The video lesson i have put on youtube has now accumulated over 3,000 views with the majority of the comments being positive, and the only negative comments being constructive critisism rather than the rude negative comments present on other videos similar to mine. I greatly appreciate the politeness displayed by those watching my video.
I had made the second part to this lesson many months ago but have still not been able to update is due to technical problems regarding my inconsistent internet connection. I have attempted uiploading the file in the school technology labs afterschool, when the bandwidth is higher, but the time for the upload is stil about 4-5 hours, which is niot practical as the labs close approximately 1-2 hours after school finishes.
I have also placed a link to my CAS blog to my first video which should give it greater exposure.
Through this i have undertaken new challenges and learned new skills through the introduction to the world of running a youtube channel, replying to comments on my videos, etc. I have also increased my awareness of my own areas for growth throught the constructive critisism given to me by a few of the people who have viewed my video. I have also perseverance and commitment in this activity through my repeated attempts to upload my second video, which has unfortunately not yet worked out for me.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
SOS childen's orphanage
For the past 2 semester of school (approximately 7 months) i have participated in the afterschool community service program concerning SOS Children's Orphanage. In the course of this activity, the group interacts with a group of childen from the SOS children's orphanage, teaching them to speak english. A presentation is also given each on the country of origin of one of the members of the group. I have not done such a presentation as the children and I are all from the same country. However, this has allowed me to bond with the two children i have been assigned to more than most of the others in the group who cannot speak sinhala, and therefore are limited in their communication with the children.
I personally have development a bond with the children i have been assigned to and have become attatched to them to an extent. This is unusual for me as i am usually not very approving of the behavior of small children as the ones i have been exposed to are generally overindulgent and unappreciative. This is greatly contrasted by the humility and politeness displayed by the children who visit from the orphanage, particularly in the two chilren i take care of.
Through this experience, i have undertaken a new challenge and developed new skills, s the interaction with children is very new to me, helped plan and initiate activities such as the occasional parties thrown for the children like the upcoming christmas party, and engaged with issues of global importance through the interaction with and aid of children who are facing difficult situations in their lives, brought on by their lack of financial security and the loss of their parents.
Also, I have worked in collaboration with the two leaders of this program to make the presentations and learning process more organised. In addition, we have planned many parties for them during which allowed me to collaborate with others in a productive manner, to better entertain the children.
I personally have development a bond with the children i have been assigned to and have become attatched to them to an extent. This is unusual for me as i am usually not very approving of the behavior of small children as the ones i have been exposed to are generally overindulgent and unappreciative. This is greatly contrasted by the humility and politeness displayed by the children who visit from the orphanage, particularly in the two chilren i take care of.
Through this experience, i have undertaken a new challenge and developed new skills, s the interaction with children is very new to me, helped plan and initiate activities such as the occasional parties thrown for the children like the upcoming christmas party, and engaged with issues of global importance through the interaction with and aid of children who are facing difficult situations in their lives, brought on by their lack of financial security and the loss of their parents.
Also, I have worked in collaboration with the two leaders of this program to make the presentations and learning process more organised. In addition, we have planned many parties for them during which allowed me to collaborate with others in a productive manner, to better entertain the children.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Archery National Championships
Last week, on November 11th, I participated in the Sri Lanka Archery National Tournament in the under 18 age division. I had not practiced very much for this event due to school ogligations and other restrictions. In truth, I only had two days of proper practice in preparation for this event.
Somehow, I still I still managed to ecieve first place in my division.
However, my victory this year was much more slim than it has been in previous years. The competitor who came second to me had only 3 less points that i had. This differs to other years in which i usually had a minimum of 20 points ahead of all other competitors. Personally, I am dissapointed in my performance compared to my usual performance. This is undouibtedly due to my lack of practice.
In addition to my participation in the tournament, I also aided younger and first-time competitors, giving them tips on their technique and providing moral support.
Through this experience I have incrased my awareness of my strengths and areas for growth as i realised that with a lack of practice my performance will inherently be hindered, worked collaboratively with others as i helped organise and run the event as well as compete in it and aid other competitors, and deverloped new skills as i view this experience as a learning experience and my participation in the tournament as a practice session in which many of my flaws were revealed, enabling me to correct them in the future.
Somehow, I still I still managed to ecieve first place in my division.
However, my victory this year was much more slim than it has been in previous years. The competitor who came second to me had only 3 less points that i had. This differs to other years in which i usually had a minimum of 20 points ahead of all other competitors. Personally, I am dissapointed in my performance compared to my usual performance. This is undouibtedly due to my lack of practice.
In addition to my participation in the tournament, I also aided younger and first-time competitors, giving them tips on their technique and providing moral support.
Through this experience I have incrased my awareness of my strengths and areas for growth as i realised that with a lack of practice my performance will inherently be hindered, worked collaboratively with others as i helped organise and run the event as well as compete in it and aid other competitors, and deverloped new skills as i view this experience as a learning experience and my participation in the tournament as a practice session in which many of my flaws were revealed, enabling me to correct them in the future.
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