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[[About Engineer-it|About]] Engineer-it
[[About Engineer-it|About]] Engineer-it
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'''Note:'''  This resource is under development (14.04.21).  It has not yet been launched.  Please do not make a link to it from another website.     
'''Note:'''  This resource is under development (May 2021).  It has not yet been launched.  Please do not make a link to it from another website.     


The ''Engineer-it'' resource, for learners of all ages, provides information about how to 'engineer' successful outcomes particularly in situations of complex uncertanty.  'Engineering' is viewed as an overarching strategy widely used beyond engineering.     
The ''Engineer-it'' resource, for learners of all ages, provides information about how to 'engineer' successful outcomes particularly in situations of complex uncertanty.  'Engineering' is viewed as an overarching strategy widely used beyond engineering.     
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The resource is divided into 'chapters'.  
The resource is divided into 'chapters'.  


There is no fixed process for 'engineering' a  problem but there is a range of strategies that are adopted by people to achieve success in situations of complex uncertainty. Those who seek to address the complex problems of the modern world - sustainability, inequality, energy, climate change, waste, etc. - must use these strategies where they are appropriate.  All who have, or aspire to have, a responsible role in society should discipline their minds to use them.
There is no fixed process for 'engineering' a  problem but there is a range of strategies that are adopted by people to achieve success in situations of complex uncertainty. For example, those who seek to address the complex problems of the modern world - sustainability, inequality, energy, climate change, waste, etc. - must use these strategies where they are appropriate.  All who have, or aspire to have, a responsible role in society should discipline their minds to use them.


The [[Strategies for engineered outcomes|Strategies Chapter]] outlines a conceptual framework that can be used in a wide range of situations, not only in engineering. The other chapters give instances of the use of the framework in specific contexts.
The [[Strategies for engineered outcomes|Strategies Chapter]] outlines a conceptual framework that can be used in a wide range of situations, not only in engineering. The other chapters give instances of the use of the framework in specific contexts.
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=== Learning strategies ===
=== Learning strategies ===
When learning,to use technical methods, some people like start with examples and work from there to theory and basic principles. Others like to do it the other way around.  A main principle behind Engineer-it is that information will be provided that can satisfy both of these strategies.
When learning,to use technical methods, some people like start with examples and work from there to theory and basic principles. Others like to do it the other way around.  A main principle behind Engineer-it is that information is provided that can satisfy both of these strategies.
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