Saturday, May 31, 2014
It Never Is The End
As the last day of high school approaches faster than ever I came to a final decision. I have never been more glad to have attendees iPoly because of all of the opportunities I have received. My senior project has lead me to the shelter and all of the wonderful animals there. Due to all the craziness of this month, sadly, I have not been able to go to the shelter. I miss all the puppies and even though I am exhausted at the end of the day I am content. Being able to help the animals at the shelter is a great feeling. Plus the greatest things in life are free and as a volunteer playing and seeing the dogs wag their tails is great. Through my senior project I want to make a greater difference for the shelter animals and I know that even though my senior project as come to an end my life at my shelter has not. I will continue to help the animal and strive for no kill shelters everywhere. I know I am not alone with this goal and I will join with the rest.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Blog 22: Senior Project Reflection
(1) Positive Statement:
What are you most proud of in your Block Presentation and/or your senior project? Why?
I am really proud of my activity because the flyers came out really good, they were all creative and all of the students participated in the activity.
(2) Questions to Consider:
a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Block Presentation (self-assessment)?
AE
b. What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)?
P
(3) What worked for you in your senior project?
What worked for me was not only nav's clicker but also the fact that I knew my answers really well and my hook. I liked the questions I asked because I noticed the students did not know that information.
(4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would have you done differently to improve your senior project if you could go back in time?
I would have liked to practice my foundation more. I had a lot of information that I was proud of but because I got nervous I was not able to say the complete "script" I had for my foundation.
(5) Finding Value
How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors? Be specific and use examples.
The senior project has changed me and the way I look at shelters. Before I would have never though to volunteer at a shelter and even though it can be hard work I love it and I know I will still keep going to volunteer at the shelter. It has also, and sure just like all my other peers, helped me with my presentation skills. When I came in as a freshman I did not want to be noticed, much less speak in front of the classroom. Now, even though I still get nervous, I am able to get my point across and I noticed during my presentation I am able to gaze through out the whole classroom and make some eye contact. My voice is loader and I do not forget half of my information when I need to speak. I know this will not only help me in my future classes and possible job to not be as shy and get out in front of the people and say what I have to say. I also believe that this will also help me with my communication because not only of the mentorship I had, my shelter, that made me speak to strangers to help with their needs. Also having all three presentations, the 10 minute, 20 minute and 1 hour, really did make more confident to be vocal. I am really glad for this project, even though it caused a lot of stress, for all of the new contacts I have created through it and the new abilities I will be able to exercise through out my life. Thank you iPoly!
What are you most proud of in your Block Presentation and/or your senior project? Why?
I am really proud of my activity because the flyers came out really good, they were all creative and all of the students participated in the activity.
(2) Questions to Consider:
a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Block Presentation (self-assessment)?
AE
b. What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)?
P
(3) What worked for you in your senior project?
What worked for me was not only nav's clicker but also the fact that I knew my answers really well and my hook. I liked the questions I asked because I noticed the students did not know that information.
(4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would have you done differently to improve your senior project if you could go back in time?
I would have liked to practice my foundation more. I had a lot of information that I was proud of but because I got nervous I was not able to say the complete "script" I had for my foundation.
(5) Finding Value
How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors? Be specific and use examples.
The senior project has changed me and the way I look at shelters. Before I would have never though to volunteer at a shelter and even though it can be hard work I love it and I know I will still keep going to volunteer at the shelter. It has also, and sure just like all my other peers, helped me with my presentation skills. When I came in as a freshman I did not want to be noticed, much less speak in front of the classroom. Now, even though I still get nervous, I am able to get my point across and I noticed during my presentation I am able to gaze through out the whole classroom and make some eye contact. My voice is loader and I do not forget half of my information when I need to speak. I know this will not only help me in my future classes and possible job to not be as shy and get out in front of the people and say what I have to say. I also believe that this will also help me with my communication because not only of the mentorship I had, my shelter, that made me speak to strangers to help with their needs. Also having all three presentations, the 10 minute, 20 minute and 1 hour, really did make more confident to be vocal. I am really glad for this project, even though it caused a lot of stress, for all of the new contacts I have created through it and the new abilities I will be able to exercise through out my life. Thank you iPoly!
Monday, May 12, 2014
Blog 21: Mentorship
Content:
Literal
· Check
· Upland Animal Shelter
Interpretive
The most important thing that I gained from this experience was my new knowledge for shelters and my communication skills. I chose these two because I really did enjoy finding out what it took to maintain my shelter how it is. I liked working in the kitchen and being able to see the big washer and dryer that they have. Also being a volunteer required me to walk up to the visitors and ask them whether they needed my help or not. By attending the visitors that came to the shelter really did help me with my communication skill because I had to force myself to approach them since I am very shy with strangers. In some cases I spoke Spanish to make it easier for some people. I enjoyed seeing myself get better with my people skills, I feel like this experience will improve my presentations skills.
Applied
What I have done for my mentorship has helped me answer my EQ by seeing and being able to ask questions of how my shelter promotes adoption. Because of the time I would spend at my shelter I would see a couple flyers that were placed on the front desk to advertise for an upcoming event or yard sale that was coming up. I was also able to browse the website that the shelter uses, their Facebook, the cities page, and a page where they put the dogs for people to see which dogs are available. From there I say what they were doing right or what can be improved according to my research. Even though I was not able to apply my new found research suggestions to my shelter I was able to see and understand how advertisement was done for a shelter helping me answer my eq.
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