As you enter, please pick up an index card from the book shelf. Draw the below picture on it. Then get your binder out and put on your desk Name: Hour: E ---------------------------I--------------------------------I S----------------------------I-------------------------------N T----------------------------I--------------------------------F J-----------------------------I-------------------------------P

Myers-Briggs Personality Inventory Survey to provide insight into how you perceive the world and how you make decisions. Help you know yourself better Help me figure out how you learn, how to explain things better. We’ll go through the survey in class, then you’ll get a chance to look up your personality type to learn more.

1. Where is your energy naturally directed? Extraverts often: Introverts often: Have high energy Talk more than listen Think out loud Act, then think Like to be around people a lot Prefer a public role Can sometimes be easily distracted Prefer to do lots of things at once Are outgoing & enthusiastic Have quiet energy Listen more than talk Think quietly inside my head Think, then act Feel comfortable being alone Prefer to work "behind-the-scenes" Have good powers of concentration Prefer to focus on one thing at a time Are self-contained and reserved

Which best fits you? Are you an Extravert or an Introvert? Mark on your index card where you think you fall. Name: Hour: E ---------------------------I--------------------------------I S----------------------------I-------------------------------N T----------------------------I--------------------------------F J-----------------------------I-------------------------------P

2. What kind of information do you naturally notice and remember? Sensors often: iNtuitives often: Focus on details & specifics Admire practical solutions Notice details & remember facts Are pragmatic - see what is Live in the here-and-now Trust actual experience Like to use established skills Like step-by-step instructions Work at a steady pace Focus on the big picture & possibilities Admire creative ideas Notice anything new or different Are inventive - see what could be Think about future implications Trust their gut instincts Prefer to learn new skills Work in bursts of energy Like to figure things out for themselves

Which best fits you? Are you a Sensor or an iNtuitive? Mark on your index card where you think you fall. Name: Hour: E ---------------------------I--------------------------------I S----------------------------I-------------------------------N T----------------------------I--------------------------------F J-----------------------------I-------------------------------P

3. How do you decide or come to conclusions? Thinkers often: Feelers often: Make decisions objectively Appear cool and reserved Are most convinced by rational arguments Are honest and direct Value honesty and fairness Take few things personally Tend to see flaws Are motivated by achievement Argue or debate issues for fun Decide based on their values & feelings Appear warm and friendly Are most convinced by how they feel Are diplomatic and tactful Value harmony and compassion Take many things personally Are quick to compliment others Are motivated by appreciation Avoid arguments and conflicts

Which best fits you? Are you a Thinker or a Feeler? Mark on your index card where you think you fall. Name: Hour: E ---------------------------I--------------------------------I S----------------------------I-------------------------------N T----------------------------I--------------------------------F J-----------------------------I-------------------------------P

4. What kind of environment makes you the most comfortable? Judgers often: Perceivers often: Make most decisions pretty easily Are serious & conventional Pay attention to time & are prompt Prefer to finish projects Work first, play later Want things decided See the need for most rules Find comfort in schedules Like to make & stick with plans May have difficulty making decisions Are playful & unconventional Are less aware of time & run late Prefer to start projects Play first, work later Want to keep their options open Question the need for many rules Like to keep plans flexible Want the freedom to be spontaneous

Which best fits you? Are you a Judger or a Perceiver? Mark on your index card where you think you fall. Name: Hour: E ---------------------------I--------------------------------I S----------------------------I-------------------------------N T----------------------------I--------------------------------F J-----------------------------I-------------------------------P

Now circle the letters: I am an ESFJ. Name: Hour: E ---------------------------I--------------------------------I S----------------------------I-------------------------------N T----------------------------I--------------------------------F J-----------------------------I-------------------------------P

Now, here’s the fun part: Online, you can search your 4 letter code, and find out all kinds of stuff about your personality. For example, I just typed in “ESFJ” on Google, and got all this.

Homework The assessment is due THURDAY at the beginning of the hour! Tomorrow come to class with as many topic ideas as possible. No idea is a bad idea (yet).

Two important statements about the lab: 1. I allow students to use the lab if they are being careful with the computers, and working only on the assignment for my class. 2. I allow students to use the lab if they are being careful with the computers, and working only on the assignment for my class.

Things to know about the lab: OSH does not allow food or drink (even in bottles) No email OSH requires that I assign comp #s, and only allow you to work on your OWN computer If something goes wrong, tell me. Don’t try to fix it on your own. I only allow work on E12 assignment.