Week 15 Reflection

I cannot believe that this semester is basically over. I am so glad this class enabled us to tap into our creative sides. The use of blogger has actually inspired me to take notes this way. I love that you can label it  and it can be accessible on any computer without having to email it to yourself. The tech tips have definitely helped me in improving how I take notes on blogger, especially how to add YouTube videos on here. I also liked that it made me see that it is nice to write about things other than stats and research. Though we did a lot of writing for this class, it wasn't as daunting as I thought it would be. I am really proud of my story book project. It was also really cool seeing everyone else's creative projects as well. Just wanted to add this video to end the class on a high note. Have a good holiday everyone!

Week 15: Reading Evaluations

My Favorite Readings for the Semester:

• The Aviarium
• Lions and Men
• The Differentiation Between
• Before Guenevere
• The Observations of Mr. Yamoto

My advice to the new batch of students coming in next semester is to only do one reading diary a week. Since it is only two points, it can easily replaced by an extra credit assignment, something I wished I had realized sooner in the semester. This way, it doesn't seem like so much reading. Also, using bullet points in your reading diaries helps out a lot. At first, I thought the balance between all the reading, writing, and commenting was going to be difficult.  However, once you get the hang of it, it really wasn't too bad. I also really recommend taking advantage of the librovox audio. You can listen to the stories all while checking your emails, facebook, ect. You can also download Google Speak it! Directions here. Good Luck to all the newbies and Good Job to my fellow classmates!

Week 14 Review

My, oh my. Where did the time go? I can't believe it is already December and 2015 is coming to an end!

Nov. 30

        I saw this on the announcement blog and wanted to share. I guess school is a special kind of hell, but at least we can get out! I can relate most to layer I, V, and VI.

Week 15 Tech Tip: Embed a Facebook Photo

Hello, I have some great news! My cat went missing three months ago and on Monday, my roommate found him at the Norman Animal Shelter! He was literally one street over hanging out with a bunch of cats. My baby is back home and i could not be any happier about it!

Posted by Mary Tudtud on Thursday, December 3, 2015

Week 14 Tech Tip: Side Bar Box

Hello everyone. I added an HTML box counting down the number of days till Christmas! It is my favorite holiday of the year. Happy Holidays everyone!

Week 15: Growth Mindset

Welcome to my very last growth mindset quote for the semester! I was so inspired from reading these great quotes and memes, that I wanted to incorporate some of my favorites on to my chalk board calendar I have hanging up. It was blank for the longest. However, after hearing about Carol Dweck and her teachings on the growth mindset, I knew I had to incorporate it into my every day life.

Here it is as a whole. Personal Picture.

"Today is a good day for a good day."

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."

"Dreams don't work unless you do!"

Week 14 Growth Mindset

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Week 13 Story Telling: Harry and The Tortuga

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        Harry and Tim have been best friends since before they were even born. Their mother's met at Lamaze class 18 years and 7 months ago, and have been inseparable ever since. So when it was time to pick out the college of their dreams, there was no question as to who would be each other's roommate. Harry was always on the fast track in life. He was the first to get a girlfriend, the first to get his acceptance letter, and he was even on the track team. Tim, however, was kind of a perfectionist so he was slow at everything he did. His friends and family even nicknamed him, "El Tortuga", which is Spanish for The Turtle. Every one thought it was a very fitting nickname for he moved at the pace of molasses. 

               Though the two lived in the same dorm room, their first semester at college, were very different from each other. Harry spent most of his time playing video games, hanging out with girls, and going to parties. The only time he would study for his exams was the day prior. "You may be smart, but you still have to read," el tortuga would tell his very best friend. Harry would always reply that he had everything under control.  Tim was the complete opposite. Like the true perfectionist he was, he went to every single class, read every assignment, and only went out to go tailgating.
                 At the end of the semester, Harry started to realize he was making Ds in all of his classes. During dead week, he stayed at the library and studied his butt off. He did realize that Tim was very calm, cool, and collected about his classes.
               "Why aren't you freaking out about finals, dude?" Harry frantically asked Tim.
               "I've been making As all semester, I only need like a fifty to pass with an A in all my classes," Tim explained to him. In the end, Tim graduated early, while Harry graduated a year late, despite starting at the same time.

Author's Note: This is a modern retelling of The Tortoise and the Hare. I wanted to imply the message that hard work does pay. Harry had every opportunity to graduate at the same time as his friend but decided he wanted to play around. Similar to the Hare thinking he had enough time to beat the Tortoise even with a nap. Read Story here.

Week 13 Extrea Reading Diary A: La Fontain

The Tortoise and the Hare

• Classic story
• The hare falls asleep allowing the tortoise to win the race
• I like this story because it teaches some one not to be cocky and that nothing is ever in the bag so to speak.

The Dog and His Image

• This story made me laugh because it reminds me of something my dog would do.
• A dog sees himself in the reflection in the water. Since he had a bone, his reflection did too. He jumped at the reflection thinking it was another bone and almost drowned in the process. 
• He also lost his first bone. 

The Hen with the Golden Eggs

• Another lesson in greed.
• A hen laid eggs of gold and a man wanted it for himself. 
• Instead of the egg, I guess he thought the hen was made out of gold? I am not sure. But he cut the hen's head off and explored her insides. 
• The hen was dead and could no longer lay her golden eggs.
• That man had a good thing going and ruined for himself. How foolish. 

The Frog Who Wished to Be an Ox

• A silly frog puffed himself up big he blew up.
• All that just to be an ox. 

Reading material found here.