Really looking forward to the second campus session tomorrow. The first one really helped me understand things in more depth and I felt I absorbed so much from you all. Hoping for the same tomorrow :)!
Will add more after the session to give those who couldn't make it an idea of what was discussed. Wouldn't want you feeling left out now!
See you guys tomorrow! :) x
So yesterdays campus session was taken by Adesola. It was great to finally meet her and put a face to a name :). I will give a brief summary of some of the important topics I felt stood out for me. I will also give you links to other peoples blogs as some people were asked by Adesola to blog about certain things we discussed in more detail.
We started off the session by each introducing ourselves to one another. We then got in to partners and had to each write a word down that we felt summed us up. For example I wrote down 'performer' and my partner Sarah Robinson wrote 'teacher'. We then wrote a list of things we felt related to our partners word. I found this really interesting because at first I found myself writing down the obvious things I felt related to being a teacher, but then as time went on I started to think outside the box a bit. As I myself have not had much experience in teaching, I found that what worked for me, was relating Sarah to a teacher I have had myself. This helped me create a clearer picture. This task was also useful in making you realise what it is you actually do. Sometimes we actually forget because we are too busy rushing about our days and don't give ourselves time to think!
We spoke about Kolb's learning cycle and if we feel it works for us or not. We did an exercise using sticks and in pairs had to keep the sticks afloat by using just ore finger tips. This for me showed a great example of 'Concrete Experience' as I was actually doing it. I then found myself watching others to see what worked for them which was 'Reflective Observation'. Second time around once we changed partners, I would say I entered the cycle at a different point. In my head I had evaluated what I had learnt from doing it the first time 'Abstract Conceptualisation' and so I now was trying out the new ideas with my new partner 'Active Experimentation'. The exercise with the sticks really helped me break down each of the stages and I feel Kolb's learning cycle is a great tool for me when using reflection.
An Important Point!!
An important thing that stood out for me was when Adesola said about the theories being someone else's view and that it doesn't necessarily have to be true in your mind as you may feel it doesn't work for you. You should take out who you are and take things from other people you feel relate to you.
For example. I was finding keeping a written journal very time consuming but found that recording Facetime and Skype conversations of me explaining my day to others was a quicker and more effective method for me. After a day of shows, vocalising experiences allows me to open up and be very honest with my experiences and feelings. (Tharp and Reiter, 2006)
More in depth links to follow :)
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Monday 29 October 2012
Task 2D- Inquiry
At first I found this task quite difficult. As I am not in a full time performing job at the moment i didnt think i would have anything to talk about that would co-incide with the questions asked. After reading through other peoples blogs i realised that i had plenty of things i could relate this task to. Whether it be past or present, in a dance class or down the gym...it all is relevant and part of my professional practice.
I have broke the task down in to sections, each answering the questions given to us in the hand book.
What in your daily practice gets you really enthusiastic to find out more about? Who do you admire who also works with what makes you enthusiastic?
I am an avid gym-goer and friends of mine know that a session down the gym is part of my daily routine. I just love it and I love the feeling it gives me. I leave in such a positive frame of mind which always sets me off on the right foot for the day! You could say as a whole that it is fitness and health that i am very enthusiastic about and i feel this is very important in my professional practice. Working out helps me release any negative feelings i may have and it also gives me thinking time. Some of the best ideas and thoughts i come up with whilst running along on the tread mill! I work hard to look after myself and keep fit which then allows me to be confident and walk in to auditions with my head held high. There is nothing worse than going in to an audition not feeling your best. I feel that my ethusiasm for keeping fit and leading a healhy life style helps me gain the right approach to this career.
There are many people I admire throughout my daily practice. The obvious ones of course are friends of mine who through hard work and determination have acheieved their dream jobs. It is rewarding as a friend to see hard work pay off. I also admire people who manage to turn their lives around when things don't go to plan. For example my boyfriend played professionally as a footballer in his late teens but Unfortunately, injury after injury resulted in him being dropped from the team. He was able to turn this negative in to a positive and instead of waiting around for something to come to him, he attented college for a year to obtain the qualifications he would need to go to university. He knew he wanted to make something of himself, even if it wasn't down the football route. After graduating from university with a 2.1 degree, he is now working in a top I.T recruitment company in the heart of London and making an excellent living for himself. I admire not just my boyfriend but other people who are able to come out on the other side of negative situations.
