Step #4:
Build some prototypes
After drawing up your three plans, you may find it tempting to start implementing one of them, but wait! Instead, start prototyping some of your ideas. Prototyping means testing your idea by asking yourself the following question: “What would it look like if I tried this possible future plan in a small, easily accomplished way?” (Burnett, 2021).
Examples of building some prototypes may include:
- Having a conversation about your plans with a teacher in another department or at another college who has already planned trips
- Investigating and comparing alternatives to study abroad if you realize it is too complicated to plan a trip right now
- Reading articles about short-term language study abroad and language teaching outside the classroom
Complete step #4 in the My trip design document.