March 23rd 2017 archive

Participation Week 04

Readings- This week, I changed the approach towards reading, instead of writing down almost every sentences, I read through it once, highlighted the keys/important facts and try to summarise by referring back to the key points.  I tried using Cornell notes method but I am still not familiar with it. Definitely had a better understanding from the readings.

Blogs- Sometimes I doubt my own content and wonder if my blog makes sense? I think I am not applying the readings into my post. I guess it is not wrong but it would help me better in my learning.

Group work- I tried to provide my inputs and help in every way possible. Rachel volunteered to write the script and Cameron did the recording ( He has a nice soothing voice!), We all submitted our own observations and I recorded some ambience sound from chosen location. According to the graphs we did last week, my strongest point is brainstorming and planning, I will try to work on other areas for the next recording.

Language- I find it hard to understand certain terms/theory from the readings/in class. I think this is the reason why I am not vocal in class. I have to admit that I may be slower in learning and understanding but I am hardworking. I am not a natural speaker and I need more of time to plan and rephrase my thoughts and reflections. I need to put extra time in in readings!!

Things I need to work on:

Readings- Apply reading to my blog post, prepare questions for readings

Ask more questions- I tend to stay observe more rather than participate in class.. observation is my comfort way in learning, I need to break out of that comfort zone and participate more in class by asking more questions.