SyllabusCritics221Fall2015

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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?"
 * __Please__ utilize your TA, they are super helpful. Even just working silently next to her.
 * Be on top of your homework. Don't wait until the night before---you __will__ be exhausted.
 * This class is very challenging so staying on top of your work is incredibly important so that you don't feel overwhelmed. Bring food to the practicum printing party. -- Nicholas J. P.
 * Have a good computer that can do everything that will be required. Diligently check the agenda for revisions, adjustments, and changes. Try to bring an open mind to class. Be ready to problem solve throughout the semester.
 * Be ready to have your life consumed by technology!! Your time with family will be cut short, but your time using a device will sky rocket! Be prepared to constantly trouble shoot and fix "bug" problems.
 * Stay calm...for real.
 * Don't procrastinate. Work will pile up.
 * Do your work when assigned. Read forever. Be ready to be bored. Commit.
 * You will want to learn how to navigate wikis. Failing to do so will prevent you from viewing and correctly completing assignments.
 * Don't be worried. It may seem like a lot but you have more than enough time. Don't forget to shower. Love, John Mc.
 * Bring planner. Be ready for anything. Be ready to trouble shoot.
 * Do homework before it is due, that way you won't have to worry about it or make it up when you're already busy.
 * Make your student sample something that you already know how to do.
 * Just get the work done...don't procrastinate.
 * Get your work done as soon as possible. Don't get discouraged. Pick a unit you know well and enjoy.
 * Get your work done ASAP. Schedule times to nap and cry. Try your best--let mistakes go. Reach out when you need help. Be honest. Don't be afraid to talk to your professors.
 * Do not put anything off until the last minute. Get as much done ahead of time as you can! Have an open mind and don't get frustrated over small things.

Surprises
At the end of the semester, Practicum Block students were asked, "What surprised you most about this class?"
 * I was surprised at how much tech I actually learned--thinking I was already supremely savvy in technology.
 * workload
 * we became a close family
 * how fast everything goes
 * how much you get done
 * I had fun
 * a lot of work
 * how much content you learn
 * tech tools that are fun
 * The workload was manageable and the presentations were easy to make and present.
 * Deadlines...where do they come from?
 * how much fun we actually had throughout this process :-)
 * The level of tech we used was more than expected. Good learning experience but surprised I hate some aspects of tech now. I dislike the lack of sleep.
 * How many different technology projects were required during the semester.
 * I was unprepared for the specificity of the rubrics.
 * How close I became with my practifamily. -- Connor L.