James DeGrechie FM4

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Instructor

Dr. Jamie Schwandt

Student 1

Nathan Dooley FM8

FM2- Emma Ware

Lara Newman FM4

Feedback Map 2 (FM8) by Josefina Howard

Feedback Map 1 (FM4) by Josefina Howard

Lara Newman FM8

James Degrechie FM4

FM1- Emma Ware

Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

17. What did you think of CM2?

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

20. What do you think of this assignment (FM4)? What are your thoughts on students providing feedback that can change a class in progress? Have you ever been asked this from an instructor before (throughout the class, not just at the end)?

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

Resources

1. What did you think of the Syllabus? Was it helpful?

The syllabus was a great way of introducing the class to how this course will be different from a traditional online course.
It was quite helpful, even though I have been through a course like this, this syllabus helped me adjust to the different layout from the initial experience I had.

2. What did you think of the Textbook? Recommended Reading/Books? Were they helpful?

They are quite helpful I am enjoying running through the book along side this course. The other resources look interesting as well, and I plan on aquiring them at somepoint either by the end of this course or in the near future.

3. What did you think of the How-To Videos? Were they helpful?

Yes, I enjoy the how-to-videos a lot! I am more of a hands on learner so having the videos with description helps my thought process and retention of what needs to be done.

Programs

4. What do you think of Plectica?

5. What are your expectations for Tableau?

6. What do you think of Rationaleonline.com?

7. Did you use Thinkquiry? If so, was it helpful?

Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

12. What do you think of Knowledge Transfer?

13. What are your initial thoughts on Swarm Learning?

14. What did you think of the Barriers to Learning?

15. What did you think of the Stable Datum?

Expectations

27. What are your expectations moving forward?

28. What would you like to see change?

29. What is one thing you love?

30. What is one thing you hate?

31. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

Objective

Provide the instructor a stable datum by building a feedback map that we will build on throughout the entire semester.

Key Result 1

Provide candid feedback.

Key Result 2

Understand that your feedback will likely change the class.

Key Result 3

Understand the importance of feedback.

Key Result 4

Collaborate with others to provide relevant feedback.

Programs

4. What do you think of Plectica?

I really like Plectica. It feels like a slightly more professional version of Powerpoint. I think it is nice that there are formats you can use but we can also be creative and add color, pictures and different types of special effects to make it our own!

5. What are your expectations for Tableau?

It took me a while to get everything on Tableau set up and functioning, so I am a little nervous about using it later in this class. I think it will be a new tool that will be difficult to use, but I am hoping it will expand my knowledge of using new technology.

6. What do you think of Rationaleonline.com?

I wish I could have tried the full version. I usually like trying it out before paying for a full subscription, and I just feel like I didn’t get enough of a trial just using 5 boxes to create a small map. However, the features it did have were great! I liked how easy it was to create relationships.

7. Did you use Thinkquiry? If so, was it helpful?

I used ThinkQuiry to look at your suggestions for one of our assignments, and I did like how it broke questions and concepts up almost into a Systems Thinking process. Being able to use the pre-formatted questions and working them out in my head helped me create an effective, well thought out map.

Resources

1. What did you think of the Syllabus? Was it helpful?

The syllabus has been helpful, especially now that I have been able to figure out how to navigate it effectively.

2. What did you think of the Textbook? Recommended Reading/Books? Were they helpful?

To be honest, I have only glanced at the recommended reading/books; if I had more time to devote to reading, I'm sure that they would expand my knowledge and understanding. Things being as they are, though, it is really not feasible to take time away from my other obligations.

3. What did you think of the How-To Videos? Were they helpful?

I find the videos quite helpful in not only understanding the assignments, but in finding my way around in Plectica and some of the other software applications.

Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

DSRP is something I had never heard of until this class. I thought ST v2.0 was a cool tool that helped me better understand the DSRP systems thinking process.

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

All of the concepts introduced thus far are new for me. The different concepts that have been introduced throughout the course have helped me understand processes and forced me to become more open-minded.

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

Lean Six Sigma is something I have always enjoyed since the first time I heard about it at work seven years ago. I have completed my yellow and green belt and need to continue on with the process in order to become a black belt. My company doesn’t seem to really promote or compensate individuals that have pursued the Lean Six Sigma journey to becoming a black belt. However, I do believe Lean Six Sigma is something that can separate an individual from others when applying for different jobs. This is something that the healthcare industry is really trying to push!

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

The pyramid principle is a structure that I truly believe helps to organize ideas. I found it to be helpful with organizing the structure of my blog. Summarizing ones thoughts and ideas allows people to begin thinking about the material that will be included within their blogs or essays.

12. What do you think of Knowledge Transfer?

I am a big believer of knowledge transfers. We use them all the time at work. They help teams pass important knowledge to other teams that would also find that information to be valuable. Transferring and sharing knowledge across teams helps eliminate the organization from being siloed. It also helps to ensure newer people are provided with the opportunity to gain knowledge that they would otherwise not gain without the opportunity of a knowledge transfer. It allows organizations to grow and become stronger!

13. What are your initial thoughts on Swarm Learning?

I was honestly confused at first as to what Swarm Learning was since I had not previously heard about it. I was overwhelmed and feared that I might have signed up for a class that is going to be way over my head. The Facebook group helped me feel more comfortable and confident with the Swarm Learning style!

14. What did you think of the Barriers to Learning?

Barriers of learning affect our overall ability to learning new concepts. They are everywhere and hard to break down. Learning something new can already be so stressful, but it is important for us to break down barriers during the learning process. My biggest issue is that I am extremely visual. It was difficult understanding the expectations around building a map in Pletica until seeing the first post. I now understand why the people who post first get extra credit!

15. What did you think of the Stable Datum?

I am grateful for the how-to-videos that are posted each week! Those videos really help me understand what it is we need to do for each assignment, as well as allows us the opportunity to learn more about the different concepts that are introduced within this class. Not a lot of professors will post videos within the online class community. This makes it difficult at times when trying to understand assignments. I like that stable datum is not all mathematical! My organization will send individuals onsite when they are new without the necessary training. It can make for an uncomfortable week when you don’t understand what it is you need to be doing.

Thoughts?

25. Take me through your thoughts and emotions as you started this course... where are you now?

When I first started the class, I was optimistic; I had always fancied myself as an outside-of-the-box thinker, and saw this as an opportunity to see what my capabilities might be in a different type of atmosphere. Unfortunately, the road of Life is a rather bumpy one sometimes, and is full of twists and turns. Now I find myself having gotten off course, and am racing to get to the proverbial finish line.

26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

I think the Tableau format is cool; however, I have to say I'm not thrilled about having my grades and progress out there for everyone in the class to see.

Thoughts?

25. Take me through your thoughts and emotions as you started this course... where are you now?

26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

Resources

1. What did you think of the Syllabus? Was it helpful?

The Syllabus is much different than what I was used to getting from other FHSU professors. Dr. Schwandt also provided an extended version online. It was at first overwhelming because new tools were introduced and Blackboard was not going to be utilized. However; the Syllabus is a handy tool to review and use as a checklist to stay on task.

2. What did you think of the Textbook? Recommended Reading/Books? Were they helpful?

This class is my first close look at the the US Health Care System. The textbook provides both micro and macro perspectives on the system - its organization design, behavior, and management. The recommended readings offer helpful information and practical ways to explore and learn health care and management principles.

3. What did you think of the How-To Videos? Were they helpful?

Since I am new to Dr. Schwandt’s teaching methodology (Swarm Learning) and his preferred online tools, the How-To-Videos are very helpful in understanding how to complete the assignments.

Resources

1. Are the how-to videos still providing value? Please explain.

a. Yes, the how-to videos help explain what it is we should be looking at and doing for our assignments. They are extremely helpful. Especially this round since I felt like our assignments were more complex.

2. Are the documents and videos I am providing valuable? Please explain.

a. Yes, I feel like the documents and videos really help connect the concepts to what it is we are trying to learn for the week.

3. Is the syllabus still valuable?

a. Yes- I use the syllabus to help me track where I am at within the course.

Feedback Map 1 (FM4)

Provide Feedback On:

Resources

Syllabus

Textbook

Lara Newman

Programs

6. Is Pletica becoming easier for you to use? And does it help you learn more?

a. Yes- it is becoming easier for me to use each time we make a new map for our assignment. Pletica is something that I considered trying to use at work with my teammates within the project management space. I do feel like it helps me learn more. It helps me to think outside of the box and connect concepts to one another.

7. Same question for Tableau, Rationaleonline.com and thinkquiry.

a. I don’t use tableau for this class just because I haven’t figured out how to get past the free student account items. I use tableau all the time at work and love it! We use it specifically for our project quality dashboards for each client. I also haven’t spent much time in rationaleonline.com due to the limitations. I have dabbled in thinkquiry but haven’t used it as much as we use Pletica!

Resources

1. What did you think of the Syllabus? Was it helpful?

Provide response here

2. What did you think of the Textbook? Recommended Reading/Books? Were they helpful?

3. What did you think of the How-To Videos? Were they helpful?

Thoughts?

25. Take me through your thoughts and emotions as you started this course... where are you now?

26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

Stephanie Flores (FM 8)

Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

CM1 was a good introductory assignment that allowed us to shake off our nerves and hesitation as we took in the syllabus. Since these were combined, CM1 felt like practice to me as I played around with Plectica, replaying the How-To video and making sure I followed every step mentioned. In the end, it felt like it was a simple assignment that I could not have completed without the video.

