This gist contains a short assignment I'd like everyone to complete before our formal lesson. The prework involves reading some of the React Router documentation, and will allow us to keep the lesson more hands on.
Data Model
Document Object Model (DOM)
My daily* practice between mod 0 and mod 1
Forewarning: I compiled (the majority of) my responses into one giant answer that, as a whole, I believe adequately addresses the questions. When I read what was being asked of for this assignment my mind flooded with answers of various experiences & instances that, to me, felt like I would of just been giving a general answer. So instead I decided on sharing a more personal story which is what I have written below.
What role does empathy play in your life and how has it helped you? Why is empathy important for working on a team? Describe a situation in which your ability to empathize with a colleague or teammate was helpful. When do you find it most difficult to be empathetic in professional settings? How can you improve your skills when faced with these scenarios?
It was March 17th, 2016 & my boss has just called me “greasy & nappy”. Twice, he said this, exclaiming it in front of staff & students. For the sake of time, I’ll skip every little detail leading up and following this event. Though, for
1. When you've worked towards a goal in the past, what systems or tools have been helpful for you in accomplishing that goal? How could you adapt those same systems/tools to use while at Turing?
In very general terms, I’d say having access to the internet has been one of the greatest & often most overlooked tool that has aided me in my research. For something more specific, I am a huge fan of making an hourly To-Do lists the night before. It helps me mentally prepare & organize myself for the following day. I know for sure that I’ll be using the internet while at Turing for researching & collaborating on projects. I also know how beneficial it will be for me to in simply making lists & taking notes of what I need to do & get done in-between class sessions.
2. As you start this new career, what is one of your strengths and how do you know?
I believe that I can convey & receive information fairly well. I’ve taught a variety of subjects in natural sciences to students of all ages throughout the c
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| I’d like to preface this off by stating that I had initially answered the above question with a 3 paragraph response. Though, I understand that that might have been a bit overwhelming. In summary, it was a lengthy description detailing my appreciation for dialectics & objective truths. If I were to rephrase that into what my greatest strength is I would say that I can convey & receive information well. I’ve taught a variety of subjects in natural sciences to students of all ages throughout the country for many years now. From this experience I’ve come to realize that simply exchanging knowledge, efficiently & effectively, is an art form in of itself. | |
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| I’ve come to learn that my ideal working & learning environment is, at first, in a space of my own without any distractions. I could say that I prefer not being on a time crunch, however, I know that under those circumstances I can more easily get stuck overanalyzing wh |
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