky. Though I also agree that it may have a look of "cheap" or that it was an afterthought.
One thing to consider...would stakeholder buy in be easy? Some folks may push heavily against making physical alterations to new furniture.
Concept 1- I agree with Nida's point about the first option and how it would obstruct the rest of the students' ability to see a nametag from behind. I think drilling slits similar to those in other classrooms would be the best "physical desk alteration" because it would allow students to keep their existing nametag to display visibly to all, and it would provide a consistent look & feel among the classrooms. I'm sure you all considered that option...curious to know what constraints kept you from exploring that further.
ReplyDeleteConcept #1: I think, similar to Mike, that the fish hooks might be interesting and perhaps dangerous in the classrooms. However, I think the idea of magnetizing the name tags is great. I think this idea is simple, easily implementable and definitely do-able in out time frame. This could even be implemented in other classrooms which would be great because 216, 218 and 220 have smaller desktop space.
ReplyDeleteConcept 1: Overall, you guys show a lot of options above, and as Dammy says above, that shows great thought and creativity around the issue. Like Mike though, I'm concerned about likely constraints around the administration not really being happy about altering new furniture. I suppose that could be worked through, but just something to consider.
ReplyDeleteConcept 1: There are a number of great possibilities here. However, I do think that some of them are more feasible than others, and will require less work and effort to get them to be accepted and adopted.
ReplyDeleteI think the first option and the fourth option, attaching strips to the front of the desk or screwing in acrylic slots, would be the best of those listed. It doesn't require that students carry around 2 separate nameplates, and it works well within the system we already have.
The 2nd option - magnetizing nametags - seems like it would be difficult to accomplish wen there are other, easier, solutions available.
The 3rd option - fish hooks - would be easy to accomplish, but I think it overlooks what I consider to be one of the purposes of the nameplates: that first-year students can learn other students' names, not just professors. It will be impossible for students sitting in the back rows to see the nameplates of the students sitting in front of them.
I really like the idea of using magnetizing nametags. At least in my school in Mexico, we have nametags made of aluminum or something similar and looks better (small details also can be attractive for prospective students when they are visiting Owen). The idea will be expensive but worth it. It is something that a Owen student deserves.
ReplyDeleteI think the first idea drawn above makes a lot of sense. If it's possible to fit the tables so that our current name tags work without damaging the structural or functional integrity of the tables this is the optimal solution. You are right to worry that it might look cheap, and that could be hard to avoid. But it's clear that the problem needs to be solved, and this is a good option.
ReplyDeleteI like idea #1. The primary challenge I foresee is the timeline for implementation. How do you apply pressure to the downstream players to ensure that this can be executed before the end of the mod?
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