What gets you angry or makes you sad? Who do you admire who shares your feelings or has found a way to work around the sadness or anger?
It makes me sad when i see people not work to the best of their ability. It could be the smallest of things such as someone not working hard in a dance class. I sometimes wonder why people even bother going! You come out sweating buckets whilst they look like they could step out on to the red carpet...make up in check and not a hair out of place. I think it is the way i have been brought up, to always give 100% and work to the best of your ability and so it infuriates me when I dont see this. It is upsetting to see when someone is naturally talented dancer but has no drive and really doesn't care at all. Another example, is when I once went to watch a west end show (naming no names) and there was a girl up there who looked like it was the worst day of her life. Not only was everything half marked, but she didnt even try and crack a smile and pretend like she was having a good time (and believe me this was a smiley show). This is upsetting to see when there are other people who would do anything to be up on that stage, doing what she's doing (but better). I admire all types of teachers and advisors who make every effort to work around this and try and bring the best out of each of their students.
What do you love about what you do? Who do you admire who also seems to love this or is an example of what you love?
There are soooo many reasons why i love what i do! Ive already explained that i love the fact i have to keep myself fit and healthy as part of my job but i also love that this career can take you anywhere in the world! So not only are you doing what you love and performing, but you also get to explore amazing and beautiful places all over the world. Your doing what people would pay thousands of pounds to do...you are travelling! Whether it be a cruise, a tour, a holiday resort...your passion can take you half way across the world. How lucky are we!! I myself have travelled to Japan and lived there for 8 months and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences of my life. It was truly eye opening and introduced me to a completly different way of living. I am embraced the people and their culture which i felt helped me mature and grow as a person. I also learnt life long lessons which will be with me forever.
I am lucky enough to have friends who have also travelled to various parts of the world and share the same love as i do. I admire each and every one of them. They all had the guts and determination to pick up and move to another country for the sake of their careers. There are even some friends of mine still away now, creating a new and exciting life for themselves. I admire these people for making sacrifices and not letting anything stop them from fore filling their dreams.
What do you feel you don't understand? Who do you admire who does seem to understand it or who has found a way of making not understanding it interesting or beautiful, or has asked the same questions as you?
I feel i don't understand how jobs in out career have come to be so unstable? I have one particular friend who's first four performance jobs where cancelled! Four in a row! I know my friend was extremely unlucky but it is something that is regulary heard of nowadays. Shows are being axed for a number of reasons but nine times out of ten, it all comes down to money! Its scary for us performers who are waiting for that dream job to come along...because how long will it actually last? We might not even make it past rehearsals! Its hard to understand how we can fight our way through the numerous auditions to finally make the cut, for it then to be taken away from us so quickly. It's a harsh reality we have to deal with and I suppose something we need to accept if we want to carry on doing what we do!
I admire every single person who is able to pick up and move on after knock backs. It's not easy as our emotions are constantly being played with. One minute you're on cloud nine, the next you feel like someone has punched you in the stomach.
I admire every person on this course who is trying to look ahead and secure themselves a more stable future. We are opening doors for ourselves which is exactly what we need in an industry as fickle as ours.
I have broke the task down in to sections, each answering the questions given to us in the hand book.
What in your daily practice gets you really enthusiastic to find out more about? Who do you admire who also works with what makes you enthusiastic?
I am an avid gym-goer and friends of mine know that a session down the gym is part of my daily routine. I just love it and I love the feeling it gives me. I leave in such a positive frame of mind which always sets me off on the right foot for the day! You could say as a whole that it is fitness and health that i am very enthusiastic about and i feel this is very important in my professional practice. Working out helps me release any negative feelings i may have and it also gives me thinking time. Some of the best ideas and thoughts i come up with whilst running along on the tread mill! I work hard to look after myself and keep fit which then allows me to be confident and walk in to auditions with my head held high. There is nothing worse than going in to an audition not feeling your best. I feel that my ethusiasm for keeping fit and leading a healhy life style helps me gain the right approach to this career.
