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Critical Reflection

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 As someone who has experienced their fair share of critical thinking and effective communication classes and seminars from my school life, I did not have high expectations entering into this module and was just expecting another run-of-the-mill experience of a communication module. However, looking back at my experiences from the semester, this has been the most hands on and engaging module I have ever had. At the start of the semester, I had hoped to achieve being able to work more effectively in team settings, offering better assistance to my team mates when required and also being able to produce reports that are of a higher quality. Through the use of several critical thinking models, such as the 6 steps for effective critical thinking, as theorised by Dr Rafiq Elmansy, as well as the Paul-Elder critical thinking framework, I have been able to upgrade my train of thought and that has allowed me to better play a role as a team member in all my projects throughout the semester. Wh
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Summary Reader Response- Final

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 The article “Where’s My Supersuit?” Zelik (2019) writes about recent developments that have been made in the world of wearable exoskeletons, or “supersuits”. Early exoskeletons had been created to assist the elderlies, the physically impaired and jobs that are physically intensive. The article introduces an improved version that can be toggleable with a switch. It utilizes springs and assistive fabric elastic bands, woven into a cloth-based material. The improved supersuit solves the issues of its predecessors by allowing it to be worn for longer periods of time without wearing out the user. From my point of view, current exoskeletons are limited in terms of their practicality and comfort. With future developments in exoskeletons to allow for a wider range of applications, trackers to monitor muscle activity for labour workers and developmental parts for stroke patients, they will further enhance the lives of many.  Latest developments in exoskeletons have allowed for greater adaptati
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Summary_Reader Response Draft #2

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  The article “Where’s My Supersuit?” Zelik (2019) talks about recent developments that have been made in the world of wearable exoskeletons, or “supersuits”.  Early exoskeletons have been created to assist the elderlies, the physically impaired and jobs that are physically intensive. The article introduces an improved version that can be toggleable with a switch. It utilizes springs and assistive fabric elastic bands, woven into a cloth-based material. The improved supersuit solves the issues of its predecessors by allowing it to be worn for longer periods of time without wearing out the user.  Lastly, Zelik wants to incorporate sensors and machine learning into the supersuits in the future. He believes that the introduction of these components will allow these supersuits to assist many more industries, such as in the medical and sport industry. He also wishes that in about 30 years time, these supersuits will be accessible to the general public.  Current exoskeletons are limited in t
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Summary reader response draft 1

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  The article “Where’s My Supersuit?” Zelik (2019) talks about recent developments that have been made in the world of wearable exoskeletons, or “supersuits”. Early exoskeletons have been created to assist the elderlies, the physically impaired and jobs that are physically intensive. The article introduces an improved version that can be toggleable with a switch. It utilizes springs and assistive fabric elastic bands, woven into a cloth-based material. The improved supersuit solves the issues of its predecessors by allowing it to be worn for longer periods of time without wearing out the user. Current exoskeletons are limited in terms of their practicality and comfort. With future developments in exoskeletons fitted with wearable sensors, biomechanical algorithms and neck supports, it will further enhance the lives of users. Latest developments in exoskeletons have allowed for greater adaptations into more industries as the range of movements they possess have drastically been increase
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Summary and Reader Response draft #2 + Thesis statement

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The article “Where’s My Supersuit?” Zelik (2019) talks about recent developments that have been made in the world of wearable exoskeletons, or “supersuits”.  Early exoskeletons have been created to assist the elderies, the physically impaired and jobs that are physically intensive. The article introduces an improved version that can be toggleable with a switch. It utilizes springs and assistive fabric elastic bands, woven into a cloth-based material. The improved supersuit solves the issues of its predecessors by allowing it to be worn for longer periods of time without wearing out the user.  Lastly, Zelik wants to incorporate sensors and machine learning into the supersuits in the future. He believes that the introduction of these components will allow these supersuits to assist many more industries, such as in the medical and sport industry. He also wishes that in about 30 years time, these supersuits will be accessible to the general public.  Current exoskeletons are limited in term
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Soul of communication response

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 Communication and critical thinking are some of the most important aspects companies have to take into consideration when hiring and promoting. When there is a lack of effective communication in the workplace, employees are not being utilised to the best of their abilities and employers most times lose out on higher revenues and effectiveness in the workplace. As a future leader, I firmly believe that the bridge between management and workers comes in the form of having a middleman who fully understands what is wanted as well as what can be done within the stipulated time period.   It is crucial that employees be given resources that will allow them to further understand effective communication and critical thinking, such as workshops and seminars. This will allow them to better understand how communication should flow and will result in precise deliverance of ideas and suggestions that they might have to improve workflow.   In failing to ensure that workers feel understood, there
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Summary & Reader’s Response

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  The article “Where’s My Supersuit?”, Zelik. K (2019) talks about recent developments that have been made in the world of wearable exoskeletons, or “supersuits”. Early supersuits have been created to assist the elderies, the physically impaired and jobs that are physically intensive. However, the article highlights the downsides of the supersuit, namely it being oversized and extremely uncomfortable to wear.  The article also introduces an improved version that can be toggleable with a switch. It utilizes springs and assistive fabric elastic bands, woven into a cloth-based material. The improved supersuit solves the issues of its predecessors by allowing it to be worn for longer periods of time without wearing out the user.  Lastly, Zelik wants to incorporate sensors and machine learning into the supersuits in the future. He believes that the introduction of these components will allow these supersuits to assist many more industries, such as in the medical and sport industry. He also
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