Continuing Success

So this last week we seem to have sustained our success and our numbers, which I think largely has to do with the projects we are taking part in. This week, students had more free reign for what they wanted to do, participating in either the continued construction of their previous projects, or the use of SketchUp, with several of the students were certainly very excited to start. I stayed behind with the students building models, assisting them as need be and watching the learning experience. From those who tried to put together a green roof to those who were still wanting to finish up their towns, the students seemed to actually be having fun while learning something useful about sustainability and green design. Not only was the experience fun and beneficial for the Casey students, it certainly seemed to be important for the CU students as well, as we were all interested in the outcomes of the projects, while enjoying spending time with the students. It seems clear to me that the secret to the success of Design club is allowing students to choose for themselves what they want to do, and doing something hands on. As a side note, however, I think it was a very good idea to start providing snacks, because the pizza this week was very popular with everyone involved, causing the kids to get ramped up a bit before beginning, and providing a bit of a morale booster to always hungry college students :).
-Austin-