Here is the definition of clear and effective communication:

A. Demonstrate organized and purposeful communication.

B. Use evidence and logic appropriately in communication.

C. Integrate information gathered from active speaking and listening.

D. Adjust communication based on the audience, context, and purpose.

E. Demonstrate effective, expressive, and receptive communication, including oral, written, multi-media, and performance.

F. Use technology to further enhance and disseminate communication.

G. Collaborate effectively and respectfully.

I demonstrated communication this year in Big Picture by:

• Using technology to further enhance communication by using Instagram to connect with campers from my summer camp to ask them questions about their time there.
• Demonstrating effective communication including oral, written, multi-media, and performance with multiple different things over the terms. I performed a first person speech about Coco Chanel, I have written 5 socratic essays on various topics, and have written multiple journal entries.
• I have gathered information by active speaking and listening when I took notes at a meeting at VCAM with Big Picture, and in interviews with 3 different people: Mrs. Gusha, Mojo, and Don Wright.

I feel like in my time at Big Picture, I have communicated a lot. There's communication needed every day, and in many projects. I have learned the art of a well-structured email, and I no longer feel as nervous as I used to when I have to make a phone call. I now know how much communication can impact your chances at something extraordinary. For example, I got an interview scheduled with Disney World, and my project mentor for my fall project is the director of the camp my project is about! It's been amazing to see how a quick email can change thing dramatically. In Big Picture, I learned communication is key.