Presentation Reflection

Addis ababa ethiopia

The Project: ^

1) What did I do well on the project?

Things I thought I did well on the project: Throughout the project I had a hard time finding specific pictures and info but over a period of time I actually found some good pictures. I also managed to barely read off the screen, project my voice and give good answers towards questions I received. On the other hand the questions were really easy to answer.

2) What would I improve for future presentations/projects?

For future presentations I would improve on the smoothness of my speech and resisting the urge to read of the screen. I want to improve this because many of the presenters read of their powerpoint instead of using cards or memorizing mainly what you wanted the audience to hear. This will help the audience understand better what i am trying to tell them.

3) What did I learn about the presentation process that could include my individual preparation in addition to the presentations of others?

I learned that time and information are the keys to having a good presentation, a good presentation can have maybe four to six sentences per slide to make a good project. Graphics are important as well. If an audience member does not understand what is being presented a photo or movie makes it easier to understand.

4) What did I learn from the city presentations of others?

Since I presented towards the end I was given a chance to observe other students, I noticed (as I said before) that students liked to read off the screens, and after critics were given for reading off the screen. So I started to memorize bit by bit of each slide. Not only did this help during the presentation but it also gave me confidence.

My Learning Profile

In school I received a paper that helped to find my learning profile. This is the diagram after I finished. I have an A profile, as it's written on the top right corner. The diagram shows which body parts I use most of the time (The parts that are colored), I use my right foot, right hand, right eye and left part of my brains hemisphere. This means I think logically most of the time.

Later, I received a paper that told me the strengths and weaknesses. Obviously not everyone has the same strengths and weaknesses. Though for me, all the description were true.

I learn best when I focus on details. I process things by analysis, verbalization and writing. I also prefer my lifestyle to be virtually orderly. I need to work on my skills in telling other people how I feel. Most of the time I keep my feelings welled up inside, I find it quiet torturous and tiring.

The strategies that would help me in my learning, to be encouraged to understand and synthesize info from a complete view. also to explore things I might not want to. I would like my teachers to know that under stress I can stop thinking straight and that I have trouble connecting emotionally.

Happy 2011!

One of the goals I have is, to do all of the projects I am assigned better than before. If I can accomplish this I will have more time to "R'nR". A second goal I have for this year is, to be nicer and respect my             ill-tempered little brother, even though he takes advantage of me. If I accomplish this, I can hopefully earn some respect and kindness back, lessening the tension around the house.

An experience I had during the holidays was, going to Club Med Bintan. Personally I've been to Club Med Cherating and Club Med Bali, I thought this Club Med stood out. The food was great, from pizza and burgers to seafood and dessert. A fantastic breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet with addictive choices, fabulously friendly G.O.s that smiled every time they saw you, and a variety of clubs for ages 18 and below so parents and guardians can drop off their kids and relax on the beach, the bars and pool.

Anyway, I decided to join Teens club (junior club), we had plenty of activities to do, I soon learned all the activities could be changed whenever. The first activity we did every morning was archery. I was not a beginner so I took an arm guard, finger guard and waited on the long bench for the instructing G.O. to call the next line of twelve people up. Two minutes later it was my group's turn, the instructor placed me with a thirty pound bow, I was next to one of my new friends who also had a thirty pounder. I picked it up and immediately noticed it was way heavier than the others, I glanced at a table that showed it's weight and strength, it was by far the most powerful. I pulled back the string and let go I gazed at the target I saw that the arrow was almost all the way through, just for a few inches. I told my friend about the shot as he let go, he struck bull's eye and eventually that started a competition.

A talent I have is, making people say "Wow... You're tall..." After they say this, I tell them what grade level I'm in. Every new school year, or every time I meet some one for the first time, this happens. The reason I can do this is because I'm in middle school, 6th grade, and I'm 5.7 feet tall with no shoes, while most sixth graders where I live are from 3.5 to 5 feet tall. I'm the tallest sixth grader in my school which makes it quite obvious why I get those comments.