Advice from Students on How to Win the Competition
Gabrielle Glodich
I believe our team won because we made sure to complete the review sheets in depth before class in order to get higher scores in the quizzes. We also completed all of our assignments on time.
Kelsey Meyer
I think my team won because we consistently received good individual quiz scores. We started off strong from the beginning each receiving high scores. Then throughout the semester, if one of us would get a lower score, there was always someone else who got an outstanding score to balance out the scores. We began the semester meeting before class to discuss material that we were going to be quizzed on but that faded fast. We just did well getting consistent good quiz scores and doing well in competitions like when we played Sorry.
Marisa Dion
We all did really well on individual quizzes, which helped a lot. While the other teams were trash talking, we were sitting in the back focusing on our own game. We won because we cared more about learning and getting the grades than about actually winning the competition.
Ashley Watts
Honestly, I didn't expect to win at all; I saw our groups as the underdog team and the team that would just try to get everything done and do the best we could. I began preparing myself to not become angry if we slipped behind the other teams. That, I believe is what actually lead us to a win. We didn't throw ourselves against the other teams openly and we kept quiet in our little semi-hidden corner. Call us "silent but deadly." Though we didn't seem cut-throat in class, outside of class we kept in contact about projects, quizzes, and other homework through email or texts. IN class, the first thing I asked as each member when they sat down is if they knew the answer to the extra credit question. Not many people noticed that we did that for almost every class: "Did you read everything?", "Were you able to load the videos alright?", "Did anything confuse you?". Our victory, in a nutshell, was due to teamwork. We made sure the other members didn't fall behind because a team is only as good as its worst player.
Dan Hiscock
Having been part of a team that may have won a competition....or two....the approach that I used was:
1)Set an expectation of excellence. Let your team members know what is expected of them and accept nothing less.
2)Lead by example. Show your team that you are willing & able to do what needs to be done in order to accomplish your goals.
3)Do not micro-manage your team members! They are responsible adults, that is why you picked them for your team. Let them decide on what works best for themselves. It may not be the way that you would do it, but if it works to accomplish the task that it what is most important in the overall scheme. (my teams never met as a group, in person or online)
4)Use positive peer pressure in order to manipulate those members who are not performing to your expectations/standards. Many people do not respond well to negative criticism, this is where you can show them the means or methods you yourself use to set the high standards of the group/team. If those do not fit their learning style, be able to provide alternative means or methods that will work for them!
5)When picking team members look for those individuals who are: responsible, competitive, and pleasant (pleasant may seem strange, but by being nice to others it creates a positive atmosphere within the group. This helps team members feel wanted/needed and helps them push themselves to meet the expectations of the team)
These are the methods that I used which seemed to work well. I am sure there are plenty of others!!!
Sam Millett
My advice would be, look for what drives you to learning and why! Perhaps you want to learn photography because you think its a beautiful art-form and seems natural to you, or maybe it's about winning the competition to get out of an exam. I'd say once you find your source of passion in anything you learn (whether it's winning or something intrinsic), learning becomes second nature, thus making you the BEST person ever! Or something like that. ;D
Colleen Baker
My advice on how to win:
Take notes and study. Every detail matters! Take notes while reading or watching the videos and always review them before class.
How does competition help:
Throwing in a competitive aspect to this class has definitely helped me. As a student you should always take pride in your own grade, but having teams gives you another reason to do well. No one wants to let his or her own team members down!
Cassie Watson
The most important advice I could give to future photo students who want to win would be to study hard, collaborate with teammates, and to contribute ideas and opinions into the group.
Gabrielle Glodich
I believe our team won because we made sure to complete the review sheets in depth before class in order to get higher scores in the quizzes. We also completed all of our assignments on time.
Kelsey Meyer
I think my team won because we consistently received good individual quiz scores. We started off strong from the beginning each receiving high scores. Then throughout the semester, if one of us would get a lower score, there was always someone else who got an outstanding score to balance out the scores. We began the semester meeting before class to discuss material that we were going to be quizzed on but that faded fast. We just did well getting consistent good quiz scores and doing well in competitions like when we played Sorry.
Marisa Dion
We all did really well on individual quizzes, which helped a lot. While the other teams were trash talking, we were sitting in the back focusing on our own game. We won because we cared more about learning and getting the grades than about actually winning the competition.
Ashley Watts
Honestly, I didn't expect to win at all; I saw our groups as the underdog team and the team that would just try to get everything done and do the best we could. I began preparing myself to not become angry if we slipped behind the other teams. That, I believe is what actually lead us to a win. We didn't throw ourselves against the other teams openly and we kept quiet in our little semi-hidden corner. Call us "silent but deadly." Though we didn't seem cut-throat in class, outside of class we kept in contact about projects, quizzes, and other homework through email or texts. IN class, the first thing I asked as each member when they sat down is if they knew the answer to the extra credit question. Not many people noticed that we did that for almost every class: "Did you read everything?", "Were you able to load the videos alright?", "Did anything confuse you?". Our victory, in a nutshell, was due to teamwork. We made sure the other members didn't fall behind because a team is only as good as its worst player.
Dan Hiscock
Having been part of a team that may have won a competition....or two....the approach that I used was:
1)Set an expectation of excellence. Let your team members know what is expected of them and accept nothing less.
2)Lead by example. Show your team that you are willing & able to do what needs to be done in order to accomplish your goals.
3)Do not micro-manage your team members! They are responsible adults, that is why you picked them for your team. Let them decide on what works best for themselves. It may not be the way that you would do it, but if it works to accomplish the task that it what is most important in the overall scheme. (my teams never met as a group, in person or online)
4)Use positive peer pressure in order to manipulate those members who are not performing to your expectations/standards. Many people do not respond well to negative criticism, this is where you can show them the means or methods you yourself use to set the high standards of the group/team. If those do not fit their learning style, be able to provide alternative means or methods that will work for them!
5)When picking team members look for those individuals who are: responsible, competitive, and pleasant (pleasant may seem strange, but by being nice to others it creates a positive atmosphere within the group. This helps team members feel wanted/needed and helps them push themselves to meet the expectations of the team)
These are the methods that I used which seemed to work well. I am sure there are plenty of others!!!
Sam Millett
My advice would be, look for what drives you to learning and why! Perhaps you want to learn photography because you think its a beautiful art-form and seems natural to you, or maybe it's about winning the competition to get out of an exam. I'd say once you find your source of passion in anything you learn (whether it's winning or something intrinsic), learning becomes second nature, thus making you the BEST person ever! Or something like that. ;D
Colleen Baker
My advice on how to win:
Take notes and study. Every detail matters! Take notes while reading or watching the videos and always review them before class.
How does competition help:
Throwing in a competitive aspect to this class has definitely helped me. As a student you should always take pride in your own grade, but having teams gives you another reason to do well. No one wants to let his or her own team members down!
Cassie Watson
The most important advice I could give to future photo students who want to win would be to study hard, collaborate with teammates, and to contribute ideas and opinions into the group.