3). Pick a favorite concept that we have covered through this course and post about it. Explain the concept to refresh our memories. Tell the class why you have chosen this concept, and what it is you like about it.
My favorite concept from this course would have to be the section on nonverbal communication and cues. Nonverbal communication is basically communication without any actual spoken words. It is just based off of things like eye contact, body language, and facial expressions. I think it is really interesting that we can communication fully with another person without using any sounds or words, and still are able to get a complete message across. I am really perceptive so I pick up on nonverbal cues very easily. I also can practically have an entire conversation with my best friend with nonverbal communication. We have known each other so long, our nonverbal cues are practically like a second language for us. I think nonverbal communication is very important, because as important as words are, sometimes actions are much more important. You can say one thing, but act completely different, and that really speaks volumes.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Post #2 (December 3 - 9)
2). What have you learned throughout this class? What was your favorite thing about the class? What was your least favorite thing about the class? How can this class be improved?
So far throughout this class I have learned a lot about dealing and working with others, especially in a manner where we need to accomplish a goal or task effectively. I actually really enjoyed the movie analysis paper, I thought it was really interesting how much of the things we were learning applied to a popular film. Also, it gave me an excuse to watch one of my favorite movies over again for about the millionth time (I chose Mean Girls). My least favorite thing about the class was having to use D2L, it just sucks a lot (I know it's not your fault, it's what we have to use). Also, I didn't like the 12 hour minimum between all the posts, that just prolonged me getting my work done. I don't really have an improvements for the class, I think everything worked really well and was helpful. Also, the book was great, it was easy to read and understand.
So far throughout this class I have learned a lot about dealing and working with others, especially in a manner where we need to accomplish a goal or task effectively. I actually really enjoyed the movie analysis paper, I thought it was really interesting how much of the things we were learning applied to a popular film. Also, it gave me an excuse to watch one of my favorite movies over again for about the millionth time (I chose Mean Girls). My least favorite thing about the class was having to use D2L, it just sucks a lot (I know it's not your fault, it's what we have to use). Also, I didn't like the 12 hour minimum between all the posts, that just prolonged me getting my work done. I don't really have an improvements for the class, I think everything worked really well and was helpful. Also, the book was great, it was easy to read and understand.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Post #1 (December 3 - 9)
1). Discuss your Group Observation Project. Was it a useful exercise? What did you learn? What was good about the project? What can be improved?
My group observation project was based around an eighteen and over men's basketball team. I play for the women's team, so it was pretty easy trying to schedule times to come and observe the boys practice. I chose this group because I love basketball, and I thought it would be interesting to see how the leadership aspect differs from the girls team to the boys team. The project itself was useful, I realized that guys tend to let things go quickly and don't really hold grudges as much as girls do. Also, since there was no official coach or leader, it was hard to pinpoint leadership qualities within an individual, but I found it interesting because I was able to see how all of the members participated together to create a cohesive team environment, giving everyone a chance to be the leader at one point or another. That was probably the best part about this project, being able to see them all work together to create an aspect of leadership for the team. I didn't really find any improvements, they seemed to mesh really well together (part of that comes with being friends and teammates for so long).
My group observation project was based around an eighteen and over men's basketball team. I play for the women's team, so it was pretty easy trying to schedule times to come and observe the boys practice. I chose this group because I love basketball, and I thought it would be interesting to see how the leadership aspect differs from the girls team to the boys team. The project itself was useful, I realized that guys tend to let things go quickly and don't really hold grudges as much as girls do. Also, since there was no official coach or leader, it was hard to pinpoint leadership qualities within an individual, but I found it interesting because I was able to see how all of the members participated together to create a cohesive team environment, giving everyone a chance to be the leader at one point or another. That was probably the best part about this project, being able to see them all work together to create an aspect of leadership for the team. I didn't really find any improvements, they seemed to mesh really well together (part of that comes with being friends and teammates for so long).
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