17. What did you think of CM2?

CM2 felt like I built off of the first one with new knowledge to expand to. I like the introduction of waypoints and how it allows for a presentation that one can navigate more easily and in order rather than panning over the whole map, guessing what was next.

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

EM3 took me a little while to decide on as they are all interesting topics, but I found biomimicry to be the most intriguing at the moment. I am writing a blog! It allows for more creativity and even a more enjoyable reading experience than a regular essay.

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

It does help knowing that others have published blogs because it means others have experienced this class journey as well, and at the very least one can be reassured that there is no wrong way to do it.

I think FM4 is lengthy, but not repetitive which is a good thing! It allows me to go back and remember what we’ve gone over so far, and reassures me that I am more knowledgeable than when I started. Students providing feedback is useful because the professor can get an insight on how they are taking these assignments, and whether the goals he has for us are being met. I have never been asked for class feedback as the class is in session. It is usually at the end of the term, when they ask for feedback on their own performance and the content, which is done anonymously. However, this type of feedback survey I assume reflects how they work and informs the university. The one negative experience I had with this was when filling out the information in the map, as it would lag and I’d have to refresh often in order to continue.

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

I feel the extra credit opportunities are something to be appreciated as this is very rare in college. To me it also shows the understanding that life happens, and these opportunities are ways to make up for it if need be, although absolutely not ideal. It also is an opportunity for people to show their investment in this class as well!

Resources

1. What did you think of the Syllabus? Was it helpful?

Provide response here

2. What did you think of the Textbook? Recommended Reading/Books? Were they helpful?

3. What did you think of the How-To Videos? Were they helpful?

Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

DSRP provides an alternative set of lenses through which I can examine concepts. I like that it asks me this essential question, “Am I seeing or not seeing distinctions, systems, relationships, and points of view?” When my husband was seminary student, I audited some of his classes. Several professors like to ask “What do you see?” during lecture and they drill down to the most obvious detail to the least noticeable but important word, fact, or idea.

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

I am absolutely new to all the concepts that Dr. Schwandt introduced to the class. Immediately, I realized that I had to open my mind and accept that I do not know everything; then my brain became open to the opportunity of learning new ideas!

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

I think Lean Six Sigma’s focus on waste elimination (defects, over-production, waiting, non-utilized talent, transportation, inventory, motion, and extra-processing) is useful in business and other fields. I wish I had known about it years ago when I was building an organization of insurance agents; I would have saved a lot of time and resources. While I do not plan on pursuing Lean Six Sigma as a career path; I think the principles apply to any career field or area of life.

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

I believe the Pyramid Principle is useful for anyone who wants to communicate thoughts, ideas, and facts in a logical, coherent, and understandable fashion. It helped me in creating my blog/essay outline.

12. What do you think of Knowledge Transfer?

“Knowledge Transfer” in management is what I believe to be the ability to transfer/pass/distribute useful/productive knowledge from the top to the bottom members of the organization in a clear, consistent, and accessible manner.

13. What are your initial thoughts on Swarm Learning?

I have not heard of Swarm Learning prior to this class. I thought, “What did I get myself into?” Then, I thought of the words “team” and “collaboration.”

14. What did you think of the Barriers to Learning?

I thought it was spot on! Learning begins with an open mind! After reading the Syllabus, I found out quickly that I am ignorant of many things! I am glad this class encouraged me to open my mind for new learning opportunities!

15. What did you think of the Stable Datum?

I am relieved that the examples aren’t all mathematical 😊 I can grasp How-To-Videos and Direction Sense Tests! I also can relate to the Air Traffic Controller example because my husband and son are aviators and our military family had been through many organized “chaos.”

Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

I am a part of the Facebook group, but I have yet to post anything.

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

Is it useful? I think so; it presents information in a platform with which people are intimately familiar. It gives notifications and shares information where people will actually see it, rather than in an email that may or may not be opened. Also, it allows for broadcasting information using multiple available media, and can allow users to communicate virtually in real time.

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

I prefer the WordPress Learning Community to Blackboard for the most part. The biggest challenge for me is getting used to something different from the norm.

Collaboration

21. What are your thoughts with the Facebook group? How can we use it better?

I like the instant interaction and class support that happens on Facebook.

22. What are your thoughts with the WordPress Learning Community? How can we use it better?

I still believe in its value as it keep everything centralized and allows for our assignments to stay in one place as well. I understand that our assignments as a whole are not compiled given we submit them in the order they come in. So, if there is a way to search our own work thus far that would be great!

23. If you connected with an expert (e.g. Dave Snowded, Rob McClary, Laura Cabrera, etc.) did you enjoy the connection? Was it worthwhile?

So far, I have not connected with an expert.

Instructor

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Expectations

24. What are your expectations moving forward?

I hope we keep up the same pattern of assignments we are receiving, as well as continue to introduce new concepts. I also hope we get to build more maps!

25. What would you like to see change?

I would like to learn more about leadership in a healthcare setting.

26. What is one thing you love?

Learning new concepts and getting to build maps!

27. What is one thing you hate?

I completely understand there is a strong intersect between politics and healthcare, but I do feel like some of the topics are geared more towards politics and not healthcare. I would like to see more healthcare related topics within our assignments and less political ones. I

28. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

I really enjoy the topics and concepts we cover in this course. If there was one thing, I had to pick it would be to provide more healthcare related topics. I love when we discuss military concepts and then tie them into healthcare.

29. What is one question I should be asking, yet I am not?

How do the concepts we learn about each week apply to our jobs or what our leaders do within our organizations?

Expectations

27. What are your expectations moving forward?

28. What would you like to see change?

29. What is one thing you love?

30. What is one thing you hate?

31. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

Resources

1. What did you think of the Syllabus? Was it helpful?

I thought the syllabus was not straightforward at first, and I blamed it on my being a visual learner. However, after rereading I gained more and more understanding. I knew this class would provide a challenge that I am not too used to, but I could not yet pin point what it was that provided this feeling that I was not accustomed to. I was intimidated that I may not figure it out, but as soon as I watched the first “How-To” video I gave a sigh of relief because that is what helped me connect it all together and ultimately understand what was expected of me. Now, I still reference the syllabus to ensure I am on track, and clicking the right references for that week. It is a helpful resource at this point.

2. What did you think of the Textbook? Recommended Reading/Books? Were they helpful?

The textbook is informative in the sense that you can delineate the history of organization and administration, and you can see how it has evolved over time. It provides an appreciation for the field in leadership and management, which I learned are not the same but go hand in hand. Equally as important, they elaborate on the intricacies, which do not always feel relevant or necessary but I remain confident that the understanding provides a useful foundation. Recommended readings and the text so far are compelling, and so dense with interesting facts. They have been helpful in providing a background that I had not been exposed to previously!

3. What did you think of the How-To Videos? Were they helpful?

The How-To videos were life-saving for me. I feel much gratitude as these provide me with a visual understanding along with the audio which make it easier for me to follow. When it seems vague at first as I am looking over the assignment, I have had my questions answered without fail after watching the videos.

Student

James DeGrechie

Programs

4. What do you think of Plectica?

Pletica is an amazing tool that I wish I had known about prior to this class. I am having a great time exploring the different functionality within Pletica and appreciate the simplicity or complexity that individuals have the opportunity to choose from when it comes to map and presentation layouts! This tool allows us to be creative with our assignments.

5. What are your expectations for Tableau?

I’m honestly not sure what my expectations are for Tableau outside of being able to track my grades. I will have to get use to the idea around everyone being able to view their classmates grades/performance! Visibility may help increase individual performance.

6. What do you think of Rationaleonline.com?

The idea behind rationaleonline.com is something that I thoroughly enjoyed. The functionality within the website looked pretty neat in our assignment video. I am a little disappointed with the access that came with our free accounts. I am still contemplating if I would like to spend the money on the full version to help with my blog!

7. Did you use Thinkquiry? If so, was it helpful?

I was honestly a little overwhelmed with all of the different tools that were being introduced within the first few weeks that I briefly touched Thinkquiry. I think it would have been really helpful if I had put more time into using it. It really helps with understanding DSRP!

Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

I almost panicked being new to Plectica! However, I enjoyed the process of creating my first map. It was also a chance to tell my classmates about myself.

17. What did you think of CM2?

I used Powerpoint a lot when I was an entrepreneur. I wish I had known about Plectica! It was a fresh breath of air creating a map and presentation using Plectica. Also, the US Health Care Systems View is an eye-opener for me.

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

The practical application of RationalOnline.com for my EM3 assignment was definitely worth the investment of $39! I will be writing a blog/essay on Cynefin Framework because it reflects my experiences in decision-making in many aspects of my life regarding family, military, ministry, education, career, and entrepreneurship. I have no excuses; I used to build websites as a business!

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

Yes, viewing blogs of previous students is very informative and encouraging!

The How-To-Video and the two presentations were so helpful. It viewd the video twice and went over the presentations three times. Then when I saw the Feedback Map, I thought, “I have to answer thirty-one feedback questions now?” Before this class, I have not had a professor who asked for a feedback early; most courses ask for feedback/evaluation at the end of the term.

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

I am very thankful for extra credit opportunities! It requires more work be I gain new knowledge and develop new skills during the process.

Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

17. What did you think of CM2?

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

Expectations

27. What are your expectations moving forward?

28. What would you like to see change?

29. What is one thing you love?

30. What is one thing you hate?

31. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

Thoughts?

