Mingzhen's Portfolio
294/600
experience earned
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Endorsements
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Dependable:
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Insightful:
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Supportive:
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Mingzhen's most recent reflection achievement
Last week, 94% of students said it was better to adapt their strategies mid-game than persist and trust their original plan. This week, the question is the same, but the game has changed. Literally.
Batteries Not Included represents the type of problems that are nonstop, the action is so constant it's nearly impossible to plan ahead. So what will teams learn this week? Is it
always better to adapt than persist? Or does it depend on the type of problem? Let¡¯s find out.
Be sure to check out the
Teams Mission Brief for more details.
Communication in Game Sessions
Mingzhen's % of time speaking average in each game session
Reflection for Mingzhen: How does your speaking % compare to the average of all students?
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You complete 79% of your attempted passes.
How well are you coordinating with your teammates?
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You contribute 0% of your teams¡¯ points.
On a team, what contribution should each teammate be making?
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You use your pops to build structures 42% of the time.
How does it impact your team when your pops aren't actively building?
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If you notice that some of your teamwork data is missing or showing at 0%, it is because you have not attended a recent session featuring this game.
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You¡¯ve been around Synthesis Teams long enough to know that good
communication means more than just talking to your teammates.
It¡¯s about being thoughtful in the
way we communicate: using
teammates¡¯ names, being clear and specific, and asking clarifying
questions. It¡¯s about speaking up
and responding to others.
This month, we¡¯ll take a closer look at these important aspects of
teamwork as we examine your
productive communication skills.
Thank you for your attendance and participation in recent Play sessions! We appreciate the way you often help maintain space for others to share their thoughts. It seems that you prioritize listening to understand over jumping in, and your listening skills contribute to effective teamwork. After all, communication isn¡¯t productive if people talk over each other. We think, though, that you could contribute a bit more proactively to the conversation. Remember, communication doesn¡¯t need to be lengthy to have an impact. It could be as simple as acknowledging a teammate with ¡°Will do¡± or congratulating them with ¡°Good game.¡± Short and simple? Yes. But also an effective communication technique. Consider trying it the next time you find yourself in a Play session.
Observations based on your participation in game sessions in 4 of the past 4 weeks
On your journey to make any team you join better, you'll practice how to effectively communicate with everyone. Our Discussion sessions are carefully designed to provide opportunities for you to practice these critical communication skills in various ways.
Last week's theme was
"Adapt or Persist?" We explored one of life¡¯s toughest dilemmas: when to stay the course and when to embrace change. From friendships to business ventures, art to lifelong dreams, the tension between sticking with what works and pivoting to new opportunities forces us to weigh risk against reward. No right or wrong answers here, just interesting conversations with kids from around the world.
Communication in Discussions Sessions
Speaking % in Mingzhen's Discussion session last week.
Reflection for Mingzhen: How does your speaking % compare to others in your group?
Productive communication and effective teamwork go hand in hand. Because you were unable to attend a Discussion session last week, we can¡¯t provide a current analysis of your strengths and areas for growth in your communication skills. To ensure our feedback is timely and relevant, we focus on your most recent conversations during Discussions.
In Discussion sessions, you¡¯ll learn how to craft an educated opinion and express it civilly to peers from around the globe. We encourage you to attend upcoming sessions so we can help you develop your communication skills further.
This week¡¯s theme is ¡°Supercollaborator Training.¡± To graduate as a Supercollaborator is the highest honor at Synthesis. After a final interview, students receive a personal letter of recommendation from our co-founders to bring to any job interview or school application. It¡¯s not easy ¡ª consider it a black belt in collaborative problem-solving. This week is a training session: six scenarios from the world of Synthesis. How would a supercollaborator work through them? We¡¯ll find out.
No right or wrong answers. Just interesting conversations with kids from around the world.
Anyone who's on the path toward becoming a Supercollaborator is able to keep improving their skills and making course corrections. We look forward to seeing you at future sessions, and we'll continue giving you feedback on your teamwork and communication skills.
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To the stars (and Mars),
Josh Dahn, cofounder