There are many people I admire throughout my daily practice. The obvious ones of course are friends of mine who through hard work and determination have acheieved their dream jobs. It is rewarding as a friend to see hard work pay off. I also admire people who manage to turn their lives around when things don't go to plan. For example my boyfriend played professionally as a footballer in his late teens but Unfortunately, injury after injury resulted in him being dropped from the team. He was able to turn this negative in to a positive and instead of waiting around for something to come to him, he attented college for a year to obtain the qualifications he would need to go to university. He knew he wanted to make something of himself, even if it wasn't down the football route. After graduating from university with a 2.1 degree, he is now working in a top I.T recruitment company in the heart of London and making an excellent living for himself. I admire not just my boyfriend but other people who are able to come out on the other side of negative situations.
What gets you angry or makes you sad? Who do you admire who shares your feelings or has found a way to work around the sadness or anger?
It makes me sad when i see people not work to the best of their ability. It could be the smallest of things such as someone not working hard in a dance class. I sometimes wonder why people even bother going! You come out sweating buckets whilst they look like they could step out on to the red carpet...make up in check and not a hair out of place. I think it is the way i have been brought up, to always give 100% and work to the best of your ability and so it infuriates me when I dont see this. It is upsetting to see when someone is naturally talented dancer but has no drive and really doesn't care at all. Another example, is when I once went to watch a west end show (naming no names) and there was a girl up there who looked like it was the worst day of her life. Not only was everything half marked, but she didnt even try and crack a smile and pretend like she was having a good time (and believe me this was a smiley show). This is upsetting to see when there are other people who would do anything to be up on that stage, doing what she's doing (but better). I admire all types of teachers and advisors who make every effort to work around this and try and bring the best out of each of their students.
What do you love about what you do? Who do you admire who also seems to love this or is an example of what you love?
There are soooo many reasons why i love what i do! Ive already explained that i love the fact i have to keep myself fit and healthy as part of my job but i also love that this career can take you anywhere in the world! So not only are you doing what you love and performing, but you also get to explore amazing and beautiful places all over the world. Your doing what people would pay thousands of pounds to do...you are travelling! Whether it be a cruise, a tour, a holiday resort...your passion can take you half way across the world. How lucky are we!! I myself have travelled to Japan and lived there for 8 months and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences of my life. It was truly eye opening and introduced me to a completly different way of living. I am embraced the people and their culture which i felt helped me mature and grow as a person. I also learnt life long lessons which will be with me forever.
I am lucky enough to have friends who have also travelled to various parts of the world and share the same love as i do. I admire each and every one of them. They all had the guts and determination to pick up and move to another country for the sake of their careers. There are even some friends of mine still away now, creating a new and exciting life for themselves. I admire these people for making sacrifices and not letting anything stop them from fore filling their dreams.
What do you feel you don't understand? Who do you admire who does seem to understand it or who has found a way of making not understanding it interesting or beautiful, or has asked the same questions as you?
I feel i don't understand how jobs in out career have come to be so unstable? I have one particular friend who's first four performance jobs where cancelled! Four in a row! I know my friend was extremely unlucky but it is something that is regulary heard of nowadays. Shows are being axed for a number of reasons but nine times out of ten, it all comes down to money! Its scary for us performers who are waiting for that dream job to come along...because how long will it actually last? We might not even make it past rehearsals! Its hard to understand how we can fight our way through the numerous auditions to finally make the cut, for it then to be taken away from us so quickly. It's a harsh reality we have to deal with and I suppose something we need to accept if we want to carry on doing what we do!
I admire every single person who is able to pick up and move on after knock backs. It's not easy as our emotions are constantly being played with. One minute you're on cloud nine, the next you feel like someone has punched you in the stomach.
I admire every person on this course who is trying to look ahead and secure themselves a more stable future. We are opening doors for ourselves which is exactly what we need in an industry as fickle as ours.
