Week 1 reading
After finishing my AR project, I found myself doubting what I had done. My project was different from everyone else in the class because I was not in the classroom or working. Was it good enough? Did I get enough data? After receiving my literature review feedback in month 9, I thought my fate was sealed. They would not accept my project and I would not graduate. I realized that I had given myself an F all on my own.
When I took a moment to analyze the project, I realized how much I had gained from it along with a couple of the other participants and I gave myself an A. I felt a sense of pride and relief and with that came the drive to succeed. I took the suggestions for my literature review and began to make the necessary changes and it was approved in month 10. I could see the feedback for what it was, helpful tips to improve my paper. And they were right, it needed improvement. I began thinking of different ways to improve my project and how I could reach more people. I was able to think more clearly knowing my project was an A.
Giving an A to others or those we teach is important. But, in my opinion it is more important to give it to yourself. Then, you will be more open and willing to give it to others.
My Comments: From here to there
Michelle,
Whenever I’m traveling to some place new, whether it’s a store or a vacation spot, I find that the most stressing part is getting there. Like you mentioned with your AR project, printing and planning a road map is essential and a necessary guide but the actual road traveled isn’t the same as the blue and black lines on the paper. Sometimes even when I’m watching the mile markers, the exit I need seems to just appear out nowhere and I stress trying to change lanes before I’ve missed the exit, sort of the way you described giving yourself an F. The funny thing is that while my wife and I are stressing, my little boy is behind us in the car seat either sleeping or just gazing at all the sites as they pass and new ones emerge. Giving ourselves an A, begins by looking at the world around us and though we use the guidance given, we have to see the world outside our windows and the road we’re on more than the printed page.
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