How did this week's content land for you?
Class Activity
We have guest critics Caroline Matthews and Neta Bomani coming in, to review your collective docs and give you feedback on your work so far.
Feedback Doc
You can find the notes from the class discussion and feedback from our guest critics above.
Assignment
Continue developing your publication. Bring a copy of your work next week to share with the class. If you’re participating in the Other Islands Book Fair, you need to make a label for you publication and clearly states the:
- Title of the publication
- Name of the collective
- A short description of the publication (1-2 sentences)
- Price of the publication (if applicable)
- Your name and contact information (email or social media handle)
- Any other relevant information you want to include (e.g., edition number, printing details, etc.)
The label can take any form you like, such as a sticker, a tag, or a small card. The important thing is to make sure that the label is clear and easy to read, and that it provides all the necessary information about your publication for potential buyers at the book fair. The publication without a label will not be accepted for the book fair.
End of Semester Feedback
At the beginning of the semester, many of you shared that you were interested in collective practice, collaboration, and understanding how to work together in more sustainable and meaningful ways.
Now that we’re at the end of the semester, I’d like to revisit those initial expectations and understand how the course actually functioned for you. What worked, what didn’t, and what should change.
Random typing practice. Say anything here to test the chatroom.
Looking back at the beginning of the semester: what were you most hoping to get out of this class?
To what extent did the course meet those expectations? What felt missing?
This course focused heavily on collective / group work. What aspects of working collectively felt meaningful or productive? What aspects felt frustrating, unclear, or ineffective?
How did you experience the balance between open-ended exploration vs structured guidance? When did it feel productive? When did it feel confusing or directionless?
At what moments did the course not work for you? (confusion, disengagement, overload, group issues) What would have improved those moments?
If this course were taught again, what should absolutely stay the same? What should change?
We have two weeks left. We currently aim for the next two weeks to talk about “Solidarity Economy” and “Professional Development.” Does anything else feel missing?