Kolb- A learning cycle
Kolbs cycle shows how we all learn in different ways so therefore enter the learning cycle at different points. The entry point can vary depending on the circumstances and what we are experiencing This can also be known as your 'learning style'. It is important to be aware that we have had an experience in order to look back and reflect successfully.
I feel Kolbs diagram breaks down the different stages really well. It is very simple, so quick to read and absorb.
-Concrete Experience (doing/ having an experience)
-Reflective Observation (reviewing/ reflecting on the experience)
-Abstract Conceptualisation (concluding/ learning from the experience)
-Active Experimentation (planning/ trying out what you have learned)
I can definitely say i have experienced entering the cycle at all points depending on my situation. 'Reflective Observation' I find I use quite regularly because I feel by watching others and seeing how they do things helps me learn effectively. For example watching someone attempt a highly complicated dance step. I can then apply what i have learnt to my own professional practice. For us as dancers, a good example of 'Concrete Experience' is taking part in an audition and 'Abstract Conceptualisation' is evaluating the audition. You can learn from the experience and think of things you can improve on for next time. I also find that 'Active Observation' is highly effective as it allows you to try out what you have learnt and see if it actually works for you.
I feel Kolbs diagram breaks down the different stages really well. It is very simple, so quick to read and absorb.
-Concrete Experience (doing/ having an experience)
-Reflective Observation (reviewing/ reflecting on the experience)
-Abstract Conceptualisation (concluding/ learning from the experience)
-Active Experimentation (planning/ trying out what you have learned)
I can definitely say i have experienced entering the cycle at all points depending on my situation. 'Reflective Observation' I find I use quite regularly because I feel by watching others and seeing how they do things helps me learn effectively. For example watching someone attempt a highly complicated dance step. I can then apply what i have learnt to my own professional practice. For us as dancers, a good example of 'Concrete Experience' is taking part in an audition and 'Abstract Conceptualisation' is evaluating the audition. You can learn from the experience and think of things you can improve on for next time. I also find that 'Active Observation' is highly effective as it allows you to try out what you have learnt and see if it actually works for you.
Friday 26 October 2012
Task 2B- 'Journal Writing Experience'
So writing a diary was something i'd not done in years. I remember when I was younger having this little furry diary and after school each day I would find a few minutes to write down my thoughts and feelings. I can admit that this didn't last last long as I soon got bored and found more interesting things to occupy my time with. It wasn't until now that I realised how rewarding and benefitial writing a journal can be...I just wish I still had that old diary of mine so I could read back and laugh at myself! It also made me realise that I have used journal writing without even being aware of it! Whilst dancing for Disney in Japan, I kept contact with home daily and would use facebook and emails as my way of summing up my days events feelings. I struggled with being so far away from home and looking back, being able to share my thoughts and put it in to words was my coping mechanism. It helped me deal with being so far away.
Having thought about my past experiences with writing a diary, I was really looking forward to trying out all the suggested journal writing techniques! I was intrigued to see that looking back through my emails and facebook messages, I had actually used a lot of these techniques already!
Description
This to me seems like the most normal and natural type of journal writing. I was able to describe the event as well as my emotions. This type I used a lot in previous diarys. However I did find it hard to just stick to this one technigue. It does not allow you to expand and i already found myself stealing elements from other techniques such as 'Evaulation'! Oopps!
Initial Reflection
This I found very interesting as you were able to express your initial feelings on what happened. I found that I had also used this mehthod previously. I do think that your feelings and thoughts can change so I felt myself wanting to explain these reasons and develop it more.
List
This I found to be wonderful! I was able to jot down short bullet points throughout the day which then made the account more accurate as I didn't miss any important information out! However, looking back at the list, I felt I had been restricted and wasn't able to go in to much detail about the events and emotions I experienced. This I feel is a good way of getting the information down quick so you don't forget, but I feel it is more benifitial combined with other techniques.
Graphs, charts and diagrams
This method for me worked in a similar way to the 'List' method. I used spider diagrams to write down events and I found this to be very quick and easy. Even when skimming over the page you are able to get a clear understanding of the events as it is written in bullet point form and so quick to read.
