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a. What went well?
Our collaboration with the information we found and the creation of the visual itself went well for our group. We didnt really have any problems or disagreement.

b. What did not?
Nothing really went wrong with our project it was swell.

c. What would you do differently next time?
Next time i would look up more information about my topic. Just to have more sources to pull from. I would also organize our bibliography differently.

d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -

Be Concise

Be Visual

Be Smarter

Be Transparent

Be Different

Be Accurate

Be Attractive

Be Varied

Be Gracious

Be Creative

I think our project was creative, attractive, different, visual,smarter,concise and accurate. I am not as sure about the transparent aspect of our infographic but i do know that it meets all of the other requirements. Our idea was originally supposed to be different but I think it turned out well. I especially like the way we mixed our information in with the way our design, I think that is one the best parts of our infographic. The only part of our project that was a bit difficult is the way we created it. Since we made it in photoshop we had to make sure that it did not turn our too pixelated when we uploaded it.

A day in the life of a Somalia Child

 

Somalia has one of the most troubled histories of any “modern” country. After World War 2 the country gained independence from Britain and with that fell into communism relatively quickly. This communism eventually led to a dictatorship that would ravage the country economically. Fed up with the countries state of affairs a Civil war began between the countries people and its government. This war disrupted food distribution between the country and further damaged the already staggering economy of the country. Hundreds of thousands left the warring country and what remained at the end of the conflict was a very torn apart country devoid of any true rule system. Piracy is openly committed by some of the poorer members of the country as a way to supplement supplies that its country is lacking. What effect this has on the countries children is massive.

 

Children can attend one of 722 classrooms set up throughout the country. A child can go to school for the initial 8 years of grade school and may progress into secondary school if they so choose. Children are taught geography, math, and English as well as agriculture and Arabic. Lessons last 36 to 40 minutes.  Somali has seen an increase of 27% attendance in recent years. Higher education is largely private with options in the hundreds as to where to attend.

 

Health care in Somalia is somewhat slippery.  One in 10 children will die in childbirth. 70% of the country goes about un inoculated which is reflected in the average life span of a somolian being 47.

 

One special problem facing the children of Somalia is the Prevalence of child Soldiers. The U.N has fought with Somalia several times over its refusal to stop the use of Child Soldiers.  The children are conscripted at age 8 and are deployed around age 12. Somalia uses these children as disposable attackers in various conflicts. Something disturbing to note is the U.S funds the Somalian military and recently has had to take steps to assure they were not the ones funding the children. 

 

Sources

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/17/world/africa/17somalia.html

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/1361394.stm

 

http://www.wes.org/ca/wedb/somalia/soedov.htm

 

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2008-10-10/news/0810090770_1_somalia-ground-for-industrial-waste-pirates

Aprendí acerca de los Mayans forman la mayoría de la población. También aprendí acerca de la topografía de Guatemala estar rodeado por el océano Pacifico y el golfo de Mexicano. También tiene una gran montañas. 

Rigoberta Menchú escribe un libro que describe la su vida durante el guerra civil y como ella se escapare durante. Ella también gane el Premio Nobel de la Paz. 

Despite all the full and higher tech games i have at my disposal, i still find myself spending hours on flash game websites.

I got me a jobbbbbb. im gonna be workin at city hall from now on. yayyy me. 

To Do List: 

1. Figure out text for Discussion in Chase class 

2. Find thesis based on theory. 

3. Write Rough Draft  Essay

4. Write FInal Draft Essay 

5. Figure out the key points that I need for my business plan 

6. Write out rough draft timeline for capstone. 

7. Tracking 

8. Research For Thompson Benchmark 

9. Research and understand structuralist theory. 

Aprendí hoy que los Maya era los habitantes de Guatemala, la gente torturó durante la guerra civil, un dictador controla la país y hay celebraciones que ocurrir para más que tres calles.

Rigoberta Menchú escribí de su vida en Guatemala y la prejuicio...ella diga su historia. Menchú escapó la represión del gobierno de Guatemala.

 

Yes! I've got hair again. It feels weird having something on my neck again, haha.

http://scienceleadership.org/blog/Worst_man_made_disaster_in_US_history:Tennessee_Coal_ash_spill
a. What went well?
-What went well was the amount and quality of the research we discovered.  Each of us was given a certain part of the project to research and each of us found high quality reliable resources.

b. What did not?
-Because most of us were doing individual research and it was all put together by one person, while presenting we were a little unorganized.  However by the second time we had everything together and could tell our story. 

c. What would you do differently next time?
Maybe during the making of the infograph everyone would be a little more part of the creation process. 

d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -
Be Concise
Be Visual
Be Smarter
Be Transparent
Be Different
Be Accurate
Be Attractive
Be Varied
Be Gracious
Be Creative
Which of these areas did you excel in? Which were not so well represented? Why do you think some elements of design were easier or harder to include in the end product?
I believe we excelled in being concise, visual, smarter, different, accurate, attractive, varied, and creative.  Maybe not so much in the transparent and gracious.  Mostly because I am not sure how to be gracious in an infographic.

