As busy as we all have been, we're going to have to continue to focus on the same standard as we had last week. Initiative and self-direction are not assignments or tasks that can be attempted, completed, and then dismissed. They are habits that must be cultivated. You should develop a sense of pride in going above and beyond, so I'm going to re-post what I wrote last week. We need to really try to engage in some meaningful discussion and put forth our best efforts when producing our artifacts (maybe you can demonstrate initiative and self-direction on this project). See below for last week's post:
In the past, we've discussed the difference between your everyday teenager and the student that stands out among the rest. We've talked about going the extra mile, finding something effective to do when others would rather socialize with a co-worker, taking a genuine interest in something a supervisor wants to accomplish for the organization, and what separates the good from the great. This week, you're going to focus on taking initiative for yourselves at your placement and extending your learning beyond the everyday tasks you complete.
With your time at your placements, you are going to find AT LEAST ONE thing (task, discussion furthering your own knowledge of the position, underutilized area at the placement) that you are going to do UNPROMPTED and make it a point to complete on your own. When you return to class this week, you're going to share out (discuss first) how it went and then create an artifact (picture with explanation, blog post, quick YouTube video) that demonstrates your dedication to taking initiative and being self-directed on the job.
I look forward to your projects and hope to see some cool videos or read some great blog posts. Have a great week! I'll see you all in class!