25. Take me through your thoughts and emotions as you started this course... where are you now?

I lacked confidence as there was some confusion at the beginning, but I have grown more and more appreciative of this learning style and class set-up. The information and resources we need to complete the assignments have all been there and have answered any questions that have come up for me. I know feel excited about the challenges that come up on a weekly basis, and enjoy knowing more each time we get through a new assignment.

26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

I feel it is fine, as we can see where we stand. I am unsure what the total of points are, or that should be had at this point. However, I can at least see if I am behind or not. It is also motivating to continue to keep up and make progress.

Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

I feel that systems thinking is a phenomenal concept that allows us to not only think more critically but get used to thinking outside the box as well. When learning about systems thinking I was introduced to thinking about how our brain creates mental models based on our experiences. It makes sense that our perspectives differ and when working together it adds value when compiling our ideas.

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

Every concept that has been introduced has provided a new dynamic understanding for me, and even makes me proud to know concepts that I would otherwise not have become familiar with. These concepts can be applied to any field, but I keep thinking about the Program Manager positions and how these help in a practical and effective way in this position.

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

Yes! Lean Six Sigma allows a team to work on a project more effectively and efficiently by “removing the waste” or unnecessary things they would otherwise spend time on. I personally would be very interested in pursuing this career path as I am aware of the impact this can have on a workplace or in any field. I can imagine the level of confidence any Master Black Belt has in knowing how trusted they are to help a company make needed progress and improvements. The knowledge it entails is enticing!

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

The pyramid principle helps one figure out his or her own ideas through inductive or deductive reasoning. This I feel depends on the information one starts with and the end goal one wants to reach. This tool is helpful in answering questions and gain clarity in an organized way, and clear visual.

12. What do you think of Knowledge Transfer?

It is very useful, and allows progress in the sense that the tools and necessary knowledge are carried over.

13. What are your initial thoughts on Swarm Learning?

Swarm Learning makes you think! It is nonconventional, but it is a great thing. Instead of just being fed information, we are practical with the information and put it into action. The approach allows us to truly think critically and learn effectively. Since it is new to me, it still does not come naturally, but I am appreciating the practice of truly embracing a new way of learning. This is a way I feel that should be done more in schools as to provide more active learning rather than passive learning. I feel this generation just gets fed information through the screens we stare at daily, but I am not sure we are really taking in the information for long term.

14. What did you think of the Barriers to Learning?

I liked how the presentation took us step by step and provided examples to illustrate this concept. I feel lack of motivation to learn something can not only be influenced by someone’s past and environment, but it takes the desire to learn. I liked how it all comes down to just starting somewhere when something seems all over the place, and then going from there.

15. What did you think of the Stable Datum?

Stable Datum is not only a cool phrase to say, but I appreciate that it is a focal point to help us start somewhere when tackling a challenge. When hearing the professor mention “go back to what we know,” I not only thought of the R&B singer, Ne-Yo. whose lyrics are those words verbatim, followed by “go back to where you know your heart is.” I was given some peace of mind to be reminded that all it is, is to start with what you already know and understand in order to expand on that knowledge. I liked the examples that show how our exposure and knowledge thus far are what make it possible to continue learning new things.

Feedback Map 2 (FM8)

Provide Feedback On:

Resources

How-To Videos

Documents to read and videos to watch

Syllabus

Textbook

Audiobooks and Text to Speech

Programs

Plectica

Tableau

Rationaleonline.com

Thinkquiry

Concepts

Complexity and Emergence

Innovation and Organizational Learning

Cynefin Framework

OODA Loop

Toulmin Method

Red Team Argument Deconstruction

Double-Loop and Single-Loop Learning

Professor Greg Bunch video

Soldier vs Scout Mindset

Nominal Group Technique

Delphi method

structured communication technique

Context Analysis

Assignments

CM5

CM6

EM7

Blog

Using student blogs to deconstruct an argument

Videos provided to deconstruct

Spiral Method

Logical Fallacies

Thesis Generator

Critical Thinking Handouts

BDK Method

FM8

Extra Credit

Collaboration

Facebook Group

Learning Community

Connection with experts

Expectations

What are your expectations moving forward?

What would you like to see change?

What is one thing you love?

What is one thing you hate?

What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

What is a question I should be asking, yet I am not?

Programs

6. Is Plectica becoming easier for you to use? And does it help you learn more? Please explain.

YES! I love Plectica because it brings out creativity! It also reinforces the concepts as I lift them from my text draft to the boxes. I find that I am understanding and retaining information better!

7. Same question for Tableau, Rationaleonline.com, and Thinkquiry.

YES! Tablea, Rationale, and Thinkquiry are great tools to supplement my learning skills! However, I find that I prefer using Plectica more often than the others; maybe because it matches my learning style as a visual and hands-on learner.

Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

Yes, I am a member of the Swarm Learning Discussion Group on Facebook!

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

Yes, the Facebook group is useful because I get feedback from my classmates, current and previous students, as well experts! I benefit from the exchange of ideas and information! I also like the extra credit opportunity 😊

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

I think the WordPress Learning Community has given me and my classmates a unique, dynamic, think-outside-the-box, and safe platform to express our work and our thoughts. The colorful maps show creativity; feedbacks are well-thought of and edifying. Based on my experience having used Blackboard since 2011, I can say that Blackboard is convenient to use but it has become monotonous. Often, students respond to posts in discussion boards without substance; just checking off the box.

Expectations

27. What are your expectations moving forward?

I am hoping the class stays consistent with what we have done so far. I feel like I finally understand what we are doing. If there is anything new introduced, it would be nice for those new concepts/tools to be introduced slowly and not one week after another.

28. What would you like to see change?

I have honestly enjoyed what we have done thus far. If there was something I would like to change, I think it would be the grade sharing.

29. What is one thing you love?

I love the Swarm Learning concept and the community we are using for the class. This course is making us think outside of the box. We take so many graduate classes that use the same tools. That can get a little boring and monotonous over time. This class has given us the opportunity to be more creative with the concept maps. I also like that there is no black and white. We are given the opportunity to think outside of the box and use the gray area.

30. What is one thing you hate?

I was disappointed when we were introduced to rationale.com and didn’t have the right access to fully utilize the tool. I don’t mind paying for the upgrade, but would it be work it? Is it something we will be using again?

31. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

The only thing that comes to mind is regarding the relationship between the book we were asked to purchase and our assignments. I would like to see more assignments relate to the textbook.

Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

17. What did you think of CM2?

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

Student 1

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Expectations

27. What are your expectations moving forward?

Moving forward, I am expecting assignments requiring slightly more complicated concept maps, further exploration into systems view and learning techniques involving health care.

28. What would you like to see change?

I get really overwhelmed trying to look at all of the different applications. I wish we had either one large app that we use for this class, or just a couple. I also wish we went slightly more in depth in the how-to videos explaining how the concepts relate to health care. Some of the analogies used are not as applicable for me.

29. What is one thing you love?

I love that we are able to submit our maps and answers to our questions and know that you are going to give feedback in a positive way. It has structure, but it also encourages creativity, which is not common in many classes!

30. What is one thing you hate?

I dislike that certain websites we tried to use require subscriptions. . I also want to try to see this class focus a little more on healthcare so we can learn to apply this (either in our current careers) or in our future careers.

31. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

Immediately, I would say try to gear our assignments toward healthcare and its various aspects. It may also be possible to try to consolidate the different applications we use.

Resources

1. What did you think of the Syllabus? Was it helpful?

It was very overwhelming. I am used to syllabi that are fairly basic and have very little content other than policies and the calendar. However, I like that it explained your thought process and it shows that you are very passionate about this class and its content.

2. What did you think of the Textbook? Recommended Reading/Books? Were they helpful?

The textbook is definitely informative, and it reinforces some ideas and thoughts I have gone over in past administration classes in my undergrad. As for the recommended readings, I have not had much time to read them. I definitely want to, but this past month I have been coming home, writing rehabs for athletes and then heading to bed! 😊

3. What did you think of the How-To Videos? Were they helpful?

I LOVE the videos! Without them, I think I would have had a really hard time figuring out how to best structure a map in Plectica and comprehending exactly what you were hoping for us to create! It is sometimes easier to look back at the actual presentation you used if I need clarification rather than finding the exact spot in the video that I need.

Programs

4. What do you think of Plectica?

5. What are your expectations for Tableau?

6. What do you think of Rationaleonline.com?

7. Did you use Thinkquiry? If so, was it helpful?

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Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

ST v2.0 gave a great introduciton into the concept of DSRP, and seemed more fluid than the first time I was introduced to it.

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

With each concept my perspective gets tranformed, and I become open minded toward the topics that are covered. Not only do they create a bigger perspective but more answers are revealed along side much more questions.

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

I thought Lean Six Sigma was an interesting topic to learn about. I had heard of the subject but had never known what it was or about. I would like to get into Lean Six Sigma as a career path, but I think it could be applied to almost anything.

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

I think this principle can be utilized in the creation of our blogs and essays. I tend to get caught up in many thoughts all at once, and having this framework helps to adjust the material to the topic or subject at hand.

12. What do you think of Knowledge Transfer?

This comes in to play with my work on a daily basis. Many organizations should be doing this, but when it comes to healthcare such as the physical therapy clinic that I work at it is vital for us to pass along our diagnosis and treatment plans for patients to doctor's, patient's family, or other clinics needing to know precautions.

