Zekai's Portfolio
Destination: Supercollaborator
323/600 experience earned |
Endorsements
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Zekai's most recent reflection achievement
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Name: Checkpoint 1
Thinking of your very first session of Synthesis, what three words would describe your experience? (No right answer here, just your opinion.)
Zekai's response: "Challenging,Strategic,Collaborative" What would you say is the main purpose of Synthesis? (No right answer here, just your opinion.) Zekai's response: "To solve problems." How long do you think it will take you to reach Supercollaborator status? (No right answer here, just your opinion.) Zekai's response: "2-3 months" |
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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.
Be sure to check out the Teams Mission Brief for more details.
Communication in Game Sessions
Zekai's % of time speaking average in each game session
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Reflection for Zekai: How does your speaking % compare to the average of all students?
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You complete 62% 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 0% of the time.
How does it impact your team when your pops aren't actively building? |
| 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. |
| TEAMWORK ANALYSIS |
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.
Zekai, here's what we observed about your teamwork skills during Play: You have shown a real talent for encouraging your teammates with positive affirmations, like when you say "Great, great, great, yes, yes!" and "That’s really good there, you know," which demonstrates your supportive and respectful spirit. Great job using affirmations to boost team morale and acknowledging your teammates' efforts. One way to grow even more is to work on keeping your communication clear and concise. Sometimes your excitement leads to repetitive phrases such as "No, no, no, circle around them," and questions like "What?" which may cause confusion. By focusing on expressing your thoughts more clearly and avoiding unnecessary repetition, you can help your team understand your ideas better. Why is this important? Clear communication helps make sure everyone knows what's happening, leading to more effective teamwork. Keep practicing, and you'll see how much stronger your team's collaboration can become!
Observations based on your participation in game sessions in 3 of the past 4 weeks
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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 Zekai's Discussion session last week.
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Reflection for Zekai: How does your speaking % compare to others in your group?
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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 — 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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If your parent or guardian has any questions or comments about this email, tell them they can fill out this 1-minute survey to help us keep on improving our session feedback.
To the stars (and Mars),
Josh Dahn, cofounder
Josh Dahn, cofounder