After doing the activity and viewing the video answer the following questions.
Why did you choose the leaders you chose?
How were the leaders helpful?
What was the most challenging issue for you during this activity?
Overall what did you learn about yourself and yourclassmates during this activity?
We chose those leaders I think because we had all seen them leading before. We knew, because of the previous situations, that they would be good at it, so we chose them.
ReplyDeleteThe leaders were helpful at guiding and explaining what challenges we were going to have to face. They helped organize us and really keep us on track. If we didn't have them, well, it would have been mass chaos.
The most challenging aspect of this, for me, was probably coordinating walking with everyone. It felt as if I was stepping on everyone's feet, and at points I thought I was going to fall over.
I learned that if you pay attention, and do what you're told, it's a lot easier for you and everyone else to complete whatever you need to do.
Maggie Swofford
I chose the leaders that I chose because through out our fourth period outdoor adventure they were one of the people that showed great leadership. When half the class was blindfolded, the leaders were a great help in leading the way, making sure no one bumped into a hall, everyone was safe, and making sure we all completed the task together. The most challenging part about this activity was the fact that everyone was super close to me. It was also challenging going somewhere blindfolded. In this case we had no open space like the gymnastics room; there were more things to be aware of while walking blindfolded in the amoeba activity. I learned that as long as I trust my classmates, they will help and make sure I will be safe during the activities we do in outdoor adventure. I believe that my classmates learned that the leaders that we chose are very reliable and that we can complete an almost impossible task like this activity with everyone's effort and a "we can do it" mentality.
ReplyDelete-Haena Yun
The most difficult part of leading was trying to get everyone to move where they needed to move. Being too general left the people in the back being dragged, so directions had to be very specific. It was also difficult to arrange everyone to fit through the doorways. The people in the amoeba couldn't see how they needed to adjust themselves, so it was time consuming to direct every single person where to go. The activity was definitely fun and a success. It was clear that everyone trusted the leaders and was comfortable with the lack of personal space.
ReplyDelete~Taryn Lempa
Our class chose the leaders that we did because we've seen them taking the lead before so we automatically chose them as the best candidates.
ReplyDeleteThe leaders were helpful in that they cautioned everyone of hazards (like bumping into walls, doors, vending machines) and they also helped communicate the back end of the amoeba to the front end.
The most challenging issue for me was staying positive. Sometimes, I wanted to tell people to stop making side comments while the leaders were talking because I couldn't hear what the leaders were saying and it was disruptive. But I kept this to myself because I didn't want there to be conflict and chaos. Besides, we were all blindfolded and kind of confused.
Overall, I learned that our class can overcome difficult obstacles with some cooperation and leadership.
We chose the leaders because we thought they would be able to soeak their ideas most easily and loadly, I guess? They were also helpful because they guided us through the course. Without them, it would be chaos. The most challenging issue was the amount of foot space. I know there were several times when I tripped over other people's feet. From everything though, I feel the class learned just another way to work nicely together in order to accomplish a difficult task.
ReplyDelete-Maggie Lundholm
We chose these leaders because in the other activites they were the ones that talked mostly throughout it. The leaders were helpful because they helped us go through the hallways and tough corners and so that we wouldnt get hurt. I think the most challenging issue was being in the middle clumped up with other people that were taller than you. I learned that you need to cooperate and listen to others ideas and be quiet when the leaders are talking.
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ReplyDelete-Yvonne Kang
We chose these leaders because we knew that they were able to think of good ideas and take charge in this situation. They were helpful by telling us exactly what to do and saying what obstacle was by us so we would not get hurt by it. The most challenging issue was being pulled by the people in the front. for half the time me and others were in the back and the rope was digging into our skin. I learned that they leaders were very good at helping us along the way and that the amoeba (the rest of us) were able to cooperate with them, eventually.
ReplyDelete-Grace Neubauer
We chose those leaders because we have seen them take charge of other activities and they were successful in leading us before so we knew they would be able to do it again.