13. What are your initial thoughts on Swarm Learning?

Like I have stated the first go around, I was "confused, then angry, then intrigued, excited." For this go around I was ready, since the first time I have tried veiwing my life, work in a swarm learning manner. I believe I personally learn best in this manner. I don't struggle to achieve personal goals now that I know how to go about reaching them in a way that works for me.

14. What did you think of the Barriers to Learning?

The barriers did not seem as intense this go around. They are still there it was just much easy for me to see them, anticipate, and adjust accordingly. With all the classmates perspectives to grasp it is hard to find a reason to be stuck on a barrier. Yes they can be intense sometimes, but since the first time I am able to acknowlegde they are there and continue with less added stress.

15. What did you think of the Stable Datum?

The idea of grabbing one idea flying through the air and having that as the starting point I can really relate to. With my work it tends to get crazy with so many things I have to do for the patient's and therapists to continue doing treatment. Once I focus on that one thing the rest tends to follow.

Thoughts?

25. Take me through your thoughts and emotions as you started this course... where are you now?

I was excited in the very beginning and a little overwhelmed since I didn’t understand why we were using another tool outside of Blackboard. For some reason, the second assignment really got to me. I didn’t necessarily understand what we were supposed to do once the presentation mode was added into our map concepts. I never thought to myself that I should drop the class, but I was confused in the beginning. Now that we are a month into the class, I feel a lot more comfortable with all the tools and the concepts of Swarm Learning. I also love that we have a little support group and mentors within the Facebook group if needed.

26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

I would prefer if our grades were kept within Blackboard for consistency with other classes across FHSU, but I like Tableau. I use Tableau at work so it wasn’t something that was necessarily new to me. Using grades within the tool is new, but the concept of Tableau was not new. I don’t really mind if our grades are shared within the student dashboard since we don’t have tests and quizzes. It was something that I had to get use to since grades are something that are private amongst students. Maybe that’s because that has always been the norm?

Resources

1. What did you think of the Syllabus? Was it helpful?

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2. What did you think of the Textbook? Recommended Reading/Books? Were they helpful?

3. What did you think of the How-To Videos? Were they helpful?

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Concepts

What were your thoughts on complexity, emergence, innovation, and organizational learning?

These are all great concepts for us to cover within the course. I am familiar with most of those concepts but feel like discussing those concepts in this class has helped me take a deeper dive into really understanding them. It is easy to say something is complex, but do people understand how/why it is complex?

What were your thoughts on the Cynefin framework and OODA Loop?

I was excited we covered these concepts. Someone on Facebook had previously commented on my post about OODA loop. I didn’t really understand what that meant until we discussed it in our assignment. I think it is important that we take some of the military concepts and apply them to leadership roles within the healthcare industry!

What were your thoughts on the Toulmin Method?

The Toulmin method was a new concept for me. I enjoyed utilizing the method to deconstruct what was being said in Trevors argument, as well as deconstruct the article regarding childhood obesity and the affects it has on adulthood.

What were your thoughts on the Red Team Tool- Argument Deconstruction?

The Red Team argument deconstruction tool was a fun concept to use! It forced me to really understand and listen to the messages the video and blog were trying to portray to their readers and listeners. I wouldn’t mind if we revisit this again with another video/blog!

What were your thoughts on the double and single loop learning?

I had never heard of the double and single loop learning prior to this assignment. This concept is very eye-opening for me. People don’t think about the complexity behind finding solutions to problems or how individuals learn from adaptive and generative learning.

What were your thoughts on Professor Brunch’s video and the video on Soldier and Scout Mindset?

I specifically learned a lot from the Soldier and Scout Mindset video. It is easy to have a soldier mindset and emotionally respond with defensiveness to certain situations. Leaders need to be able to turn off and on their soldier/scout mindsets. For the most part, the leadership scenarios I am put into require a scout mindset. Leaders should be able to support and drive their organizations. They shouldn’t be defensiveness and unmotivated their employees. These concepts bring me back to emotional intelligence. Leaders with high emotional intelligence can not only read and react to others emotions but should be able to control their own by not responding in a defensive way to certain situations.

What were your thoughts on the Nominal Group Technique, the Delphi Method, and Context Analysis

These concepts are important for leaders to understand because they help promote team members to brainstorm and generate ideas. Motivation from team members usually stems from leaders encouraging members to be the ones to generate new innovative ideas, or to even brainstorm solutions to current problems. These techniques are important to associate satisfaction within an organization.

Concepts

8. What were your thoughts on complexity, emergence, innovation, and organizational learning?

These were such valuable concepts that I will continue to revisit. As an emerging leader who would love to be as confident and skilled to connect with her team, I feel these are crucial concepts to understand. The idea of complexity and the opportunity it lends to innovation is intriguing. Organizational learning can be made possible when there is not only cohesiveness but commitment to perform each role towards the team’s goal.

9. What were your thoughts on the Cynefin framework and the OODA Loop?

These tools are a gift to each one of us when faced with the unknown.

10. What were your thoughts on the Toulmin Method?

This is the method I would do first before the Red Team because it helped me focus and begin to deconstruct each argument as I went through each category.

11. What were your thoughts on the Red Team tool -- Argument Deconstruction?

I admittedly struggle with this activity as I felt that my mind is not trained to think philosophically. I would find it felt counterintuitive to go back and try to pin point what exactly I was expected to answer. This is why I did take long to create these.

12. What were your thoughts on Double and Single Loop Learning?

I appreciated getting an understanding of these concepts. Single-loop learning to me means trial and error or finding an error and correcting it based on the information that is already in place. My goal is to reach the double-loop learning because it involves great initiative as you create something new from what is already in place in order to improve it further.

13. What were your thoughts on Professor Bunch's video and the video on Soldier and Scout Mindset?

I like being challenged on the way that I think. It seems all too easy in this class to get stumped! It carries more weight to know experts and professionals are highlighting and making people aware on a scale like TEDex, encouraging them to think about how they think.

14. What were your thoughts on the Nominal Group Technique, the Delphi Method, and Context Analysis?

I was so intrigued by the Nominal and Delphi technique in helping teams efficiently and fairly give their input.
The Nominal I appreciate because it allows for each member to give their own input while they are all brainstorming. It prevents anyone from being talked over or skipped in a way. The Delphi technique makes it efficient to meet and plan when teams are not in the same physical vicinity. So, it allows for things to get done in this way.
Context analysis is crucial to survey the components of a structure or system in order to make more informed planning.

STUDENT: JOSEFINA HOWARD

Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

Expectations

27. What are your expectations moving forward?

Moving forward I know I will still be challenged, which is a good thing. I keep getting a sense that I am gaining Project managing skills which I hope to flaunt in interviews within reason as I know this is no course for certification. I like feeling that I am getting technologically adept with each platform we’ve been introduced to and I expect this to continue and become strengthened.

28. What would you like to see change?

I cannot think of something to change because I am enjoying the dynamic, as well as the interactions and teaching style.

29. What is one thing you love?

I almost thought this question asked me in general and not just about the class so I’ll do both! I love how informative the How-To videos are, which I feel make all assignments possible. I also love cookies and cream ice cream.

30. What is one thing you hate?

Same deal here! I do not hate anything in this class. I hate disingenuousness.

31. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

I have no concerns thus far, so I feel all is good. The professor is very attentive and responsive to our class.

Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

I tried as best I could to go in without any preconceived notions, to approach with an open mind. Aside from having had to muddle through Plectica for the first time, the assignment itself was not at all difficult. I found the format refreshing, quite a welcome change from the routine.

17. What did you think of CM2?

I found CM2 a bit more challenging than the first assignment, but again it was new and interesting.

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

Quite frankly, I was overwhelmed by the complexity and by how different the lead-up was from anything I had previously done. That, combined with my personal circumstances, made EM3 a no-go for me. Had I completed this assignment, I might have considered doing it in blog format.

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

I mean no disrespect, but whether other students have blogged or not, realistically, is largely immaterial to me. I really don't compare myself to others.

20. What do you think of this assignment (FM4)? What are your thoughts on students providing feedback that can change progress? Have you ever been asked this from an instructor before (throughout the class, not just at the end)?

To my recall, this is the first time I have been asked for my opinions and feedback in the middle of a class, to the point where it might actually alter the direction of the course going forward. Most instructors have a syllabus that is set in stone; I appreciate the application of water logic.

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

Speaking as someone who has a busy life beyond the realm of school, I have to say that I am not a fan of "first to post" bonuses. However, the other opportunities for bonuses are an innovative way to increase engagement.

Expectations

27. What are your expectations moving forward?

I expect that future assignments will get me to dive deeper into the textbook.

28. What would you like to see change?

Since this is my first class from Dr. Schwandt, I do not have any suggestions for change yet. I would like to complete this course first before making proposing anything.

29. What is one thing you love?

I love the online tools (Plectica and RationalOnline); they are like new toys!

