It seems like only yesterday the class started....and yet we have just one class left. Like I said in the classroom, you have been a GREAT group. If only all groups were like this (sigh). Now I would like some feedback from you by answering the following questions related to the class. Please be sincere and specific.....this helps me improve myself as a professional.
1. What did you enjoy most about the course?
2. What didn't you like about the class?
3. What do you think about using blogs in the class?
4. What would you have liked to do in class that was not done?
5. What other comments do you have about the class or me as your professor?
Have a great summer!!
Date due: May 18, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Demonstrations
Last night you had the opportunity to demonstrate to the class how to do something. I think you did a great job. I learned a lot in class last night. Keep up the good work!
TASK: Answer the following questions:
1. How did you feel giving your demonstration?
2. Would you do anything differently?
3. Which demonstration (excluding yours) did you like the most and why?
4. Tell me at least one thing you learned from one of your classmates.
Date due: May 10, 2008
TASK: Answer the following questions:
1. How did you feel giving your demonstration?
2. Would you do anything differently?
3. Which demonstration (excluding yours) did you like the most and why?
4. Tell me at least one thing you learned from one of your classmates.
Date due: May 10, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
IF...
Task: Complete the following sentences with information about yourself.
1. If I could meet anyone in the world from the past or present, I would like to meet ________ because ____________________.
2. If I could be anywhere in the world right now, I would like to be __________________ (indicate where and what you would be doing.)
3. If I could solve one problem in the world, I would ____________.
4. If I could eliminate one class (currently taking/have taken) from my program, I would eliminate _____________.
5. If I could change something about myself (physically or personality), I would ______________ because ________________.
Example:
1. If I could meet anyone in the world, I would like to meet Rosa Parker because she was a very courageous woman who fought for her civil rights and with one simple action changed America.
2. If I could be anywhere in the world right now, I would like to be at a spa getting a massage.
3. If I could solve one problem in the world, I would end the love for money which is the root of all evil.
4. If I could eliminate one course from my program, I would eliminate the political science class.
5. If I could change something about myself, I would like to be more organized because I misplace many things and I get behind schedule very often.
Date due: May 3, 2008
1. If I could meet anyone in the world from the past or present, I would like to meet ________ because ____________________.
2. If I could be anywhere in the world right now, I would like to be __________________ (indicate where and what you would be doing.)
3. If I could solve one problem in the world, I would ____________.
4. If I could eliminate one class (currently taking/have taken) from my program, I would eliminate _____________.
5. If I could change something about myself (physically or personality), I would ______________ because ________________.
Example:
1. If I could meet anyone in the world, I would like to meet Rosa Parker because she was a very courageous woman who fought for her civil rights and with one simple action changed America.
2. If I could be anywhere in the world right now, I would like to be at a spa getting a massage.
3. If I could solve one problem in the world, I would end the love for money which is the root of all evil.
4. If I could eliminate one course from my program, I would eliminate the political science class.
5. If I could change something about myself, I would like to be more organized because I misplace many things and I get behind schedule very often.
Date due: May 3, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
Getting to Know Each Other
Your first writing assignment is very easy. All you have to do is complete the sentences with information about yourself. For each sentence mention three things.
Here are the sentences:
1. I enjoy _____________.
2. I would never ___________.
3. I'm afraid of ___________.
4. I hate ___________.
5. I would like to ______________.
Example:
1. I enjoy dancing salsa and merengue, chatting online, and reading.
2. I would never go bungee jumping, travel to Irak, or cut my hair really short.
3. I'm afraid of losing my child, having a disease, and big creepy roaches especially when they fly.
4. I hate waiting in line, being stood up, and the "I don't care" attitude.
5. I would like to go on a cruise, learn how to scuba dive, and be debt-free.
Task: Now that you've learned something about me, it's your turn. Be creative. Be specific.
- Complete the sentences.
- Make at least one comment about the sentences I wrote about myself.
Date due: April 25, 2008
Welcome to Blogging!
As part of the English 331 course, we will be doing some blogging where you can express yourself freely on the topics given. Some of the topics will be directly related to the class; others will be free topics. But all will deal with communication.
Each blog entry will be worth 10 points. Late entries (not more than 3 days) will receive only 5 points; no points will be awarded for entries more than 3 days late. Points will not be deducted for errors. Points will be deducted for not following instructions or not posting on time.
Hope you enjoy blogging as much as I do.
Each blog entry will be worth 10 points. Late entries (not more than 3 days) will receive only 5 points; no points will be awarded for entries more than 3 days late. Points will not be deducted for errors. Points will be deducted for not following instructions or not posting on time.
Hope you enjoy blogging as much as I do.
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