In all of the classes that I have taken since starting this
program, we have been asked to help each other with the different projects and
papers. This, I feel, is one of my strong points. I really enjoy reading other
people’s papers or projects and trying to help them create a better product. I
try very hard to word my feedback in a way so that it comes across as
constructive. I also feel that I am able to use other’s constructive criticism
to my best advantage for my work. I am very accepting of the thoughts of others
when it comes to improving my work. Although none of my projects that I have
done so far in this program have been group based, I feel that I can prove that
I can contribute to a group project through my contributions thus far.
IT 486
My IT 486 project was to build a website that taught "something". Here are some links to discussions in the discussion board where I tried to keep an open mind and use the comments given to my best advantage.IT 500
In IT 500, we were required to extensively comment on at least 2 projects. In looking at my examples from this class, I found a quote of mine that sums up my feelings pretty well about working with others. “I have found through this class that I really need my peers to review my steps in the design process and keep me on the correct path” (Schalk, 2012)
Part 2 -- I’ve reproduced from a printed copy of the comments made on my part 2 draft as well as the notes I made.
Dave's comments -- Before the finalized paper was turned in, Dr. Knowlton had us turn in our rough draft. He then went through it and made audio comments.
I believe that I am a strong team player. I feel that I try to contribute in a way that is helpful. Here is an example of a very successful week in the discussion boards for me. You will find several threads here where I only include the relevant portions of the thread so that it is understandable to my readers how I contribute.
IT 486
Here are some threads from IT 486 where I feel I helped my peers with their projects.
IT 500
For this class, we did tons of revising our papers. Here are some examples where I helped.
Christy's initial brainstorm -- In this document, you will find where I helped Christy brainstorm some ideas for her project.
Lynette's final project -- We were required to read and critique at least 2 final project papers.
Ronnie's final projectMarlene's final project -- I chose to do Marlene's even though I had already critiqued Lynette's and Ronnie's because I read through it and felt she really needed extra advice.
IT 510Brainstorming -- in this exercise, we looked at a compay we were supposed to determine if instruction was needed to help prevent over-the-road trucking accidents.
Details -- This document shows that I have become detailed oriented in trying to get my ideas across in feedbak.
Teamwork -- In this document, I show that I can work as a team player
Schalk, R. (2012) Cooking up a Design.
Goal 5