30. What is one thing you hate?

I dislike the fact that I do not have a lot of time to work on assignments, explore the online tools and concepts deeper, and to interact more with my classmates. I work full-time as a Special Education Instructional Assistant which is very rewarding but stressful; I end up crashing when I come home. This, too, shall come to pass 😊

31. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

Maybe shorter assignments and more credit opportunities 😊

Expectations

27. What are your expectations moving forward?

28. What would you like to see change?

29. What is one thing you love?

30. What is one thing you hate?

31. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

Programs

4. What do you think of Plectica?

The very first notion I had of this site is that it seemed tedious, and I had not gotten the point until I started getting a “hands-on” experience with it. As you work through it and put your thoughts together, it allows me to not only fine tune my end result, but even focus my mind on where I wanted to go with it. Given, my indecisive personality, Plectica has provided me with the ability to just get started and lose the feelings of “writer’s block” per say and not be worried about the outcome! As we move along in this class I see Plectica as a home base when things get more complex. It’s a very useful resource to lay thoughts out.

5. What are your expectations for Tableau?

I have downloaded Tableu on my laptop and my phone. However, my expectations are that it will take getting used to before I can grow fond of it as I feel I still do not know what I am looking at, but I remember the statement Dr. Schwardt made about it being helpful in the workforce and for businesses.

6. What do you think of Rationaleonline.com?

I appreciate the value of what rationale has to offer in terms of organization, structure, and presentation. However, I was unable to use it or experience it as I had the free, limited version. I feel it has much promise and can be a successful tool for people who need to organize a presentation.

7. Did you use Thinkquiry? If so, was it helpful?

I have not exercised Thinkquiry yet, but I want to challenge myself to do so as it allows one to think more critically about things and dive deeper in my own understanding. I cannot deny the asset there is in thinking about what is not apparent rather than what comes more easily to someone. Thinking beyond is something I personally need to improve on, and I intend to use this tool to do so.

Thoughts?

25. Take me through your thoughts and emotions as you started this course... where are you now?

Initially, I was a little freaked out. The syllabus is highly detailed and reading it gave me some anxiety. Sometimes, when professors tell their students to just do the work, submit it and forget about it without worrying, they don’t actually mean it! Now I know that you really do just want us to do our best and learn as much as we can throughout the course, and my anxiety has decreased significantly. Thank you for keeping your word and always keeping your students’ best interests and mental health in mind!

26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

I have never been able to look at other students’ grades before to compare them with mine, but I am finding it to be a little comforting. I am not finding myself looking at the dashboard constantly anymore to see where I am compared with other students because I know we are all at different places in life and in this class!

Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

Student 1

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Expectations

27. What are your expectations moving forward?

28. What would you like to see change?

29. What is one thing you love?

30. What is one thing you hate?

31. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

Thoughts?

25. Take me through your thoughts and emotions as you started this course... where are you now?

26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

Yes, I am!

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

I do think that it can be useful, I just have not been on it as much. I noticed that the majority of what is put on it relates to assignments I can already see while on Plectica. However, there are different articles and posts in the past that I found useful.

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

I like WordPress, I think it has been useful to have it in this format for this particular class. As for being better than Blackboard, I can’t really say because this is my first semester with FHSU online school and Blackboard has worked really well for the other couple classes I am in. I think it might depend on the type of class you are teaching and what resources you use!

Student

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STUDENT: JOSEFINA HOWARD

Feedback Map 2 (FM8)

Provide Feedback On:

Resources

- 1. Are the how-to videos still providing value? Please explain.

Yes, I feel as though they are starting to click for everyone in the course. You are not needing as much detail when explaining what you are expecting.

- 2. Are the documents and videos I am providing valuable? Please explain.

The videos and documents provide a great deal of value. I retain more of the concepts presented when videos are alotted.

- 3. Is the syllabus still valuable? Please explain.

Yes I watch each week on what topics are needing covered and where I should be at in terms of final project and current map events.

- 4. Is the textbook starting to become more valuable? Please explain.

For myself it is about the same from the first map. I am not great at reading text, I find myself needing to re-read certain topics and even research some to understand what is being covered.

- 5. Was the information about audiobooks and text to speech valuable to you? Please explain.

Yes, I have not had a chance to download all that was mentioned, but I have them bookmarked so I can browse them in my free time.

Programs

- 6. Is Plectica becoming easier for you to use? And does it help you learn more? Please explain.

Absolutely it does. It is much easier for me this time around, and the white belt course had many indepth ideas on how to use plectica.

- 7. Same question for Tableau, Rationaleonline.com, and Thinkquiry.

Tableau is getting easier to use. Rationaleonline I just couldn't get into with just the small resources for the free content. Thinkquiry will always be helapful in perspective development.

Concepts

- 8. What were your thoughts on complexity, emergence, innovation, and organizational learning?

These where not something I have had experience with, or the understanding of what is was if I did. by covering these concepts I was able to point out when they are being used and how or why things are complex.

- 9. What were your thoughts on the Cynefin framework and the OODA Loop?

My thoughts on these two concepts were, how amazing these concepts are. I felt prior connection to these two concepts which spiked my interest in them. Hense why i chose to do my blog on Cynefin Framework.

- 10. What were your thoughts on the Toulmin Method?

This is a simple and effective way to help probe our topics for blogs/essay. Quite simple but it does draw the idea of complexity out.

- 11. What were your thoughts on the Red Team tool -- Argument Deconstruction?

At first I did not white understand it at all. Then with some help from classmates as well as online resourses I saw how the deconstuction of the argument worked.

- 12. What were your thoughts on Double and Single Loop Learning?

This was also new for me, and I had not ever really thought of how we go about finding solutions or how we use adaptive/generative learning.

- 13. What were your thoughts on Professor Bunch's video and the video on Soldier and Scout Mindset?

This was eye-opening and completely intreging. I saw how in situations there has to be a soldier mindset that is able to quickly make a decision and follow through to the end goal. While on the other hand a scout assesses the situation and depending on the circumstances follows the best route for success. I have noticed that in most cases I am more of a scout mindset, and instantly realize when I have given the reigns over to the soldier in me.

- 14. What were your thoughts on the Nominal Group Technique, the Delphi Method, and Context Analysis?

Almost all organizations involve teams, and these concepts showed how to encourage employees, colleages, and generate ideas from people that felt included. Getting everyone to brainstorm comes from a leader who understands where everyone is in the team and encourages productivity and morale.

Assignments

- 15. What did you think of CM5?

The videos associated with this map I found interesting covering OODA. Getting to read through the book on some of these topics where easier for myself to understand and enjoyed deveoping the map.

- 16. What did you think of CM6?

There were a lot of concepts covered, but I perticularly enjoyed the groups and team ideas. With in my work we have developed teams, and have 2-3 teams that bring issues to the team leader, or ideas for proactive performance.

- 17. What did you think of EM7? Do you still plan on writing a blog? What were your thoughts on using previous student blogs to deconstruct?

I still plan on writing a blog, I will admit I am not currently at the place with in my blog that I had planned out to be. Certain events have come up and it has slowed my progress with it. I loved reading previous students blogs, and feel confident to use this experience to help me develop my own blog.

- 18. What did you think of the Spiral Method in EM7? What did you think of the discussion on Logical Fallacies?

I enjoy the spiral method, I believe we used this in tests and measurements course. The examples for logical fallacies where great in referencing with in our own community how things can be contradictory.

- 19. What did you think of the Thesis Generator in EM7? What did you think of the BDK Method and the Critical Thinking handouts?

The thesis generator was amazing. I now see what with in my blog needs addressed and how to go about stucturing it. BDK Method and Critical Thinking handouts are tools I and reference through out the writing of my blog.

- 20. What are your thoughts of this assignment (FM8)? Does this idea (Swarming Feedback) make sense?

Yes this makes sense. I believe this second feedback map is more adaptive and inclusive than the tests & measurements feedback maps.

Collaboration

- 21. What are your thoughts with the Facebook group? How can we use it better?

I enjoy the post to facebook, and I try to comment as often as i can. (that might be once or twice a week) I am not a huge facebook poster, or instagram, or twitter. But i do feel more confident interacting with in this facebook community.

- 22. What are your thoughts with the WordPress Learning Community? How can we use it better?

I am enjoying the use of wordpress for this course. It is easy to navigate and interact with classmates over the material covered. Possibly developing posts that might address questions regarding the material covered and sparking conversation with it.

- 23. If you connected with an expert (e.g. Dave Snowded, Rob McClary, Laura Cabrera, etc.) did you enjoy the connection? Was it worthwhile?

I have not gotten in contact with anyone yet. If I still can I plan too. I am working on my own thoughts, and questions that I could ask.

Expectations

- 24. What are your expectations moving forward?

Continue to dive deeper into healthcare administration, and see concepts being used with in healthcare that I other wise would never have seen.

- 25. What would you like to see change?

Resources with video content associated with the concepts or content being covered.

- 26. What is one thing you love?

Building a map that is different from the week before, with added perspectives of other classmates that i have adapted too.

- 27. What is one thing you hate?

Re-reading my text, which is why I usually find a source through your videos or online that phrases content in a way I understand it.

- 28. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

Through in a small ttopic for discussion that might last a day or two and encourage interaction, via facebook or wordpress community.

- 29. What is one question I should be asking, yet I am not?

How do we feel in regards to the current blog/essay assignment and if I can help how might I do so?

In regards to my own question being asked, I know you have written quite a few blogs. Maybe give a few items or detailed ways in how you developed your own blog.

Assignments

15. What did you think of CM5?

I enjoyed CM5 and starting to use Tableau to make the first Dashboard. I took longer to play around with it and finally get the right procedure, but I felt accomplished to have learned a feature in Tableau!

16. What did you think of CM6?

I started with the Tableau Dashboard because I felt more confident completing it. I truly enjoyed learning the different techniques that help teams work more effectively such as the brainstorming ones.

