Reflections
We encountered two main difficulties when doing this project. First, there were many people to be interviewed, so we had to spend a lot of time after class to arrange all the interviews. For some time, when we encountered interviewees who had to go to the game, we had to postpone the interview. Luckily, because of our perseverance, we ended up completing all the interviews by the end of the semester. Second, setting up a website was a new skill for us and we didn’t have time to take class for it, so we learned how to set it up with Google Sites ourselves with online resources. However, after we became familiar with the operation of the system, we found that Google Sites was too monotonous to meet our needs. Then our teacher learned that Wix was another choice for us, so our teacher and us learned all over again how to set up a website with Wix. The process of learning by doing with our teacher was fun.
BETTY
Completing this project let me know more about this great weightlifter in Taiwan and outstanding coach in our school. Through interviews, I learned how Ms. Chen cared about her family and her team. Even though she was tired, she still tried her best to look after them. Thanks to this project, I learned how to set up a website. Although it took me a lot of time, I think it's worth it.
CATHY
Through this special research, I have learned a lot of skills that I cannot acquire in class, such as conducting interviews, setting up a website, and collecting and analyzing information like a reporter. The final research results gave me a great sense of accomplishment. For me, implementing this project helped me not only learn the research method, but also enhance the friendship between me and the team members.
GRACE
By doing this project, I gained the knowledge of weightlifting and learned many skills like conducting interviews, operating video equipment, and setting up a website. I think all these skills will be helpful and useful for me in the future.
JEDA
Doing this project allows me to gain knowledge about weightlifting. I was very excited whenever my teammates and I had to go to the Workout Base for the interview or photo taking because of the cool equipment, strong weightlifters, and the thrilling atmosphere there. I was very touched by knowing Ms. Chen's efforts to train the weightlifters for the city, and I admired her for her selflessly managing the Workout Base, and generously sharing this space to the public at the same time. Ms. Chen is really a good coach and a great leader. I am thankful that I learned so many things through this project.
WENDY
I benefited a lot from this project, in which it was my first attempt at editing a website and I found it very interesting. This new skill would be helpful for me when I am in the next education level. Since I was responsible for the "leadership" part of this project, by looking up all the information online, I learned about the traits that a good leader should have. Completing this project was not easy for us, and it would be an unforgettable experience for me.