Evaluation
This was the method I felt myself falling in to with each of the other techniques. I was able to be very honest with myself and explore things that I felt went well and things that were maybe not as successful. I feel that this method does not restrict you as much as the others as you can go in to as much detail as you like. This worked well for me.
What if?
This was a really fun method. I was able to use my imagination and think of different outcomes...some less serious than others! It allowed me to be creative and think that anything is possible! Yes i did win 1 million pounds on the lottery....(not really...only got 2 numbers) but this is what i would have loved to have happened! Oh well :( maybe next time. It also made me think that everything happens for a reason and if we had the choice would we really want to change how things end up?
Another View
This was a good way of exploring an event from a different perspective. I tried the example given to us 'what was the view of your bag through the day?'. I did find this a little bit strange i must admit. It was hard trying to not share my actual emotions, but try and describe it through someone else's eyes. I didn't feel like this was a true reflection of your day. I don't think i would use this technique in the future.
After exploring each of the techniques, I am excited for the future journal writing I have ahead of me! This I know is only the beginning and already I feel it has helped me develop in so many way and make me a better person. This process has helped be be more honest with myself and introduced me to new ways of thinking and reflecting which will help me in my professional practice.
In conclusion I feel that a combination of a few methods together work best to provide an accurate reflection. I like the way I can jot ideas and thoughts down so they are not missed, for them then to be developed later on using description and evaluation techniques. I found it really interesting reading other peoples blogs and seeing how different things work for different people. It's a real eye opener :)!
Having thought about my past experiences with writing a diary, I was really looking forward to trying out all the suggested journal writing techniques! I was intrigued to see that looking back through my emails and facebook messages, I had actually used a lot of these techniques already!
Description
This to me seems like the most normal and natural type of journal writing. I was able to describe the event as well as my emotions. This type I used a lot in previous diarys. However I did find it hard to just stick to this one technigue. It does not allow you to expand and i already found myself stealing elements from other techniques such as 'Evaulation'! Oopps!
Initial Reflection
This I found very interesting as you were able to express your initial feelings on what happened. I found that I had also used this mehthod previously. I do think that your feelings and thoughts can change so I felt myself wanting to explain these reasons and develop it more.
List
This I found to be wonderful! I was able to jot down short bullet points throughout the day which then made the account more accurate as I didn't miss any important information out! However, looking back at the list, I felt I had been restricted and wasn't able to go in to much detail about the events and emotions I experienced. This I feel is a good way of getting the information down quick so you don't forget, but I feel it is more benifitial combined with other techniques.
Graphs, charts and diagrams
This method for me worked in a similar way to the 'List' method. I used spider diagrams to write down events and I found this to be very quick and easy. Even when skimming over the page you are able to get a clear understanding of the events as it is written in bullet point form and so quick to read.
Evaluation
This was the method I felt myself falling in to with each of the other techniques. I was able to be very honest with myself and explore things that I felt went well and things that were maybe not as successful. I feel that this method does not restrict you as much as the others as you can go in to as much detail as you like. This worked well for me.
What if?
This was a really fun method. I was able to use my imagination and think of different outcomes...some less serious than others! It allowed me to be creative and think that anything is possible! Yes i did win 1 million pounds on the lottery....(not really...only got 2 numbers) but this is what i would have loved to have happened! Oh well :( maybe next time. It also made me think that everything happens for a reason and if we had the choice would we really want to change how things end up?
Another View
This was a good way of exploring an event from a different perspective. I tried the example given to us 'what was the view of your bag through the day?'. I did find this a little bit strange i must admit. It was hard trying to not share my actual emotions, but try and describe it through someone else's eyes. I didn't feel like this was a true reflection of your day. I don't think i would use this technique in the future.
After exploring each of the techniques, I am excited for the future journal writing I have ahead of me! This I know is only the beginning and already I feel it has helped me develop in so many way and make me a better person. This process has helped be be more honest with myself and introduced me to new ways of thinking and reflecting which will help me in my professional practice.
