This week we will expand our thinking about systems and will attempt to tackle some of the ambiguity associated with complex systems. First, let’s begin with a simple definition. According to the dictionary, a system is “a group of interacting, interrelated, interdependent elements forming a complex whole.” There are many types of systems: human, behavioral, natural, technological, mechanical, mathematical, political, social, financial, transit, etc.
For this make cycle, we invite you to document, analyze and reflect on the variety of systems that influence your life personally and/or professionally. Use your creativity to document an existing system, access your ingenuity to improve an existing system or use your imagination to develop a unique new system and design a novel way to explain it.This took quite a bit of reflecting on my own part and I really wanted to try out a Museum template utilized by another participant (in her great Obscure Joys & Sorrows).
I went and grabbed the template and although I didn't do as much customization, I got the general idea.
My system... the student brain. A very complex system that every educator would love to understand. My piece here does not do it justice, but it begins a journey for me. I love the idea of presenting this topic as a workshop to staff with the museum as a "take away" for them. Instead of a list of resources, they can explore some of the highlights by wandering around the museum.
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