Week 2 Reflection

The second week was just as eventful and informative as the first. I had the opportunity to attend important sessions and engaging visits, which expanded my knowledge in various areas.

1. DiSC Assessment Workplace

During this week, I learned about DiSC, a powerful tool for understanding human personalities, from a highly passionate and impressive instructor over two days. Here are the key points I took away:

  • Not about Changing others
  • Not an Excuse
  • There is no one best style
  • Each style has strengths and weaknesses
  • Do use observation; do not use jdgement to identify someone else’s style

By utilizing DiSC analysis, we can comprehend people’s strengths and weaknesses, leading to effective communication and teamwork. This analysis enables individuals to collaborate with diverse personalities within the organization, resolve conflicts, and optimize their roles and contributions. Ultimately, this contributes to enhancing team performance.


2. Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning(CITL)

We visited the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL), where we explored the “Instructor Studio,” “Media Hub,” and the “Virtual Reality Lab.”

The “Instructor Studio” and “Media Hub” offer professors a range of state-of-the-art equipment and environments to facilitate efficient online classes.

Personally, I found the “VR Lab” particularly fascinating. Its purpose is to introduce and provide firsthand experiences with cutting-edge technologies. The lab encourages interdisciplinary collaborations in fields like music and organizes course visits. We had the chance to engage in diverse experiences such as VR gaming, laser cutting, and 3D printing. I strongly believe that makerspaces, which serve as experiential and creative environments, will gain increasing recognition in the future. They provide users with unique experiences and inspire them in ways they may not easily encounter elsewhere.


3. Siebel Center for Design Tour & Workshop

Our visit to the Siebel Center for Design included a facility tour and a session on design thinking and human-centered design.

Human-centered design (HCD) is an approach that prioritizes the needs, behaviors, and preferences of end-users when solving problems and fostering innovation. The goal is to create intuitive user-friendly products and experiences that enhance overall user satisfaction.

One useful tool related to HCD is the “HOW MIGHT WE” (HMW) question. Using this question, we generated 2-3 questions per group and engaged in the ideation process. Our questions included “How might we make users feel the library is more welcoming?” and “How might we balance the mix between open and private spaces?”

Throughout the sessions, we recognized the importance of user-friendliness and openness in libraries. We also believe that by striking a suitable balance between open and private spaces, libraries can effectively cater to diverse user needs. We are eager to present our own solutions during the final presentation.

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