January 23, 2017
-Students presented their final projects. Numerous students still need to present - we will be meeting Thursday (Jan 26) at lunch to complete this.
-FINAL EXAM
-Thanks for a great semester - you were a very enjoyable group of students to work with. Best of luck to all of you in second semester.
Thursday 26 January 2017
Tuesday 24 January 2017
Planning 10
REFLECTION ACTIVITY #3 -Your Habits.
Hi There: Well, this is it - your last assignment for the first half of Planning. I hope that you have found some benefit to this course and these assignments - that it hasn't been an exercise in "hoop-jumping". I remember the first time I read the "7 Habits" book - I learned so much and it all made so much sense - that's why I based this half of the course on them. GOOD LUCK with it all - may the HABITS that you develop be EFFECTIVE and bring you much happiness, health and success both in your personal and work life!!!
ASSIGNMENT - (20 marks) Now that you have developed an understanding of the 7 Habits - it's time to reflect on where YOU are at with each of the 7 Habits. Please complete the Reflection Assignment found at the link below.
Reflecting on YOUR Habits
Please remember - you are NOT being marked on where you are in the development of your Habits - just on your ability to REFLECT on them.
You may submit your assignment via;
1. Office 365
2. Email
3. The Planning 10 folder found in the office.
Hi There: Well, this is it - your last assignment for the first half of Planning. I hope that you have found some benefit to this course and these assignments - that it hasn't been an exercise in "hoop-jumping". I remember the first time I read the "7 Habits" book - I learned so much and it all made so much sense - that's why I based this half of the course on them. GOOD LUCK with it all - may the HABITS that you develop be EFFECTIVE and bring you much happiness, health and success both in your personal and work life!!!
ASSIGNMENT - (20 marks) Now that you have developed an understanding of the 7 Habits - it's time to reflect on where YOU are at with each of the 7 Habits. Please complete the Reflection Assignment found at the link below.
Reflecting on YOUR Habits
Please remember - you are NOT being marked on where you are in the development of your Habits - just on your ability to REFLECT on them.
You may submit your assignment via;
1. Office 365
2. Email
3. The Planning 10 folder found in the office.
Planning 10
LESSON #12 - SHARPEN THE SAW
You are almost done!!! Last habit.
Habit #7 is all about taking care of yourself so that you can be the best "you".
1. Read pages 206-241 in your "7 Habits" book.
2. Print off and complete the "Sharpen the Saw" note sheet as you read.
Sharpen the Saw note sheet
Let's use a few videos to learn more about each of the 4 dimensions of health. I found this great group of videos by "Wellcast" - they're fairly short but have lots of good info in them.
The Physical and Mental Dimension - The BODY and the BRAIN.
The Emotional Dimension - The HEART
The Spiritual Dimension
ASSIGNMENT - (20 marks) There are two parts to this assignment. You may use the assignment template found at the link below.
a) Check out the full assortment of "Wellcast" videos (there's 147 to choose from) on YouTube. Choose 3 (different from the ones I've chosen for the lesson) that interest you. Provide me with the title of the video and a brief summary about what you learned from it.
b) For EACH of the 4 dimensions of health - I want you to come up with 5 activities that YOU would take part in (at home, at school, in our community, in nature) to re-energize yourself in each of the different dimensions.
Sharpen the Saw Assignment
Please submit your assignment via;
1. Office 365
2. Email
3. The Planning 10 folder in the office.
You are almost done!!! Last habit.
Habit #7 is all about taking care of yourself so that you can be the best "you".
1. Read pages 206-241 in your "7 Habits" book.
2. Print off and complete the "Sharpen the Saw" note sheet as you read.
Sharpen the Saw note sheet
Let's use a few videos to learn more about each of the 4 dimensions of health. I found this great group of videos by "Wellcast" - they're fairly short but have lots of good info in them.
The Physical and Mental Dimension - The BODY and the BRAIN.
