Blog 1: 2 Hour Presentations

1. What presentations did you see?

• I saw a wide variety of different presentations. The presentations that stood out the most were Suicidal Youth with Paola, and Theatre Acting with Gustavo. I was amazed by the passion these students had for their topic. They were so informative that I have had follow up discussions with other students on these topics.

I saw the following presentations:

• Social Work for Abused-Debora M.
• Teaching Elementary-Regina R.
• Creating a Franchise-Gabriel M.
• Suicidal Youth-Paola R.
• Teaching 1st grade-Xena P.
• Graphic Design-Nathan M.
• Music Performance-Samantha T.
• Acting-Erika L.
• Piano-Alyssa C.
• Bakery-Beladona O.
• Counseling-Kimberly G.
• Marketing Management-Vanessa P.
• Coffee Shop Management-Brandon R.
• Theatre Acting-Gustavo R.
• Party Planning- Leslie N.
• Product Marketing and Advertising-Miguel S.

2.   What questions do you have that haven't been answered about the senior project?  

• How can I develop a strong essential question?

• Can our essential question have broad answers?

• How can I go above and beyond in the senior presentation?

• Do I have to, and if so, how can I apply my senior topic to the 4 core subjects?

3. What is the most important part of the senior project based on what you are seeing in the 2-hour presentations?

• Based on what I saw in the presentations, I noticed that the most important part was the mentorship. Most students got their answers from interviews they had with their mentors. Experiences from their mentorship also helped bring their presentation to life. The students would refer a lot to their mentors when it came to sources.

4. What topic are you considering doing and why?

• Political Campaigns- I enjoy seeing how politicians communicate their values with voters and understanding their dedication to public service.

• Entertainment Communications- I am fascinated by how certain audiences react to different deliveries and how performances are advertised and directed.

5. What are you doing for your summer mentorship? 

• I am currently volunteering on a local campaign for the June 3, 2014 election to gain a foundation on the political process.

• I am also currently seeking a mentor from the entertainment industry.