ESLR Blog

Through my senior project I believe that I have been an effective communicator, user of technology, and effective learner:

• I have been an effective communicator because besides giving a presentation for my independent component, I have also done many interviews. When I did my first interview I did not know what were the proper techniques to interview someone. I decided to take my laptop and record the interview while I typed out the main points. I later learned through my independent component class that it was not the right thing to do. The instructor explained how all the attention should be given to the interviewee and to continue the conversation with follow-up questions. I will now use this style to get a more in depth conversation when I interview someone the next time. Along with effective communicating, I learned how to use technology that I was unfamiliar with - a recorder! I know it may sound silly, but I had never used that device before and by using the Dropbox program it made my life much easier to share and communicate with my classmates from Pomona College and Pomona High School. 
• I have been an effective learner because I have had to be responsible for my own learning. I had to contact all the people who provided me with service learning and my independent component, so I had to assume responsibility for my learning. I complete tasks that I am supposed to do, but most of the time I am looking for new ways to expand my knowledge on my Senior Project; whether it is watching documentaries, or Spanish news channels, I am always eager to learn more!
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