Wk Four comments: Cherie Park

Cherie,
What a great example your teacher set when claiming his failure rather than blaming it on the class. As an instructional designer, I take every comment that a student leaves to heart. If they are frustrated with the training that I created or don't do well during the question session it may be because I didn't explain things well enough or give enough examples. Yes, the blame game is not a fun game. Thanks for sharing your story.

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Blogger: Cherie Park

Wk Four: Comment Michelle Plank

Michelle,
It took me a little time to grasp the concept of "being on board" as well. But after thinking about it and analyzing how I end up in a certain situation helped me to look at things in a whole new perspective. It is not about me or the other person, but the situation as a whole. I really enjoyed the story about the musician leaving and how the conductor stepped back and thought about how he would give himself an "A". I was enlightened and impressed on how he handled it. It shows how important relationships are.

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Blogger: Michelle Plank

Wk4 Publishing/Leadership project part 2 of 2: Introduction

I initially stated that I would like to do a presentation, but after consideration, I've decided that at this time, submitting a paper would be best. I am interested in submitting my paper to TechTrends. I chose Tech Trends because I feel that the research I have done and the course that I have created with Amy displays an innovative approach to applying technology in an instructional environment. My paper discusses the instructional design and the outcome of decisions made during the process.





My second choice for publication is Journal of Interactive Learning Research. I chose this venue due to the emphasis in online training, distributed learning environments and interactive learning. The study skills course that Amy and I created definitely fills all of these requirements. It is a new approach to learning where students can access the information online, anytime and in a collaborative manner.

Here is a link to my paper files.me.com/rbarbere/r51n77

Wk4 Reading: Art of Possibility, Chapters 10-12

This chapter really had me thinking in a different way by contemplating "how did I get on this board?" So many times we are ready to put up our defense or attack when things don't go quite the way that we think they should. By taking time to analyze all aspects of a situation, we are able to have better attitude and see the whole picture and not just our own. The conductor could have easily been upset and angry at the musician for leaving his orchestra. Instead, he took the "why I give myself an A" approach and was able to communicate to the musician how much she meant to the group, how he respected her and that she would be missed. This was a great way for him to build a strong relationship with the musician and peace within himself.

Week three comment: Cherie Park

Cherie,
I agree with you about not focusing on the things that went wrong. When you focus on what went wrong it prevents you from moving forward. Negativity doesn't help us to grow but holds us back. We learn from our mistakes so that next time we will be even better!

URL: http://cpark-edm613.blogspot.com/2010/12/wk-3-reading-ch-7-9.html
Blogger: Cherie Park
Topic: Wk 3-Reading CH. 7-9

Blog comment: Mollie Sterling

Mollie,
I also liked the analogies used when describing the father/son relationship. Although they both wanted peace between them, the way it was being presented to the son, made him want to become invisible. I agree that if the father used a different approach, his son may have been more proned to talking. Our words and the way we say things and the tone we use play a huge part in our relationships.

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Blogger: Mollie Sterling
Topic: Wk 3-Reading CH. 7-9

Publishing or Presenting

To publish or present, that is the question. My preference at this time is to present. This goes back to relationships. If I present the material in person, I am providing a visual, can answer any questions that may arise and meet others who may have an interest in what I am pursuing. People will also see the excitement I have about what I am doing. I enjoy meeting new people and sharing information. Presenting is for me.