Mac - Week 4: Comments to Melissa Lodhi

@Melissa Lodhi-

Week 4 Think Aloud 1

Image by Melissa Lodhi

For my publishing leadership project, I would like to present at the Florida Dance Educators conference and at the National High School Dance Festival.  Understanding biomechanics and anatomy concepts are so important in effective dance education and with the limited time we have with students in the classroom, we need the most effective means possible to deliver the information.  Both of these conferences will allow me to reach numerous peers and to share a process that was enlightening and informative.  I believe that this audience would be extremely receptive to the findings and would offer their own insights in regards to the project.

When beginning the project I had a strong desire to be published, but based on the results of the project, I believe a presentation offers a much better way to continue the research and to acquire feedback on present and future results.

My comments-

Melissa, what a wonderful idea for your AR project and I agree that a presentation with demonstration would be more effective than publishing although I wouldn’t rule out a published paper later on. After reading your “think aloud” posts, I decided to check out your Website to read more. What a great opportunity for students to have a performing arts magnet school to attend. I also thought the layout and images you included were great! Photoshop manipulations with filters brought a very creative perspective to your project and helps the viewer make a stronger connection to your overall concepts.

I think what you did with this project will open up doors for exploration beyond what you ever expected. The fact that you had some very favorable results will be the springboard for further discovery. I also think you have chosen the perfect venue for presenting your project. Not only will you be sharing and encouraging others but you will be providing options for engaging students even more. The deeper understanding and critical thinking skills that students will gain will be so important for their physical well being when utilizing the kinesiology concepts. What an asset your work will be for others! Thanks for sharing and best wishes as you finish up and for your presentation at the festival.