Sunday, April 26, 2009
Sample writing reflection
This was an interesting assignment for me. Interesting does not necessarily equate to likable. It was interesting primarily because it made me break down EVERY sentence of my writing into segments that even the author (MYSELF) didn't think about upon the construction of the initial writing. I had to break down every word according to its purpose in the sentence. The piece is definitely different from the pre-edited edition. Im still not sure if I like or not. The sentences are all structured the same now, which is not exactly what I wanted when I wrote it. I placed words in their designated places, not because thats where they "belonged", but because I liked the way they presented the message I was trying to convey, and the attitude they cast.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Final Reflection
I was a member of what I feel was the best group in the class. We were Chuck Norris Group. It was comprised of six people, all of which came from different backgrounds. People weren’t afraid to speak their mind and say what they truly felt. That is part of what made this group so cool. We were able to collaborate to form a text who’s meaning wasn’t really even clear to the people who made it. We came together and made something original and unique.
When we first met up, group-interaction was a little slow. That is to be expected when six people without previous interaction gather at eight o'clock in the morning to talk about the coffee they haven’t yet had. Once conversation got rolling, we initially talked a little about our cup's "The way I see it". But honestly, I didn't find it too provocative. Neither did the rest of the group. The general consensus seemed to be that the cup’s text, in large, was filler. One thing led to another, and someone brought up the topic of "love" and talked about his take on "true love" for a while. It was then suggested that we all watch a video on Youtube entitled "Smoke Weed all Day." I was not very impressed. When it came time to create an interpretive text, we thought we could create something that the following group could interpret. So we passed the Starbucks cup around and drew pictures of words that rhymed on the sides. By the time the cup was filled with drawings, our fifty minutes of class time were up. We packed our bags, said our goodbyes, and parted ways.
When we first met on the following day, we exchanged cups with our neighboring group. Then, we began our group discussion by talking about the other group's cup. We concluded that their cup’s meaning was no deeper than ours; they just doodled on their cup. There wasn't much interpreting to do... When we realized their was no intentional metaphors or hidden meanings, we tried to pinpoint the motives or inspiration behind each individual mark on the cup. That was when I realized that the meaning extracted from a particular text is not always the one the author intended to communicate. Instead of taking a text at face value, if one looks at the language and style used, a deeper meaning can then be found. We then started talking about our own personal views and opinions of Starbucks. What we liked and disliked about it. Some people cannot bring themselves to support a place with practices that could be deemed “unethical”. Others just want their damn coffee. So while some of us have personal issues with Starbucks, universally, it was agreed that they are good at what they do. That is the reason behind their success. A person can travel anywhere in the country and know exactly what their coffee is going to taste like, and the manner in which it will be served to them.
Final Reflection
I was a member of what I feel was the best group in the class. We were Chuck Norris Group. It was comprised of six people, all of which came from different backgrounds. People weren’t afraid to speak their mind and say what they truly felt. That is part of what made this group so cool. We were able to collaborate to form a text who’s meaning wasn’t really even clear to the people who made it. We came together and made something original and unique.
When we first met up, group-interaction was a little slow. That is to be expected when six people without previous interaction gather at eight o'clock in the morning to talk about the coffee they haven’t yet had. Once conversation got rolling, we initially talked a little about our cup's "The way I see it". But honestly, I didn't find it too provocative. Neither did the rest of the group. The general consensus seemed to be that the cup’s text, in large, was filler. One thing led to another, and someone brought up the topic of "love" and talked about his take on "true love" for a while. It was then suggested that we all watch a video on Youtube entitled "Smoke Weed all Day." I was not very impressed. When it came time to create an interpretive text, we thought we could create something that the following group could interpret. So we passed the Starbucks cup around and drew pictures of words that rhymed on the sides. By the time the cup was filled with drawings, our fifty minutes of class time were up. We packed our bags, said our goodbyes, and parted ways.
When we first met on the following day, we exchanged cups with our neighboring group. Then, we began our group discussion by talking about the other group's cup. We concluded that their cup’s meaning was no deeper than ours; they just doodled on their cup. There wasn't much interpreting to do... When we realized their was no intentional metaphors or hidden meanings, we tried to pinpoint the motives or inspiration behind each individual mark on the cup. That was when I realized that the meaning extracted from a particular text is not always the one the author intended to communicate. Instead of taking a text at face value, if one looks at the language and style used, a deeper meaning can then be found. We then started talking about our own personal views and opinions of Starbucks. What we liked and disliked about it. Some people cannot bring themselves to support a place with practices that could be deemed “unethical”. Others just want their damn coffee. So while some of us have personal issues with Starbucks, universally, it was agreed that they are good at what they do. That is the reason behind their success. A person can travel anywhere in the country and know exactly what their coffee is going to taste like, and the manner in which it will be served to them.
Day one Reflection.
I know it is has been a while since our group first met, but I am going to do my best to remember how the conversation took place. At first, group-interaction was a little slow. That is to be expected when six people without previous interaction gather at eight o'clock in the morning to talk about the coffee they just missed out on. We talked a little about our cup's "The way I see it". Honestly, I didn't find it too provocative. It seemed like filler. Someone brought up the topic of "love" and talked about his take on "true love" for a while. It was then suggested that we all watch a video on youtube entitled "Smoke Weed all Day." I was not very impressed. We passed the cup around and drew pictures of words that rhymed on the sides. By the time the cup was filled with drawings, our fifty minutes was up. We said our goodbyes and parted ways.
Friday, April 10, 2009
the way I see it
Sometimes I am angered by girls who wear UGGs in warm weather. I would consider them UGGly. I am also angered by those who wear flip-flops in cold weather. Check the forecast. Thats the way I see it.
reflection day 2
When we first met today, we talked a little about the other group's cup. It kind of seemed like they just doodled on their cup. There wasn't much interpreting to do... We then started talking about our own personal views of Starbucks. What we liked and disliked about it. Universally, it was agreed that they are good at what they do. Thats why they're so successful. A person can travel anywhere in the country and know exactly what their coffee is going to taste like, and the manner in which it will be served to them. Anyways, the general consensus was that we didn't care for Starbucks. Maybe that is because thats what is "cool".
Sunday, April 5, 2009
1st home work assignment
Reflection April 6, 2009
Writing my own syllabus for a class on Motocross was actually easier to do than I anticipated. I simply incorporated all the components of a well-constructed syllabus. I made sure to include anything I would want to see in the syllabi of classes I’ve taken. This means all contact, class, and policy related information. At the top of the first page is the course name, class number, and my contact information. Next is the required text for the course. An overview of what the class covers is covered, followed by the exams, and what the students are expected to know. Various policies, grade distribution, and the course schedule conclude the syllabus. If the students need any additional information, they can use the syllabus to retrieve my phone number and call me with questions.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dd27xwfn_1crw563gj&hl=enhttp://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dd27xwfn_3hhvxk9cw&hl=en
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