Create and Communicate: What did you learn during this assignment or task and how did you grow in your writing, speaking, or representing skills?
During this assignment, I learned a significant amount about myself. I explored topics I generally don’t like opening up about and poured my entire soul into it. It taught me that I can find another way to cope and relieve myself of everyday troubles. I showed significant growth in my writing. I was able to express myself in a style of writing that was completely unfamiliar with me. I believe I grasped the concept exceptionally well and I will certainly pursue this as a hobby in the future.
Share the experience of creative thinking for your artifact (Consider how you formed or developed your ideas, built upon others’ ideas, any strategies that helped with generating new ideas, and what you would improve on for next time).
During this assignment, the ideas from my poem were compounded off each other. I took the struggles I was facing at the time with my own identity and used that to express my feelings on the topic. When writing something so personal I found that the ideas kept coming. Metaphors kept revealing themselves in the writing as I was constructing it. I believe in the future I could work on sharpening the flow of the poem better so it is easier to consume.
Considering all of the examples of ads you saw and the ones you created, what did you learn about who benefits from advertisements?
After reviewing the contents of this course we have learnt that the company providing the product benefits the greatest: the models gather exposure and generate a paycheque and any third party with a “referral” code.
· Why is the who important to remember when you view an advertisement?
It may seem that you are benefiting from the product but, realistically it is the company behind it.
· Discuss the effectiveness (or not) of each form of persuasion: logical, ethical and emotional on an audience (and on you).
Logical persuasion works, as the advertisements make the product seem like the best deal. Ethical persuasion
· Choose 3 advertising techniques and explain why they are effective in the advertisement.
The use, of Celebrities in marketing, is a form of emotional persuasion, as it makes you think “The person you look up to does this, therefore you should too.” A massive sale sign is a form of logical persuasion, obviously, when you see something massively reduced, you feel it to be a great deal and buy in. The use of comparisons, for example, a fast food ad, with some sort of percentage explaining to you, that it is a “healthier” version of the same thing, without giving a proper comparison.
·Add a conclusion sentence (Therefore or Overall, this is what I learned about advertisement)
Throughout the last couple of weeks, we’ve learned multiple different ways persuasion is used to make us buy a product and how we can use it firsthand into persuading. We have learned how companies draw us in and now have the knowledge to combat it, and really think whether or not what we’re buying is truly a good deal.
Core Competency Reflection
I knew my group is working well together when I heard/ saw.
All of us worked together, bouncing off of each other’s ideas, and being able to communicate when we felt that there was something that didn’t make sense. A specific example was when one of my partners didn’t agree with one of our ideas so, we improvised and incorporated what he felt was best, into the overall assignment.
I showed others that I truly valued their contributions by…
I constantly made sure everyone felt included, always asking for others’ opinions. My language was very inclusive with phrases such as “I agree” or “That’s a good idea” and I made sure every idea was pasted onto a word document, further analyzed, then incorporated into the final project.
When there was disagreement within the group, I found it helpful to…
Hear out both sides to the fullest. Make sure there wasn’t anything left out of the discussion, then I was able to create a compromise with both opposing sides.
How does school in Japan compare to Canada? Is there anything they do in Japan, that you wish we did at Centennial?
I believe Centennial should adopt the same hygienic ways as the Japanese. In Japanese schooling, it is mandatory for all students to bring their tooth brush, and wash after every meal. It may be slightly inconvenient for some students but the benefit of freshly washed teeth would be massive for our general health and cleanliness.
Do you think that students should have more responsibilities at school like cleaning duty? Why?
Yes, teenagers these days take no responsibility to take care of themselves and rely to heavily on the people around them. I believe that with these added responsibilities, that teenagers would significantly benefit from some extra responsibilities. This would build a skills such as independence, and organization.
How lucky are you in じゃんけん？Would you be able to snag leftovers?
I am trash at じゃんけん and would get absolutely nothing for leftovers.
