Picking up where the chaos attempted to leave off last week, the office space held what was planned to take place in the conference room. So what it entailed was logging that we actually did it on paper, getting a cup of 25 starbursts (not for our treat unfortunately) , and putting our starbursts into water bottles with paper priorities for the media center revision. I also did not capture any photos of this assignments, but am hoping to get some and attach here asap. Amidst this as well, I looked into Library of things’ grants, and tried to start other mock-up sketches of redesigning our space for maximum providing. Break is tomorrow, and felt so far away for the longest time; i have more and more began coming together. I still need to record footage in there for my final product.
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So this week somewhat fell apart more and more as it progressed. We had a meeting scheduled Thursday instead of the previous Wednesdays, but maybe ten minutes in the fire alarm went off. Things ended up getting cut short, and they wanted people to meet in the office. However I wasn’t feeling well Friday so I didn’t get to meet with/ contribute to the chatter. Regardless, we have new updates to the lead learners website as well the document that we were swapping answers.
https://www.canva.com/design/DAE7hSdiltY/view So this week felt very stretched out and just extensive, but amidst the dread I still managed to get a handful of things done. I also have a checklist to do for the next week or so, regarding stem products and statements for goals. I have been spending more time in the media center and getting footage for the final project video. I also met with Clements Friday about what’s next and the needed steps, for the next meeting and grant applications. I have to do research now on what products at other “libraries of things” are provided to see what we can make a wish list out of. Below is a link to a document compiling the responses from the first media center meeting, which I will turn into statements on goals instead of just what if questions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I5Rt5nwEpkmSCcXsBBIdKYCNGQ9pSk4l4_GF11E24h8/edit
So this week a lead learner / partial media center revision meeting was held, which I attended that consisted of teachers and a handful of students. At this meeting I spoke with Clements in regards to the application for the library funding grant. Additionally, we were grouped up to discuss what authentic learning means and looks like in a school environment. We spoke about clients, partners, audiences, problems/challenges, skills, tech, products and outcomes as well as competition and time. The overall improving of Nipmuc is further than just the media center as I’m realizing that lead learners are intended on gathering information for how this school can be better. Below is a link to the padlet we filled as well as a picture of the board where we tried to classify engagement activities proposed by departments.
https://padlet.com/jclements1/laik26widldmcqmp This week was still sort of messy in terms of getting proper progress. We had inspiring learning day, the next meeting is Wednesday, and I have found the grant info. I continued working on the part two questions, making thorough answers and addressing what I’ve done. Clements had responded back to my email and I just now acknowledged it, getting the pictures of people’s inputs at the first meeting and a link to the grant application. It’s getting nicer outside, which I also strongly believe affects work ethic and drive. Attached below are all of the separate pillars of improvement areas in the media center, as well as people’s responses (we did them in pairs).
This shortened week was somewhat tricky in terms of what got accomplished. I did research on sponsors/ grants for our media center revision and also continued the questions from last week. I also spoke with Reardon about what the both status and my focus on the project is. While getting closed to the next meeting in two weeks, I emailed Clements to see if he had both the pictures from the first meeting and also some links for grants. Still, I need to get a jumpstart on the presentation and finished product. Next week I plan on getting those grants, filling them out, furthering in the questions, and semi storyboarding the flow of the video. Below is a screenshot from one of those donor websites for our school.
This week was mostly getting settled back in following our break. Mrs. Reardon is now filling in for Miklavic, but there are still things to get done. Primarily, I have been getting a head start on the final product, more specifically the part two questions. They’re going to take a while, as I’ve only gotten really two and a half properly answered this week, hence why I’m starting now. Additionally, I got an email in regards to the (what might be final?) next two meetings for the process. One is March 23rd after school, the other is April 7th. A bit away but that leaves time now to get into the last three parts of the presentation aspect. Below is the progress from this week on the questions.
This week the meetings finally began, on Wednesday. Many things were addressed and cleared up, the members involved (faculty included) and what types of ideas are the focus. We sketched up a few mental ideas for the future that would benefit the usage of the overall space. Such include a recording space, study squares, computer relocating, and book revamping. Also, I finalized my calendar for the rest of the year to provide guidance. Lots on the schedule to do, from the final products to editing and grant applications. Below is the Website we were shared, it showcases the steps in progress taken to redesign the media center.
http://nipmucleadlearners.weebly.com/media-center-redesign.html So this week is the final week of really preparation for the meetings. I’ve been told by Mr. Clements that 14 students have signed up for the meetings, and he mentioned to me the possibility of grant applications. Tomorrow I am meeting with him to further discuss what can come out of this process, so steps are being made. Also throughout the week I’ve been hard at work trying to finish the monthly calendar for the rest of the school year. One more week til February break, so time is definitely catching up to all of us seniors. I in my video editing class have gotten better with the tools in Adobe Premier pro, so that should help down the line with making videos properly. Below is a notification regarding the meeting tomorrow with Clements.
This week a lot more of the projects lineup going forward was made clear. Templates, monthly calendars, and questions to answer for the final product have been shared. This week I spent a good chunk of the time picking at these, trying to plan out the rest of February. I also added a photo and general statement for my Legacy Project topic. They’ve been mentioning the process in the announcements this week, likely to get more input overall. I also emailed Clements to see when the first meeting is scheduled to be on. This semester I’m also taking a video editing class, which I hope will help tie into the interview aspect of the revision.
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NateI have devoted my legacy time to improving day to day life throughout Nipmuc, while also attending meetings to discuss what can change for our media center. |