1.
I suggest teachers grade the performance by the content we write.
Few of my tasks did not have three hundred words. That is because I really do not have any more good ideas to write. I still remember Dr. Chen have said that a good composition is based on its quality not its quantity. As a result, I do not want to write too much nonsense on my blogger. That is the reason why some of my tasks’ (maybe 2 of them) word does not reach three hundred words long.
2.
I score myself 83.
For the reason that sometimes I forgot to do the tasks and when I found that I forgot to do it, I did it in a hurry. Except for that situation, I did almost my tasks with my all heart and I think I am a hard-working student. I have tried to do my best on this project.
3.
I score my partner 85.
She is a good girl and I do appreciate her writing style. She did her best to do this project with me. She also so cheer me up when I was bombarded by too many tasks. Her responses to my blogger are really inspirational.
2010年1月6日 星期三
Task14
1.
I think it is good, though it sometimes made me feel too stressful when I got a lot of things to do. Are they interesting? Generally speaking, they are interesting. I think most of them are inspirational, and they are related to my life, too. But I think week 10, 13, 14 are just almost the same topic. As a result, I feel myself keep writing the same thing and using the same ideas. It makes me feel Do not know what to do and how to do it better.
2.
I like it. I remember the first time I saw my key pal’s respond, I was so excited.
But, we seemed did not interact with each other very often. For one reason that maybe we both are too busy to interact actively. Owing to that, I think having more people (like 3~4 students) from a group blog to exchange ideas is a good way to improve our learning. Take myself for example, I always forgot to do the homework when I got a lot of thing to do. As a result, if we work in a group, the group members will remind each other to do their assignment and learn good ideas from each other.
3.
Nor really. I think it will be better if we are more active to the blogger program.
4.
Yes, they are friendly enough. It is good in general.
5.
My speed of typing English becomes faster than before. What is more, I learn different news and thoughts from other’s blog.
6.
Yes, I will have more interaction with my key pal and do my blogger better by writing more good sentences.
I think it is good, though it sometimes made me feel too stressful when I got a lot of things to do. Are they interesting? Generally speaking, they are interesting. I think most of them are inspirational, and they are related to my life, too. But I think week 10, 13, 14 are just almost the same topic. As a result, I feel myself keep writing the same thing and using the same ideas. It makes me feel Do not know what to do and how to do it better.
2.
I like it. I remember the first time I saw my key pal’s respond, I was so excited.
But, we seemed did not interact with each other very often. For one reason that maybe we both are too busy to interact actively. Owing to that, I think having more people (like 3~4 students) from a group blog to exchange ideas is a good way to improve our learning. Take myself for example, I always forgot to do the homework when I got a lot of thing to do. As a result, if we work in a group, the group members will remind each other to do their assignment and learn good ideas from each other.
3.
Nor really. I think it will be better if we are more active to the blogger program.
4.
Yes, they are friendly enough. It is good in general.
5.
My speed of typing English becomes faster than before. What is more, I learn different news and thoughts from other’s blog.
6.
Yes, I will have more interaction with my key pal and do my blogger better by writing more good sentences.
Task10
Question 1: From 1~10 (with 10 as the highest score), how well are you two doing? Please grade yourselves and give a suggestive score.
Question 2: How and why did you two decide the score?
Question 3: What kind of improvement are you two making in the remaining weeks of the semester?
Our answer to Q1:
We graded ourselves “7.5”.
My answer to Q2 is:
I have try my best to do the tasks and my key pal's do response me every week.We have a good time when doing these assignments.However, there are some disadvantages.Sometimes I would forget to do the tasks when I was bombarded with other homework and tasks from our department.Moreover, Joy and I did not have too much time to communicate and chat with each other. Generally speaking, we are trying to work with each other well.These are the reason that I give "7" as our score.
My answer to Q3 is:
I think maybe we can plan more time to chat online with each other and know something more about my key pal.I have to conquer the problem of time management. It is quite important for me. Also, I have to make good use of my time to finish those tasks.
