When it comes to discussing what I learned, it would be so easy to go on and on about the equations, formulas, scientific concepts, laws, and technicalities covered on paper. But if that's what you're interested in, just read my earlier posts! Learning is so much more than that! This class has taught me discipline and avoiding procrastination. Because we always have to post on our blogs every night by a certain time, and with my busy schedule, there's no room to slack or put things off. I'm able to stay focused and on top of what I need to do. Secondly, this class has taught me persistance and critical thinking. When physics gets hard, as it constantly does, it would be easy to give up and mutter around hoping someone will step in and save the day. However, that doesn't happen here or in the real world. When I'm confused and frustrated I've learned to push through that wall and challenge myself! Lastly, physics has taught me how to be a better team player and work with others more. I've always hated group projects and the like because in my mind it's easier to worry about yourself and no one else. However, we did so many group labs that you didn't really have a choice but to learn to work with others without taking too much charge or bumming off of others' efforts.
The things I really enjoy about physics class is the remotes and how we use them to test our knowledge without too much risk. It helps you learn because even if you make a mistake it's ok, but at the same time it helps you exercise the knowledge that you do know! Another thing I like is when we have class and group discussions about the concepts that we're exploring because students helping students is very effective because you're communicating on a level that you understand and it also gives you the opportunity to do soem teaching yourself! I also enjoy those simple worksheets that you shouldn't over-think because they lay everything out that you need to know in a simple way that isn't too intimidating.
Some of the things I feel challenged with in physics was, like I said, the group work - namely the labs. It often felt like we were thrown into the ocean with no life-vest. We'd just learned a concept or idea and then are expected to execute it on our own? That doesn't work so well; instructions can sometimes be confusing and hard to follow and more often than not when the lab finally gets completed I see absolutely no relevance or significance with it!
I chose this picture because the jumping reminded me of many of the concepts we learned this semester regarding forces, acceleration, gravity, and acceleration! In this picture you can see all of those things brought to life! However, this picture is a celebration from my sister's college graduation at the start of the summer and I also chose it because it sentimentally represents my much more "mini" graduation from my first semester of physics! WHOOOHOOOO!
I agree with you about the lab part, at least you guys have a table of 3 x) but i like how you like using the remotes! so do i hehe. Cute picute btw!!
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