I chose this mascot as It holds sentimental value. During, my 4th-grade year my family and I took a trip to Japan, where I was able to see Kumamon in person. I believe many find it adorable with its large frame and derpy expression, making it adored by everyone that comes across it.
The difference between Canadian Mascots and Japanese ones is, Canadian mascots or more traditionally a person or an animal, but in Japan, anything goes. Whether it’s inappropriate body parts or a literal pile of pink poop. They are still adored by everyone.
I believe mascots are so popular in Japanese culture due to, how embedded it is inside their society. A massive Japanese attraction is the Yuruchara Mascot summit. Here mascots from all over the country come together and get to have fun and lift the communities spirits. I believe Canada would greatly benefit from a festival like this. People here are generally stressed, anxious, and unhappy. We could all use a day to just enjoy ourselves.
If Coquitlam had a mascot I believe it would be a snowy mountain, with teardrops. To symbolize the constant rainy weather.
The French Revolution was justified, up till the Reign of Terror.
War is justified when it is required to make change. Displayed in the famous quote “Sometimes good guys gotta do bad things to make the bad guys pay.” With the rule of Louis XIV, came severe inequality in France’s social hierarchy. The divide between the upper and lower class was astronomical. The upper class would feast in their lavish and extravagant palaces, while the lower class struggled to provide food for their families. The bloodshed throughout the revolution, I consider harsh but necessary. “The king must die so the country can live.” A quote by Robespierre explains that so long as a nation’s ruler breathes the republic cannot be, as there will always be a possibility to be overthrown. With the start of the reign of terror came the undeserved massacre of the people. The war was over, and the rise of democracy had arrived. The executions carried out during the Reign of Terror were completely unjust and an atrocity that will forever be remembered in history.
I can analyze evidence to make judgements.
After reviewing the information on the French revolution I was able to create an educated point of view. Throughout this unit, I was able to not only create my own judgement but provide evidence and explain why.
I decided on The Oni. After reviewing information on the topic, I found an innate curiosity about how it functioned and what impact it has on society. I am also a fan of the character itself I believe it was designed well and looks fascinating.
Name some characteristics and provide a background history/summary of your Yokai.
The Oni is a significant part of Japanese culture; being rooted deep inside mythology and folklore. They are described as large and scary with a variety of colours. Most commonly seen in folklore as tall, blue/red-skinned, horned, crazy-haired, and fanged monsters. They wear a loincloth made of the pelts of great beasts. Every Oni wields overwhelming strength and constitution. There are countless stories about the oni but all have one thing in common; in every folklore, the Oni is seen as the Villan. The root of the name “oni” means concealed/hidden. It is said all spirits and ghosts originated as Oni. Female demons are known by another name “Kijo”.
Do you think Japanese Yokai differ from Western monsters and mythical creatures? Explain.
I believe Japanese Yokai differ greatly from western style monsters. The Japanese yokai have much greater/rich lore, and most western monsters are known to have shallow history, writing, and pretty repetitive themes there’s not much build-up for the background to allow the reader to be invested. I enjoy Japanese mythology much more as the storytelling is much richer and I enjoy the fresh perspectives presented when reading.
Do you believe in Yokai, monsters, ghosts, or mythical creatures? Why or why not?
I personally do not believe in ghosts, yokai, monsters or mythical creatures; which Is ironic as I identify myself as a Christian. The existence of these creatures would be detrimental to the society we live in. When something so preposterous is seen to be reality, the peoples idea of sense is skewed. People fear what can’t be explained, fear causes panic, and panic causes chaos. The existence of these creatures would lose sense in the world.
Throughout the years the internet has expanded exponentially with no signs of slowing down. With the internet being the future, safety is just that more significant. As a child in the digital age, your information is publicly available to everyone. With the growth of the internet, comes unavoidable hazards such as cybercriminals. Any sort of private information leaked on the web will someway come to get you. Whether you have leaked your Ip address and now you’re being ddossed or blackmailed, internet safety is a necessity to continue functioning in this society.
