Summary: There were five innovative observation presentations based on your reports. The first presentation was on _________________. The second presentation involved __________________. Finally, the third presentation ________________________________. Congratulations, presenters, as we had fruitful question and answer discussions.  Guidelines for your Presentation that are not included in the document. 1. Your talk should be about 8-10 minutes and then 3-5 minutes for questions, comments, and answers. 2. It is good to practice your presentation several times on ZOOM so you can focus on your content while speaking to the camera.  3. There are… Read More

Summary: I explained how to present your observation paper for your upcoming presentation on Monday or Wednesday. You also got into groups or pairs to discuss the interesting findings and the challenges of writing your paper. The guidelines of for your presentation are further below. You are all still working on editing your paper. We ran out of time for me to explain again about accepting my feedback and deleting (rejecting) the comments to send a clean paper, so here are two YouTube videos on how to use track-changes on Mircosoft Word:… Read More

Summary: We reviewed how to gather the information and write your entire first draft. You can write in a first-person narrative form as you would have a conversation as a support script for your final presentations. Then, time was given to reflect and start writing for your upcoming homework in individually with time to write. I consulted with each student about what readings and viewing might be helpful for your observations, guidance on your paper, and any questions you had. Sample papers and presentations: ESP2a Observation Paper A Bicycle Parking ESP2a Observation… Read More

Summary:  Each student who wrote their paper got feedback on how to improve your paper for the upcoming second draft, and you also learned about writing the paper by viewing feedback on other students’ work. Guidance steps for completing your second draft: G = Put your paper through Grammarly: Free Online Writing AssistantA = APA Style  -Owl PurdueV = Veritus Certify!  -Leander HughesE = Explanations attached below to check and download Attachments:  Instructions-for-ESP2a_Creativity-Observation-PaperDownload ESP2a_Creativity_Oberservation_Assessment-ChecklistDownload APA 7th Quick Guide A Very Quick Guide APA to 7th Homework: Your 2nd draft due on Tuesday at 1 pm before class (but earlier is… Read More

Summary: We had fun learning more about the GAVE process, which will help you write papers in other classes. We started typing our essays in class. You are working so very hard and dedicated to your observations. They are quite inspiring! Please book a Zoom meeting with me if you need any extra help. We are all in this learning experience together.  G = Put your paper through Grammarly: Free Online Writing AssistantA = APA Style  -Owl PurdueV = Veritus Certify!  -Leander HughesE = Explanations attached below to check and download Attachments:  APA 7th Quick Guide A Very Quick Guide APA… Read More

Summary: We are going to explore your chosen observation that leads to creativity and innovation for any topic, but hopefully it helps you in your daily life immediately. We are not hear to solve the world’s problems, but you can if you wish:). “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use the more you have.”  Maya Angelou a)     Please select an issue that you would like to observe that is interesting to you. b)    Reflect on your own experiences about what you have learned about creativity and observing skills by reviewing your notes, and… Read More

Summary: Two students were absent today due to illness. I hope you get better soon. —> Your homework is to watch and take notes on David Kelly’s TED Talk. If you would like a print of the video script, it is in a box on my office door on the 2nd floor of the Kyoikukikotou near the ERC. First, we watched Po-Shen Loh’s video on how he creatively solves challenges to learning through observation and discovery by meeting people where they are and innovating at scale. Then we had a super interesting talk… Read More

Ireland on March 17th

Summary:  I explained how to write the paper after you do your observations. Watch something, interviews, or surveys and just think and take notes about what happened. Therefore, we discussed the observation chapter and your proposals, and I gave advice to each student. Homework due by 1 pm the day before Class 10. Please take notes on what you observe based on your proposal. Some of you are doing interviews, viewing physical spaces, comparing videos, or also adding notes of new readings. Regardless, observe the place, people, or viewing that might help you… Read More

Summary: We spoke in pairs about how observation leads to creative ideas and innovation, but we didn’t get to view the videos, so we can view them in Class 09.  Then I gave a preview of the writing assignment and answered any questions you had about it. New vocabulary: Hawthorne Effect, Pavlovian, lupin flower, pigeon, tactic, cynical, discrete Science Pet. (2014, August 18). Observations and inferences. [Video]. Youtube.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBlR7taW9jk Denver, C. (2009, October 4). Test your observational skills. [Video]. Video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAFfYLR_IRY Attachments: Homework due at 1 pm before Class 09: There are two parts to… Read More