Whiteboard Discussions
Hello, everyone! I thought it would be interesting to let you know about what goes on in my Physics class. When my fellow classmates and I conduct an experiment, we collect data and info about the lab in our notebooks (obviously). Then, on a whiteboard, each group writes down their data, draws a graph, and writes all the needed information such as what kind of equation we have. After that, we all put up our boards on a stand and discuss our questions and what we think about each other's boards. I feel as though I do not contribute as much to the discussion as I would like to. Most of the reason is because I am new and don't know many people well. I also don't want to say something and be proved wrong, and I am just nervous to talk. I realize now that being wrong is part of the learning experience. Even if I am wrong, I can learn from my mistake. Next time my class has a whiteboard discussion, I will definitely try to contribute more to the discussion!
I'm going to hold you to this Nikhita! Have others been wrong in our discussions? What happened to them? Laughed at? Do you view them as less intelligent? Of course not! Everyone makes mistakes... including you! That is how we learn best. Be brave! Stand up and lets hear your voice. You will learn so much more once you risk failure! You can do it! (And you will be a whole lot happier!)
ReplyDeleteYeah, its true that nobody has been laughed at.
DeleteNo, I never think of anybody as less intelligent if they say something that is not correct. I promise I will say something next time, because I know it doesn't matter if I am wrong. I feel that if I say something once then it will be easier for me to talk after that.