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).

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.

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.

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?