17. What did you think of EM7? Do you still plan on writing a blog? What were your thoughts on using previous student blogs to deconstruct?

EM7 stumped me for longer than I wish because it compelled me to think more philosophically than I am used to. I believe this is great practice, but I frustrated myself as I would revisit and rewrite the different components in each of the deconstruction methods. I still plan on writing a blog.

18. What did you think of the Spiral Method in EM7? What did you think of the discussion on Logical Fallacies?

The spiral method is aesthetically pleasing to begin with. However, when looking at how the content presented is structured, it is easy to follow. The Logical fallacies is still something I have to reread to get a better hang of, but I do understand the ways each of these can undermine an argument by not hitting the target and adding more “fluff” essentially or being irrelevant.

19. What did you think of the Thesis Generator in EM7? What did you think of the BDK Method and the Critical Thinking handouts?

I am still in the process of figuring this particular part out and so I will be following up with the professor as soon as I can feel comfortable with it. However, the BDK Method is such a valuable tool that I personally need to continue to keep accessible to me for the “Healthy skepticism” they refer to. It is an ongoing challenge for me to generally be more of a skeptic, but I am aware that it is about training the mind. The Critical Thinking handouts as well are another way to help me view this skill. I am grateful for this.

20. What are your thoughts of this assignment (FM8)? Does this idea (Swarming Feedback) make sense?

I still feel it is very valuable for the professor to see how we are all taking everything in. I felt a lot more efficient when getting to the point and answering these, but the map itself being loaded was slow, and I a m sure that is just because of how big the file is. Swarming feedback does make sense as it is a compilation of all our ideas!

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Nathan Dooley

Lara Newman FM8

Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

12. What do you think of Knowledge Transfer?

13. What are your initial thoughts on Swarm Learning?

14. What did you think of the Barriers to Learning?

15. What did you think of the Stable Datum?

Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

I thought the overall ‘course’ was helpful, but I wish it was slightly faster paced. Sometimes it seemed like the speakers were restating minor concepts from the last video. I did appreciate how they broke down DSRP. Knowing what the acronym stands for is always helpful, but they broke it down even further into specific examples.

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

I can understand the majority of the concepts, especially those that are reinforced in the textbook. The concepts appear relatively simple but there are so many ways to apply them that I am a little concerned that I might get lost along the way!

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

Lean Six Sigma is an interesting concept. It makes sense to achieve goals by removing unnecessary steps and ‘cleaning up’ an initially long, arduous process. However, I have never seen it in practice, so it is hard for me to say if it is something I would like to pursue.

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

I typically use the Pyramid Principle when I map out my thoughts or create a plan. It makes sense to break perspectives and points down into smaller, easily understood segments. It seems like the most effective way to map out a concept with multiple, interconnecting parts.

Resources

1. What did you think of the Syllabus? Was it helpful?

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2. What did you think of the Textbook? Recommended Reading/Books? Were they helpful?

3. What did you think of the How-To Videos? Were they helpful?

Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

YYYEESSS, I love the facebook group. It is a form of connectiveness with the other students in the class that many other online courses do not have.

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

Useful. The prior students and current students post out of interest in the topics and subjects, not just because it is an assignment. You can actually sense that they have something interesting to them and yourself to share.

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

Fort this type of course I believe it is wonderful. If the professors that use blackboard were totransition into a teaching style such as this it would work better in wordpress. If they want to keep the layout of a typical online class then blackboard may be better for that. I guess it just depends on how much feedback and interaciton the profession wants in the course.

Dr. Jamie Schwandt

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Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

The first assignment was a little intimidating. I just didn’t understand Pletica and what Swarm Learning was. I really enjoyed making my first map once I understood the assignment. It was fun to see everyone’s different maps they created and learn about all of our classmates!

17. What did you think of CM2?

CM2 was more enjoyable to me since I understood the creating maps within Pletica. I did get a little confused at first with what was expected for the assignment, but I finally figured out how to create the map within presentation mode. This was the first assignment that had us use our book. I enjoyed reading more about the healthcare industry and systems thinking. My CM2 map was created to only include a summary of my answers. I decided to go with a simplistic approach.

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

EM3 was a little confusing since rationale.com doesn’t allow people with free accounts to do much within the tool. I would have really enjoyed using that tool. It allows people to really organize their thoughts and ideas by using a pyramid principle. Thankfully I was able to use Pletica to create a pyramid and provide a brief summary of what I was planning on doing for my blog. I do plan on writing a blog. I have always wanted to attempt writing a blog. Between my desire to write a blog and the extra credit, I feel like writing a blog is a much better option for me to pick!

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

Yes, I was glad we were able to see a few examples of what others have published.

No, I have only been asked to fill out the FHSU surveys at the end of the semester. I like that we are given the opportunity to provide feedback. It shows that our opinions are valued and that someone is listening to what we have to say. The feedback provided from past classes was used and implemented. I feel like sometimes I see posts on Facebook that mention items that have been changed within this class and others.

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

love the extra cred opportunities that are provided within this class. Not a lot of professors allow for extra credit opportunities. I can see why the extra credit is offered for the above reasons. It takes a brave student to post their assignments first. Extra credit for the first post is motivating us to break down the barriers and take a stab at the assignment. I also enjoy the Facebook group. This group allows us to post interesting information that coincides with what we are learning, as well as gives us the opportunity to post our maps and get some feedback from past classmates.

Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

Concepts

8. What were your thoughts on complexity, emergence, innovation, and organizational learning?

Complexity

To me, “complexity” invokes complexness, elaborateness, intricacy, and sophistication. Weather systems, ant colonies, human economies, and health care organizations are all complex systems.In the case of Health Care Organizations, there are three characteristics of complex systems: interdependence, non-linearity, and dynamism (Burns, L.R. et. al. 2011, p. 224).

Emergence

Between order (stability) and chaos (instability) emerge new ideas, products, practices, and relationships. I think of a blended shake drink: different ingredients are added to the mixer/blender (milk, spinach, sugar, cinnamon, peanut butter, etc); when blended, a new flavor emerges.

Innovation

Beware of three common myths or misconceptions about innovation: (1) innovation is good; (2) there is a formula, and (3) innovation is linear.

Organizational Learning

Organizational learning is influenced by organizational leadership, culture, policies, and routines. Five “disciplines” promote organizational learning: (1) systems thinking, (2) personal mastery, (3) mental models, (4) shared vision, and (5) team learning.

9. What were your thoughts on the Cynefin framework and the OODA Loop?

OODA LOOP - Observe, Orient, Decide, and Act.

As a military spouse, I became accustomed to the OODA Loop way of thinking as my military family lived for seventeen years overseas in high-threat regions of the world. My naval aviator husband taught me and our two sons situational awareness using OODA Loop. I subconsciously use it as I deal with high-stress and unpredicatable classroom situations as a Special Education Instructional Assistant.

CYNEFIN FRAMEWORK

Cynefin offers five decision-making contexts or "domains" - obvious, complicated, complex, chaotic, and disorder that help managers to identify how they perceive situations and make sense of their own and other people's behavior. When Dr. Schwandt introduced this concept to our class, I immediately thought of OODA Loop! But I understand that there are similarities and differences. I think OODA Loop is simple and easy to remember. Cynefin seems more appropriate to apply in complex situations. I still intend to write my blog/essay to learn more about Cynefin.

10. What were your thoughts on the Toulmin Method?

The Toulmin Method gives me the impression that building or deconstructing an argument is simple. Every argument has six parts that can be presented in an easy to understand diagram: claim, grounds, warrant, quantifier, rebuttal, and backing.

11. What were your thoughts on the Red Team tool -- Argument Deconstruction?

My first time to look at the 238-page Red Team Handbook 9.0 overwhelmed me. To deconstruct an argument, there are sixteen (16) steps or questions.

12. What were your thoughts on Double and Single Loop Learning?

I like that double-loop learning modifies/improves goals or decision-making rules based on the experience/insights gained from first-loop learning.

13. What were your thoughts on Professor Bunch's video and the video on Soldier and Scout Mindset?

The video by Professor Bunch clarifies the difference between database and gist. In decision-making, there are times that we only need a few critical pieces of information (gist) to take action. Sometimes, too much information (database) can cause overthinking or analysis-paralysis.

It would be nice to find a balance between the Soldier Mindset and Scout Mindset. When I was younger, I believe my decisions were mostly driven by my pride and sense of invincibility withought considering the consequences of my actions. As I got older, lessons from previous actions have helped me develop a Scout Mindset to make well-informed decisions and take situations in full context.

14. What were your thoughts on the Nominal Group Technique, the Delphi Method, and Context Analysis?

There are advantages and disadvantages in asking feedback/opinions from team/group members; sometimes, the process of collecting and measuring data (Nominal Group Technique and Delphi Method) can speed up or slow down the decision-making process. Context Analysis is very important in every situation to see the bigger picture.

Expectations

27. What are your expectations moving forward?

I expect that I will get out of the class what I put into it.

28. What would you like to see change?

No changes are necessary from my perspective.

29. What is one thing you love?

I'm really liking the visual content, which makes for a much more enjoyable reading experience than the standard essay/textbook format

30. What is one thing you hate?

I hate that I have fallen so far behind that I no longer feel that I am contributing to the class.

31. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

I can offer no suggestions in this regard,

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Thoughts?

