Thursday, May 10, 2007
blog 15
My first year of college has really had a lot of ups and downs and I could always count on my new friends as well as the one that go to different schools to be there for me. This past year I have truly come to understand who my real friends are and who to trust and who not to trust. I have learned a great deal of responsibility and I know that I have learned from peoples mistakes. I have also learned how to manage my time and how to manage it wisely. Also college is nothing like high school simply because if you do not do something then it is as simple as that, it will never get done. I know that next year will be just as tough or even harder than last year but I know that I can handle it. I recently changed my major and my next year classes have a lot to do with my major. I hope that I enjoy my classes and I do not have to change my major again.
Blog 14
Yesterday, my roommate and I moved out of my dorm and we finished our first year of college, it was rather sad. My roommate is not coming back next year she is moving back home and going to UNO. I know that I will see her next year, but I it not going to be the same. We have been friends since Pre-K, and really we really got close this past year. I am also going to miss the other friends that I have made throughout my first year. I had to tell everyone bye but I know that I will see them over the summer. Also me and my cousin have gotten extremely close this year, and she is now moving down the street from me. Although she is family she has probably made one of my best friends. Next year we are living down the hall from one another and I can not wait. I am very sad that this year had to end but I am happy to be home and I can not wait to see all of my friends from LSU!!! I can not wait form next year to start because I know that it will be more fun than last year.
Blog 13
I have taken Math 101 this semester and Math has not always been my best subject and I defiantly struggle with it. The University totally changed the program this semester and now you only go to class once a week and go to the lab for the three hours a week. You have a teacher stand in front of a class for one hour and then you must attend the lab where teachers walk around helping you with particular problems. Many would think that this would be a better way to teach because there is more one on one help, but I had a hard time because I could not physically see what the teachers in the lab were trying to explain. All of the many teachers taught the problem differently. Also you were expected to take your test, quizzes, and homework on the computer. It took me awhile to understand how to type all of the answers in correctly, but after awhile it became very easy. I have always done my time in the lab but I was just not grasping the concept of what I was supposed to be learning at the time. I did okay on my first two test and then I made A’s on the last two tests. Now my total average was an 89.2% which meant I had a B, but I still had to take the exam. I new I must study very hard because I wanted an A. Well, the exam was cumulative and it was now hand written instead of on the computer so this was to my best advantage because now you were able to receive particle credit. Well I checked my grade and I received an 86 on my exam. The best part is that your exam grade replaces your lowest test score, which mine was a C, so I am getting an A in the class!!!!! I was very excited and all of my hard work paid off.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Blog 12
Reading Response
Citation
Brown, William. "Mastering Online Education." American School Board Journal
194(2007): 40-42.
Summary
The article, “Mastering Online Education” simply discusses the many questions that people ask themselves or schools before enrolling in such a new environment. The first question people are asking is if the students are receiving the proper amount of instructional learning time. And the answer would be yes, teachers post question online and the students must answer the questions and answer any other questions that other students may post. This is actually a more effective way of learning than sitting in a classroom because everyone must participate, not just the one person whom raises their hand in class gets to interact. Another question that seems to be brought up quite frequently is whether or not the teachers are as reliable and creditable as the ones that teach face to face. Yes, the teachers are mostly likely teaching online and classroom’s full of students. Another aspect that the online learning allows is that students are allowed to reflect on situations that are happening in their lives and in the world today. The article clearly states that online education seems to be growing rapidly and especially in the last two years.
Importance
This article is very important for my evaluation because it states how online education is becoming more popular everyday. Another reason that it is important is because it answers the many questions that people are having towards this new type of schooling. People are rather skeptical at first, but once everything is talked out, online education seems to be a great way to be come educated.
Connections
I can connect this to my life because I am taking an online class next semester and it is answering all of the questions that I was wondering about. The question about whether or not a teacher is creditable was one of the main questions that I personally had.
Supporting Sources
I can use this for my paper because it answers the many questions that people may have before jumping into an online class.
Argument SourceIf I were the author I would have gone into greater depth about how often the teachers and students communicate. Another aspect he should have touched is whether or not the students are able to contact the teachers if they have any question pertaining to the class work. It is very important that the students get the help that they need to progress in the future.
Citation
Brown, William. "Mastering Online Education." American School Board Journal
194(2007): 40-42.
Summary
The article, “Mastering Online Education” simply discusses the many questions that people ask themselves or schools before enrolling in such a new environment. The first question people are asking is if the students are receiving the proper amount of instructional learning time. And the answer would be yes, teachers post question online and the students must answer the questions and answer any other questions that other students may post. This is actually a more effective way of learning than sitting in a classroom because everyone must participate, not just the one person whom raises their hand in class gets to interact. Another question that seems to be brought up quite frequently is whether or not the teachers are as reliable and creditable as the ones that teach face to face. Yes, the teachers are mostly likely teaching online and classroom’s full of students. Another aspect that the online learning allows is that students are allowed to reflect on situations that are happening in their lives and in the world today. The article clearly states that online education seems to be growing rapidly and especially in the last two years.
