Blog Post #1

1: What are the things (if any) you have heard about EDM 310?

I have heard many things about EDM 310. One being that EDM 310 will be the hardest class I will ever take. Every time I have mentioned taking the class I have heard a groan and a "good luck!" Although most things I heard were negative, I also had some positive words too. I was told as long as I did what I was supposed to and stayed ahead of the game I would be just fine.

2: What fears (if any) do you have about EDM310?

The three fears I have for EDM 310 are falling behind, peer evaluations, and self evaluations. I am afraid that I will become overwhelmed with school and begin to fall behind. Making a good grade in this class is very important to me. Peer evaluations and self evaluations also worrying me about grading. I am not good at saying that I did well on something. I always feel I could do better. I could end up with a grade I am not happy with because of myself. The same idea goes for peer evaluations. I am afraid my peers will not grade me correctly and cause me to have a grade I am not satisfied with.

3: Compare and contrast EDM310 with other courses you have taken in college or high school.

EDM310 is similar to other college courses that I have taken when it comes to deadlines and assigned meeting times. I feel that EDM310 has more differences than similarities. EDM310 requires us to learn on our own and teach ourselves, unlike other classes I have taken. No paper in or out! I have never taken a class that was paperless. Unlike most teachers, Dr. Strange gives great detailed instructions. I have never had a teacher be so specific with work.

4: What do you think will be the most difficult thing for you in EDM310?

For me, I believe that the workload for the class will be the most difficult thing in EDM310. I go to work and school and fear that the workload may become overwhelming for me.

5: What is the best way for you to address this "most difficult" aspect of EDM310?

I have already began to address this problem. I have scheduled study days and times for myself so that I have plenty of time to do my work. I have also requested off more at work so that I can have more time to focus on school because school comes first.

6: What questions do you still have about EDM310? What ideas do you have about how to address those questions?

Currently, I do not have any questions about EDM310. I do know that if I do find myself having questions, I can email Dr. Strange or go to the class blog.