den helder 3 team august 30 th , 2012

Den Helder 3 TeamAugust 30th, 2012

Pic’ ItEasy and Powerful Shopping List

for New International Student

1. Objective2. Product Description3. Lesson Learned4. Conclusion

Overview

1. To facilitate groceries shopping for new international student.

2. To learn about acculturation and working in multi-culture group.

Objective

Pic’ It

Shopping list with Pictures and Translation Designed for specific Nationalities (China,

India, and Greek) Easy to download and print

What is “Pic’ It”?

frontside

backside

It’s hard for new international students to find specific needs in their new city:

◦ Culture challenge

◦ Language problem

◦ Store Location

Why “Pic’ It”?

It’s hard for new international students to find specific needs in their new city:

◦ Culture challenge Category for Each Country ◦ Language problem Translation and Picture of Shopping List◦ Store Location Store Map

Why “Pic’ It”?

1. Access website.2. Select country (Greece, China, India).3. Select the items.4. Download/ print.5. Point the picture and pick it!

How “Pic’ It” Works?

Universal Application◦ Broader Category

Bicycle store, transportation, etc◦ Broader Country

Future Development

Lessons Learned

Reflection

Objective

Individual Problem

Identification

Group Brainstor

ming

Evaluating and Short-

listing

Assessing

Demands

Point of

View

•Different focus•Ways of thinking•Broaden perspective

Compromising

and Unity

•Common ground

•Clearly defined goals

Communication

•Affirmation to overcome language barrier•Clear explanation

Work Proce

ss

•Clear work plan•Strength/weakness identification•Task allocation•Effective meeting

Multicultural Group

Work

Concept of Acculturati

on

Respect

Adaptation

Communication

1. Product ◦ Overcome the problem of shopping needs in

different culture.◦ Potential for further development; expandable

concept.

2. Learning Process◦ Significance acculturation experience.◦ Multicultural group work experience.

Conclusion

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Bibliography

Dank U Wel!!!