Importance
This article is very important for my evaluation because it states how online education is becoming more popular everyday. Another reason that it is important is because it answers the many questions that people are having towards this new type of schooling. People are rather skeptical at first, but once everything is talked out, online education seems to be a great way to be come educated.
Connections
I can connect this to my life because I am taking an online class next semester and it is answering all of the questions that I was wondering about. The question about whether or not a teacher is creditable was one of the main questions that I personally had.
Supporting Sources
I can use this for my paper because it answers the many questions that people may have before jumping into an online class.
Argument SourceIf I were the author I would have gone into greater depth about how often the teachers and students communicate. Another aspect he should have touched is whether or not the students are able to contact the teachers if they have any question pertaining to the class work. It is very important that the students get the help that they need to progress in the future.
Blog 11
Reading Response
Citation
Brown, William. "Mastering Online Education." American School Board Journal
194(2007): 40-42.
Summary
The article, “Mastering Online Education” simply discusses the many questions that people ask themselves or schools before enrolling in such a new environment. The first question people are asking is if the students are receiving the proper amount of instructional learning time. And the answer would be yes, teachers post question online and the students must answer the questions and answer any other questions that other students may post. This is actually a more effective way of learning than sitting in a classroom because everyone must participate, not just the one person whom raises their hand in class gets to interact. Another question that seems to be brought up quite frequently is whether or not the teachers are as reliable and creditable as the ones that teach face to face. Yes, the teachers are mostly likely teaching online and classroom’s full of students. Another aspect that the online learning allows is that students are allowed to reflect on situations that are happening in their lives and in the world today. The article clearly states that online education seems to be growing rapidly and especially in the last two years.
Importance
This article is very important for my evaluation because it states how online education is becoming more popular everyday. Another reason that it is important is because it answers the many questions that people are having towards this new type of schooling. People are rather skeptical at first, but once everything is talked out, online education seems to be a great way to be come educated.
Connections
I can connect this to my life because I am taking an online class next semester and it is answering all of the questions that I was wondering about. The question about whether or not a teacher is creditable was one of the main questions that I personally had.
Supporting Sources
I can use this for my paper because it answers the many questions that people may have before jumping into an online class.
Argument SourceIf I were the author I would have gone into greater depth about how often the teachers and students communicate. Another aspect he should have touched is whether or not the students are able to contact the teachers if they have any question pertaining to the class work. It is very important that the students get the help that they need to progress in the future.
Citation
Brown, William. "Mastering Online Education." American School Board Journal
194(2007): 40-42.
Summary
The article, “Mastering Online Education” simply discusses the many questions that people ask themselves or schools before enrolling in such a new environment. The first question people are asking is if the students are receiving the proper amount of instructional learning time. And the answer would be yes, teachers post question online and the students must answer the questions and answer any other questions that other students may post. This is actually a more effective way of learning than sitting in a classroom because everyone must participate, not just the one person whom raises their hand in class gets to interact. Another question that seems to be brought up quite frequently is whether or not the teachers are as reliable and creditable as the ones that teach face to face. Yes, the teachers are mostly likely teaching online and classroom’s full of students. Another aspect that the online learning allows is that students are allowed to reflect on situations that are happening in their lives and in the world today. The article clearly states that online education seems to be growing rapidly and especially in the last two years.
Importance
This article is very important for my evaluation because it states how online education is becoming more popular everyday. Another reason that it is important is because it answers the many questions that people are having towards this new type of schooling. People are rather skeptical at first, but once everything is talked out, online education seems to be a great way to be come educated.
Connections
I can connect this to my life because I am taking an online class next semester and it is answering all of the questions that I was wondering about. The question about whether or not a teacher is creditable was one of the main questions that I personally had.
Supporting Sources
I can use this for my paper because it answers the many questions that people may have before jumping into an online class.
Argument SourceIf I were the author I would have gone into greater depth about how often the teachers and students communicate. Another aspect he should have touched is whether or not the students are able to contact the teachers if they have any question pertaining to the class work. It is very important that the students get the help that they need to progress in the future.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Blog 11
Reading Response
Citation
Wildavsky, Ben. "Want more from high school?." U.S. News & World Report.
131(2001): 1-3.
Summary
The article, “Want more from high school” simply discusses how states are changing the school environments. Online high schools came about for the people juggling a busy schedule. Online schooling is very laid back and allows the students to complete their work whenever the time permits. In the beginning the online high schools were only fifty percent effective. The schools made changes regarding the communication between the students and teachers. The online schools require that the teachers are near their computers or phones so their students can ask questions concerning questions that they do not understand. Critics as well as students and parents got together and discussed some of the pros and cons with reference to the basic school environment and interaction amongst their peers. Many parents said that the online schooling is not for everyone. It is a great idea for students that are motivated and can stay on top of their work.
