Step 1: Brainstorm Problems

Question

Many people get enjoyment and meaning out of helping others or solving problems, so let’s start there. Open a new word-processing document (or write by hand if that works for you) and jot down 6–8 types of problems that could be solved with a technological solution. They can be anything large or small:

I couldn’t get the toast out of the toaster and was scared to use a knife to grab it
I wanted to be able to help my mom find babysitters faster
I learned that too many children in my community don’t have access to healthy food

At this point, don’t worry at all about how you’d solve the problem. We will settle that later and find a unique tech solution that works. Just let your mind wander. If you need to, do some quick research about problems that technology can solve.
Here you will type your Brainstormed Problems (at least 6)
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Step 2: Choose One Problem
Now it’s time to choose one of the problems you listed. When making your choice, you might consider the following:

Which problem gets me excited?
What would I want to learn more about?
Which would benefit the world most?

After you’ve considered each of these questions, indicate which problem you’ve chosen to solve by applying bold format to it.

Step 3: Save and Submit
To complete this activity, save and submit your word-processing document.

Answer 1

Brainstormed Problems:

1. I couldn’t get the toast out of the toaster and was scared to use a knife to grab it.
2. I wanted to be able to help my mom find babysitters faster.
3. I learned that too many children in my community don’t have access to healthy food.
4. I noticed that elderly people in my neighborhood feel isolated and lack social interaction.
5. Many small businesses struggle to manage their inventory effectively and waste resources due to overstocking.
6. Students in my school find it hard to collaborate on projects when they can't meet in person.
7. People often forget to take their medication on time, leading to health issues and complications.
8. There is a lack of accessible public transportation options for people with disabilities in my city.

Chosen Problem: I learned that too many children in my community don’t have access to healthy food.