Joy’s answer to Q2 is:
To be honest, I think I always reply Brenda's blog late. I really have to say sorry to Brenda. From blog, I think Brenda is a hard-working and optimistic student. Just as Brenda say, we really have few time to communicate with each other. All in all, it's really wonderful to work with Brenda.
Joy’s answer to Q3 is:
I think I have to arrange my time well, too and I must finish the tasks as soon as possible in the future.
Question 2: How and why did you two decide the score?
Question 3: What kind of improvement are you two making in the remaining weeks of the semester?
Our answer to Q1:
We graded ourselves “7.5”.
My answer to Q2 is:
I have try my best to do the tasks and my key pal's do response me every week.We have a good time when doing these assignments.However, there are some disadvantages.Sometimes I would forget to do the tasks when I was bombarded with other homework and tasks from our department.Moreover, Joy and I did not have too much time to communicate and chat with each other. Generally speaking, we are trying to work with each other well.These are the reason that I give "7" as our score.
My answer to Q3 is:
I think maybe we can plan more time to chat online with each other and know something more about my key pal.I have to conquer the problem of time management. It is quite important for me. Also, I have to make good use of my time to finish those tasks.
Joy’s answer to Q2 is:
To be honest, I think I always reply Brenda's blog late. I really have to say sorry to Brenda. From blog, I think Brenda is a hard-working and optimistic student. Just as Brenda say, we really have few time to communicate with each other. All in all, it's really wonderful to work with Brenda.
Joy’s answer to Q3 is:
I think I have to arrange my time well, too and I must finish the tasks as soon as possible in the future.
2010年1月3日 星期日
Task9 (REPOST)
1. What do you think about this stigma?
Comparing our generation with the older generation, people of so-called strawberry troop is indeed becoming more and more. There are certain factors which cause this situation. As far as I observed, the environment of my generation is richer than my parents’ or even my grandparents’ generation. These few years, the average income is higher than the last generation. And parents are able to give their children better care and life. In addition, with the development of technology, it becomes so convenient for us to live. In other words, we, human beings, are lazier than the last generation as well.
2. Does the description match your self-identity or -realization? If not, offer a counter claim.
This description did not exactly match my self-realization. Not all of the new generation are lazy and can not do their missions well. There are still exceptions.
Take myself for example, I am tough (at least I think I am ) and I do not give up my goal easily. In my opinion, I do not like to live depending on my parents. So, I found a part time job this semester and earn my own money. There are still some good examples in our generation. However, every generation will have its own living mode and thinking. In my generation, the development of computer and the Internet do play an important role in our changes. More and more youth are addicted to the Internet, and do not want to do anything. Furthermore, they are afraid to social in real world. As a consequence, they hide themselves to the unreal world- the Internet. And this cause them do not feel like working; instead, they just lye at home and depend on their old parent to feed them. This situation does need to be changed and improved.
Comparing our generation with the older generation, people of so-called strawberry troop is indeed becoming more and more. There are certain factors which cause this situation. As far as I observed, the environment of my generation is richer than my parents’ or even my grandparents’ generation. These few years, the average income is higher than the last generation. And parents are able to give their children better care and life. In addition, with the development of technology, it becomes so convenient for us to live. In other words, we, human beings, are lazier than the last generation as well.
2. Does the description match your self-identity or -realization? If not, offer a counter claim.
This description did not exactly match my self-realization. Not all of the new generation are lazy and can not do their missions well. There are still exceptions.
Take myself for example, I am tough (at least I think I am ) and I do not give up my goal easily. In my opinion, I do not like to live depending on my parents. So, I found a part time job this semester and earn my own money. There are still some good examples in our generation. However, every generation will have its own living mode and thinking. In my generation, the development of computer and the Internet do play an important role in our changes. More and more youth are addicted to the Internet, and do not want to do anything. Furthermore, they are afraid to social in real world. As a consequence, they hide themselves to the unreal world- the Internet. And this cause them do not feel like working; instead, they just lye at home and depend on their old parent to feed them. This situation does need to be changed and improved.
