Blog #6

Dear James:

I definitely understand the time issue. My time was mostly spent in bed though for this past week. I haven't been able to get around much due to back problems. So, don't worry about the sending the letter later than expected. I still have issues with the web page thing. I don't have computer access at home and since I haven't been able to come to the campus I'm behind. I hope to get something done in class. Thank you for the help. I will be sure to call you if I need to. The reading from tonight were frustrating. The article with all the philosophy drove me cray. So much that I couldn't finish. I found myself trying to focus on the philosophy more than the main point and I couldn't read anymore. The second article wasn't that bad. I was good to see from a students stand point, what they have difficulty with. Also good to see that the practices we are taught in class do take place. Well I'll see you in class.
Christina



Reflection
The letter writing is a different approach and very enjoyable. It's easier to do an assignment when you know that the finished product is for a fellow students as oppose to the teacher. A lot of students have difficulty communicating with their teachers so I can see myself doing a lot of activities such as this one. You can use it for any subject or text. The activity has variation with it so I can be a beneficial tool for any classroom.

Blog #5

Hello James:

I thought the presentation was okay. It took allot longer than I thought but it was good. I was with you on Rose. I couldn't even finish to be honest. When I didn't see a point early on I just stopped. Young was a good read though. I see myself using some of his techniques, if I don't already. Allot of the reading, as far as ideas and techniques seems to be outdated because these things go on in the classroom and I believe should have been for a long time. I wasn't sure though, if I was clear in what I was saying because the confused faces don't help too much. Paul looked puzzled and that didn't sit to well with me but I don't know maybe its just me. You let me know what you think.


I'm kinda getting confused with the assignments. I don't know what first much less when he wants them. Has he changed the dates for assignment two being that he pushed the first one back. The wed designing part of all this is very frustrating to add to the already stressed situation. I don't have access at home so that doesn't leave me with so much time. Anyway, I'm out of things to say. Talk to you soon.