Merlina

More like this

Cosplay

by Ayla Hood

Using Mindomo for Problem Solving

by Thomas Teepe

Graphic Narrative

by David Gee

Ethics

by Desi McKeown

Merlina

What can teachers do to support my learning?

Leniency

Clarity

Be transparent and ready to help

Show that you care

Set high expectations

Learning strengths, styles, preferences

Visual Learner

Highlight, underline, and circle my work

Even though I'm a visual, I'm find spoken directions easy to understand.

Like to see rather than listen

Like to take notes

Like to take in information by reading and through visuals

Thinking and Logic

Can figure things out

Able to problem solve

Concentration

Focused

Language and Words

Can process language which helps me think and remember

proficiency in both oral and written language

What activites and interests do I pursue outside of school?

Family activites

Shopping

Amusement park

Movie

Dinners

Gym

1-2 hours, 3 days a week

LA Fitness

Part-time job

5 hours, 3 days a week

Waitress

The Keg Steakhouse

What motivates me to learn? What do I love to learn about?

I enjoy learning about things that revolve around the real world.

Useful tips and knowledge

I enjoy learning about ancient history

The Canadian Pacific Railway

The Balkan War

I enjoy learning new languages

Would like to learn Italian, Albanian, and Arabic.

Avoiding negativity

Writing down goals and outstanding work

When I cross out finished assignments I feel accomplished which makes me want to finish them all.

When I see my assignments written down, it looks like a larger amount which tells me I need to start.

Thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of completing the work.

Build relationships with peers to make the activity more entertaining.

Extrinsic motivation

I tend to engage in activities when I'm getting a reward or if there is a punishment for not engaging.

Who am I?

Humber College

Accounting

Business Administration

17 years old, Muslim, white, straight, female

Eat healthier, travel more, improve mental health

Mother, father, 2 younger sisters

Learning languages, travel, walking, singing, dancing

Traveled to Macedonia, America, Kosovo, Greece

Can speak Bosnian, Albanian (only understand), and French (intermediate)

75% Bosnian, 25% Albanian

My parents are both born in Macedonia

Mother=100% Bosnian, Father=50% Bosnian and 50% Albanian