Importance
Designing online high schools help students that want an education, but may have many other priorities. It can fit into any students schedule and it also does not exempt teachers from a job. Education is probably the most important thing someone can receive in life and being a teacher who can teach is priceless. The world needs good teachers and it is a good thing that online education does not exempt teachers from the equation. It is also very important that the online high school recognized where there was failure and immediately fixed the problem. Considering there is not face to face communication it is imperative that the teachers are available between certain hours to discuss things that the students may be struggling with. This shows that there is room for growing and expanding. Also discussed in the article, is the fact that online high schooling is not cut out for everyone. It is important to see if you are the right person for this type of schooling and if not it is best to pick another route. The overall bad idea is that students miss out on the whole social aspect of high school, football games, fun memories, dances and many more things that high school entails. The overall good thing about online schooling is that it gives those who do not always have the time but have the will power to make a difference in their lives.
Connection
I am taking math 101 and it is fifty minutes one day a week in a class room with a teacher, where she physically teaches the material. Then I am responsible for completing three hours or more a week in math lab where I do my homework, quizzes and test if any are scheduled that week. In the lab there are teachers that come around help students that may not understand a specific problem. You can also get the computer to walk you through a problem. I like the half online learning and half in the class room learning, because it allows a lot of face to face explaining. Last semester I look an online music course. This was very hard for me because I did not know anything about music and I did not have anyone physically their telling me to listen for this pitch and the melody and all of the other things that music pertains to.
Supporting Source
The article supports my argument because it is evaluating the online education. It states that their were problems and they were fixed as well as it provides convenience for many people.
Argumentative Source
The author could have gone into more depth about what corrections were made to increase the betterment for online education.
Citation
Wildavsky, Ben. "Want more from high school?." U.S. News & World Report.
131(2001): 1-3.
Summary
The article, “Want more from high school” simply discusses how states are changing the school environments. Online high schools came about for the people juggling a busy schedule. Online schooling is very laid back and allows the students to complete their work whenever the time permits. In the beginning the online high schools were only fifty percent effective. The schools made changes regarding the communication between the students and teachers. The online schools require that the teachers are near their computers or phones so their students can ask questions concerning questions that they do not understand. Critics as well as students and parents got together and discussed some of the pros and cons with reference to the basic school environment and interaction amongst their peers. Many parents said that the online schooling is not for everyone. It is a great idea for students that are motivated and can stay on top of their work.
Importance
Designing online high schools help students that want an education, but may have many other priorities. It can fit into any students schedule and it also does not exempt teachers from a job. Education is probably the most important thing someone can receive in life and being a teacher who can teach is priceless. The world needs good teachers and it is a good thing that online education does not exempt teachers from the equation. It is also very important that the online high school recognized where there was failure and immediately fixed the problem. Considering there is not face to face communication it is imperative that the teachers are available between certain hours to discuss things that the students may be struggling with. This shows that there is room for growing and expanding. Also discussed in the article, is the fact that online high schooling is not cut out for everyone. It is important to see if you are the right person for this type of schooling and if not it is best to pick another route. The overall bad idea is that students miss out on the whole social aspect of high school, football games, fun memories, dances and many more things that high school entails. The overall good thing about online schooling is that it gives those who do not always have the time but have the will power to make a difference in their lives.
Connection
I am taking math 101 and it is fifty minutes one day a week in a class room with a teacher, where she physically teaches the material. Then I am responsible for completing three hours or more a week in math lab where I do my homework, quizzes and test if any are scheduled that week. In the lab there are teachers that come around help students that may not understand a specific problem. You can also get the computer to walk you through a problem. I like the half online learning and half in the class room learning, because it allows a lot of face to face explaining. Last semester I look an online music course. This was very hard for me because I did not know anything about music and I did not have anyone physically their telling me to listen for this pitch and the melody and all of the other things that music pertains to.
Supporting Source
The article supports my argument because it is evaluating the online education. It states that their were problems and they were fixed as well as it provides convenience for many people.
Argumentative Source
The author could have gone into more depth about what corrections were made to increase the betterment for online education.
Monday, April 9, 2007
Blog 10
Last week I changed my major from Nursing to Dietetics. I am very excited about this change because I think that it is for the better. Dietetics is a wide field that offers many job opportunities. With this major you can work in a hospital or a school or with children. I think that it is a good major because the world is extremely health conscience. I am also excited because it poses opportunities to work with children. I love children and to work with them to fix their problems whether it be obesity or not eating enough or not eating correctly, would make all of this schooling worth while. I made my schedule for next year and I am very happy I only have classes on Tuesdays and Thursday and my lab on Wednesdays. The days that I have off will give me a great opportunity to work on my homework considering I am talking two hard courses. The two courses that I am worried about are English 203 and Anatomy 251. I am nervous about English because it is a lot of reading and I do not like to read unless it is something that interests me. Anatomy is going to be a lot of studying but I need to make use of my free time and it will work out fine. I am very excited about next year with my schedule and my new roommate!!!
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