Ø Describe your ideal Instructor/Professor.
~Ideal professor for me; is approachable, speaks clearly and loud, does not talk to the board, gives worksheets & provides the answers, does not assume that you know everything because it was said once to you. Lab instructors should review what was given in a lecture: do not ask “did he go over this? Okay-good”. Gives detail explanation to what they are looking for in an answer. They should do a review day the day before the test. Just because you do a 2 min review at the beginning of each lecture doesn’t mean we got it- if you don’t like to then don’t get mad if I ask you if it’s okay to review the notes I have with you- once again approachable. If they us power point students should be able to excess it via the course webpage (or anything that is meant for student/instructor communication). Throw a curve ball, pop quizzes are bummer but it helps to tell were I’m falling behind. Keep in mind I am one of thousands whom make your paycheck possible. Don’t look down on me because I am female student.
Ø “I knew it when I studied it, but I forgot it on the test.” How can students study differently to prevent this from happening?
~I have no idea; I am one of those students. Change the way you study. One thing I try to do is a breathing exercise to calm myself down. By being calm the answer may come. Take beep breath through your noise into your belly. Hold for 5 seconds then breath out slowly through you mouth. Repeat about 10 times. I actually do this a lot other reasons, helps me sleep, if I am upset, or just not in a calm state. Thank you Mrs. Boyle!
Ø How do you study for quizzes/tests?
~I read my notes, do my flash cards, if any of the chapters have practice questions I do those and I skim the chapters that will be part of the exam. New thing I am doing is listening to my recording of lectures. Also getting together with someone else or a study group does help.
Ø What do you have trouble with on quizzes/tests?
~The trouble I have with quizzes/test is the pressure of getting the right answer. A lot of the time the way a question is worded does not make sense to me and I need it stated a different way for me to understand. I do have a learning disability, so through out high school it took me longer to get a test done than some other students.
Health fast food: I agree to the subway veggie sub. Hardees’ side salads are okay, I know(exemployee of 8 yrs) the produce is fresh and cut right there. However I would not recommend it during winter. A lot of the produce comes from other countries-poor quality. Now the salad dressing is a different store. An alternative to fries is baked sweet potatoes fries. They are so good and lot healthier for you. Baked is better tan going fried. Eating them plan is fine. Coco’s has them-not much of a fast food. they are soo good I had to post it. Waddell’s in Jefferson WI does a style of the slider burgers. This meat is fresh daily and the patties are made per order. Grilled right then as well. The grease on the grill is not good. This is a shack size kitchen and everything is cooked on the small grill. I feel this is better that any frozen (sometimes pre cooked) patty that you will get at a fast food chain restaurant.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
blog #1
Blog #1
Ø List your own quote, favorite saying, song, or other expression of your feelings today.
~comme ce comme ca
finished my en111 essay but still have ch105 & bi201 to do.
Ø List initial observations of your new environment.
~Lots of stairs, thank goodness my classes are with in close distance of each other. Mondays: Parking lot 17 is full by 8:20 am, have no choice but take the stairs locatde in lot 36. The lawns are watered on rainy days, what a waste of water.
Ø List initial observations of your classes.
~Hmm there is at least 2 or more older adults than me. Not including the instructor. Not that big attendence in most classes. Get to class early to get at least in the first three rows in middle on lectures.
Ø What observations have you made about other students?
~I have noticed a lot of the students in my classes are fresh out of high school, there are few that have years ahead of the rest. At least its more than what I thought is was going to see. Some of the boopers have little attention span. Not good study partners.
Ø About your instructors?
~You can tell which ones have done this before and which ones have not. They claim you can come talk to them but I wonder will they understand me?
Ø What do you think will be your biggest challenge(s) academically this semester?
~Relearning the math needed for the ch 105 class. Learning anything with anatomy & keeping up.
Ø Reiterate a term or concept you learned in Anatomy this week.
~Connective tissue & Epithelia tissue are like oppisote relationship. Connective has lots matrix few cells were Epithelia has lots cells and few matrix.
Ø List a few pleasant events that happened during your first weeks at NMU.
~I meet some actual adults whom are going for the same thing as I am. I haven even set up study time with one of them whom is in four of same classes.
Ø List habits you already possess that make you successful in college.
~I don’t have the need to go party nor need to depend on myspace/facebook interact with others. I know what I want to get from NMU.
Ø List habits (timewasters?) you can change or modify, or need to lose.
~The amount of time I spend doing other things rather than studing or doing my assignments.
Ø Explain how you determine what to write down in notes during lectures.
~I plan to read the section a day or two before the lecture, if there is something stated during the lecture that was not in the reading then that will be noted. Also if there is something “strongly” stated that was in the section then that also will be noted. Ie: if I don’t know it then its being put into notes
Ø Based on your first readings in the TCB text, describe the differences between Active Learning & Passive Learning (reading, note-taking, etc..)