2009年12月13日 星期日
Task11(week 11)
1. Take the English literature class fore example, we separated into several groups, we work in groups to prepare for the chapters, which we are in charge of. And my group members and I have to discuss what the text content is, and then we decided to “act” this chapter and showed it to everybody in our class. Through the process of discussion, we can find out the points we can understand and do our best to find out the answer or to make the questions clear and easier to be understood. To sum up, as far as I am concerned, I like group activities the most. Because, I think I can learn more and have good interaction with my group members at the same time. On the contrary, the activities I dislike the most is reading all the time. Though reading is the basic ability that we have to train ourselves, I think it is boring somehow. I think I have to be more patient when I am reading some articles.
2. The most interesting activities happened recently is the composition class I took in the computer room. I remember our teacher, Dr. Chen, gave us five videos and separated us into groups. And each group had to choose a video and we had to adapt for one of the videos. The modified video is really very funny, and my group won the bonus in the activity. This kind of class activity is really interesting, and I can learn some skills through it.
3. Yes, I have.
When I met difficult knowledge, I will try to connect something interesting to it. By this way, I can learn it better than just read or study it.
4. Based on the answers I responded to Q1~3, I think I am a learner who loves activities through learning new knowledge. Because I like the learning atmosphere to be happy, funny, and active. I do not like dull classes.
2. The most interesting activities happened recently is the composition class I took in the computer room. I remember our teacher, Dr. Chen, gave us five videos and separated us into groups. And each group had to choose a video and we had to adapt for one of the videos. The modified video is really very funny, and my group won the bonus in the activity. This kind of class activity is really interesting, and I can learn some skills through it.
3. Yes, I have.
When I met difficult knowledge, I will try to connect something interesting to it. By this way, I can learn it better than just read or study it.
4. Based on the answers I responded to Q1~3, I think I am a learner who loves activities through learning new knowledge. Because I like the learning atmosphere to be happy, funny, and active. I do not like dull classes.
2009年11月21日 星期六
Task 6
1. How do you usually look at your mistakes?
I think I am a positive person. Though I am optimistic, sometimes I will still feel bad when making mistakes. However, I will regret what I have done if I make any wrong decision.
2. How do you define mistakes?
As far as I am concerned, making mistakes is not shame. Do not afraid of making mistakes because it is when we do something wrong will we learn what is right. I remember a proverb, ” To err, human; to forgive, divine. ”. We are human beings, and we will make mistakes. No one can be perfect. When I was a child, I always did stupid deed. But I do not think I am stupid. I can learn form my mistakes. I think mistakes can let me know what is right. Also, when I am learning a new language, some mistakes can impress me and I will not do the same mistakes anymore. Take Thomas Alva. Edison for example, he went through many experiments and failures, but in the end, he invented tungsten light bulb successfully.
3. After listening to Prof. Pausch, do you still see mistakes in the same way?
After listening to Prof. Pausch, the way I see mistakes is a little bit changed. I am more optimistic to my mistakes and failures. A person can not be always successful and perfect. Just as Prof. Pausch said,“ Experience is what you get when you did not get what you want.”. I know some people always get the first place at school, but when they get the second place, they feel so frustrated that they can not accept this result. They will think such a failure is just like the coming of the end of the world. However, I don’t think so. Because when I am fail, I will know that there is someone who is better than me. Then it can give me the power to study or work harder to surpass who I was. What is more, I love this sentence, “You realize that something you can not do. Then you just have to stand close to these people.” This sentence is quite humorous. But it is useful. Everybody has his own limit ability to do something or to realize his dream. As a result, all we can do is to do our best. Whether we succeed or not, we feel proud of ourselves. Sometimes we can not reach the goal we want, but if we can “stand” near to the goal, then I think it is enough. As the proverb goes, “Happy is he who is content.”
I think I am a positive person. Though I am optimistic, sometimes I will still feel bad when making mistakes. However, I will regret what I have done if I make any wrong decision.
