I sent this last week but it may not have gotten to everyone. Please, if you get a chance, let me know if you saw this already or not. If you didn't see this don't worry about doing the homework. Time is just too tight.
Hi folks,
Today we worked on two of the most important skills not only in science but in life in general, observation and communication. One of my goals today was to show folks that both of those skills are far tougher to do well than they may have imagined. Also, to show some ways to improve those skills and some things to beware of when using them.
I'm including my Bite-Size Physics: Scientific Method eBook. This contains everything we've talked about the past two weeks and a bit more.
Also, here's a recording of last weeks class on Variables. I didn't record today's class due to the fact that most of the class consisted of activities. I will be recording most of the classes for the rest of the year. This recording was made during my Chapel Hill class but the material is the same.
Homework due 10/1
Do the activity "Communication Block" in the book on pg. 29 with someone. Observe closely. Write up a guide that would lead someone to being effective at giving instructions in this activity. Examples: Which instruction is best to start with? What are some things to look for? What do you need to be sure to tell listeners? Is there a good order to give instructions in? Various tips to instruction giving. Think of this as an instruction manual for giving instructions. :) Good luck and have fun.
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