The Emotional Dimension - The HEART
The Spiritual Dimension
ASSIGNMENT - (20 marks) There are two parts to this assignment. You may use the assignment template found at the link below.
a) Check out the full assortment of "Wellcast" videos (there's 147 to choose from) on YouTube. Choose 3 (different from the ones I've chosen for the lesson) that interest you. Provide me with the title of the video and a brief summary about what you learned from it.
b) For EACH of the 4 dimensions of health - I want you to come up with 5 activities that YOU would take part in (at home, at school, in our community, in nature) to re-energize yourself in each of the different dimensions.
Sharpen the Saw Assignment
Please submit your assignment via;
1. Office 365
2. Email
3. The Planning 10 folder in the office.
Tuesday 17 January 2017
Planning 10
REFLECTION ACTIVITY #2
To help you reflect on Habits #1, #2 and #3, I chose the movie, "Rudy" and asked you to complete an assignment on it. Now, to show me that you understand the concepts found in Habits #4, #5 and #6, you will choose a movie that you believe demonstrates these concepts. The movie you choose should be about building relationships in order to achieve a common group goal that could not have been achieved alone.
ASSIGNMENT(20 marks)
1. Name of the movie.
2. Brief summary of the movie.
3. Three paragraphs (one for each habit) that describes how the movie related to the concepts found in a) Habit #4 - Think Win-Win, b) Habit #5 - Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood and c) Habit #6 - Synergize.
Please submit your assignment via;
a) Office 365
b) Email
c) The Planning 10 folder in the office.
To help you reflect on Habits #1, #2 and #3, I chose the movie, "Rudy" and asked you to complete an assignment on it. Now, to show me that you understand the concepts found in Habits #4, #5 and #6, you will choose a movie that you believe demonstrates these concepts. The movie you choose should be about building relationships in order to achieve a common group goal that could not have been achieved alone.
ASSIGNMENT(20 marks)
1. Name of the movie.
2. Brief summary of the movie.
3. Three paragraphs (one for each habit) that describes how the movie related to the concepts found in a) Habit #4 - Think Win-Win, b) Habit #5 - Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood and c) Habit #6 - Synergize.
Please submit your assignment via;
a) Office 365
b) Email
c) The Planning 10 folder in the office.
Monday 16 January 2017
Socials 8
January 16, 2017
-Students were assigned their Final Projects - they are welcome to select any current or historical event to study and present on. They will spend the next 2-3 days researching their event and then create a power point on Wednesday/Thursday to present in class on Friday.
-They are being asked to summarize the event, understand what lead up to the event (causes) and what effects this event had on society (consequences). They are also being asked to determine how historically significant this event was.
-This project together with the Final Exam will make up 20% of their Final Mark.
-We will use part of Thursday's class to discuss the material that will be on the Final Exam.
-Students were assigned their Final Projects - they are welcome to select any current or historical event to study and present on. They will spend the next 2-3 days researching their event and then create a power point on Wednesday/Thursday to present in class on Friday.
-They are being asked to summarize the event, understand what lead up to the event (causes) and what effects this event had on society (consequences). They are also being asked to determine how historically significant this event was.
-This project together with the Final Exam will make up 20% of their Final Mark.
-We will use part of Thursday's class to discuss the material that will be on the Final Exam.
Thursday 12 January 2017
Socials 8
January 12, 2017
-First block - Projects due. One group presented their project, then the rest were able to peruse each other's projects and were asked to make observations about what they liked about each of them. 3 groups had chosen to make games - so we spent time playing the games that were created.
-Second block - Review. In pairs, students matched Catholic arguments with the Protestant counter-argument. Then we worked on the review booklet and left some time at the end for questions. Students were given the test format and essay question for the test tomorrow.
-First block - Projects due. One group presented their project, then the rest were able to peruse each other's projects and were asked to make observations about what they liked about each of them. 3 groups had chosen to make games - so we spent time playing the games that were created.
-Second block - Review. In pairs, students matched Catholic arguments with the Protestant counter-argument. Then we worked on the review booklet and left some time at the end for questions. Students were given the test format and essay question for the test tomorrow.
