A trip to Bangalore - for some much needed feedback!

The project begins with my Review Panel (Ravindra, Sabina & Sanjay - All faculty at Srishti) and a heated discussion on everything related to my project took place. As part of our evaluation we have to send in a "review summary" which I am sharing with you as these are key points that came up during the course of my meeting. But do view the Proposal Tab before you read this!
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 1. Begin by collecting statistical data from the community for analysis in order to respond appropriately.

2. Two approaches must be used : A) Respond from within the community. B) Respond as an outsider

3. How can this be a relevant exercise? Is it enough to just get them exposed to these mediums? How are these mediums already being used within the community? Is there a way in which they can be motivated through opportunity or outcome, for them to be interested in taking things forward or keeping the enthusiasm alive?

4. How do they (the community and the children) view me? It is important to keep this in mind.

5. The use of physical frames - How do the children view their family members / friends / spaces?

6. To use the computer and internet as an important part of the learning, not just photography. The internet can be a vital tool for them and change the way they access information.

7. The Drishya model of " teach them how to learn " rather than " teach and learn "
Find the purpose before - so the skill can follow.

8. What is the model of teaching them? What I will do with them for the first few classes needs to be articulated in the next version of the proposal.

9. What will be the final outcome? This must always be based on what will benefit them -  An exhibition? A book? An installation?

10. To explore the possibility of an economic model that aids /empowers them to sustain infrastructural continuation of the project beyond the current finite period by themselves.

11. A mail with the new drafted proposal as well as statistical data and information.
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The feedback was great and most of it has now been part of my daily thought process. Although now I am faced with one major challenge - I have only 2 months with the kids & the community and an economic model will be very difficult to put into place. However,  I hope to create the relevance and really involve these kids in learning new things!