1) Tenaciousness is a competency. What are the behaviors that you have used (or developed) to keep up with the requirements of this course?
I would say that my main behavior that has allowed me to keep up with the requirements of this class would be my time-management. I have made myself a different schedule of due dates than what is posted so I know that I can stay ahead and have plenty of time to complete assignments. Since there are a lot of assignments due on the same day I typically try to do one assignment a day so that I can space out how much work I have at one time.
2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude. Talk about a moment or two when you felt like "giving up." What pulled you through? Do you feel like you've developed a tenacious attitude during the past two months? What experience or experiences most contributed to this?
I originally was going to take this class this upcoming Fall but my schedule got messed up so I quickly had to make the decision to take this class this summer 2 days before registration ended. At first I was very nervous about my workload because I also have an internship this summer which occupies most of my days. After seeing the way the course works I was nervous and felt like giving up because all the assignments are due Monday and Friday during the times I am working. I sat down and planned out my schedule for the summer and created a calendar which allowed me to make time to sit down and complete the assignments for this class. I feel like I have definitely developed a tenacious attitude over the past two months because I have had to adapt and figure out an effective work schedule that will allow me to do my best in this class and at my internship. I think being a full-time worker and taking classes has given me the experience that have contributed to this work-ethic.
3) Three tips. What are three tips you would offer next semester's student about (1) fostering the skills that support tenacity and (2) developing the 'tenacious mindset' ?
1. Plan ahead! This course has many assignments due weekly and it is important to plan ahead your schedule so you don't miss any. I would recommend putting aside time each day to complete one assignment so you are not overwhelmed the day they are all due.
2. Get creative! This class is made to help you explore opportunities around you that you may have never seen before. You get the most of what you put into this class and I would look at each assignment for what it is and not think of it as just a deadline required for the class.
3. Watch the lectures! Each week there is a cupcake quiz which has questions directly from the weekly lectures. The quizzes may seem minuscule but it makes up 10% of your grade which could hinder you from getting the letter grade you want. The lectures are also interesting and the professor uses a lot of real life examples to help get points across.
Kendall,
ReplyDeleteI share your feeling that time-management is a vital tool needed for success in this class. I really like your idea of creating your own deadlines for assignments so that you can stay ahead and never miss a deadline. As you mentioned, several assignments are due on one day so it is smart to space out your work and complete the assignments ahead of time instead of trying to complete all of them at the last minute.
Kendall, I agree with the tips you shared for future students. I gave similar advice about watching the lectures to ensure full points on the cupcakes and using your time wisely since this class tends to move quickly. It has definitely happened to me where I think I have so much time to complete an assignment before the end of the week and before I know it, it's Thursday night!
ReplyDeleteHey Kendall, I can agree with the value of staying up to date on the lectures and properly managing your time efficiently to meet those 12 pm deadlines. I can also agree with the value of tenacity in this course which helps give you a sort of an edge on the assignments. Overall well stated.
ReplyDeleteHi Kendall,
ReplyDeleteThese are all great tips. It would have been nice to see some of these prior to class beginning this summer. The biggest challenge I always have when a semester starts is breaking down how Im going to ‘attack’ each week and each class.
I like the tip on getting creative. The hard part to online classes is the flexibility which is also a positive. Its easy to get distracted. But the flexibility allows us to, as you said, get creative and find ways to stay on schedule.
Kendall,
ReplyDeleteI share your feelings and I can still recall how stressed out I was after reading through the syllabus. The assignments can be a bit intimidating at first, but I think the most important thing we can do is manage our time well. I would also tell future students in this course to pay close attention to the lectures. Taking a zero on the cupcake is not advised because the points quickly add up.