Socials 8
January 10, 2017
-Students requested one more day in the IT Lab to work on their projects.
Projects are due next class - Thurs Jan 12.
-They received their review booklets for the upcoming Renaissance test - Friday Jan. 13
-Students requested one more day in the IT Lab to work on their projects.
Projects are due next class - Thurs Jan 12.
-They received their review booklets for the upcoming Renaissance test - Friday Jan. 13
Monday 9 January 2017
Planning 10
LESSON #11 - SYNERGY
"None of us is as smart as all of us." (Ken Blanchard)
Habits 4, 5 &6 have all been about your relationship with others. Habit #4 was about having the right attitude to make good connections. Habit #5 discussed healthy ways of communicating to strengthen those connections. Habit #6 is about using those connections to achieve more as a group than you ever could as an individual. This habit is about achieving synergy.
1. Check out the synergy that is being achieved in the following video.
2. Read pages 182-201 in your "7 Habits" book.
3. Print off and complete the Habit #6 Note sheet as you read. You may need to finish reading through the blog to be able to define all the aspects of synergy.
Habit 6 synergy notes sheet
4. Let's look more at each of the 4 factors involved in achieving synergy.
a) Celebrating differences: consider this quote:
"If two people were exactly alike, one of them would be unnecessary." (Larry Dixon)
Sometimes, it is only when we come up against differences that we are forced to question our way of thinking. If we want to achieve more than we could on our own - we must appreciate different perspectives and opinions. We must look beyond our own way of thinking and doing.
b) Teamwork: Teamwork means that everyone brings their own unique ideas, skills and characteristics to the group and uses them to work towards achieving a common goal. It also means being a good team member - having a positive attitude, being reliable, focussed and cooperative.
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. (Vince Lombardi)
c). Practicing Open Mindedness: Being open minded means to truly open your mind and consider new information, ideas and ways of doing something WITHOUT judgement. It DOES NOT mean agreeing with everything - but give your brain a chance to stretch and consider a different perspective. This is an important skill when brainstorming.
"A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if is not open." (Frank Zappa)
d). Creative Problem Solving: This starts with both defining the problem and then believing that a solution is possible. It can take time and patience. It's really important that everyone in the group listens to one another and each person has the chance to contribute. Brainstorming is an important part of creative problem solving. Sometimes ideas that seem "crazy" at first, can morph into brilliant workable solutions. Eventually the group must come to a decision about how to solve the problem. Consensus, when possible, is an excellent way to agree on a solution.
"We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them." (Albert Einstein)
5. ASSIGNMENT (20 marks) - time to put what you've learned to practice... Please click on the link below to get your assignment.
a) Synergy Assignment
b) Print off and complete the self-assessment of your "synergy" skills using the rubric found at the following link.
Synergy Self-Assessment
You can submit your assignment via;
1. Office 365
2. Email
3. The Planning 10 folder in the office.
"None of us is as smart as all of us." (Ken Blanchard)
Habits 4, 5 &6 have all been about your relationship with others. Habit #4 was about having the right attitude to make good connections. Habit #5 discussed healthy ways of communicating to strengthen those connections. Habit #6 is about using those connections to achieve more as a group than you ever could as an individual. This habit is about achieving synergy.
1. Check out the synergy that is being achieved in the following video.
2. Read pages 182-201 in your "7 Habits" book.
3. Print off and complete the Habit #6 Note sheet as you read. You may need to finish reading through the blog to be able to define all the aspects of synergy.
Habit 6 synergy notes sheet
4. Let's look more at each of the 4 factors involved in achieving synergy.
a) Celebrating differences: consider this quote:
"If two people were exactly alike, one of them would be unnecessary." (Larry Dixon)
Sometimes, it is only when we come up against differences that we are forced to question our way of thinking. If we want to achieve more than we could on our own - we must appreciate different perspectives and opinions. We must look beyond our own way of thinking and doing.
b) Teamwork: Teamwork means that everyone brings their own unique ideas, skills and characteristics to the group and uses them to work towards achieving a common goal. It also means being a good team member - having a positive attitude, being reliable, focussed and cooperative.
"Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. (Vince Lombardi)
c). Practicing Open Mindedness: Being open minded means to truly open your mind and consider new information, ideas and ways of doing something WITHOUT judgement. It DOES NOT mean agreeing with everything - but give your brain a chance to stretch and consider a different perspective. This is an important skill when brainstorming.
"A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if is not open." (Frank Zappa)
d). Creative Problem Solving: This starts with both defining the problem and then believing that a solution is possible. It can take time and patience. It's really important that everyone in the group listens to one another and each person has the chance to contribute. Brainstorming is an important part of creative problem solving. Sometimes ideas that seem "crazy" at first, can morph into brilliant workable solutions. Eventually the group must come to a decision about how to solve the problem. Consensus, when possible, is an excellent way to agree on a solution.
"We cannot solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them." (Albert Einstein)
5. ASSIGNMENT (20 marks) - time to put what you've learned to practice... Please click on the link below to get your assignment.
a) Synergy Assignment
b) Print off and complete the self-assessment of your "synergy" skills using the rubric found at the following link.
Synergy Self-Assessment
You can submit your assignment via;
1. Office 365
2. Email
3. The Planning 10 folder in the office.
Friday 6 January 2017
Socials 8
January 6-9, 2017
-worked on projects. Monday will be the last class to work on this project.
-reminder - projects due: Thursday January 12
-reminder - Renaissance TEST - Friday January 13
-worked on projects. Monday will be the last class to work on this project.
-reminder - projects due: Thursday January 12
-reminder - Renaissance TEST - Friday January 13
Teacher Assistant
ASSIGNMENT #6 - Final Questions
I hope you have enjoyed your role as a Teacher Assistant. Please take the time to thank your sponsor teacher for taking you on as their TA. I'm sure they will also want the opportunity to thank you for your help as well.
Your final assignment can be found at the link below.
Teacher Assistant Assignment #6
Please submit your completed assignment to the Teacher Assistant folder in the office by January 25, 2017.
I hope you have enjoyed your role as a Teacher Assistant. Please take the time to thank your sponsor teacher for taking you on as their TA. I'm sure they will also want the opportunity to thank you for your help as well.
Your final assignment can be found at the link below.
Teacher Assistant Assignment #6
Please submit your completed assignment to the Teacher Assistant folder in the office by January 25, 2017.
Wednesday 4 January 2017
Leadership - Tuesday April 28
LESSON #3 (10) - COMMUNICATION
"SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD"
If we have made "Think Win-Win" a habit, then this next habit will be much easier to achieve. In order for the other person to "win" you will need to find out what they want/need, and in order for you to "win", you will have to share what you want/need. Therefore, communication is necessary and important to good relationships. Stress and dysfunction in relationships are often the result of poor communication. Since the Public Victory is about building healthy relationships with others, how can we become better communicators? (prepare yourselves - this is one of the longer lessons...)
1. Check out the video below. How much simpler would this situation have been if each "person" had asked about the other's intentions and communicated their thoughts rather than making assumptions?
When you hear the word, "communication", do you imagine someone speaking or silently listening? Most of us likely imagine speaking, but the KEY to communication is in understanding the other person. When both people seek to understand - communication just works better.
c. Mirroring. When we mirror, it's vey important to reflect back, not only the meaning of what has been said, but also the feelings of the person. This lets the person know that we have heard and understood them correctly.
Look at the worksheet found at the following link. What feelings do you think are being communicated in each of the examples? Write an appropriate response that reflects back both meaning and feelings for TWO of the examples.
Mirroring Worksheet
Then to be Understood - the other half of communication...... SENDING MESSAGES
5. Read pages 178-179 in your "7 Habits".
If we want others to understand us better, it is important that we keep the lines of communication OPEN. There are common mistakes that people can make when they are trying to communicate during times of stress and/or emotion. These mistakes can cause the lines of communication to CLOSE between people and create negative feelings that weaken relationships.
