Picking up the flute: I stopped playing the flute during 2021 because of the virus, but for some undetermined reason, I decided to select band as a course for grade nine. I was planning on quitting since I had given up with the instrument, but I was told I couldn’t, so I went with it. I’m so glad I didn’t quit because I made great friends and sometimes, I don’t hate my flute so much.
My enjoyment with reading/writing: my English class in first semester brought back my motivation to read, and because of this I was introduced to unique perspectives and styles of many individuals. This encouraged me to continue writing, which brings me delight.
Being in Science Honors (9 and 10): I’m glad I chose to be in science honors even though I wasn’t sure because I worked much better in these classes since it was at a faster pace, we have more lab opportunities, and I’ve always found myself enjoying difficult things. Currently, I have an A in science.
De Saint-Exupéry, Antoine. The Little Prince. United States, Ancient Wisdon Publications, 1943.
Areas to Improve
Goals
Action Plans
To fix my sleep schedule
-Stop taking naps during the day -Get 7-8 hours of sleep every night
Be more flexible
-Retrain my old gymnastic skills -Go biking more often (every weekend)
Be fluent in Korean
-Read Korean books -Use Duolingo -Speak the language with a fluent person
MY 19th century invention presentation: Winchester model 1873
Curricular Competencies Reflection:
I was able to show significance in my invention by giving reasons, that being the advantages of using/investing in my invention. I used several sources to prove my evidence (both primary AND secondary). I added pictures, gave reasonings, and was able to communicate these aspects in my work.
Core Competencies Reflection THINKING:
I use evidence to make judgements or decisions as demonstrated in this…while working on this project, my belief was that Oliver Winchester (inventor) was a great businessman, and I that judgement came from many pieces of evidence. As I researched on this inventor, I learned that he had many businesses before, and I was very surprised when I learned that he was not a gunmaker, yet he was the president of a gun company. I searched with more depth to see how one could do that, and I came to the result that he made deals with people with the needed skills. He worked with many skilled people, and they all felt comfortable working with him because he could handle and organize things in a pleasing manner.
Core Competencies Reflection PERSONAL SOCIAL:
Some of the things I do to stay mentally and physically healthy include…whenever I work/study, I end up sitting for many hours straight, which is terrible for my posture, eyesight, and body. I also tend to forget my needs, such as food and rest. While working on this project, I was able to create a work schedule, where I would work for thirty minutes, then take a 20 minutes break moving around, hydrating myself, going on a walk, and other pleasant things. I also set timers/alarms so I wouldn’t lose track of time, and not have to glance back at my clock every minute.
Because protecting your privacy is important. There are many dangerous things that can happen, such as being scammed, blackmailed, and having your privacy invaded. These risks can be avoided if you’re careful, and think before you share something online. If you don’t know a lot about the internet, than you shouldn’t be careless with it and post anything you want. You don’t know who can see it, how it can affect someone (possibly), and where it can go.
Word Art #2: “Dangers Online”
Examples of unsafe activities:
Sharing your location: you don’t know who can see your information, so think to yourself, would I be comfortable sharing my location with a stranger? Many people will say no, and most likely you too. Don’t share anything personal about yourself online, it may lead to unwanted situations.
2. Cyber-bullying: just like offline, you shouldn’t bully anyone. It will negatively impact your future job opportunities, and it’s not nice. You don’t know if your victim is taking your words seriously, so it could risk their life.
3. Sexting: similar to “Sharing your location”, you don’t know who will see those explicit photos/videos of you. The person you sent them to can change their mind, and send them to others without your consent. It will put you in uncomfortable situations, and lead to misery.
4. Talking to strangers: You don’t really know who you’re talking to. They could’ve used a fake identity to gain your trust. There are many online predators that can take advantage of you, so know who you’re talking to.
Word Art #3: “Social Media”
Steps to stay safe:
-Don’t spend so much time online: if your spending way too much time online, most likely your going to share something personal. Use a device when you need it, and don’t revolve your life around it.
-Know who you’re talking to: if you do this than you won’t accidentally share information with the wrong person.
-Know what you’re using: if your using an app/website that asks for too much personal information, than it’s probably not safe. Most popular apps/websites are safe because many people use them, and it’s approved by someone professional.
-Have a private account: by doing this, you can control who sees your posts, and it will help protect your privacy more than having a public account.
Work cited:
Hickey, Chelsea. “Teenagers: Why You Should Care About Your Digital Footprint.” Social Media Club, 22 May 2013, https://socialmediaclub.org/blog/from-the-clubhouse/teenagers-why-you-should-care-about-your-digital-footprint/.
Protecting Your Online Identity and Reputation (for Teens) – Nemours KidsHealth. https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/online-id.html. Accessed 27 Sept. 2022.
Personal/Social Competency Reflection:
Some of my preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced online presence include not spending too much time online. I like to organize my time online and offline in a balanced manner so I can talk both ways and not ruin my social skills. I also control my online behavior so I don’t act impulsively and scare my online friends so they get the wrong idea. Lastly, I avoid doing any unsafe activities that can affect my digital footprint.
Some of the ways I work to build and maintain online relationships are respecting each others privacy. We talk about hobbies and interests we have in common, but we never cross the line or make the other feel uncomfortable. I think my online relationships are as important as offline ones, so I try my best not to lose them.
My online support network (ex. Teachers’ TEAMS pages, Tech Leadership Edublog, Career Centre web-site, Library web-site, Centennial school web-site, etc) is helpful to me because they help me organize myself by reminding me what to do, and when to do something. It’s also a great way to hand in work with less of a mess in a simple form of a button. It connects me with my peers and teachers, so I can reach out to them in an easier way at any time.
