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, December 5, 2007
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!
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
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
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?
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).
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).
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Blog 5: WLE Week 5 - 10/17/07
This blog is due by 11:59pm on Thursday, 10/18/07.
Pretend you are your mentor. Write a letter of recommendation for yourself as a part of your college application. Make sure to highlight your strengths, giving concrete examples (golden details) and discuss areas for growth and specific ways that you could step up in your work.
Pretend you are your mentor. Write a letter of recommendation for yourself as a part of your college application. Make sure to highlight your strengths, giving concrete examples (golden details) and discuss areas for growth and specific ways that you could step up in your work.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Blog #4 WLE Week 4 10/10/07
Blog #4 IS DUE ON 10/11/07 BY 11:59pm!!!!
Please answer the following prompt in no fewer than 350 words.
Now that you have completed week 4 of your internship experience, explain in full detail the possibilities for your final project. From last week's prompt, you may have mentioned ideas about your internship, but please explain the ideas you have for your final project. Also, please explain what the benchmark steps would be to complete the final project. Lastly, explain how this final project will benefit your WLE site.
Please answer the following prompt in no fewer than 350 words.
Now that you have completed week 4 of your internship experience, explain in full detail the possibilities for your final project. From last week's prompt, you may have mentioned ideas about your internship, but please explain the ideas you have for your final project. Also, please explain what the benchmark steps would be to complete the final project. Lastly, explain how this final project will benefit your WLE site.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Blog #3 - WLE Week 3 10/3/07
Blog #3 IS DUE ON 10/4/07 BY 11:59pm!!!!
Please answer the following prompt in no fewer than 350 words.
As you have completed week 3 of your internship, describe your duties at your internship in full detail. Who are the people you work with? What is their role in relation what you have to complete? What are your weekly tasks that you must complete? What larger scope projects are working on or will you be working on?
Think about possible final projects that you can complete by the week of 12/12/07. What possibilities do you see? What potential projects would benefit your work place? If you have not thought of projects, describe potential ideas for projects while you complete this blog.
If you have yet to find an internship, please answer the following prompt in no less than 350 words:
What potential internships do you have in line? What are all the steps you taken to find an internship? Who have you contacted? What are you learning about the job search process as you still seek an internship?
Please answer the following prompt in no fewer than 350 words.
As you have completed week 3 of your internship, describe your duties at your internship in full detail. Who are the people you work with? What is their role in relation what you have to complete? What are your weekly tasks that you must complete? What larger scope projects are working on or will you be working on?
Think about possible final projects that you can complete by the week of 12/12/07. What possibilities do you see? What potential projects would benefit your work place? If you have not thought of projects, describe potential ideas for projects while you complete this blog.
If you have yet to find an internship, please answer the following prompt in no less than 350 words:
What potential internships do you have in line? What are all the steps you taken to find an internship? Who have you contacted? What are you learning about the job search process as you still seek an internship?
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Blog #2 - WLE Week 2: 9/26/07
Blog #2 IS DUE ON 9/27/07 BY 11:59pm!!!!
Please answer the following prompt in no fewer than 350 words.
How does your WLE placement this year compare with your placement last year? How is your role different? How is the environment different? What will you do to get more out this experience compared to last year?
For those new to WLE this year:
Please answer the following prompt in no fewer than 350 words.
Are you beginning to settle in to your WLE placement? What are the highlights so far and what are the challenges? What questions do you currently have for your mentor?
Please answer the following prompt in no fewer than 350 words.
How does your WLE placement this year compare with your placement last year? How is your role different? How is the environment different? What will you do to get more out this experience compared to last year?
For those new to WLE this year:
Please answer the following prompt in no fewer than 350 words.
Are you beginning to settle in to your WLE placement? What are the highlights so far and what are the challenges? What questions do you currently have for your mentor?
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Blog #1 - WLE Week 1: 9/19/07
Blog #1 IS DUE ON 9/20/07 BY 11:59pm!!!!
Please answer the following prompt in no fewer than 350 words.
This week in academic seminar you will share first day experiences and finish posting your first blogs.
How did your preconceptions of your WLE match with your actual experience on Wednesday? What most struck you about the professional environment in which you are working? If you are still setting up a WLE, then post a blog that details recent developments in your search.
Please answer the following prompt in no fewer than 350 words.
This week in academic seminar you will share first day experiences and finish posting your first blogs.
How did your preconceptions of your WLE match with your actual experience on Wednesday? What most struck you about the professional environment in which you are working? If you are still setting up a WLE, then post a blog that details recent developments in your search.
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