6. Read through each of the "Communication Blockers" found at the link below.
Communication Blockers
Can you relate? Are you guilty of using any of these "blockers" in your interactions with others? Do you recall a time when someone used one of these against you? I'm sure you remember how it made you feel. Often, your immediate reaction is to defend yourself by getting angry or withdrawing to avoid further discomfort. If this happens what can you do to repair the relationship? ... especially if the relationship is really important to you? Read on.
7. Someone may have said or done something that offended you. You want to keep the lines of communication open. What can you do to stick up for yourself or share your concerns but be respectful of the other person at the same time? Your best shot may be to use something called an"I" Statement.
An "I" Statement does three things:
1. It allows you to take responsibility for your feelings WITHOUT blaming the other person. (Remember Habit #1 - Be proactive, rather than reactive?)
2. It focusses on the problem WITHOUT attacking the person. (Hopefully by doing this the other person won't react defensively and the lines of communication will remain OPEN).
3. It provides the person you are speaking to with a lot of helpful information. (A better understanding of how you feel and why.)
Complete the "I" Statement worksheet at the following link.
"I" Statement worksheet
8. ASSIGNMENT (20 marks) - Watch the following clip from the movie, "The Break Up". In this clip we see a conversation between two people escalate into a fight. Let's use this example to reflect on what we've learned about communication. Please complete the assignment by answering the following questions.
1. a). At what point in this scene do you think the lines of communication broke down and CLOSED?
b) What could have been done just before this point to keep the lines of communication OPEN?
2. Using the information you have learned in this lesson, explain, in some detail, three communication "mistakes" (for example: poor listening styles, communication blockers, etc.) that inflamed and/or escalated this situation. Describe a) the mistake, b) who made it and c) what it resulted in.
3. Once Gary and Brook have had a chance to cool down - what is an "I message" that each of them could say to the other that would explain a) how he/she feels, b) what the other person did and c) why that was hurtful. (Take some time to think about this - what was each of them really upset about? - dig passed the surface and try to see the real issues and emotions by using what you have learned about "genuine" listening). Write one message that Gary could say to Brook and another that Brook could say to Gary.
Please submit your assignment via Office 365.
"SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND, THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD"
If we have made "Think Win-Win" a habit, then this next habit will be much easier to achieve. In order for the other person to "win" you will need to find out what they want/need, and in order for you to "win", you will have to share what you want/need. Therefore, communication is necessary and important to good relationships. Stress and dysfunction in relationships are often the result of poor communication. Since the Public Victory is about building healthy relationships with others, how can we become better communicators? (prepare yourselves - this is one of the longer lessons...)
1. Check out the video below. How much simpler would this situation have been if each "person" had asked about the other's intentions and communicated their thoughts rather than making assumptions?
When you hear the word, "communication", do you imagine someone speaking or silently listening? Most of us likely imagine speaking, but the KEY to communication is in understanding the other person. When both people seek to understand - communication just works better.
Seek First to Understand - We will start be examining the most important aspect of communication ... LISTENING.
2. Read pages 164-178 of your "7 Habits" book.
3. Print off the Communication Note sheet and fill it in as you read.
4. "the deepest need of the human heart is to be understood. Everyone wants to be respected and valued for who they are..." (7 Habits, p. 165)
So how do we achieve this? Let's take a closer look at GENUINE LISTENING. By practicing the following 3 things, we can improve our listening skills and therefore, our ability to understand others.
a. Listen with your eyes, heart and ears. Since words only account for 7% of the message, we need to practice listening better with our eyes and heart - what is the person's body language telling us?
Simply being aware of the importance of body language is a step towards becoming a better listener.
Try the quiz found at the following link.
Try the quiz found at the following link.
b. Stand in their shoes. This means to listen with EMPATHY. Empathy is the ability to put yourself in someone else's situation and understand and share his/her feelings.
