The last two weeks have been busy. On top of the normal classwork, getting the test ready and more research, I’ve had added duties for work. We have had home events on nine of the last 14 days. It makes for a very long day and a need to make sure I stay on task. It is also critical of me to make the best use of my time. I had a 20 minute break between games so I used that time to work on the test.
I was also encouraged with the students in COM 235. There were two students who I was very concerned about because of a lack of effort. I was surprised when they both made appointments with me and kept them. Student “A” had explained that some negative feedback had discouraged him from writing. I told him that he should be inspired by that. If he didn’t like it, that meant he read it. I told him to either ignore him or put the pressure on that person. Ask them why they didn’t like it. I’ve seen an effort from “A” so that is nice.
Student “B” was a major concern. He was a very intelligent person who I had great conversations with. However, he hadn’t posted in nearly two months and kept saying he needed to talk to me but never showed up. When he did, I said, you just need to start posting and basically have to post every day. I made sure to let him know that I did like what he had posted but he needed more.
I was also encouraged with the students in COM 235. There were two students who I was very concerned about because of a lack of effort. I was surprised when they both made appointments with me and kept them. Student “A” had explained that some negative feedback had discouraged him from writing. I told him that he should be inspired by that. If he didn’t like it, that meant he read it. I told him to either ignore him or put the pressure on that person. Ask them why they didn’t like it. I’ve seen an effort from “A” so that is nice.
Student “B” was a major concern. He was a very intelligent person who I had great conversations with. However, he hadn’t posted in nearly two months and kept saying he needed to talk to me but never showed up. When he did, I said, you just need to start posting and basically have to post every day. I made sure to let him know that I did like what he had posted but he needed more.