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The Young Elites Brochure

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Book Response Brochure

Bibliography Brochure Assign. ready

My Reflection

In this reflection I will be talking about the Core Competency Critical Thinking. I believe have shown a lot of Critical Thinking through the process of making this project. I used the criteria and annualized what was needed to make this project up to the standards. For example:

  • I looked through the examples given and used what was written to strengthen my writing
  • I read through the format details and made sure I was putting in all the information that was required for this project
  • I also highlighted the things that I have done already and didn’t highlight the things that I still needed to work on

Through the development of my project, I also had my family members look at my work. I would tell them what they were looking for (A brochure that intrigued them to read the book I have chosen) and to help me with spelling mistakes or errors. This was very helpful because having more then one person look at the assignment will bring a better understanding for other people to read.

 

When I was gathering information I went to many sources and brought them together to know the credibility of each one. When I did this, it allowed me to know when some information is incorrect or not useful, including many other things I needed to know. For example:

  • If I saw specific information about the author I would make sure the other site would have the same information
  • If one site has information I need, but not all of it another site might fill in the blanks
  • If a site had good information, but I couldn’t understand it I can use another to help me unfold the confusion

When I am looking through websites I know the difference between facts, beliefs, and opinions. I know this by reading what the website has and by looking at specific words they use like for example, “I think” or “I believe”. Those words are opinionated, however when they use other words like this, “this is” or “based on an interview”, is when you know they are true facts. In order to know your information is valid is to have many sites proving that it is, that it is not someones opinion, seeing when it was published, and if the website is made by a reliable company or group. This required Critical Thinking because you have to make sure the things you are looking at are reliable by using special techniques.

 

For the creation of the brochure I had to make sure it looked intriguing to read. So, in order to succeed in that, I have to choose the right colours and the right photos. For the colour I chose many shades of blue. Blue is a very formal colour and makes the brochure look professional and interesting. With the photos I have to choose the right ones and put them in the right place. The three photos I have chosen are:

  • A drawing of the main character “Adelina Amouteru” to be on the top right side of the brochure where the character analyses is, so it could represent it
  • A photo of the author “Marie Lu” and put it is right next the author biography
  • The third photo I have selected is the map of Estenzia (The map of the setting in the book) Right on the bottom of the second page.

This required Critical Thinking because you have to know the right images to fit the concept of the whole brochure and the information that they are representing.

 

This assignment took a lot of thinking, making this reflection easy to write about. I know that when I use Critical Thinking I must dig deep into things that are very important and to focus on the detail to the assignment. I know that paying attention to the criteria will bring me very far in what I am supposed to do. If I continue using Critical Thinking I will be able to do well with many of my assignments in the future. What I do need to work on is organizing my work so I could get things done easily. Here are ways I could do that:

  • I could create my own planner and write important things down
  • I could “schedule” different classes through out the day so I wont get overwhelmed
  • I could do the important things first and less important things after

If I start to do those things I will be able to keep up to date with my classes without getting stressed. This will help me make sure I try my very best on assignments and projects. With this growth I can do better in my classes and it will develop my strengths in my Core Competencies.

Thank you for reading!

Cloning Poster

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Digital literacy Self Reflection  

On this reflection I will be explaining how my partner and I have used the Core Competency Communication. We both used good communication skills within this project. We listened to each other’s ideas and wrote it down on a piece of paper. We discussed about whether an idea is good or bad, with respect and politeness. For example:  

  • When we didn’t agree on something, we talked through it. 
  • When one of us had a question, we answered it without judgement. 
  • We both talked to each other before doing anything. 

 We made sure that we listened carefully to one another and didn’t get distracted by things. When we did, we had a stronger project because we were able to collaborate our ideas with understanding. When we express our ideas, we can add on to it and create an even bigger idea. We both were engaged and concentrated on our project which helped us get a good outcome. 

 

 When we had idea’s, we were able to clearly express them. We would give examples and aim to make the idea easily explained. Three of the many things we did to convey our thoughts were:  

  • Drawing our idea. 
  • Tell it step by step. 
  • Explain the idea thoroughly. 

 We found drawing our ideas was the best strategy. The reason why is because we were able to visually describe our ideas. Our project was a poster, which is a very visual assignment. So, with the help of making a drawing, it will give us a sense of what we are thinking about.  Because of this it allowed us to interpret both of our views of the project together.  

 

When we worked together, we made sure we had a fair share of work. We would each bring the poster home an equal amount. We told each other specific things to do when we worked on it at home. For example, we would say:  

  • Work on the title. 
  • Colour in the grass. 
  • Add something more in this space of the poster. 

 During the weekend we collectively met up at the library to consult about the project. We would plan this by texting each other and asking each other when we are free. This was a very easy way in communicating what we needed to do. With technology it makes many things effortless when it came to asking a question or reminding each other things. I believe we worked very hard at this project and that we showed this competency very comprehensively. 

 

 

This photo is blurry so I will write what it is saying in many places.

  • Underneath “it” it say “Is immortality worth it?” and “Cloning=Immortality”
  • Underneath “Hurts” “Immortality=Over-Population” “Over-Population=Global warming”
  • In the grass it says “the average temperature went up 1C. It already has effected us badly. If you support learning, you DON’T CARE about the importance of our planet”