By Marina Stuart
Group Mates: Elona M, Shi F, and Mustapha I.

http://scienceleadership.org/blog/Worst_man_made_disaster_in_US_history:Tennessee_Coal_ash_spill
a. What went well?
-What went well was the amount and quality of the research we discovered.  Each of us was given a certain part of the project to research and each of us found high quality reliable resources. 
b. What did not?
-Because most of us were doing individual research and it was all put together by one person, while presenting we were a little unorganized.  However by the second time we had everything together and could tell our story. 
c. What would you do differently next time?
Maybe during the making of the infograph everyone would be a little more part of the creation process.  
d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -
Be Concise
Be Visual
Be Smarter
Be Transparent
Be Different
Be Accurate
Be Attractive
Be Varied
Be Gracious
Be Creative
Which of these areas did you excel in? Which were not so well represented? Why do you think some elements of design were easier or harder to include in the end product?
I believe we excelled in being concise, visual, smarter, different, accurate, attractive, varied, and creative.  Maybe not so much in the transparent and gracious.  Mostly because I am not sure how to be gracious in an infographic.

By Marina Stuart
Group Mates: Elona M, Shi F, and Mustapha I.

http://scienceleadership.org/blog/Worst_man_made_disaster_in_US_history:Tennessee_Coal_ash_spill
a. What went well?
-What went well was the amount and quality of the research we discovered.  Each of us was given a certain part of the project to research and each of us found high quality reliable resources. 
b. What did not?
-Because most of us were doing individual research and it was all put together by one person, while presenting we were a little unorganized.  However by the second time we had everything together and could tell our story. 
c. What would you do differently next time?
Maybe during the making of the infograph everyone would be a little more part of the creation process.  
d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -
Be Concise
Be Visual
Be Smarter
Be Transparent
Be Different
Be Accurate
Be Attractive
Be Varied
Be Gracious
Be Creative
Which of these areas did you excel in? Which were not so well represented? Why do you think some elements of design were easier or harder to include in the end product?
I believe we excelled in being concise, visual, smarter, different, accurate, attractive, varied, and creative.  Maybe not so much in the transparent and gracious.  Mostly because I am not sure how to be gracious in an infographic.

By Marina Stuart
Group Mates: Elona M, Shi F, and Mustapha I.

"It's a plain European-style yogurt.  It comes in four sizes and it's all about the toppings."

Let me tell you, it's so delicious, you don't even need any toppings!

1) La topografía de Guatemala es muy variada.  Hay montañas, volcanes, costas y playas.  La mayoría de la población es maya.  La guerra civil de Guatemala fue 36 años y terminó en 1992.  

2) Aprendí que Rigoberta Menchú ganó el Premio Nobel de la paz para su lucha para derechos humanos en Guatemala.  Ella es maya y habla quiché, pero aprendió español y escribió un libro.  Estuvo perseguido por sus raíces.  

I managed to found some paper to write a journal, so I figured id write down what is going on, I have awoken on an island, and do not know where I am located, last I remember I was on a mission to defend the U.S from an Attack from an unknown life force. I have no weapon no nothing, so I acted quickly to create a shelter. I have made some basic tools to help me dig, and a box to store my stuff in, the wildlife seems to consist of wild dogs, pigs, and cows. the night is peaceful. I hope to cook some pork tomorrow after some hunting

Tape + people = wrap yourself up in tape. 

1.  Venezuela 

2.  2002

3.  una escuela no tiene dinero trabajar

4.  la militaría esta dolé las personas eso no acuerdo con el presidente

5.  un grupo de estudiantes de universidad esta ayudando reconstruir la país. 

6.  mas playas y montañas con arboles.  

1. ¿En qué país se tomaron estas fotos?  Ecuador
2. ¿Cuándo se tomaron?  En el verano
3. ¿Qué pasó en la primera foto? La primera foto es la casa que las personas vivien en.
4. ¿Qué pasa en la segunda imágen? ¿Quiénes son? La pais tenía una guerra.
5. ¿Por qué estaba allí el grupo en la tercera (third) foto? ¿Quiénes son? La foto es personas que murío durante la guerra.
6. ¿Cómo es la topografía de este país? La pais tiene las playas, montanas, y los oceanos.

Link to presentation!!

Reflection:

a. What went well?
The things that went well with the group is that we had a lot of knowledge about our topic and we knew how we wanted to present that knowledge to our peers.
b. What did not?
The things that did not go well with the group is that sometimes the whole group was not together in one place, and sometimes we could not find all the info we needed so we needed to do deeper research.
c. What would you do differently next time?
The things that we said we would try to do differently is to make sure we are all on ethe same page about what information we have found.
d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -

Be Concise: This makes sure that everyone you are presenting to knows and gets all the knowledge that you have.

Be Visual: If the visual is attractive then people will gravitate to your project and want to know more about it.

Be Smarter: If you think deeper about your topic then you will have more ideas and have a better project overall.

Be Transparent: If you can see your project how someone else would see your project then you can make your project that much better.

Be Different: People like different because it is appealing so you should always be different.

Be Accurate: If someone is reading your project it needs to be accurate so that people can know exactly what you are saying.

Be Attractive: If you project looks good it will make people feel good!

Be Varied: have some differences and some debates on you topic that is always interesting to a reader or viewer.

Be Gracious: The topic is a sensitive one depending on who's point of view you are telling it in so be mindful of the  different types of people that will or may be reading it.

Be Creative: creativity is always is a plus because it shows how much time and effort you put into giving a good.

Which of these areas did you excel in? I excel in transparency and creativity Which were not so well represented? varied and gracious  Why do you think some elements of design were easier or harder to include in the end product? Sometimes this happens because there are so many things that you want to focus one that you forget the little things that make that difference in whether someone likes the project or doesn't.

sums it all up.