25. Take me through your thoughts and emotions as you started this course... where are you now?

26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

Resources

1. Are the how-to videos still providing value? Please explain.

Yes! These videos still allow me to visually follow the expectations that are required for each assignment. They are very helpful!

2. Are the documents and videos I am providing valuable? Please explain.

The content that is provided through these via documents and videos have been interesting reads and great topics. So far the content in this section of assignments have challenged me to think more deeply, more critically, and think outside the box which is not always intuitive to do!

3. Is the syllabus still valuable? Please explain.

The syllabus continues to keep me on track when reviewing whatever is needed for the week. I still go back and review as it gives me a sense of security as I start the next thing.

4. Is the textbook starting to become more valuable? Please explain.

The textbook really is a resource that reinforces the why and the how of the concepts driven home through the documents and videos. I think it all combines well when it comes to understanding business and project managing perspectives.

5. Was the information about audiobooks and text to speech valuable to you? Please explain.

This is helpful to add to the way I take in information, but visualizing and reading the text ultimately is more effective for me.

Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

12. What do you think of Knowledge Transfer?

13. What are your initial thoughts on Swarm Learning?

14. What did you think of the Barriers to Learning?

15. What did you think of the Stable Datum?

Programs

6. Is Plectica becoming easier for you to use? And does it help you learn more? Please explain.

Yes it is becoming easier. As far as concept maps go and the organizational features I feel it is happening faster and comes more naturally except for when my laptop slows down when on the website! I love the ability to arrange, rearrange, and just order things in a way that make sense to me.

7. Same question for Tableau, Rationaleonline.com, and Thinkquiry.

Tableau requires that I play with it more and look at how-to videos such as the dashboard, but the second one did feel easier to create. I look forward to finding out and understanding it’s useful features. I feel better about rationaleonline.com because when seeing it all come together visually, I feel like I am not only using a unique tool but one that makes life easier in a way. Finally, thinkquiry still does not come naturally to me, but it challenges me to thn=ink more deeply about certain topics.

Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

12. What do you think of Knowledge Transfer?

13. What are your initial thoughts on Swarm Learning?

14. What did you think of the Barriers to Learning?

15. What did you think of the Stable Datum?

Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

I liked the first assignment. It wasn’t very stressful because it allowed us to understand Plectica and the overall point of each concept map. I like that you gave us the opportunity to tell the group who we are and why we are taking this class.

17. What did you think of CM2?

I thought CM2 was more focused on the actual concepts we had gone over, which I appreciated because there were quite a few concepts I did not understand in the book. (Barrier 3!) I liked the creativity of CM1 more, but CM2 forced me to work on analyzing administration concepts.

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

I enjoyed it because I could research all the different ideas and topics which were unfamiliar to me at the time. I am planning to write a blog because it is a unique assignment and allows me to be more creative in my classes,. I am a little concerned about figuring out the right method/website to write my blog.

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

Yes, it does! Blogs are a little intimidating, so knowing that other students succeeded in making a nicely organized and informational blog makes me feel like it is something I am capable of.

This assignment is fairly long-winded, but I understand that it will help you and your students in the future. When multiple of the students have similar opinions, I think it can let the professor know when something needs to change (or stay the same). I have had an instructor ask me to do this in the middle of the class before, but I do not believe they took our opinions to change the class mid-semester.

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

I like them, I think it is always nice when an instructor provides a way to help out students. It is comforting to know that we can make up points and that we can earn credit with hard work!

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Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

17. What did you think of CM2?

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

I appreciate the fact that it makes me think by raising questions that might not have otherwise occurred to me.

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

While there is a part of me that thinks that the new concepts may be tantamount to trying to reinvent the wheel, for the most part I am curious to see if any of the concepts can be applied in other areas of my learning.

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

Realistically, I do not see myself pursuing Lean Six Sigma. I think the principles and results are fantastic, and the increase in efficiency that comes of removing the waste is good for any business, healthcare included. That notwithstanding, I would think that Lean Six Sigma would be better suited to one more business-oriented - and younger - than me.

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

The Pyramid Principle is very helpful in organizing arguments and supporting information points in inductive/deductive reasoning, then expressing them in a logical and visual fashion.

12. What do you think of Knowledge Transfer?

Sharing information,experience, and specific occupational knowledge between colleagues and/or between departments is absolutely vital to the success of any business. It can be challenging, though, to determine what knowledge needs to be transferred, how to accomplish the goal, when to do it, and why said information needs to be divulged.

13. What are your initial thoughts on Swarm Learning?

Swarm Learning is still an enigma to me. I don't think I have fully grasped the concept as yet, but what I have seen and learned so far, I like.

14. What did you think of the Barriers to Learning?

It makes sense that, in order to learn a new idea, one needs to let go of pre-formed notions and judgments/ Keeping an open mind is a fundamental requirement for learning,

15. What did you think of the Stable Datum?

Having a stable datum in the midst of chaos and confusion is like a boat having an anchor on a stormy sea. Focusing on one thing at a time, rather than many things at once, simplifies any process and eliminates the "noise" that can cause one to become perplexed and disoriented.

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Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

17. What did you think of CM2?

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

This first map really helped everyone get comfortable with the idea of Swarm Learning and the idea's of how the class should go.

17. What did you think of CM2?

Running through the US health care system was allowing me to see different points in our healthcare I never saw before. Also the presentation of plectica was quite fun to make and play around with.

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

I liked getting the beginning points of our blogs/essays done early that way we know what to start looking forward too. I plan on writting a blog, and not just for the extra credit, but because I have always wanted to start developing somesort of blog experience that could later develop into something towards my career or personal development.

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

Yes, I will alwasy remember Wesley Cooper. Students like him and the ones in the facebook group still are great sources to reach out to and pick their brains about topics.

I have been asked by you, from the first course. I enjoyed our 2 hour class interaction with in the first course of mine. I hope to see more of that as well. This form of feedback is great to get our thoughts out in a detailed manner.

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

Many professors do not give extra credit, and I believe in regards to this course and the way it is being presented extra credit is great to give. It allows for that little extra push for some students to try something out side of comfort, and possibly find a skill they never thought they would have.

Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

17. What did you think of CM2?

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

Resources

1. What did you think of the Syllabus? Was it helpful?

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2. What did you think of the Textbook? Recommended Reading/Books? Were they helpful?

3. What did you think of the How-To Videos? Were they helpful?

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Thoughts?

25. Take me through your thoughts and emotions as you started this course... where are you now?

26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

Programs

4. What do you think of Plectica?

5. What are your expectations for Tableau?

6. What do you think of Rationaleonline.com?

7. Did you use Thinkquiry? If so, was it helpful?

Assignments

16. What did you think of the first assignment (CM1)?

17. What did you think of CM2?

18. What did you think of EM3? And do you plan on writing a blog? Why or why not? What else can I do to convince you to write a blog?

19. Does it help knowing that students from this class (and others) have published blogs?

21. What are your thoughts on the extra credit opportunities (e.g. blog, Facebook, and first to post)?

Programs

4. What do you think of Plectica?

I like Plectica for the variety of templates, presentation mode (Waypoint), and the ability to share projects online. I use Powerpoint often; but now, Plectica provides a fresh approach. I see myself using Plectica for my future academic, career, and ministry projects.

5. What are your expectations for Tableau?

I have yet to explore Tableau outside of our Grade Dashboard. I think the dashboard showing grades in graph bar format is an innovative way to show the class progress and to encourage action and competition among the participants.

6. What do you think of Rationaleonline.com?

I think RationaleOnline is a versatile tool! I like being able to create multi-level maps and have printable/editable outlines at the same time. The many features are worth the student discount rate of $39/year subscription. I see myself using this tool more for both personal and work purposes.

7. Did you use Thinkquiry? If so, was it helpful?

I only tried ThinkQuiry briefly and queried a few words. I like that DSRP is integrated into this online tool.

Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

12. What do you think of Knowledge Transfer?

13. What are your initial thoughts on Swarm Learning?

14. What did you think of the Barriers to Learning?

15. What did you think of the Stable Datum?

Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

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Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

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Programs

4. What do you think of Plectica?

It is great, I have started to empliment this program at my work, and the administration there has enjoyed the visual aspect to help our new hires.

5. What are your expectations for Tableau?

Not for sure yet, I still need to take some time to play with the software and get comfortable with it.

6. What do you think of Rationaleonline.com?

I like rationaleonline, I was expecting a little bit more with the free version then it allows. I might get the full version to try on my blog. I think with this being my first attempt at a blog it could come in handy.

7. Did you use Thinkquiry? If so, was it helpful?

Yes, I used Thinkquiry a lot the first course with Dr. Jamie Schwandt and viewing it agian helped refresh my memory and apply DSRP.

Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

I am a member of the Facebook group! I like that there is a Facebook group for this class. I must admit that I was intimidated by the group at first since it contains individuals outside of our class that have experience with Swarm Learning and Pletica maps. I just had to get use to the concept of utilizing Facebook with current classmates and past classmates.

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

Yes, I do believe the Facebook group is useful. It gives us the opportunity to connect with not only our classmates but those that have already gone through the class. We are given the opportunity to get feedback on our work from Swarm Learning experienced learners, as well as read articles that are posted about relevant items we are learning within class.

