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Project WorkGroup Members: Chong Jin Jian Gao HelinLow Zuo Kai NicholasSim Meng YingZheng Xiaodong1Lack of sleep among teenagers2The current situation3Lack of sleep the causesSource: Project Work Survey4

[3] http://bschool.nus.edu/programs/mpam/mpammain.html[4] http://nyteachers.wordpress.com/2008/10/18/homework-to-give-or-not-to-give-that-is-the-question-by-allison-partlow-dyana-christie-and-arnold-kamhi/Lack of sleep the main causes

[3][4]5Lack of sleep the consequencesObesityDepressionHinder growthAffect concentrationStrokeHeart diseaseSource: Interview with Dr Lim Li Ling (7th July 2010)6Detrimental to well-beingSignificant presence in societySomething needs to be done!Considering the current situation7Target audience13-18 year old students

[1][1] http://jekkilekki.wordpress.com/2009/07/08/my-two-fold-theory-on-self-destructive-study-patterns-in-korea/[2] http://studentsschool.com/elementary/tips-to-avoid-sleeping-at-class-for-school-students/

[2]8Alternative forms of schools in Singapore9Case StudyMainstream schools

InformativeDirectionalFocuses on academics

10Case StudySpecialised Schools

11Current ApproachSingapore Sleep Society

BrochuresPostersCampaigns (Sleep Awareness Week)

Low awareness. Not effective. One word, informative, did not cater to needs12Our ApproachCater to specific styles and needs for learning

13Our Approach14Sleep Organizer15Sleep OrganiserRationaleHelp students to plan how much they sleep and make sure they receive sufficient rest

16Sleep OrganiserApproach: Independent LearningVisual LearningImpactful picturesStriking colours

17Sleep OrganiserAim: Allow planning of own sleep schedulesHelp the development of good sleeping habits

1819Design

20Design

21Sleep OrganiserCostsUnconfirmedPotential company to produce organizers Paterson Lin (Manufacturer of Hwa Chongs Handbook)Potential sponsorSanofi Aventis (Sleeping pills company)

22Sleep Organiser Mini TrialAimTo gain honest feedbacks from our trial group by distributing the sleep organizers to students in our present class (10S7F) for 10-day usage.

23Sleep Organiser Mini TrialDetailsTrial Group 21 students from 10S7F in Hwa Chong Institution No. of organizers needed 1 complete sample organizer and 21 sets of selected parts from the organizerStipulated CostsS$50

24Sleep Organiser Mini TrialDetailsInstructor Sim Meng Ying Source of Fund Self-printed Self-paid Ways of Evaluation Feedback Survey and Interview

25Sleep Organiser Mini TrialFlow of events: Day 1:Brief introduction of project Display organizersDistribute selected portions of our organizer for them to try

26Sleep Organiser Mini TrialFlow of events: Day 4Gather feedback from studentsSelected students with interesting feedback will be approached to gather more detailed feedbackAnalyze the survey and interview results for further improvements

27Power Nap Workshop28

Power Nap Workshop

Should I power nap?How to power nap?Current Problems:

30Power Nap WorkshopAim

Power Nap WorkshopDetailsVenue: Air-conditioned roomDuration: 45 minTrial Target group: 10S7F students

Power Nap WorkshopPower Nap Workshop

Try YourselfaaaaaThe Key isPower Nap WorkshopPreparation: Tension relaxation 1

You!Power Nap WorkshopPreparationTension relaxation 2Muscle relaxation:

Power Nap WorkshopConducive Environment:Power Nap MusicLighting adjustment

Power Nap WorkshopPower NapPower Nap WorkshopRise and ShineMusic adjustmentLighting adjustmentCool water to refresh

Power Nap WorkshopFeedback Feedback on Power nap WorkshopSection I: Before workshop:YesNo1. Do you take power nap? (If yes, continue with Section I, if no, proceed on to Section II)2. Do you find power nap useful in your daily life?3. Is power nap effective in enhancing your daily performance?4. Do you have problem with falling asleep within a short time for power nap?5. Do you find it difficult to wake up after power nap?Power Nap WorkshopSection II: After workshop:1. Do you think that this workshop enhance your understanding of the benefit of power nap?2. Are you more confident in managing your power nap after workshop?3. Do you plan to make use of the power nap tips when taking power nap in future?Further Suggestions (improvement on workshop, general feedback to speaker, others):Feasibility42Feasibility43Feasibility44Feasibility45Feasibility46Thank you

Thank YouQ&A48