Brene Brown is a prominent researcher in this area. In this short video, she explains the difference between SYMPATHY and EMPATHY.
c. Mirroring. When we mirror, it's vey important to reflect back, not only the meaning of what has been said, but also the feelings of the person. This lets the person know that we have heard and understood them correctly.
Look at the worksheet found at the following link. What feelings do you think are being communicated in each of the examples? Write an appropriate response that reflects back both meaning and feelings for TWO of the examples.
Mirroring Worksheet
Then to be Understood - the other half of communication...... SENDING MESSAGES
5. Read pages 178-179 in your "7 Habits".
If we want others to understand us better, it is important that we keep the lines of communication OPEN. There are common mistakes that people can make when they are trying to communicate during times of stress and/or emotion. These mistakes can cause the lines of communication to CLOSE between people and create negative feelings that weaken relationships.
6. Read through each of the "Communication Blockers" found at the link below.
Communication Blockers
Can you relate? Are you guilty of using any of these "blockers" in your interactions with others? Do you recall a time when someone used one of these against you? I'm sure you remember how it made you feel. Often, your immediate reaction is to defend yourself by getting angry or withdrawing to avoid further discomfort. If this happens what can you do to repair the relationship? ... especially if the relationship is really important to you? Read on.
7. Someone may have said or done something that offended you. You want to keep the lines of communication open. What can you do to stick up for yourself or share your concerns but be respectful of the other person at the same time? Your best shot may be to use something called an"I" Statement.
An "I" Statement does three things:
1. It allows you to take responsibility for your feelings WITHOUT blaming the other person. (Remember Habit #1 - Be proactive, rather than reactive?)
2. It focusses on the problem WITHOUT attacking the person. (Hopefully by doing this the other person won't react defensively and the lines of communication will remain OPEN).
3. It provides the person you are speaking to with a lot of helpful information. (A better understanding of how you feel and why.)
Complete the "I" Statement worksheet at the following link.
"I" Statement worksheet
8. ASSIGNMENT (20 marks) - Watch the following clip from the movie, "The Break Up". In this clip we see a conversation between two people escalate into a fight. Let's use this example to reflect on what we've learned about communication. Please complete the assignment by answering the following questions.
1. a). At what point in this scene do you think the lines of communication broke down and CLOSED?
b) What could have been done just before this point to keep the lines of communication OPEN?
2. Using the information you have learned in this lesson, explain, in some detail, three communication "mistakes" (for example: poor listening styles, communication blockers, etc.) that inflamed and/or escalated this situation. Describe a) the mistake, b) who made it and c) what it resulted in.
3. Once Gary and Brook have had a chance to cool down - what is an "I message" that each of them could say to the other that would explain a) how he/she feels, b) what the other person did and c) why that was hurtful. (Take some time to think about this - what was each of them really upset about? - dig passed the surface and try to see the real issues and emotions by using what you have learned about "genuine" listening). Write one message that Gary could say to Brook and another that Brook could say to Gary.
Please submit your assignment via Office 365.
Socials 8
January 3, 2017
-Welcome back
-Introduced Renaissance Project options and went over the rubric that will be used to evaluate the project. Students may choose to work individually or with a partner. We will be spending the next week (Jan 3-9) in the computer lab so that students have plenty of time to work on their projects.
-Projects will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday Jan 12
-Renaissance test: Friday Jan 13 (We will be using Tuesday Jan 10 and Thursday Jan 12 as review days for the test)
-Welcome back
-Introduced Renaissance Project options and went over the rubric that will be used to evaluate the project. Students may choose to work individually or with a partner. We will be spending the next week (Jan 3-9) in the computer lab so that students have plenty of time to work on their projects.
-Projects will be due at the beginning of class on Thursday Jan 12
-Renaissance test: Friday Jan 13 (We will be using Tuesday Jan 10 and Thursday Jan 12 as review days for the test)
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