ReplyDeleteThe leaders were helpful in guiding us by telling us when we were going through doors, getting too close to walls, about to go upstairs, and they were considerate of others because when the back of the amoeba was getting dragged they helped those people out by having the front slow down.
The most challenging issue for me was when the leaders kept saying go this way or that way because I got confused at times because we couldn't see which way they meant, directions like go to the left or right would have been a little more helpful but it all worked out in the end.
I learned that you really do have to trust your whole class and you have to cooperate through the whole activity because as soon as more than one person talk it's hard to hear and understand what is going on. Everyone has to be willing to work together to make sure we all stay safe and have fun.
-Dominika Daniel
The reason we chose the leaders was because they have taken control in most of our past activities so we knew they would be able to help us complete this. They were helpful because they told us exactly where we were and how to get through the doorways. The most challenging thing was figuring out where to stand when they told us to get in a skinny line. i learned that you really needed to trust the leaders in order to take direction from them, and you need to be able to work together with everyone in the group to accomplish the task.
ReplyDelete-Sarah Obrzut
I don't know why we choose the leaders, i choose taryn because i know her and i can trust her. She always takes control and has smart ideas. They told us how to do things since we coukldn't see anything. One thing that was challening was that sometimes they wouldn't explain, like they would say turn here, well whats here suppose to mean? I learned that i can trust people sometimes and that we as a class can get along.
ReplyDelete-Bevy wevey
As a leader, there were some good parts but also some difficult parts. The most important thing to me was to make sure everyone was safe and no one was getting to squished and no one was going to bang their head into the wall. The leaders definitely took safety as a priority to make sure everyone was as comfortable as possible. The next challenge was communicating to the group. I knew what they needed to do but the way they had to do it was different for every person so getting our ideas across was hard. It was really rewarding when we finally overcame a challenge like getting through a skinny door or getting up the stairs.
ReplyDeleteWe chose the leaders because we have seen them leading in the class. We know that they have a great leadership and we can trust them. Leaders were helpful by explaing Where we were, where the door or pole is, and where the stairs are. When we were going upstairs, every one had to take one step and they said "go." The most challenging part was that everyone had different pace speed. The front part went too fast that the back people got squished and some people were hurt. Overall, I learned that if you just trust the leaders, you you could have done this activity easier.
ReplyDelete- sophia kim
We initially chose three people who we thought would be willing to do the job since they had taken roles as leaders previously in class. We also trusted them since we were usually successful in a class activity when they were leaders. The leaders all talked to each other before talking to the amoeba so that they all knew what was going on. Then, once they agreed on a good idea, they all made sure that the amoeba knew what was going on. The most challenging issue for me was not being able to know who was near me. I wanted to communicate with the people around me but we were constantly switching places in the amoeba so I wasn't always next to the same people. From the activity I learned that we can all trust each other even when we don't know or can't see what everyone else is doing.
ReplyDelete-Danny Fattal
We chose the leaders that we chose due to the leadership skills they have already showed and also they have loud voices which was helpful in this activity. The leaders were helpful; since we were blindfolded we had to trust them. And the leaders gave us direction that kept us safe. For me the most challenging issue was being blindfolded and not knowing where I was going. I also like having a little more control, then giving away my complete trust to the leaders. But giving away complete trust was not a bad thing, just something I am not used to. Overall I learned that our class really will get better with trusting everybody in time.
ReplyDeleteJordan Marotta
We mostly chose the leaders, I think, because of previous activities where we had seen them be successful in leadership positions before. We wanted to be able to pick someone who would be able to do a good job. The leaders were really helpful with telling us exactly what to do to make sure we got through all the doors or up the stairs safely. I think the hardest part for me was just having absolutely no idea where other people were, or what was going on more toward the front. It was hard to coordinate when nobody knew what was happening. I learned mostly that, as a class, once we begin to listen completely to directions and have more coordination, we can be really successful. For me specifically, I learned that I just have to trust that other people will keep me safe and successful during activities like this.
