As a group, we, the innovation academy decided to have a simulation of the first day, but actually performing activities that we were passionate about. The group of fifteen was divided into three groups, and afterwards each group had the mission to organize an activity that was innovative and something that everyone liked.
We began the simulation day at 7:00 am with a 5k race, which was meant to raise awareness and help people with Down Syndrome. We continued the day with a cool experience of riding bikes and having a glimpse of art in a museum known as the MAC. Finally we finished the day with an adventures horseback riding activity. After reflecting on the day we had, I learned that even though we had to wake up at 6:30 am a Sunday we were all extremely excited about the first day of the innovation academy. Because we as students had the opportunity to choose the activities I believe that these were things we were interested in, so we did each one of them with a lot of energy and perseverance even if tired. We had an amazing day were we not only did the activities, but we bonded as a group, we took pictures and we had the chance to film in some sections of our route for the Innovation Academy video. It was incredible how everyone was willing to participate and learn new topics.
After all, some students might not like school because of work, boring subjects, etc. but I noticed that when someone is interested in learning something that they have chosen to learn from, they take advantage of every opportunity given, and that's exactly what happened in every activity.
The simulation day was extremely fun, and we had a really pleasant Sunday together as a group. The activities were successful, and we were able to learn many things that are not necessarily common during a school day.
We began the simulation day at 7:00 am with a 5k race, which was meant to raise awareness and help people with Down Syndrome. We continued the day with a cool experience of riding bikes and having a glimpse of art in a museum known as the MAC. Finally we finished the day with an adventures horseback riding activity. After reflecting on the day we had, I learned that even though we had to wake up at 6:30 am a Sunday we were all extremely excited about the first day of the innovation academy. Because we as students had the opportunity to choose the activities I believe that these were things we were interested in, so we did each one of them with a lot of energy and perseverance even if tired. We had an amazing day were we not only did the activities, but we bonded as a group, we took pictures and we had the chance to film in some sections of our route for the Innovation Academy video. It was incredible how everyone was willing to participate and learn new topics.
After all, some students might not like school because of work, boring subjects, etc. but I noticed that when someone is interested in learning something that they have chosen to learn from, they take advantage of every opportunity given, and that's exactly what happened in every activity.
The simulation day was extremely fun, and we had a really pleasant Sunday together as a group. The activities were successful, and we were able to learn many things that are not necessarily common during a school day.