Hello Fellow Learners,
We were so successful last Thursday!!!!!!!!!!
90% of the students of Lorenzo's ENG1102 course picked up their journal and held discussions on their writing style and course grade to date.
THIS IS WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my nerdy educational heart!
***********A word or two to those students who still refuse to play fairly(wisely):
If you who did not attend the mandatory meeting...you must make an appointment for Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday of this week to have a sit down with me.
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Now for those of you who decided not to participate at all during week 10 (yes, that is correct, there were five students out of 97 that did not attend any of the scheduled aced mic activities: Asia events, Wednesday proficiency testing day or Thursday mandatory meeting with the professor,you must attend a schedule study table meeting not to avoid a letter drop in your posted mid-term grade (review your syllabus regrading attendance agreement).
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Week 13 - Overv iew
Monday - 4/6/09 - Communication Week session
1.Attending any of the 'COMMUNICATION WEEK' events- see your CSU website for a listing of sessions.
a. Collect any handouts and take notes of the topic within your ENG1102 journal.
2. Under 'Week 10' heading: Write a review of last weeks 'Asia' two day conference (the sessions you attended). If you took notes during the sessions attended,staple said notes into your journal under the 'Week 10' heading.
Tuesday - 4/7/09 Smart Room
1. Journal Essays self-review - using the CSU proficiency grading system.
2. Online search - developing complete sentences.
3. Course Text review of upcoming chapters.
Wednesday - 4/8/09 - Critical Thinking Mini Lecture
1. Note taking drill
2. Student self exploration of skill base
Thursday - 4/9/09 Smart Room
1. Reference search drill
2. Word attach drill
Professor Lorenzo's Office hours:
Monday - online tutoring or phone conversation
Tuesday - Normal
Wednesday - Normal
Thursday - Normal plus study tables
Friday - Normal
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Labels: There is no excuse not to be following these directives
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Week 12 - Journal Pick up (mandatory) 4/2/09
Hello Fellow Learners,
As stated in the week 12 post, ALL STUDENTS MUST COME TO MY OFFICE today to; pick up their journal,papers,proficiency test and to discuss their mid-term grade.
Areas of concern:
1. A majority of students did not check their mid-term grades online.
2. A majority of students did not turn in their journal (as mentioned in class any student who did not turn in their journal prior to spring break would receive a letter grade of 'f'.)
3. A number of students did not attend the Asia:Reality & Image two day event.
4. A number of students are not checking into the course blog daily.
5. A number of student's journals could not be reviewed because they were not presentable as a aced mic vehicle.
6. A number of students are avoiding me - yes, me the instructor who is more accessible than all others. Example: Text messaging, emailing, phoning, blogging,extended office hours,after class visits...
7. A number of students are not attending class or entering in unruly fashion (thus the 15 minute agreement is officially over).
Areas of praise:
1. A number of students have delivered all of their material within course deadlines.
2. A number of students have requested and attended one-on-one meetings.
3. A number of students have proactively made commitments of correction to address their course obligations.
4. A number of students are attending the out of class activities offered as participatory points.
5. A number of students are attending their classes in a timely, respectful manner.
6. A number of students are relating the ENG1102 course work to their learning community studies.
7. A number of students have displayed successful learning patterns this semester.
TODAY'S MEETING
1. Students will check in (name/class time/meeting time)
2. Students will be given a pass to just pick up material (those that have all their work in and have recieved a letter grade of A or B.
3. Students will be asked to review all course material being handed back to them (students with a letter grade of C will be asked to have a brief meeting with instructor.
4. Students with who earned a letter grade of D or F will be requested to have a formal meeting with the insturctor and or will be assigned a meeting during the week 13 time frame.
NOTE:
1. Students may be requested to attend tutoring, counseling or to think about withdrawing from the class.
As stated in the week 12 post, ALL STUDENTS MUST COME TO MY OFFICE today to; pick up their journal,papers,proficiency test and to discuss their mid-term grade.
Areas of concern:
1. A majority of students did not check their mid-term grades online.
2. A majority of students did not turn in their journal (as mentioned in class any student who did not turn in their journal prior to spring break would receive a letter grade of 'f'.)
3. A number of students did not attend the Asia:Reality & Image two day event.
4. A number of students are not checking into the course blog daily.
5. A number of student's journals could not be reviewed because they were not presentable as a aced mic vehicle.
6. A number of students are avoiding me - yes, me the instructor who is more accessible than all others. Example: Text messaging, emailing, phoning, blogging,extended office hours,after class visits...
7. A number of students are not attending class or entering in unruly fashion (thus the 15 minute agreement is officially over).
Areas of praise:
1. A number of students have delivered all of their material within course deadlines.
2. A number of students have requested and attended one-on-one meetings.
3. A number of students have proactively made commitments of correction to address their course obligations.
4. A number of students are attending the out of class activities offered as participatory points.
5. A number of students are attending their classes in a timely, respectful manner.
6. A number of students are relating the ENG1102 course work to their learning community studies.
7. A number of students have displayed successful learning patterns this semester.
TODAY'S MEETING
1. Students will check in (name/class time/meeting time)
2. Students will be given a pass to just pick up material (those that have all their work in and have recieved a letter grade of A or B.