2. How do you define mistakes?
As far as I am concerned, making mistakes is not shame. Do not afraid of making mistakes because it is when we do something wrong will we learn what is right. I remember a proverb, ” To err, human; to forgive, divine. ”. We are human beings, and we will make mistakes. No one can be perfect. When I was a child, I always did stupid deed. But I do not think I am stupid. I can learn form my mistakes. I think mistakes can let me know what is right. Also, when I am learning a new language, some mistakes can impress me and I will not do the same mistakes anymore. Take Thomas Alva. Edison for example, he went through many experiments and failures, but in the end, he invented tungsten light bulb successfully.
3. After listening to Prof. Pausch, do you still see mistakes in the same way?
After listening to Prof. Pausch, the way I see mistakes is a little bit changed. I am more optimistic to my mistakes and failures. A person can not be always successful and perfect. Just as Prof. Pausch said,“ Experience is what you get when you did not get what you want.”. I know some people always get the first place at school, but when they get the second place, they feel so frustrated that they can not accept this result. They will think such a failure is just like the coming of the end of the world. However, I don’t think so. Because when I am fail, I will know that there is someone who is better than me. Then it can give me the power to study or work harder to surpass who I was. What is more, I love this sentence, “You realize that something you can not do. Then you just have to stand close to these people.” This sentence is quite humorous. But it is useful. Everybody has his own limit ability to do something or to realize his dream. As a result, all we can do is to do our best. Whether we succeed or not, we feel proud of ourselves. Sometimes we can not reach the goal we want, but if we can “stand” near to the goal, then I think it is enough. As the proverb goes, “Happy is he who is content.”
2009年11月2日 星期一
Task5
1 .Can you explain what this picture is showing about collaborative learning (or group learning)?
The picture shows about how a group works collaboratively. Through certain process, student can work and organize their ideas more concretely step by step.
2. What is your favorite part of this type of learning?
My favorite part of this type of learning is “Generating Multiple Perspectives”because my partner and I can share our opinions together. And through this process, I can learn how my partner thinks about the topic we discuss. What’s more, I can learn from others. For example, this week I have an essay homework that needs group discussion. When we were sharing our ideas for the essay, I was surprised by my partners’point if view. There perspectives are totally different from mine.
3. What would be the part that usually bothers you when working with others?
The part that usually bothers me when working with others is “Posing the problem”. I think it is difficult for me to start unless I have an explicit idea.
As the proverb goes,”Nothing is easy in the beginning.”
4. Give an example from your personal experience and elaborate on it.
When working in a group, my partners will have different kinds of thoughts and idea. At the beginning, I think it is hard for me to combine or integrate everyone’s idea. But after several times of practices, I am so glad that I gradually learn the tips how to have good team work. Through team work, I learn how to listen to others and how to express my own concept directly. Also, in discussion, we will have a little argument. However, after communicating with them, the problem solved and the friendship between my partners and me will get closer and closer.
The picture shows about how a group works collaboratively. Through certain process, student can work and organize their ideas more concretely step by step.
2. What is your favorite part of this type of learning?
My favorite part of this type of learning is “Generating Multiple Perspectives”because my partner and I can share our opinions together. And through this process, I can learn how my partner thinks about the topic we discuss. What’s more, I can learn from others. For example, this week I have an essay homework that needs group discussion. When we were sharing our ideas for the essay, I was surprised by my partners’point if view. There perspectives are totally different from mine.
3. What would be the part that usually bothers you when working with others?
The part that usually bothers me when working with others is “Posing the problem”. I think it is difficult for me to start unless I have an explicit idea.
As the proverb goes,”Nothing is easy in the beginning.”
4. Give an example from your personal experience and elaborate on it.
When working in a group, my partners will have different kinds of thoughts and idea. At the beginning, I think it is hard for me to combine or integrate everyone’s idea. But after several times of practices, I am so glad that I gradually learn the tips how to have good team work. Through team work, I learn how to listen to others and how to express my own concept directly. Also, in discussion, we will have a little argument. However, after communicating with them, the problem solved and the friendship between my partners and me will get closer and closer.
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