I think it is certainly a personal preference for everyone. Some thrive in online classes and some do not.
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| Happy Goat |
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Online Classes
I think some online classes work and others don't. And for me, that comes down to the involvement throughout day to day. I took two online classes this semester. This one was very involved. I was basically doing something everyday, and if not I was scheduling out how I would manage my time to complete the necessary assignments. On the other hand, my other online class was much more passive. I finished an assignment once a week. This was much harder for me because I often forgot to to a discussion post. Eventually, it added up and I made a poor grade.
I think it is certainly a personal preference for everyone. Some thrive in online classes and some do not.
I think it is certainly a personal preference for everyone. Some thrive in online classes and some do not.
OU General Education
Honestly, I have a very negative opinion with gen ed classes. I would have like to take more classes with in my degree learning and strengthening my skills that way. Classes are expensive, so I'm playing money for something that I'm just trying to get a grade for. I often feel bad for professor who teach class where a majority of the student are there just for the grade. Many of the gen ed class I have had to take have lowered my GPA. It's extremely frustrating at times.
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| Baby Goat is not impressed with Gen Ed Classes |
College Writing Review
My writing experience has been a very different experience in the different classes I have taken. As an advertising major we write a lot, but it tends to be brief and backed up by a lot of research. So, it actually ends up being very each to write. On the other hand, as a film and media studies class, we write a lot of research papers based on way more thought and more detailed accounts of the film and the context that surrounds it.
My writing has certainly improved and I am now able to write longer papers more quickly. I think my only complaint about many of my papers is that very rarely do you receive detailed feedback on what you could improve upon.
My writing has certainly improved and I am now able to write longer papers more quickly. I think my only complaint about many of my papers is that very rarely do you receive detailed feedback on what you could improve upon.
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| Baby Goat on Skateboard...just because |
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Extra Reading Diary: Andersen Fairy Tales
For my extra reading diary assignment I am going to look at Andersen Fairy Tales unit!
The Princess and the Pea: This is such a fun story! It was really enjoyable to read. I love the character and the personality the author gave her. She seems so life like to me. She is a little odd, but I think that's what makes her unique!
The Emperor's New Suit: Well, I immediately thought of the Emperor's New Groove, the Disney movie. This is a little bit different. It's just a very jolly fun story with some amazing imagery. The Emperor is a little vapid and of course thinks he is better than everyone else.
The Wicked Prince: I love that the first sentence begins with "There lived once upon a time..." Very classic fairy tale! There is a lot of wonderful imagery in this story. For example, " ...rolling masses dashed down.." I absolutely loved reading this story.
The Princess and the Pea: This is such a fun story! It was really enjoyable to read. I love the character and the personality the author gave her. She seems so life like to me. She is a little odd, but I think that's what makes her unique!
The Emperor's New Suit: Well, I immediately thought of the Emperor's New Groove, the Disney movie. This is a little bit different. It's just a very jolly fun story with some amazing imagery. The Emperor is a little vapid and of course thinks he is better than everyone else.
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| Emperor's New Suit |
The Wicked Prince: I love that the first sentence begins with "There lived once upon a time..." Very classic fairy tale! There is a lot of wonderful imagery in this story. For example, " ...rolling masses dashed down.." I absolutely loved reading this story.
Reading Diary B: Fables of La Fontaine
More readings from the unit, Fables of La Fontaine.
Mice: So these stories are longer and more detailed than the other stories. Also, a little more graphic and sad. I did not really like this section. The poor mice in the stories are tortured by big animals, some are cats, some are owls.
Frogs: The word "bamboozle" is used in this story, so I'm already hooked. I really really loved the rhyming of the story. Even though they are a little bit longer, the read really quickly because they are almost like a song.
The Astrologer, The Dairywoman: Another great rhyming story. They are so unusual and fun! The first one is about an astrologist who likes to make fun of alchemists and horoscopers. He believes in science and the stars. The second story is about a dairywoman who takes care of different animals, like fox and cows. Yay!
Mice: So these stories are longer and more detailed than the other stories. Also, a little more graphic and sad. I did not really like this section. The poor mice in the stories are tortured by big animals, some are cats, some are owls.
Frogs: The word "bamboozle" is used in this story, so I'm already hooked. I really really loved the rhyming of the story. Even though they are a little bit longer, the read really quickly because they are almost like a song.
The Astrologer, The Dairywoman: Another great rhyming story. They are so unusual and fun! The first one is about an astrologist who likes to make fun of alchemists and horoscopers. He believes in science and the stars. The second story is about a dairywoman who takes care of different animals, like fox and cows. Yay!
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| The Dairywoman |
Reading Diary A: Fables of La Fontaine
This week I am going to be reading from the Fables of La Fontaine. I think this will be a nice change of pace from the longer stories I have been reading.
Foolish Animals: There is one pure classics in this section, and two others I have never heard of. The Tortoise and the Hare when they race is one I always remember hearing growing up. The Ass in the Lion's skin was kind sad. At the end the lion is killed by the village, or at least that's what it sounds like. Not really okay with that.
Birds (Larned): I liked these stories a lot. The dialogue was really good and helped keep up the pace of the story. The fox played a very cunning and smart character, while the Raven was more vapid and self obsessed. The strengths and weakness of these characters really showed through in the first story.
Foolish People: We have gone from foolish animals to foolish people, I like it! I like that eacj story has a greater meaning, like most fairy tales. The first one is about greed. The second one is about simple man and his pumpkin, a little odd. And, the last one is about vanity.
Foolish Animals: There is one pure classics in this section, and two others I have never heard of. The Tortoise and the Hare when they race is one I always remember hearing growing up. The Ass in the Lion's skin was kind sad. At the end the lion is killed by the village, or at least that's what it sounds like. Not really okay with that.
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| The Tortoise and the Hare |
Birds (Larned): I liked these stories a lot. The dialogue was really good and helped keep up the pace of the story. The fox played a very cunning and smart character, while the Raven was more vapid and self obsessed. The strengths and weakness of these characters really showed through in the first story.
Foolish People: We have gone from foolish animals to foolish people, I like it! I like that eacj story has a greater meaning, like most fairy tales. The first one is about greed. The second one is about simple man and his pumpkin, a little odd. And, the last one is about vanity.
Monday, April 20, 2015
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