During our visit to Rochester Elementary School in the middle of the semester, we had a wonderful opportunity to engage with the children. We spent time reading to them and teaching them how to jump rope. Interacting with kindergarteners required a delicate balance of patience and enthusiasm, as well as calm tone of voice. I adapted my language and gestures accordingly to effectively connect with the children during our visit.
Collage that resembles the experience
Prompt 2- Strep throat video
For a class project, we had to create an informational video about an infection/disease, and my group picked strep throat. While working on this video, I believe we demonstrated excellent collaboration skills, with everyone contributing equally to get it done. Whenever we faced challenges or got stuck, we all pitched in to support each other. Working on this project was not just about being productive; we also had a lot of fun and shared some good laughs. These experiences helped me realize the difference between simple “group work” and true collaboration.
Prompt 3 – Real Care Baby
Personal Awareness and Responsibility prompt
When I am sad, angry or frustrated, doing… helps me be more productive or calm.
Looking after my real care baby brought out a range of emotions in me: stress, joy, laughter, frustration, and exhaustion. Whenever I felt angry or frustrated, taking a moment to refocus and remember that it’s just an assignment helped me be more productive and calm. I definitely believe that the opportunity to care for the real care baby was valuable, even though it came with a hand full of stress. It taught me a lot, and it’s eye-opening to think about how much mothers manage every single day.
I believe we found a fair solution, however, there are certain advantages and disadvantages to it While using stocks, you have the option of increasing your financial gain or incurring a loss. In our answer, we demonstrated what would happen if the stocks performed as expected for three years without any issues, as well as the one year within the three-year plan when you would not profit from the stocks. After purchasing their ideal home, the investors would have approximately $1,000 extra if the stock investment performed well for three years. Investors are loosing $5000 if the stock strategy does not work out as expected. I still believe stocks are the better and more effective alternative when needing financial assistance in this situation, depending on your level of trust and investment.
4. Collaboration and Contributions
A) How did you find working with your group?
I found working in a group made this project a lot easier. At first me and my partner didn’t know what to do but eventually we figured it out together.
B) How did you contribute to the group? And how did others in the group contribute to your learning
I think me and my partner contributed to everything together I think i helped more with the writing and blog. Other wise when I struggled on the math problem she would help me. When she struggled with the blog and translating I helped.
C) Did you use any other the solutions proposed by your group? Why or why not?
Yes, in the beginning we were confused on how to do the assignment, my partner suggested we try out both solutions to the answer and it gave us a better understanding on how to do the work.
D) How would you rate your ability to collaborate with others in your group on a scale of 1-4 (1 not good; 4- excellent)
I think my collaboration skills would be a 4. It was a little hared to do this assignment because my partner doesn’t speak much English, but we still managed to work together really well.
5. Core Competency Reflection
a) I can ask and respond to questions to be an active, supportive listener.
My partner and I were confused when given this assignment, but once I started asking questions, it became quite clearer what we needed to complete.
b) I used to think…and now I know…because I …
As necessary, I asked for clarification, thought again about my answer, and repeated my calculations if they didn’t seem correct.
c) When I need to boost my mood or re-focus, I…
I was away sick when this project was introduced. I didn’t understand what we had to do and that caused me stress. when I need to re focus I take a five minute break and try to get back into the work.
d) I can advocate for myself
I struggled to understand how the stock market math worked before speaking up for myself and asking for help.
From reading this book I feel I have understood more about characters, settings and plots. The author was very descriptive when describing characters which helped me imaged how a character would look, behave and carry themselves in their life. Despite the author not always using physical descriptions of characters, such as facial features and clothes, from the words used and the journey they took you on when reading, it helped me create an image of the main character. Sometimes when reading other books I don’t always grasp or understand the main points. While this book however, for me, it flowed, was simple and the points were clear and stood out for me. Because of this, I feel I was able follow and understand the main points which helped me summarize the whole thing. The Stargirl book mainly discusses 3-4 different settings and the story settings revolve around these areas. These were the High school hallways, the Football field and the school cafeteria. In books and literature the word mood depicts and describes how a character looks and feels. It takes a reader on a journey and brings out different emotions through different times and settings. In movies and film, mood is also very similar but can be communicated further through sound and visuals. If the plot or theme of a book or movie is sad and characters are of low mood then it can be quite sad and depressing but if its funny and characters are upbeat then it could be a comedy. I feel the mood Stargirl is Romantic, inspirational with suspense. I choose a song with Ukuleles. This is significant as Stargirl used her own Ukulele the play songs and sing Happy Birthday to everyone on their special day. From completing this project, I feel I have learnt more about plots, settings, descriptions to enhance a readers journey into a book and understanding character development. The more an author can take the reader on a journey will help them get more engrossed into detail and feelings of the story, character and get a message across.
Core Competency Reflection
I use evidence to make judgements ordecisions as demonstrated in this power point. While making this power point I went back into the book that I was reading to help find evidence, that helped finish key points and find quote that fit into the right slides. Even when I finding the right setting for the power point I went back into the novel to find some evidence of where the setting was at that time.
When I need to boost my mood or re-focus, I take a 5 minute break, Put my phone away and try to complete the task. After a long period of work I often get distracted and cant re- focus again. when that happens what I think really helps me is to take a 5 minute break, put my phone out of sight after that and re-gain focus again.
