Session 11: Presentation Week (1)

We have finally reached presentation week! I really looked forward to the presentations of the websites created by my fellow classmates and was nothing short of impressed by the effort that everyone has invested in our final group project for this module :)

Presentation 1: Futuristic Buildings

This group presented on the idea of futuristic buildings, introducing new concepts of living spaces such as underwater living with partially submerged homes. They brought in a model to illustrate the possibility of future homes, which I felt was interesting and eye-catching. I also appreciate the effort placed even in creating the small details of the model. Overall, I felt that the presentation was organised and holistic, covering areas such as sustainability, susceptibility, space, speed and design. Personally, having done a presentation on underwater living during session 9 and researched on the idea of futuristic homes, I found that this is a possibility that can very well become a reality in the future considering current phenomenons like climate change, rising sea levels, growing population and the shortage of land space. Hence, I felt that the topic of the presentation is rather relevant as means to forecasting the future. Good job!

Presentation 2: Clean Technology

This group introduced the various types of clean energy, giving us a very wholesome and informative presentation. It is evident that the group has invested much time and effort into research with their strength in content being displayed during the presentation, which I felt was worth being complimented considering our busy schedules. It was also interesting to see how the various countries, mentioned in the case studies provided by the group, made use of different sources of renewable energy to deviate from the unsustainable consumption of fossil fuels in catering to the growing needs of man. Considering the limited and irreplaceable supply of these natural and non-renewable resources, it is apt to turn to alternatives that are more sustainable and yet equally efficient. It is a change that needs to be propelled to ensure that we have sufficient energy to power our daily activities even in the long run. Thus, I felt that the choice of this topic is very suitable in addressing a pertinent problem that the world is facing today.

Presentation 3: Nanotechnology

This group's presentation on nanotechnology provided me with more in-depth knowledge that deepened my understanding of this field of technology. Nanotechnology has yielded much interest from researchers who see the potential in it to opening new doors and finding new approaches to solving problems that Man faces on a daily basis. It is mentioned during their presentation that nanotechnology will likely herald a significant impact in many areas by offering better-built, more durable, cleaner and safer products in applications that range from households to industrial purposes, health care, communications, transportation and agriculture. The extensive use of technology makes it a very important technology deserving of more attention, and I appreciate that the group has chosen this crucial topic for their presentation and their website to offer more insights into this intriguing yet pivotal technology.

It was a job well done by all three groups and I'm looking forward to the upcoming presentations next week! (though not looking forward to the potential competition since my group will also be presenting next week) This session was well-spent, allowing students to consolidate on their knowledge of the different types of technology while achieving an element of fun in an environment that encouraged learning, sharing and interaction. I enjoyed myself and will rate this lesson a 9/10!

Have a good week!
Glenda