This Monday we spent class watching a previous students WISE project, well two actually. A student chose to build a barn with his father, and another student chose to film it. I thought it was a pretty cool project for the both of them!
After watching BarnSong I understand more that the WISE project isn't about picking a project and finishing it, it is about the experience. Austin chose something he really liked and tried his best. I think that is what's important. The steps you take to set a goal, the hands on work in the community, and talking to new people is what the WISE project is about. I've learned that finishing your project is important, but won't be the end of the world.
Some questions I have about BarnSong is how did he present his project at the end of the year? And did he do a follow up Presentstion when everything was complete? I want to know how it all works if you come up short at the end of the year.
I think a big message that was received during the film was time. Always give yourself extra time. I am already experiencing that with my project. Things are taking much longer than I expected. I think I need to start planning my project more realisticly instead of reality. He set goals and tried to meet them but couldn't complete, I am going through the same thing.
Hi Vinny,
ReplyDeletePlease title your a journal entry something identifying about the focus/main idea(s) of the individual entry: for example, if you write an entry about tallying the campus' building dimensions, call it "A Measure of I.H.S."
Hoping to read your thoughts on Barnsong...
Ms. L