In conclusion I feel that a combination of a few methods together work best to provide an accurate reflection. I like the way I can jot ideas and thoughts down so they are not missed, for them then to be developed later on using description and evaluation techniques. I found it really interesting reading other peoples blogs and seeing how different things work for different people. It's a real eye opener :)!
Friday 12 October 2012
Module one campus session- Task 1b
So Tuesday was a great day....I attended my first campus session and I now do not fear the reader thanks to Rosemary and all you other guys involved :). I had read through it so many times and had still not managed to digest everything I wanted! This session helped me have a better understanding of what was asked of us in task 1b and made me realise that it wasn't scary at all :)!
It was pretty evident that task 1b was on everyones 'worry list', so we decided it would be useful to take an article each and read them through individually. We took 20 minutes to make notes which we then read aloud to the group. I found this really helpful as this allowed us to explain the articles in are own way and discuss and express our opinions together. It then became more apparent to me what web 2.0 actually is!
Ways In Which Professional Communication Technologies Enhance Your Professional Practice
Web 2.0 is something us students use in their every day lives and studies. It is a platform which helps support and develop us as professionals by using social networking in both the work place and wider communities.
Reich talks about how there has been a substantial decrease in costs due to recent communication technologies, which therefore results in bigger and better opportunities for the participants involved. Gone are the days when sharing a video took days and cost money. 2.0 shows how much more simplified things can be done and yes I too can vouch for this as I can honestly say it took minutes for me to share my 'BAPP Starting Out' clip and it cost virtually nothing! This I may add is coming from someone who is not very net 'savvy' at all! However, I do think i'm getting there, and it's all thanks to web 2.0!
We can all see that the internet and information available is constantly changing. 0'Reily shows the comparison between web 1.0 and how much it has developed over the years to create 2.0 sites. It is exciting because not only are we able to extract information, but we are now able to re-create and edit things ourselves in the form of social networking sites such as blogs, facebook and twitter. As Lorenzo states, the web is 'user generated' and 'not just created by experts- it is created and co-created by amateurs'. It is highly beneficial as we as professionals can not only use information from other peers in our industry, but also use it as a platform to help broadcast and educate people about ourselves.
I do think that web 2.0 is amazing technology and that without it we would pretty much be lost (I woudn't be writing on a blog right now)! However, I do not think traditional ways of learning and communication should be completely cast aside. We must not let the younger generations of today get completely lost in Cyberspace. It's true when Lee Taylor says, we very rarely see children 'playing out' these days (this makes me feel very old). It's scary to think people are being controlled by their obsession for the internet. We can't forget that sometimes things just happen to make more sense when you sit and talk to people about it face to face. This I feel was demonstrated to us all at the campus session. The reader was just words on a page at first to me and it wasn't until this discussion that I actually started to gain a more thorough understanding of everything. The words actually started to mean something to me!
We must also remember that not all content found on the web is always 100% true. Gruber focuses on the fact that we have both authorised semantic sites which contain valid information, as well as social networking sites which contain peoples thoughts and opinions....this may not necesseraliy be correct information so we need to careful! 'Mass authoring is not the same thing as mass authority. Particulary in the presence of spam and other fraudulent sources in the mix, simply collecting the contributions of the masses does not lead to new levels of intelligence' GRUBER (2007)
I agree with Hannah Stewart when she says 'It's all about moderation'. These technologies, as I mentioned before are a great platform for us but i don't think we should rely on them completely. I believe we can take the good and bad from all types of learning and communications to help us grow and develop as professionals :)!
We can all see that the internet and information available is constantly changing. 0'Reily shows the comparison between web 1.0 and how much it has developed over the years to create 2.0 sites. It is exciting because not only are we able to extract information, but we are now able to re-create and edit things ourselves in the form of social networking sites such as blogs, facebook and twitter. As Lorenzo states, the web is 'user generated' and 'not just created by experts- it is created and co-created by amateurs'. It is highly beneficial as we as professionals can not only use information from other peers in our industry, but also use it as a platform to help broadcast and educate people about ourselves.