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

I like that we have the opportunity to get outside of Blackboard. The WordPress Learning Community was not hard to learn. The notifications on the side make it easier for us to see who is posting within the community. Sometimes it is difficult to read posts and view new ones within Blackboard unless you do a little digging within the discussion boards. Viewing everyone’s grades was a new one for me. It doesn’t really bother me since we don’t have exams or quizzes within this class. Just something I had to get use to.

Collaboration

21. What are your thoughts with the facebook group? How can we use it better?

I like the facebook group. I never know when I am supposed to post my assignments in there. Sometimes I forget to post my maps. Not sure if that has any effect on my grade or if the facebook group is just a way we can show off our maps and potentially get more feedback by past classmates that have taken this class.

22. What are your thoughts with the WordPress Learning Community? How can we use it better?

I thought the WordPress Learning Community was helpful. It isn’t something that sticks out in my mind from our assignments, so maybe we can use it more?

23. If you connect with an expert, did you enjoy the connect? Was it worthwhile?

I honestly haven’t connected with an expert! ☹

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Expectations

27. What are your expectations moving forward?

28. What would you like to see change?

29. What is one thing you love?

30. What is one thing you hate?

31. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

Expectations

24. What are your expectations moving forward?

I expect to continue the challenge that each week brings, yet with more confidence every time I take it on. It takes me longer I believe the understand the assignment, but once I complete it, it feels like I got over a hill I was initially unsure about. So it is reinforcing of my own abilities!

25. What would you like to see change?

I would like to see myself becoming more efficient with these assignments as I find myself repeating videos before I get to the work tasked to us.

26. What is one thing you love?

I still love the challenge as it still feels unlike any other kind of challenge I am used to. I like the different perspectives I am introduced to as it allows me to change or add to my own way of thinking.

27. What is one thing you hate?

I do not hate anything, but I still find it tough to get through the feedback map as the laptop uses a lot of energy and it is difficult to get the program to work efficiently given it is a big document.

28. What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

I do appreciate the applying our knowledge to recent topics or event so I would just say more of that! Otherwise everything is going great!

29. What is one question I should be asking, yet I am not?

No new questions come to mind as the professor is very thorough in the videos!

Feedback Map 2 (FM8)

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Resources

How-To Videos

I still enjoy the How-to Videos and I really appreciate that they are shorter! I honestly wouldn't know how to start the assignments without them!

Documents to read and videos to watch

I think the videos are really helpful to understand concepts, and I will read the documents to help clarify certain things, but I can't ever decide if most of my knowledge for these assignments should come from these documents or from the textbook.

Syllabus

I don't use the syllabus very much anymore unless I need to revisit SWARM learning. It was helpful when the class started.

Textbook

I read the textbook chapters before completing each assignment and I learn quite a bit from the textbook but I don't think it always applies to our assignments unless we are doing a concept map.

Audiobooks and Text to Speech

I don't personally work well with audiobooks and text to speech. I like actually reading through certain things.

Programs

Plectica

I love Plectica, I still wish it had a few more aesthetic tools that I could use, but I have really enjoyed using it for my assignments!

Tableau

I do not use Tableau very much. I use it to check my grades, but with any of the assignments, I do not know what other data I should be using to create more dashboards. They are very complicated to create.

Rationaleonline.com

I like the idea of this but I still do not have a subscription because I do not know if it is something I will be using where I work. I like it for the amount of slides I get to use without a subscription.

Thinkquiry

I think this is a good program to look at, but I really only use it when it's mentioned in How-To video. I have never created anything on there.

Concepts

Complexity and Emergence

I understand complexity well and don't have any issues with that. Emergence is still slightly confusing, but I understand the general concept!

Innovation and Organizational Learning

I think organizational learning is a really great method of learning!

Cynefin Framework

I only understand this framework minimally. I watched videos on it, but I'm still struggling to understand it fully.

OODA Loop

I think this cycle can be used efficiently to make decisions in the workplace. I haven't used much of it after that one assignment.

Toulmin Method

The Toulmin Method is interesting. I liked using it because it helped deconstruct the argument in a simple way. I did get confused with exactly what to put down for the 'Warrant' portion.

Red Team Argument Deconstruction

This method takes quite a bit longer than the Toulmin Method, but I like it because the questions go into more detail to help deconstruct the argument.

Double-Loop and Single-Loop Learning

I think I've seen loop learning in my work place after we learned about it. I think it can be useful and I will continue using it myself to gain feedback myself!

Professor Greg Bunch video

I liked the video by Greg Bunch because it explained what VUCA actually meant in a more applicable sense. Sometimes I find videos helpful when trying to actually figure out a concept.

Soldier vs Scout Mindset

I really liked reading and watching this! I think I have more of a soldier mindset, in fact, I think most people do, so it's interesting to look at someone you're interacting with and try to figure out which mindset they use most.

Nominal Group Technique

I love techniques like this because they focus on getting everyone's opinions and taking them all into account!

Delphi method

structured communication technique, I think this one is important to use as well because it allows the use of expert opinions!

Context Analysis

Context analysis has always seemed like a fairly basic concept to me, but I liked learning about it again because it expanded my knowledge on it.

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CM5

I always appreciate doing assignments that really work with the textbook and healthcare learning assignments. I liked this one!

CM6

I liked this one just a little more than CM5 because we had to deconstruct the types of teams and I felt like it really connected with administration healthcare.

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Blog

I plan on writing a blog. I liked seeing other people's examples!

Using student blogs to deconstruct an argument

Again, I really liked looking at student's blogs so I can look for ideas when I am writing my own blog!

Videos provided to deconstruct

I really liked the videos! Trevor Noah's was a little difficult to deconstruct because of the length, but I think it also made it a good challenge.

Spiral Method

I think I understand the spiral method. There's a lot to it, but the assignments helped.

Logical Fallacies

I understand logical fallacies, but I wish we had more of a handout on them instead of solely an explanation. The explanation was helpful, but I would have liked to look back in my own notes/textbook to figure it out!

Thesis Generator

I liked this! I did find it strange how it put certain things together. It would combine my sentences in weird ways, but it would still give me a generalized statement to build off of!

Critical Thinking Handouts

I looked at these handouts, but they used examples from rationaleonline.com where I really only use Plectica!

BDK Method

I like that this breaks down how to spot logical fallacies, but I still wish we almost had a separate assignment on logical fallacies so I understood it better!

FM8

I appreciate you trying to get as much feedback as possible. I will say that these feedback maps do include a lot of questions and I tire out by the end of them!

Extra Credit

I like that you give us the opportunity to earn extra credit!

Collaboration

Facebook Group

I will look at it every once in a while to see what's going on, I don't personally post anything but I like to learn from others!

Learning Community

I like the learning community, it's a different way to post and examine assignments.

Connection with experts

I enjoy that you are able to help with us connecting with experts, I think that is important in graduate school.

Expectations

What are your expectations moving forward?

I expect us to be working on more concept maps, and continuing to read through the book, using video and document additional resources.

What would you like to see change?

I would like slightly more in depth explanation on smaller topics instead of really broad assignments covering several things. I understand that it may not be possible since we have a lot to cover!

What is one thing you love?

I love the use of the How-to videos, they are very helpful when working on the assignments.

What is one thing you hate?

I don't like how many additional resources we have in each presentation. I want to have the time to read them all and look at them, but I struggle with having the time to do that.

What can the instructor do immediately to make the class better?

Clarify some of the topics a little bit more, relate them to healthcare administration.

What is a question I should be asking, yet I am not?

How can I relate these topics and concepts to healthcare?

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4. What do you think of Plectica?

I found Plectica confusing and frustrating at first, but after having played with it for some time, it is relatively simple to use. It's also quite helpful to be able to jump from spot to spot in expressing ideas.

5. What are your expectations for Tableau?

I am certain Tableau is a fantastic product with a wide variety of applications, but I can see myself going down a proverbial rabbit hole with this software, and possibly getting lost or confused in the midst of a project.

6. What do you think of Rationaleonline.com?

I found Rationale to be very similar in many respects to Plectica, at least at first glance. I can see how this could be a very effective tool in creating an argument basis for an essay or blog.

7. Did you use Thinkquiry? If so, was it helpful?

I tried it, but it was not something that I personally felt comfortable with for use in the tasks at hand.

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26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

Collaboration

22. Are you a member of the Facebook group? If no, why not?

23. Do you think the Facebook group is useful? Why or why not?

24. What do you think of the WordPress Learning Community? Is it better than Blackboard? Why or why not?

Concepts

8. What do you think of ST v2.0 (DSRP)?

9. What do you think of the new concepts introduced?

10. What are your thoughts on Lean Six Sigma? Is it a career path you would be interested in pursuing?

11. What did you think of the Pyramid Principle?

12. What do you think of Knowledge Transfer?

13. What are your initial thoughts on Swarm Learning?

14. What did you think of the Barriers to Learning?

15. What did you think of the Stable Datum?

Thoughts?

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26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

Thoughts?

25. Take me through your thoughts and emotions as you started this course... where are you now?

I was, at first, uncomfortable and intimidated by the Syllabus, all the online tools, and new concepts. Today, I am more confident in using the online tools. I feel that I can complete future assignments more timely and with less stress 😊

26. What are your thoughts of the instructor using Tableau to grade and sharing the Student Dashboard?

I am used to grades posted privately. However, I think it is brilliant to show the class progress as a whole for the purpose of demonstrating “Swarm Learning.” We work as a team and each member spurs the other members into action and to do well. When I was in insurance business, our organization displayed performance/production charts to encourage productivity and friendly competition.

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