~Active is to be involved in the learing process, ask questions, communicate with the instructor and other classmates. Passive is to us being there taking in what the instructor is saying and taking notes-alone.
Ø Based on your first readings in the BT text, list TWO of favorite quotes and explain why they "speak" to you.
~“College was the best time…I never missed a party AND I got great grades! The trick is to get up each morning and plan exactly what you want to do that night-party or whatever. Then tell yourself you can’t go until you’re done studying. It’s like a reward. If I thought nothing was going on I’d waste the whole day and end up falling asleep in front of the TV at night” graduate, English, Ohio University pg 104” I relate by always reminding myself when I have to study or go to class what this is all for. Even if it gets harder every time that by the end of this jourany the reward will be a career & other fullfilments in my life.
“it was incredible how easier Chemistary was when I began reading the assignments before the lecture. It waslike a different course.” Sophomore, Engineering, University of Michigan” I have to do the same as well. However I do it since science is not my strong subject and also it if very hard to understand my instructor. I even do it for my Anotomy class. I found its better to read last lecture and the new lecture and part of the next lecture and keep on that track then it hopefully will be stuck in the head for final/quiz time.
Ø Finally, name one goal (personal, academic, etc..) you have for yourself next week.
~Not to fall asleep during one of my assigned readings for EN 111. Those essays are so borring.
Ø List your own quote, favorite saying, song, or other expression of your feelings today.
~comme ce comme ca
finished my en111 essay but still have ch105 & bi201 to do.
Ø List initial observations of your new environment.
~Lots of stairs, thank goodness my classes are with in close distance of each other. Mondays: Parking lot 17 is full by 8:20 am, have no choice but take the stairs locatde in lot 36. The lawns are watered on rainy days, what a waste of water.
Ø List initial observations of your classes.
~Hmm there is at least 2 or more older adults than me. Not including the instructor. Not that big attendence in most classes. Get to class early to get at least in the first three rows in middle on lectures.
Ø What observations have you made about other students?
~I have noticed a lot of the students in my classes are fresh out of high school, there are few that have years ahead of the rest. At least its more than what I thought is was going to see. Some of the boopers have little attention span. Not good study partners.
Ø About your instructors?
~You can tell which ones have done this before and which ones have not. They claim you can come talk to them but I wonder will they understand me?
Ø What do you think will be your biggest challenge(s) academically this semester?
~Relearning the math needed for the ch 105 class. Learning anything with anatomy & keeping up.
Ø Reiterate a term or concept you learned in Anatomy this week.
~Connective tissue & Epithelia tissue are like oppisote relationship. Connective has lots matrix few cells were Epithelia has lots cells and few matrix.
Ø List a few pleasant events that happened during your first weeks at NMU.
~I meet some actual adults whom are going for the same thing as I am. I haven even set up study time with one of them whom is in four of same classes.
Ø List habits you already possess that make you successful in college.
~I don’t have the need to go party nor need to depend on myspace/facebook interact with others. I know what I want to get from NMU.
Ø List habits (timewasters?) you can change or modify, or need to lose.
~The amount of time I spend doing other things rather than studing or doing my assignments.
Ø Explain how you determine what to write down in notes during lectures.
~I plan to read the section a day or two before the lecture, if there is something stated during the lecture that was not in the reading then that will be noted. Also if there is something “strongly” stated that was in the section then that also will be noted. Ie: if I don’t know it then its being put into notes
Ø Based on your first readings in the TCB text, describe the differences between Active Learning & Passive Learning (reading, note-taking, etc..)
~Active is to be involved in the learing process, ask questions, communicate with the instructor and other classmates. Passive is to us being there taking in what the instructor is saying and taking notes-alone.
Ø Based on your first readings in the BT text, list TWO of favorite quotes and explain why they "speak" to you.
~“College was the best time…I never missed a party AND I got great grades! The trick is to get up each morning and plan exactly what you want to do that night-party or whatever. Then tell yourself you can’t go until you’re done studying. It’s like a reward. If I thought nothing was going on I’d waste the whole day and end up falling asleep in front of the TV at night” graduate, English, Ohio University pg 104” I relate by always reminding myself when I have to study or go to class what this is all for. Even if it gets harder every time that by the end of this jourany the reward will be a career & other fullfilments in my life.
“it was incredible how easier Chemistary was when I began reading the assignments before the lecture. It waslike a different course.” Sophomore, Engineering, University of Michigan” I have to do the same as well. However I do it since science is not my strong subject and also it if very hard to understand my instructor. I even do it for my Anotomy class. I found its better to read last lecture and the new lecture and part of the next lecture and keep on that track then it hopefully will be stuck in the head for final/quiz time.
Ø Finally, name one goal (personal, academic, etc..) you have for yourself next week.
~Not to fall asleep during one of my assigned readings for EN 111. Those essays are so borring.
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