Two_reflections

This reflection counts for two classes. I've been sitting back and observing during these classes. Miriam, Watsatree, Tekleab, Manal and Shari have all done great jobs on their class presentations. I've learned new things for each strategy presented. I'm glad I asked for the new presentations because I think each student who has presented probably does see and feel the difference when their lessons require interaction. Hopefully that is what transfers to their futures, more so than any temporary discomfort caused when I asked for presentations to be shared a second time. As a teacher I am learning that it is better to cause a little pain in order to prevent future pain, than it is to make everyone happy in my class. It has taken me way to long to get here, but, at least I am here. So, I now see myself as a someone similar to my old ABCD medial analogy. I feel like I'm giving students shots. Shots instead of candy. If that even makes sense.

I was going to show everyone the pictures of the strange houses in Greeley as an example of the Diamond Design Process, and what happens when it is ignored. Probably better to NOT be a house snob, especially because mine doesn't always look so hot. I'll just poke fun at myself instead.



Here's a similar message ...

My first cover graphic for et695. See how each and every technology featured is screaming for attention. I REALLY LOVED THIS IMAGE .... but ....

I don't think it focuses on the overall message, which is emerging technolg**ies.** My second cover graphic, and the one I've used is below. Kind-of tame by comparison. But, I think it is better. Feel free to disagree!