When we say it is all about unity and trust, what exactly do we mean? As an IA class, we have been driven towards giving direct and constructive criticism for the sake of our own personal growth; not being afraid of facing the brutal facts and slowly building confidence upon our peers. Well, it is safe to say that we have definitely shown some type of class growth in the area of trust, but the question is: How much importance have we been willing to portray towards our peers and their personal learning? The truth is, our actions a few months back were surely mild and limited, having some type of approach and intention towards doing so, but still missing out on those deeper questions and doubts.
This past week has been completely dedicated to crowdsourcing, having the chance to individually present your accomplishments, getting feedback from the people that witness your everyday work. This semester’s crowdsourcing has definitely shown great growth when comparing it to previous ones. The amount of time we have dedicated for each and every classmate is truly breathtaking, being able to show our peers that we care and are willing to deliver constructive criticism for the sake of their own growth. When comparing these discussions and our first semester’s crowdsourcing, there is definitely a big change we can highlight. Despite the amount of time we have delivered, or the attention we have portrayed, the quality of feedback is the major factor that grew much value. Taking a look at how our crowdsourcing was back them, you can tell they were extremely vague, not going deep into the true accomplishments and simply rushing through the different subjects. The problem with this way of grading is not being able to get a glimpse at the essential feedback that will later allow you to strive as a student, or possibly help you detect your flaws in order to overcome them. Well, the truth is, it is very easy to simply say yes or agree with vague comments and grades, but how deep will the result of this grading reflect upon on your own learning. If one wishes to succeed and grow as an individual, then we must face those brutal facts holding us back and make the best out of what others have to say. Thanks to this week’s crowdsourcing I was able to get constructive feedback that will actually help me determine my weaknesses and what certain subjects I should improve in. Having both positive and “negative” comments, I still agree with the fact that this crowdsourcing was truly the most effective, being one that will actually take me towards success.
This past week has been completely dedicated to crowdsourcing, having the chance to individually present your accomplishments, getting feedback from the people that witness your everyday work. This semester’s crowdsourcing has definitely shown great growth when comparing it to previous ones. The amount of time we have dedicated for each and every classmate is truly breathtaking, being able to show our peers that we care and are willing to deliver constructive criticism for the sake of their own growth. When comparing these discussions and our first semester’s crowdsourcing, there is definitely a big change we can highlight. Despite the amount of time we have delivered, or the attention we have portrayed, the quality of feedback is the major factor that grew much value. Taking a look at how our crowdsourcing was back them, you can tell they were extremely vague, not going deep into the true accomplishments and simply rushing through the different subjects. The problem with this way of grading is not being able to get a glimpse at the essential feedback that will later allow you to strive as a student, or possibly help you detect your flaws in order to overcome them. Well, the truth is, it is very easy to simply say yes or agree with vague comments and grades, but how deep will the result of this grading reflect upon on your own learning. If one wishes to succeed and grow as an individual, then we must face those brutal facts holding us back and make the best out of what others have to say. Thanks to this week’s crowdsourcing I was able to get constructive feedback that will actually help me determine my weaknesses and what certain subjects I should improve in. Having both positive and “negative” comments, I still agree with the fact that this crowdsourcing was truly the most effective, being one that will actually take me towards success.