Describe
The marshmallow challenge is an exercise for teamwork, an essential skill to utilize in design thinking. A team must--with a limited supply of noodle sticks, tape, and string-- build the tallest stable structure that can hold a marshmallow at the very top.
I unfortunately did not participate in the first marshmallow challenge due to certain conditions. I was able to catch a glimpse of the two results.
The first structure was made by a group consisting of many engineering students, featuring great structural stability through the use of triangular supports. The second structure was difficult to describe, but outdone the first in height.
Think/Feel
Aside from feeling terrible from my absence and condition, I was genuinely surprised to see the second structure win. It had little stability and no resemblance to the original concept or method it was supposedly based off. I felt that having too many of the same minds potentially led members of the first group to clash and delay their work, therefore resulting in a safe but incompetent structure. A type of miracle had to have happened for the second one. Whether it was the power of fun, friendship, or something, I will not know, but I'm eager to find out.
Evaluate
I did not participate.
Envision
I approved of the first structure and thought about ways to improve its height. The noodle sticks can be shifted more vertically by shrinking the base. Work ethic can possibly be improved. The second time should always be faster and smoother.
Plan
I'm not sure what exactly to do. I do not know if the process will be repeated, but I will likely build upon the design of the first structure due to its inherent stability and potential.
The marshmallow challenge is an exercise for teamwork, an essential skill to utilize in design thinking. A team must--with a limited supply of noodle sticks, tape, and string-- build the tallest stable structure that can hold a marshmallow at the very top.
I unfortunately did not participate in the first marshmallow challenge due to certain conditions. I was able to catch a glimpse of the two results.
The first structure was made by a group consisting of many engineering students, featuring great structural stability through the use of triangular supports. The second structure was difficult to describe, but outdone the first in height.
Think/Feel
Aside from feeling terrible from my absence and condition, I was genuinely surprised to see the second structure win. It had little stability and no resemblance to the original concept or method it was supposedly based off. I felt that having too many of the same minds potentially led members of the first group to clash and delay their work, therefore resulting in a safe but incompetent structure. A type of miracle had to have happened for the second one. Whether it was the power of fun, friendship, or something, I will not know, but I'm eager to find out.
Evaluate
I did not participate.
Envision
I approved of the first structure and thought about ways to improve its height. The noodle sticks can be shifted more vertically by shrinking the base. Work ethic can possibly be improved. The second time should always be faster and smoother.
Plan
I'm not sure what exactly to do. I do not know if the process will be repeated, but I will likely build upon the design of the first structure due to its inherent stability and potential.
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