Friday March 28th

From guest blogger Joyce

Friday, March 28

Today in class was another work day. The projects should be far along, and in a state so that they can be completed on Monday. Students to remember to print out the comparative chart and the Venn Diagram (which was technically supposed to be printed out two days ago, but we learned through our project that deadlines mean absolutely nothing to some people. But yay, teamwork)

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Joyce

From Mr Gillis - 

A few things to consider. Most of school is about individual assignments, tests, reports, hw, etc. It's really a "survival of the fittest" "king of the hill" "everyone for themselves" mentality. Unfortunately, this mindset does not prepare students for the requirements of the 21st century work world. Collaboration is an essential skill to all work outside of the traditional classroom. Groups projects always cause anxiety, to the "hyper-intensive control every decision student" to the "whatever, I really don't care student", and yes, every class has both, as well as many versions in between. Adjustments and extensions have been made along the way, to respond to some of the challenges this project has provided. In the end, the way each group navigates the challenges it encounters will serve as experience and "lessons learned" when approaching other projects in school as well as outside the classroom.

Hang in there, do your part, contribute where needed, and support where needed. Leadership is developed in these challenging situations.