3. Students will be asked to review all course material being handed back to them (students with a letter grade of C will be asked to have a brief meeting with instructor.
4. Students with who earned a letter grade of D or F will be requested to have a formal meeting with the insturctor and or will be assigned a meeting during the week 13 time frame.
NOTE:
1. Students may be requested to attend tutoring, counseling or to think about withdrawing from the class.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Week 12 - Just Connect
Week 12 - Monday - University event instead of class
Hello Fellow Learners,
Hope Spring Break was wonderful! Looking forward to seeing all of you.
General Directive: Check your grade on CSU web site. Each student will be discuss with the professor their grade and their goals for the remaining few weeks.
Day 36 - Monday 3/30/09 - Check your CSU event calendar and attend the Asian event on campus. Go to any of the sessions - take notes,following the note taking drill of week 10. Attending the movie would require a movie review.
Day 37 - Tuesday 3/31/09 - Check your CSU event calendar and attend the Asian event on campus. Go to any of the sessions - take notes,following the note taking drill of week 10. Relate this topic to your learning community.
Day 38 - Wednesday 4/1/09 - Writing exercise
Day 39 - Thursday 4/2/09 - One on One - pick up journal/papers from Lorenzo's office.
Posted by Professor at 5:11 AM
Hello Fellow Learners,
Hope Spring Break was wonderful! Looking forward to seeing all of you.
General Directive: Check your grade on CSU web site. Each student will be discuss with the professor their grade and their goals for the remaining few weeks.
Day 36 - Monday 3/30/09 - Check your CSU event calendar and attend the Asian event on campus. Go to any of the sessions - take notes,following the note taking drill of week 10. Attending the movie would require a movie review.
Day 37 - Tuesday 3/31/09 - Check your CSU event calendar and attend the Asian event on campus. Go to any of the sessions - take notes,following the note taking drill of week 10. Relate this topic to your learning community.
Day 38 - Wednesday 4/1/09 - Writing exercise
Day 39 - Thursday 4/2/09 - One on One - pick up journal/papers from Lorenzo's office.
Posted by Professor at 5:11 AM
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Week 10 - Preview
Monday: Mid Term - Sections A&B - Turn in at beginning of class
Punctuation Exercise - Individual - Journal Entry (recall)
Tuesday: Smart Room - Grammar and Punctuation Drill (25 minutes - self scoring), Review of Black Oak Project, Student Review of 'Ain't I A Woman'.
Wednesday: Punctuation Exercise,
Thursday: Journal Drop Off - One on One - Professor Lorenzo's office
Closed Assignments:
All assignments are closed as of this posting date 3/17/09 - minus Paper 3 - Annotated Bibliography which is due 3/19/09, with your journals, to be submitted during your one-on-one meeting.
Punctuation Exercise - Individual - Journal Entry (recall)
Tuesday: Smart Room - Grammar and Punctuation Drill (25 minutes - self scoring), Review of Black Oak Project, Student Review of 'Ain't I A Woman'.
Wednesday: Punctuation Exercise,
Thursday: Journal Drop Off - One on One - Professor Lorenzo's office
Closed Assignments:
All assignments are closed as of this posting date 3/17/09 - minus Paper 3 - Annotated Bibliography which is due 3/19/09, with your journals, to be submitted during your one-on-one meeting.
Week 10: Grammar and Punctuation Drill
Individual Exercise: Grammar and Punctuation (self scoring test)
Performed: 3/17/09
Directive:
1. Visit: http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar_quiz/punctuation_mastery.asp
2. Wait for professor's prompt to begin the 25 minute drill.
3. Answer as many answers as you can.
4. Professor will announce when the 25 minute period is over.
5. Scroll to the end of the page and click the grade quiz box.
6. Mark your score in your journal. Identify the name of the test prior to listing the score.
7. Review the answers to your questions, reading both the grammar statements written for both the correct and incorrect answers. This review process will reintroduce you to the logic of grammar rules.
Note: This grammar and punctuation drill is the second of a three part series of classroom individual exercises to review your strengths and weakness in this writing skill area. These three exercises are directly related to the grammar errors found in the majority of papers submitted by the ENG1102 student's written essay assignments 1&2.
Performed: 3/17/09
Directive:
1. Visit: http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar_quiz/punctuation_mastery.asp
2. Wait for professor's prompt to begin the 25 minute drill.
3. Answer as many answers as you can.
4. Professor will announce when the 25 minute period is over.
5. Scroll to the end of the page and click the grade quiz box.
6. Mark your score in your journal. Identify the name of the test prior to listing the score.
7. Review the answers to your questions, reading both the grammar statements written for both the correct and incorrect answers. This review process will reintroduce you to the logic of grammar rules.
Note: This grammar and punctuation drill is the second of a three part series of classroom individual exercises to review your strengths and weakness in this writing skill area. These three exercises are directly related to the grammar errors found in the majority of papers submitted by the ENG1102 student's written essay assignments 1&2.
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