SyllabusCritics221Fall2010

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Advice
At the end of the semester, Practicum Block students were asked, "What advice would you give to someone who's going to take this class?"
 * Sleep! --Alyssa
 * Dive in head first-- don't be afraid! --Linda
 * Take a week off before to relax...you will need it. --Ryan
 * Buy a Mac! --Unknown
 * Make friends quickly-- it makes doing the projects so much easier and much more fun! --Darcie
 * Try your best to not procrastinate! Keep up with your work! --Jenn
 * Get everything done as soon as you get it. NO PROCRASTINATING! --Justin
 * Get to know the people in your Block. --Bri
 * Don't wait until the end to fill the 3-2-1 requirements. Manage your time! --Taylor
 * Read the rubrics before starting the project. --Erin
 * Windows is just as good as a Mac. Don't be off put by slightly different features. --Megan
 * Don't be scared to take risks. The outcome could turn out to be really great (and even if it doesn't, it is just another learning experience). --Kaitlyn
 * Practicum can seem overwhelming and scary at first, but have fun with it, be creative, work hard, and you will be amazed with the results. --Unknown
 * Do as much of the work on the syllabus as you can before the madness starts. --Alyssa
 * Be prepared to use a lot of technology. --Anonymous
 * Have a Mac has been extremely beneficial. --Anonymous
 * Get to know your colleagues. ---Anonymous
 * Be open to using the programs for projects as creatively as possible. --Anonymous
 * Be organized! You need to have a plan for everything or else you will run out of time to finish. Start the classroom management presentation early. --Anonymous
 * Definitely get a Mac! But since that has been said already, I would also suggest staying on top of all your readings, even get ahead. You'll have time for projects. --Anonymous

Surprises
At the end of the semester, Practicum Block students were asked, "What surprised you most about this class?"
 * That I never cracked under all the pressure. --Taylor
 * It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be to use all of the technology, use each program, and hit all the marks. --Megan
 * How much work we did in such a short time, along with the bonds I created and the skills I gained. --Linda
 * The amount of technology that we used and the friendship this block acquired. --Darcie
 * I was surprised by how comfortable I got with using technology (Glogster, Garageband, iMovie, and Comic Life). Some were actually fun to use! --Jenn
 * There are so many ways I can use and integrate technology. --Justin
 * How much fun I had and many great friends I made. --Bri
 * The amount of programs and technologies that are available to students through the internet. --Erin
 * How I was able to handle such a big workload. --Ryan
 * I never thought I would become such great friends with everyone in our block. Together, we've made this experience fun. --Kaitlyn
 * I was surprised how fast the group projects went by. There wasn't an enormous amount of time but groups can still create amazing products. --Unknown
 * How much I learned and achieved despite the fast pace of the class. --Alyssa
 * I was surprised how many technologies there are to use, but what really surprised me is how many technologies can be used to teach lessons. --Anonymous
 * How much we need to start using technology in the classroom. --Anonymous
 * I cannot believe how many projects/group projects I did this semester. It truly is a lot...one ends and another begins. --Anonymous
 * That the school even offers a Dell. Why would they do that? Also, how much technology there still is to learn! --Anonymous