Weekly Report #26 (3/30)

This week in ISM I have completed a product progress assessment and also worked on my final product during my visit with Dr. Lao. For my product progress assessment, I reflected on the progress I have made on my final product and updated my product calendar as well. So far, I am staying relatively on track and should be able to finish my final product by May 1^st. During my visit with Dr. Lao, we went over my initial designs for the glasses I plan on creating. We decided to tweak my design as my initial design for the glasses was too complicated and would have been difficult to manufacture. Also during the visit, Dr. Lao was able to show me the different instruments that she uses during an eye exam, and I was able to practice using them a little. Lastly, in class this week, we turned in our portfolios. I was able to take the suggestions that my peers made last week and make some small changes to my portfolio.  I would say I was successful this week in that I was able to finish my product progress assessment and also learn more about the different instruments that optometrists use. Next week, I will be submitting my final product designs to the Library for 3D printing and will also complete another evidence of learning assessment.

Weekly Report #25 (3/23)

This week in ISM I have completed a research assessment and a mentor visit assessment. As well, I have updated my portfolio and reviewed my previous assessments. For my research assessment, I looked into the different types of eyeglass technologies being made. In particular, I was interested in the newer transition lenses that are being made that are capable of working in the car. Also, I was interested in the new types of lens coatings that prevent glasses from fogging up. For my mentor visit assessment, I reflected on my experience of choosing the different materials and design for my final product. In class, we reviewed and critiqued each other's assessments. I found this to be beneficial as we were able to catch small errors in each other's assessments and fix those errors. Also this week, I updated my portfolio and in class we reviewed our portfolios. During our peer reviews, we were trying to see whether or not our portfolios looked uniform and professional. I would say I was successful this week in that I was able to learn about some of the newer technologies being developed in optometry and also update my portfolio. Next week, I will try to find a final presentation room and will also complete a product progress assessment.

Weekly Report #24 (3/9)

This week in ISM, I have updated my blog, written a mentor visit assessment, and researched for my final product. For my blog, I added my research and interview assessments, and I also created a tab for my speeches. As well, I made sure to make everything on the blog look professional and made all the fonts uniform. So far for my final product, I have decided on the material and design of the glasses. However, I still need to design a way for the glasses to be able to break apart. To do this, I will need to do further research into how Clic glasses work. As well, I will need to research into how to make the glasses cost effective to fit under our budget. This week, I have also finished another mentor visit assessment. For my mentor visit assessment, I reflected on my experience shadowing Dr. Lao last week. From the experience, I was especially excited to use the auto refractor for the first time. Overall, I would say I was successful this week in that I was able to get a lot of research for my final product done. Next week will I will meet with Dr. Lao on Thursday and continue to work on the final product. As well, I will complete another evidence of learning assessment.

Weekly Report #23 (3/2)

This week in ISM I have continued to research for my final product, and I also shadowed Dr. Lao for two hours on Wednesday. For my final product, I looked into the types of materials that glasses are made of and found that titanium may be the best material for sports glasses. Titanium is an extremely durable material that is lightweight and relatively inexpensive, making it a good material for my final product. This week, I also researched into the different designs of glasses and found that glasses that are sleeker are better for people who play sports. Lastly, I researched into Clic glasses and how they work. Clic glasses are special in that they can break apart since the glasses are held together by magnets and can easily be pulled apart. During my time shadowing Dr. Lao, I was able to continue practicing using the lensometer and also was able to use the auto refractor once. The auto refractor was a new experience for me, and I was impressed by how quick the machine can give a general idea of a patient’s vision. Overall, I would say I was successful this week in that I was able to get a lot of research done for my final product and learn more about the auto refractor. Next week, I will complete another evidence of learning assessment.

Weekly Report #22 (2/23)

This week in ISM I have completed a mentor visit assessment, reflected on my speech, and continued researching for my final product. For my mentor visit assessment, I reflected on what I learned from my fourth and fifth mentor visits. During those visits, I took a close look into how computer software allows Dr. Lao to keep track of her patient data. As well, I helped Dr. Lao enter some of her patient data into the computer system when I was shadowing her. Lastly, during those visits, Dr. Lao and I came up with an idea for a final product. This week, I also reflected on my speech and watched videos of several of my classmates’ speeches. I was very impressed by my classmates’ speeches and learned a lot from watching their videos. Specifically, I was impressed by how well they paced themselves during their speeches and how their gestures helped them get their points across. The last thing I did this week was research a little into my final product. I looked into the general types of materials that glasses are made of. Overall, I would consider this week a success since I was able complete all assignments on time. Next week, will be the end of the six weeks so I will update my portfolio and continue to work on my final product.

Weekly Report #21 (2/16)

This week in ISM I have given my original work presentation, met with my mentor, and completed a final product proposal. For my original work presentation that I gave on Thursday, I shared with my class my experiences so far in ISM, my original work, and my S.M.A.R.T. goals for the year. I felt my presentation went alright and was definitely and improvement from last time. However, I felt I spoke a little too fast during the speech and could work a little more on my movement. This week, I also finished my final product proposal. For my final product, I plan on creating a pair of glasses that are specifically designed for children who play sports. The glasses must be durable, but also must look appealing so that children would want to wear them. As well, I plan on making the glasses be able to come apart easily so that the lenses can be switched. Overall, I think by creating this final product, I will learn a lot about how glasses are designed and made. I would consider this week a success since I was able to give my speech and also come up with a plan for my final product. Next week, I will work on another evidence of learning assessment and will also complete my speech reflection. 

Weekly Report #20 (2/9)

This week in ISM I have completed an evidence of learning assessment, shadowed my mentor, and begun working on my speech. For my evidence of learning assessment, I reflected on my experiences so far with Dr. Lao. So far, I have learned how to use two instruments which are the lensometer and phoropter. These are two important instruments for optometrists as they allow optometrists to check the prescription on glasses and to check a patient’s prescription. Through my experience shadowing Dr. Lao, I learned about how a typical eye exam is conducted. I was surprised by the amount of people involved in conducting an eye exam and how an eye exam is much more complicated than it may seem. This week, I also began preparing for my speech. For my speech, which I will give on Thursday, I want to share with my class my experiences so far in ISM, my original work, and the smart goals I have set for myself. So far, I have completed an outline for my speech and begun working on a power point for it. Next week, I will be working on a product proposal with Dr. Lao and will complete another evidence of learning assessment. As well, I will be giving my speech.