I respectfully advocate for my needs by asking a question. During this project I needed a little help during time to time. So, when I did need some help, I asked my friends in class or even emailed the teacher, both answered my question which helped me complete this project.
A goal I want to focus on as I go forward
In discussions and conversations, I help to build and extendunderstanding by asking questions. When I get stuck in a group discussion or don’t fully understand what to do, I often feel to shy to ask for help. I want to work on asking questions when needed so I understand and can participate more in the discussion.
Some of my preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced online presence include turning off social media when tired or stressed. When feeling like that, scrolling on social media is not the best thing to do so having boundaries or acknowledging when to turn it off are important. Another strategy that helps me is that I like to live in the moment. When I go out and go somewhere pretty and scenic, I like to tag the location of my picture. But instead, I can admire the view without taking a photo and just take it all in.
Some of the ways I work to build and maintain online relationships are I try to stay connected regularly. I have family in England, and I can message them more often to keep in touch and check on each other. Also, I can be more understanding that people reply at various times and may have other things going on. By do not that it can help me stay more connected and pick off where we left for the next time we meet.
My online support network is helpful to me because they do so many things for me/to me, from making me happy and laugh to listening and offering advice. My friends and family are my main network and I know I can trust them and rely on them. They could be close by digitally or in a different country, but I know they will support me, help me, cheer me up if I am feeling down and guide me if I need it.
This family is having trouble deciding who and what should cook for dinner throughout the week that doesn’t conflict with their schedules.
Solution
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Meal
Beef and Spinach lasagna
Vegetable pad Thai
Black beans taco
Chickpea cauliflower curry
Spaghetti and meatballs
Family member
Parent A
Teen 1
Teen 2
Parent B
Parent B
Time
6:30pm
7:00pm
6:30pm
6:15pm
7:30pm
Portion
½ Portion
1 Portion
2 Portions
½ Portion
1 Portion
The weakly meal plan
Justification
-We made it, so dinner was between 6-8 each night because that is the time that clashes with the family’s schedules the least.
-Every family member cooks at least once a week, so cooking is distributed fairly
-Parent B cooks twice a week because they have the lease busy schedule
-Monday will work because parent A gets home at 4:30 on Mondays which leaves time to cook the beef and spinach lasagna (which takes 80 minutes to cook) by 6:30, when everyone will be home.
– Tuesday works because teen 1 gets off school at 3:30, which gives them enough time to Vegetable pad Thai. The meal will be ready for 7:00pm which is suitable for ever one’s schedule because teen 2 leaves for soccer practice at 6:30. Even if teen 2 is late vegetable Thai is still good cold and can be warmed.
-Wednesday will work because it is the easiest meal-so teen 2 can cook it-and a double portion is perfect so that way everyone can have extra on that night
-Thursday will work because parent B will be cooking chickpea cauliflower curry, they get off work at 5:30 and the food will be made by 6:15. They will be enough time for them to make the meal and for everyone to get home. One portion is the perfect amount for this meal.
– Friday will work because it leaves a little time for parent B to relax before cooking and it will be everyone (other than teen 1) to be at home before they eat. We still left the portion at 4 servings so that it could be eaten by one of the family members the next day.
References
The new meal that we used is spaghetti and meatballs
Most of our group has been away so we’ve been communicating through messages but also by collaborating in class with those of who are here during the work blocks
All of these have been covered in ADL or other classes.
The people in class did most of the project working collaboratively, while the work was distributed fairly to the members that were not present in class.
Two of the members did 4 out of the 5 days of the meal plan, we also worked together on the brainstorm. The other members did their part at home
I Helped think of the meal plan and make the layout of solution. I also helped justify Tuesday and Thursday
Hi my name is Gurjeevan and I am in grade 9. I was born in Manchester, England and moved to Canada 4 years ago! Some things I enjoy are bike rides, baking, photography and hanging out with friends. Recently, I have been more interested in taking photos and really want to learn how to use a camera properly. I would describe myself as is friendly, funny and sometimes shy. My favorite movie at the moment is Clueless with Alicia Silverstone and favorite show is ‘One day at a time on Netflix. I really like the summer season because of the fun bike rides and going to the pool:) Some places I’ve traveled to are England, Portugal, Whistler and Victoria. Its lots of fun to travel especially in the summer.
My favorite image
I really like this image because it inspires me to want to take photos. I have been interested in photography lately and it shows that you can make anything look special and creative. Each aspect in the above photo is inspiring to me. It fascinates me how the camera can capture this in a photo and make it look so pretty. I also really like how all of the photo has been set up. Taking photos such as this can bring so much joy to myself and sometimes other people. I want to learn how to take professional photos like this.
I chose Pinterest as my interesting site because I think there are lots of things you can find on there. Recipes, arts and crafts, funny videos to name a few can be easily found on there. I like social media like snapchat and tiktok but sometimes I find Pinterest better just because it has everything all in one place. It is also fun to just go in when you are bored. My friends and I always find the funniest videos there too. I also chose Pinterest because there are lots of great photos ideas and quotes that also inspires me.
I chose this video because I find Calligraphy very interesting. The different styles of writing is like an art form. To me, it looks very creative and so unique. The types of styles can make a photo so much more detailed and attractive. In my opinion people that can do calligraphy are so talented! Theses videos are quite fascinating and very satisfying to watch.