I do think that web 2.0 is amazing technology and that without it we would pretty much be lost (I woudn't be writing on a blog right now)! However, I do not think traditional ways of learning and communication should be completely cast aside. We must not let the younger generations of today get completely lost in Cyberspace. It's true when Lee Taylor says, we very rarely see children 'playing out' these days (this makes me feel very old). It's scary to think people are being controlled by their obsession for the internet. We can't forget that sometimes things just happen to make more sense when you sit and talk to people about it face to face. This I feel was demonstrated to us all at the campus session. The reader was just words on a page at first to me and it wasn't until this discussion that I actually started to gain a more thorough understanding of everything. The words actually started to mean something to me!
We must also remember that not all content found on the web is always 100% true. Gruber focuses on the fact that we have both authorised semantic sites which contain valid information, as well as social networking sites which contain peoples thoughts and opinions....this may not necesseraliy be correct information so we need to careful! 'Mass authoring is not the same thing as mass authority. Particulary in the presence of spam and other fraudulent sources in the mix, simply collecting the contributions of the masses does not lead to new levels of intelligence' GRUBER (2007)
I agree with Hannah Stewart when she says 'It's all about moderation'. These technologies, as I mentioned before are a great platform for us but i don't think we should rely on them completely. I believe we can take the good and bad from all types of learning and communications to help us grow and develop as professionals :)!
Friday 5 October 2012
melaniebrown10- Task 1d Flickr photos
melaniebrown10's photostream on Flickr.
Hey guys...so here's my first Flickr post :)! More to come!
My First Blog!!
So this is my first blog...slightly scary as this all seems very confusing at first!! Hopefully i will get the hang of it soon :)!
Hello all BAPP people :)!! Was lovely meeting you all at the induction last week! Slightly strange sitting back in a class room with my note pad and pen out (hasn't happened in a while) but found it really interesting hearing about where you had all come from and your experiences etc!
So believe it or not, i managed to set up the wrong type of blog (dont know how that happened)....but not to panic, i have managed to resolve this and i now seem to be going in the right direction :) (hopefully)!!
I have uploaded a small 'About Me' section which is a brief summary about moi! It is a bit too 'brief' for my liking as i do like to blab quite a lot as I'm sure you all gathered from are induction meeting (love to talk) ooppss!! Therefore, i feel the need to share more with you lot and so i am going to bore you with a more in depth blog about myself (to come soon) as well as upload various cvs which have helped me along the way!
I've had a little nose around other peoples blogs and i found it really interesting to see how people interpret things differently. I really like the way my good friend Chelsie Johnson has explored different aspects and chosen to upload her cvs. I will therefore apply this to my own profile as i feel this is a very simple, and straightforward way of showing people what you have been up to in the last few years. I really like that Jonny Howard has chosen to summarize peoples blogs, basically in bullet point format in order to help develop his own page. I like the simplicity of this.
More from me soon guys :)
Hello all BAPP people :)!! Was lovely meeting you all at the induction last week! Slightly strange sitting back in a class room with my note pad and pen out (hasn't happened in a while) but found it really interesting hearing about where you had all come from and your experiences etc!
So believe it or not, i managed to set up the wrong type of blog (dont know how that happened)....but not to panic, i have managed to resolve this and i now seem to be going in the right direction :) (hopefully)!!
I have uploaded a small 'About Me' section which is a brief summary about moi! It is a bit too 'brief' for my liking as i do like to blab quite a lot as I'm sure you all gathered from are induction meeting (love to talk) ooppss!! Therefore, i feel the need to share more with you lot and so i am going to bore you with a more in depth blog about myself (to come soon) as well as upload various cvs which have helped me along the way!
I've had a little nose around other peoples blogs and i found it really interesting to see how people interpret things differently. I really like the way my good friend Chelsie Johnson has explored different aspects and chosen to upload her cvs. I will therefore apply this to my own profile as i feel this is a very simple, and straightforward way of showing people what you have been up to in the last few years. I really like that Jonny Howard has chosen to summarize peoples blogs, basically in bullet point format in order to help develop his own page. I like the simplicity of this.
More from me soon guys :)
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