I designed this activity to revolve around the theme of “Island Life”. Since the students are writing to students in Japan, I wanted the content of their letter to focus on what life was like on an island. The students had to share information on their culture or family traditions, and at least one favorite thing they loved to do that they could do only here on Saipan. Another part of the activity, in addition to designing their flat Stanley and writing a letter was an art piece. The students had recently learned about crayon etching, and I just loved how the bright colors resembled an island feeling. So, I had the students design a postcard using crayon etching. The design had to show any aspect of island features. There were a lot of interesting designs the students came up with. Some drew tropical flowers, others drew underwater scenes, and many others did sunsets and beaches. This experience was a fun one. The students loved to share ideas, and were more than willing to share their cultures and family traditions in their letters. There weren’t any negative aspects that I can think of. However, next time, I think I would like to try making a life size Flat Stanley that the whole class works on to design. I just think it would be a lot more fun to do. After doing this service learning experience, I learned that it is very important to be creative with what you are trying to do. There might be one goal you are trying to accomplish, but there are many ways to approach it. The kids really loved the idea about sharing about themselves. Actually, it was their idea to do a culture sharing based letter. I think that the students got to learn a little more about themselves, and I’m pretty sure they’ll learn much more when they finally receive letters from the Japanese students. CHECK IT OUT AT:Thursday, December 13, 2007
The Flat Stanley Project
I designed this activity to revolve around the theme of “Island Life”. Since the students are writing to students in Japan, I wanted the content of their letter to focus on what life was like on an island. The students had to share information on their culture or family traditions, and at least one favorite thing they loved to do that they could do only here on Saipan. Another part of the activity, in addition to designing their flat Stanley and writing a letter was an art piece. The students had recently learned about crayon etching, and I just loved how the bright colors resembled an island feeling. So, I had the students design a postcard using crayon etching. The design had to show any aspect of island features. There were a lot of interesting designs the students came up with. Some drew tropical flowers, others drew underwater scenes, and many others did sunsets and beaches. This experience was a fun one. The students loved to share ideas, and were more than willing to share their cultures and family traditions in their letters. There weren’t any negative aspects that I can think of. However, next time, I think I would like to try making a life size Flat Stanley that the whole class works on to design. I just think it would be a lot more fun to do. After doing this service learning experience, I learned that it is very important to be creative with what you are trying to do. There might be one goal you are trying to accomplish, but there are many ways to approach it. The kids really loved the idea about sharing about themselves. Actually, it was their idea to do a culture sharing based letter. I think that the students got to learn a little more about themselves, and I’m pretty sure they’ll learn much more when they finally receive letters from the Japanese students. CHECK IT OUT AT:
Online Resume
This project has exposed me to just another possibility of exposing myself professionally. I hope that sounds right.
One thing to note though, is that one problem I always face is, "What do I put on my resume or professional portfolio?" Honestly, I have always been limited to school only because of my parents. As a result, when I am asked about extra curricular activities or what clubs I've joined, I usually have nothing to put. It wasn't until the start of my college education that I'm actually able to make decisions that will allow me to take part in activities that I can add on my resume.
I plan on continuing this online professional portfolio, and hopefully one day it will be much more than it is today.
CHECK IT OUT...OR AT LEAST WHAT I HAVE...AT http://www.jocelynsresume.weebly.com
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