Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Semester 1 Reflection

Please answer the following questions in 5-7 thoughtful sentences. This will be due on 11:59pm on Friday 1/25/08.


1. From what work products (projects, essays, in-class assignments, discussions, etc.) did you feel the largest sense of accomplishment? Describe why.

2. What work products (projects, essays, in-class assignments, discussions, etc.) did you feel the most frustrations with? Describe why.

3. What expectations did you have of yourself this semester in all classes? In what ways did you meet them? In what ways do feel you did not meet them?

4. What do you look forward for next semester in Economics. The planned units are to study principles of economics through projects related to food courts, and monolpolies. Also, we will be completing a unit on personal finance. Are there other topics in Economics that you would like to cover?

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

WLE Blog Week 11 - 12/5/07

Please respond to this blog by Thursday 12/6 11:59pm!!!!

Projects are due in Academic Seminar on Thursday 12/13/07!

Presentations to Cosmic are on Thursday 1/3/07!



Please answer the following prompt in no less than 500 words.

Between now and Thursday 12/13, what do you need to get done for your WLE project? What assistance do you think you need and what benchmarks still need to be completed?

What do you think you need to get done between now and 1/3/07 to be ready for a presentation to the Cosmic family?

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

WLE Blog Week 10 - 11/28/07

Please respond to this post by Thursday 11/29/07 11:59pm!

1. Describe Your Project and the benchmarks.

-If you already responded to the Week 8 post, copy and paste your response to this post (this applies to 4 of you).

-If you did not respond to the Week 8 post, here's your chance (this applies to 11 of you)!


2. Since there are only 3 weeks left, create a schedule of due dates for your benchmarks. Please keep in mind that the project will be due 12/13/07


3. Please give me a week by week account of your hours from Week #1 to Week #10. Please use the format on your timesheet and bring proof of this (your timesheet) by Thursday!

Friday, November 16, 2007

Blog #9 - WLE Week 9 11/14/07

This Blog is due by Monday 11/19/07 11:59pm!

In less than a month, juniors will be starting to think about their WLE. Write a blurb about your current WLE: what you do, with whom your work, the project, how you find your placement, what you've learned, etc. These blurbs will be used to introduce the program to the juniors.

This blurb must be 350 words.

Extra Credit:
If you could be any electrical appliance, what would you be and why? No chainsaws please

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Blog #8 - WLE Week 8: 11/7/07

This blog needs to be no less than 350 words and is due by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 11:59pm!!!

There is ONE MONTH left at your WLE. During this time, you must complete a graduation portfolio worthy project. You will also be presenting this project to the lower division and Cosmic families at some point during this semester. However, the project is DUE on Thursday, December 13 (the day after your last WLE).
1. Describe your final project
2. Describe how you will present your final project to the CAT community
3. List your specific benchmarks that will lead you to the successful completion of your project over the next 4 weeks.

We expect that your projects and presentations are high quality (meeting or exceeding the standards of your WLE project from last year).


Extra Credit: In a separate blog posting: If you were a bird, what kind of bird would you be? (SHOW, DON'T TELL). No eagles allowed.
Sent at 11:35 PM on Wednesday

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Blog #7 - 10/31/07

Please discuss the following questions in a COHERENT piece that contains no fewer than 350 words (about 1 typed page, double spaced).
This blog is due by 11:59pm on Thursday, 11/1/07.


Happy Halloween!!
If you were a Halloween candy, what would you be and why?

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Blog #6 - Week 6 10/24/07

Due Thursday 10/25/07 by 11:59pm

Conferences are coming up soon, meaning that it is the midpoint of the semester. WLE is a class just as important as any other class that you are currently taking. For this blog entry, you are required to self-assess your progress at your WLE by providing evidence/specific examples from your internship in the following categories:

1. Mastery of Knowledge

2. Application of Knowledge

3. Metacognition

4. Leadership Skills

5. College Work Habits


Lastly, you should also grade yourself in each above category (0-4) and give yourself an overall grade (0-4).