ReplyDelete-Michelle Erickson
We chose those leaders because as a class, we all have seen their great leadership from the previous activities,so we believed that this time they would do a good job in leading the class as well.
ReplyDeleteAs leaders, they gave guidance to the blindfolded people and made sure no one fall off or bump into walls.
The most challenging issue for me during this activity was to make sure that I hold the rope tightly because sometimes I needed to adjust my position according to the guidance given by the leaders and I felt like I started to lose the rope when I changed my position.
I learned that it is easier to complete the task when everyone listens to the instructions and follow through.When ever you are blindfolded ,just listen to the people who are not blindfolded cause they know what's going on,their guidances are better than your own senses.
---Jennifer Meng
We chose those leaders because they were able to lead us in past activities. One thing I think Morgan did well was listening to us and talking constantly to us so we could hear where we were going. Also they were the sole form of communication between the fromt an back of the amoeba blob thing. One thing to learn about our class as a whole is hat we need to get better at listening to eachother. When I was in the back in the beginning it got painful because we were being pulled by the rope. This was happening because the people in the front just kept chugging along while we were fumbling over our feet. This also shows we stil have room for provement with our teAmwork.
ReplyDeleteErin rogers
I think we chose the leaders we did because they always have shown leadership in the other group activities we have done in the past. Also, they are the people in class that we can trust and know will focus and have the motivation to get done what needs to get done. The leaders were very helpful in the way that they always made sure everyone was accounted for and they knew exactly what part of the "amoeba" to fix. It was very helpful how they touched/tapped me sometimes when I was the one who needed to move because then I knew exactly who they were talking to and I could focus in and listen better. They also gave very specific directions and told us the next obstacle we were up against before we approached it. The most challenging issue for me was going down the first long hallway because we didn't know what to expect and our first obstacle was a doorway we had to get through which was very difficult with the amount of people we had. Overall, I learned that no matter what my classmates will help each other and myself get through obstacles. No one got left behind and they always accounted for everyone. Also, I learned that I can trust my classmates and that outside of the leaders we chose there are many other leaders in the class that I know I can trust throughout the year.
ReplyDelete-Erin Fisher
I was absent when the class did this activity. But from the video I can tell that it was a difficult team building experience. The leaders were people who previously lead other team building activities. Two qualities that are important in this activity are communication, and trust. Everyone would need to listen to the leaders, cooperate, and trust them in order to complete this successfully.
ReplyDelete- Yuliya Lyashchun
We chose the leaders that were helping us out that day because they have proved to be capable of giving us ideas and stuff like that. The most challenging thing for me was trusting the leaders enough to not hit something while being blindfolded. Its not as easy as it looks because your surrounded by everyone and your getting help from the leaders that werent all my close friends. Two things that were important in this activity for it to be sucessful were trust and cooperation.
ReplyDeleteLauren Haag
I think the leaders were chosen, because they take charge. They helped tell us where to go. The most challenging thing durring this was going up the stairs. The thing that stuck out the most was that everyone wanted to know who they were near.
ReplyDelete-Rob Fisk
The leaders were chosen because of previous activities we did. Each and every one of them had a part in a certain activity which helped them take charge and make sure that we would all get to the location of choice safely. The leaders were helpful because they helped guide you with their voice and helped with specific directions like an arm touch to get closer. The most challenging thing for me is that the WHOLE time my blindfold kept falling off so when we were walking, it just fell to my neck sadly and I had to stop to readjust it. I learned that throughout the activity, even though we are blindfolded (even if mine kept falling off aha) we can rely on others to help us through the adventure because this is a very useful activity we will be using towards the future (a.k.a. Devils Lake) and it will be a great use even beyond that in the future time. We can all benefit from a little help from others. :)
ReplyDelete~Courtney Olsberg