First, from day 1 to day 30, I rate myself a 4.5 for the improvement of the quality of work about history that I have produced. At the beginning of this course, I was confused and had a difficult time comprehending what we were learning about because history is not my strongest subject. However, as the days went by, I gained a better understanding of history by triangulating sources and connecting different concepts. On the other hand, I did not produce my best work on a few assignments. Secondly, from day 1 to day 30, I rate myself a 5 for improvement of the quality of digital applications. I had no prior knowledge in Adobe Illustrator and only used Adobe Photoshop in elementary. Therefore, my skills have improved tremendously as I have learned new and helpful techniques in these applications. Third, from day 1 to day 30, I rate myself a 5 for the improvement of the independence and self-organization I have exhibited. In the first few weeks of school, I depended on my group and classmates with collaborative assignments. However, as the course progressed, and we transitioned from synchronous to asynchronous, I became independent, learned not to rely so heavily on others, and managed my time much easier. Furthermore, I found most of the work we interesting and valuable because many of these concepts we new to me, and I had no previous knowledge in World History. For example, I found learning about revolutions interesting because of current events and recent uprisings. On the other hand, I was not interested in some of the work, nonetheless, it added to my knowledge base. Also, making better connections between historical and current events can prove to be helpful in my future for multiple reasons. One reason is that I can use history to find solutions to modern problems. Another reason is that it allows me to understand why we are facing certain issues, and what role historical events have played in these issues. Additionally, the Kahiau project has definitely been a valuable learning experience. I have learned more about project management through collaboration and communication with group members. I have applied digital and critical thinking in various blog posts and research posts. I have even improved on making connections between historical events and current issues, as seen in Black Lives Matter and the French Revolution, global climate change and industrialization, and more. Lastly, as a young kānaka with potential for leadership in Modern Hawaiʻi, I learned that I am a leader in my society. As a student, I aim to be a leader in the classroom by taking on leadership roles in group projects, collaborative work, and academically-rigorous discussions. As a family member, I have become a leader for my younger cousins, nieces, and nephews by caring for them and striving to be a role model. As a community member, I promote unity and equality with everyone I meet and interact with. Through this, I have also learned that I aspire to be a leader in various ways, but I do not want to seem oppressive and controlling. Therefore, I often hold back my full potential and abilities. But in the future, I see myself as a determined, dedicated, open, and fair leader. These traits align closely with my core values, and I work to exhibit these traits in everything I do. However, in order to lead in some capacity, there are a few essential skills. Collaboration, communication, and cooperation are three important skills that would allow me to establish relationships and address problems. Critical thinking, decisiveness, and problem-solving are also important because they would assist in decision-making and maintaining order. Brownstein, A. by R. (n.d.). The BLM protests preview the politics of a diversifying America. Retrieved from CNN website: https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/23/politics/black-lives-matter-support-impact/index.html
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