The internet although a source of great knowledge, can at times be extremely dangerous. Some ways you can be exposed while on the web include. Using unsafe/unstable websites and revealing too much personal information to people you do not know. Keeping your information safe/secured on the internet will be a major part of moving forward in the technological world.
With the uprise of the internet, cybercriminals have become that much more determined to steal your private information, thus keeping yourself safe is essential. Everyone should use VPNs to maximize security while surfing the web. Keeping all your social media accounts private is a must as it reveals too much about yourself; location, family, and school. The future is the internet, your security has and will become astronomically more critical as we progress in our technologically driven society.
Personal/Social Competency Reflection
I know that my digital footprint can have both positive and negative consequences such as future employment opportunities and school applications. So I adjust my actions to develop a strong, consistent, and positive digital footprint.
Some of my preferred strategies for maintaining a healthy, balanced online presence include. I can maintain a healthy presence by, limiting my posts to either nothing or something that reveals close to no personal information.
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, allow me to navigate around school, finish assignments and catch up on any information I may have missed.
Work Cited:
“How To Protect Your Digital Footprint.” Morgan Stanley, https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/digital-footprint-protection-strategies. Accessed 27 Sept. 2022.
“5 Ways to Keep Your Instagram Profile Safe.”, 22 June 2016, https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2016/06/22/5-ways-to-keep-your-instagram-profile-safe/.
Growing up, I was a very independent kid. At the start of kindergarten, I’d take my dog outside, feed him, and care for him. As a kid, my parents were always out working so I’d have to rely on myself or my older sisters to keep me fed and taken care of. I walked to school every day and held myself accountable for any work. In third grade, I’d go out and run errands for my sisters, snacks/groceries etc. I learnt how to do dishes, cook and take care of the house. Regardless of age, I believe doing/learning how to do chores are extremely important to building one’s character and preparing yourself to become a self-providing individual.
After watching independent Children, I realized I related to the Ando family. Growing up, I faced the same challenge of independence that Noe went through. I believe independence is necessary, especially for children. As a society nurturing these habits at a young age is significant for adulthood.
When I am sad, angry, or frustrated, I will use physical exercise to gather my thoughts and calm myself down. Specifically, I love Muay Thai kickboxing and weightlifting as it releases endorphins that make me feel happy, calm, collected, and ready to be productive.
I appreciate feedback on… and prefer it comes in the form of…
I appreciate feedback on all my work. I prefer it to come in the form of constructive criticism. No matter who you are you will make mistakes, I appreciate feedback as it makes me feel like mistakes are okay and I simply need to change something to end with the correct outcome.
What strategies do you use to decide whether to believe something you read? How did you develop those strategies? What advice would you give a younger student about figuring out what is true?
Whenever it comes to believing whether something is true or not, I look at more than one site and cross-reference to see if the information provided stays consistent. I developed this strategy throughout my educational career. I figured no site can always stay consistent with the information so, checking multiple sites to see if the facts line up is a must! I would advise younger students to use the strategy I listed above as it has pulled me through the last couple of years of school by providing me with consistent facts.
Inspiration – What inspired you to learn Japanese?
I was inspired to join Japanese due to Centenial not offering a Korean class. I have always wanted to try out Japanese, ever since my family took a vacation in Tokyo and I was utterly lost not knowing what anything meant. Also, my love for JDM’s had a big impact on me choosing this course
Goal – What do you hope to do with your new language skills?
My goal is to apply these skills in real-world situations. For example, if I was to go back to Japan I’d love to know how to ask and answer simple questions and, be able to navigate around the city on my own. I hope these skills can put me closer in touch with the JDM community.
Motivation – How will you keep yourself motivated throughout this course? What will you do if you are struggling?
I will keep myself motivated by keeping myself accountable for all assignments and listening in class. If I was to struggle with any part of this course I will count on my friends for a helping hand. If they are also confused about the topic I will reach out to the teacher for more assistance.
