Project Elements
1. What information tools & technologies did you used to complete your CyberFair project? Most of our works were based on first-hand information, other sources were books about MOA and our life experience (see source of materiel). Most of the pictures we used came from our own camera, yet some was authorized by MOA International Foundation of Nature Ecology, MOA Taiwan, Grass Hope Taiwan. We also have indicated them in every one of the pictures. Our topic has no infringing to be considered, and this research’s copyright belongs to us.
2. In what ways did you act as "ambassadors" and spokespersons for your CyberFair project both on-line and in person.
21st century is the generation of networks. As technology improved, the network is the best tool to share a community identity with the world; this is why we made this website, hoping to show Taiwan’s life and vitality. Having both advanced software and hardware, Taiwan is one of the most famous producer of high-tech products. This time we share MOA Taiwan’s road to happiness as the identity of a community ambassador, showing how MOA tries to create a new civilization centered on beauty leaded by the people of Taiwan. By the setting of our website, we hope to share the happiness of Taiwan with the worl. From writing words full of emotion and taking pictures personally we hope to introduce Taiwan’ powerful organic farming technique under the help of MOA. We wish to show Taiwan society’s improvement and high technology, telling the world that we don’t need pesticides or fertilizers to grow high quality products. From our point of view, MOA’s detailed flower arranging course information and rich contents of tea ceremony articles showed Taiwanese people’s great cultural quality. We also spoke up for people by interviewing and promoting activities, showing high recognition for Taiwan’s organic industry, supporting Taiwan. We hope that our effort can make Taiwan a better and a more beautiful place.
3 What has been the impact of your project on your community? From this research project, we acquire a deeper understanding on the teachings of MOA. Our website allows more people to know this organization. We also promoted MOA in school by presenting posters and went into different classes to share our experience with others. The most important thing is that not only we improve but also our community. All of us understand the importance of respecting nature and learning from our environment.
4. How did your project involve other members of your community as helpers and volunteers? The Support from the Locals The spirit of MOA came from Japan, and MOA Taiwan chose Taipei as headquarters. This time we try to see the effort MOA did for our home in the local’s point of view. We were very lucky to receive help from many people. Mr. Yoshinobu, Mrs. Chen and Mr. Kuo spent a lot time for our research, without their help we couldn’t have come this far. As the director of MOA, Mr.Yoshinobu had many work to do every day, he still spends his time teaching us the spirit of MOA, and even made mocha tea for our members.
5. Discoveries, Lessons and Surprises
The development for this topic research website shows the freedom and our improvement. After entering senior high, the school has provided students with more opportunities for self-learning and suitable assistance. The Cyber Fair has given us an opportunity to plan out a project by ourselves. We experienced different activity from background research to group discussions on interview questions, and then finally going to the interviews with a confident mind. The first telephone interview, the first draft of the speech, and the first time gathering survey to collect mass information are all helping us, senior high freshmen, learn and grow. Being children who grow up in the cities, under the mass stress of high competent education, we often forget to listen to our surroundings and pay attention to what learning a new way of life: pay more attention to the beautiful things around us, open our eyes and hearts for sense of beauty and bring bliss to our doors.
2. In what ways did you act as "ambassadors" and spokespersons for your CyberFair project both on-line and in person.
21st century is the generation of networks. As technology improved, the network is the best tool to share a community identity with the world; this is why we made this website, hoping to show Taiwan’s life and vitality. Having both advanced software and hardware, Taiwan is one of the most famous producer of high-tech products. This time we share MOA Taiwan’s road to happiness as the identity of a community ambassador, showing how MOA tries to create a new civilization centered on beauty leaded by the people of Taiwan. By the setting of our website, we hope to share the happiness of Taiwan with the worl. From writing words full of emotion and taking pictures personally we hope to introduce Taiwan’ powerful organic farming technique under the help of MOA. We wish to show Taiwan society’s improvement and high technology, telling the world that we don’t need pesticides or fertilizers to grow high quality products. From our point of view, MOA’s detailed flower arranging course information and rich contents of tea ceremony articles showed Taiwanese people’s great cultural quality. We also spoke up for people by interviewing and promoting activities, showing high recognition for Taiwan’s organic industry, supporting Taiwan. We hope that our effort can make Taiwan a better and a more beautiful place.
3 What has been the impact of your project on your community? From this research project, we acquire a deeper understanding on the teachings of MOA. Our website allows more people to know this organization. We also promoted MOA in school by presenting posters and went into different classes to share our experience with others. The most important thing is that not only we improve but also our community. All of us understand the importance of respecting nature and learning from our environment.
4. How did your project involve other members of your community as helpers and volunteers? The Support from the Locals The spirit of MOA came from Japan, and MOA Taiwan chose Taipei as headquarters. This time we try to see the effort MOA did for our home in the local’s point of view. We were very lucky to receive help from many people. Mr. Yoshinobu, Mrs. Chen and Mr. Kuo spent a lot time for our research, without their help we couldn’t have come this far. As the director of MOA, Mr.Yoshinobu had many work to do every day, he still spends his time teaching us the spirit of MOA, and even made mocha tea for our members.
5. Discoveries, Lessons and Surprises
The development for this topic research website shows the freedom and our improvement. After entering senior high, the school has provided students with more opportunities for self-learning and suitable assistance. The Cyber Fair has given us an opportunity to plan out a project by ourselves. We experienced different activity from background research to group discussions on interview questions, and then finally going to the interviews with a confident mind. The first telephone interview, the first draft of the speech, and the first time gathering survey to collect mass information are all helping us, senior high freshmen, learn and grow. Being children who grow up in the cities, under the mass stress of high competent education, we often forget to listen to our surroundings and pay attention to what learning a new way of life: pay more attention to the beautiful things around us, open our eyes and hearts for sense of beauty and bring bliss to our doors.