The project did not go as well as I hoped but under the circumstances, it went well. I learned a lot about the students today and the old way of learning is obsolete to them. They have laptops, computers, iPads, iPhones, tablets and much more to aid in them learning things. My target audience taught me a lot and I had to make changes.
The obstacle that hindered a lot of the project was time and the fact that I am not a teacher so I had limited contact with my population. I took full advantage of the time and contact I had but with running a FREE tutoring program, resources and time are limited. I loved the experience and I would love to share my experience with the world but I don't know how I want to do that yet.
So, even though it didn't go as plan, you've already listed the things that you'd do differently if you were going to do it again and this is information that other's would greatly appreciate and avoid the disappoint that you felt. Presenting and publishing (and most things academic) are not about, "Hey, look at this great thing that I did," as much as, "OMG, here's five disasters that you would be wise to avoid if you were going to do X, Y and Z." Be encouraged that your "failure" might be instrumental in assisting in the success of those who might read your words or attend your presentation.
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