After all of the meeting time setting, and trying to get everyone together it has not seemed to work. I guess I am going to have to learn how to create a positive work environment so that I can get some results or maybe I will just need to be with students who are really serious about continuing their education to the highest degree. I have completed my part but if I have nothing from the other two Team Members by Monday night I think I will just finish the paper and put a draft up and see if they will accept it.
I also have 3 BPO's that came in yesterday and I need to complete by Tuesday. I have a individual paper to complete. My head is hurting.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Week 4-Day 4
Very little response from my Team Members. Had try to set up a time for all of us to have a draft done on our part of the paper. The time was May 20 at 7:30 p.m. Mine is there. Have had no posts from Team Member 1 and a hurried e-mail to personnel e-mail from Team Member 2 stating she was really busy and was working on it???? what ever that means. No results so far.
On another note some of the postings I have been making are surprising to me. I am going to include a few of the ones that I have made in the last few days.
Post-On Child Discipline
Being raised by parents who had been taught "Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child," I begin to emulate that thinking in the early raising of my children. I continued with this type of thinking for the first few years of my children's lives. Yet, always in the back of my mind and from my personal past experiences with the "rod", I always wondered if I was not teaching my children to hit. When my sons were aged four and six I became angry at my oldest son when he was in the bathtub. I reacted and slapped him. The hurt look on his face tore my heart apart. I begin to research and read everything I could get my hands on in the realm of disciplining children. The best that I found was the "One-Minute Mother" written by Dr. Spencer Johnson. (He also authored One-Minute Father and One-Minute Manager). In this series of books Dr. Johnson basically states that we should use one-minute goal setting, one-minute praising, and one-minute reprimands. The biggest suggestion that I believe should be the goal of all mothers’, fathers’, and managers’ is the concept of: Looking for what the child or subordinate is DOING RIGHT. History shows that almost everyone begins life by being disciplined on what we are doing wrong with little or no praise for what we are doing right. I also learned from other books that I read about “time-outs” and family discipline goal setting which included an agreed upon discipline from a stated action or non-action. That one moment in my life changed the way that I dealt with discipline of my children forever.
Post-Bias or "Peter Principle"
There does seem to be a bias in the “real world” in hiring and promotions. It seems that it is “who you know” and not “what you know” in many situations. You can be glad or sad about the study known as the “Peter Principle” completed by Dr. Laurence Johnston Peter on business organizations and management. This concept entails that everyone will eventually be promoted to their level of incompetency. There they will remain forever. It is seldom that someone reaching the higher echelons of management will be demoted. Therefore we have the highest management people who are struggling due to the fact that they are now in an area where they can not succeed. I have always wondered how true this concept is in many of the businesses of the “real world.”
Post-Prior to Marriage-12 Month Relationship and Questions to be Asked
The pros and cons list should always be used when contemplating marriage. This is bringing up a pet peeve that I have had for many years. Many people may feel that it is a hard-core or cold approach but with the large number of divorces I really do not feel that it is. People will spend many months or a year or two doing research, making lists (pro and con), and do heart searching when they decide to buy a house or an automobile. Rarely is this done when choosing a mate. I have angered many of my nieces, nephews, grand children, and friends when I begin to ask questions about the chosen mate they are so “In Love With and Going to Wed.” These questions are simple ones. What does the mate think about having children? How many children does the mate want? What type of employment does the mate plan on having? Is the mate compatible with your religious beliefs? Has the mate introduced other family members? Does your mate use alcoholic beverages to the extreme? Does your mate anger easily? Does your mate react physically when angered? If this is true love will it last over a twelve month relationship? I always caution that a relationship should be for at least a year. With the answer to these few questions I believe that many marriages would not have been completed so therefore the divorce percentages would be lower.
Oh and Happy Birthday to Me. Both my sons have called already. Thank you sons for remembering.
On another note some of the postings I have been making are surprising to me. I am going to include a few of the ones that I have made in the last few days.
Post-On Child Discipline
Being raised by parents who had been taught "Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child," I begin to emulate that thinking in the early raising of my children. I continued with this type of thinking for the first few years of my children's lives. Yet, always in the back of my mind and from my personal past experiences with the "rod", I always wondered if I was not teaching my children to hit. When my sons were aged four and six I became angry at my oldest son when he was in the bathtub. I reacted and slapped him. The hurt look on his face tore my heart apart. I begin to research and read everything I could get my hands on in the realm of disciplining children. The best that I found was the "One-Minute Mother" written by Dr. Spencer Johnson. (He also authored One-Minute Father and One-Minute Manager). In this series of books Dr. Johnson basically states that we should use one-minute goal setting, one-minute praising, and one-minute reprimands. The biggest suggestion that I believe should be the goal of all mothers’, fathers’, and managers’ is the concept of: Looking for what the child or subordinate is DOING RIGHT. History shows that almost everyone begins life by being disciplined on what we are doing wrong with little or no praise for what we are doing right. I also learned from other books that I read about “time-outs” and family discipline goal setting which included an agreed upon discipline from a stated action or non-action. That one moment in my life changed the way that I dealt with discipline of my children forever.
Post-Bias or "Peter Principle"
There does seem to be a bias in the “real world” in hiring and promotions. It seems that it is “who you know” and not “what you know” in many situations. You can be glad or sad about the study known as the “Peter Principle” completed by Dr. Laurence Johnston Peter on business organizations and management. This concept entails that everyone will eventually be promoted to their level of incompetency. There they will remain forever. It is seldom that someone reaching the higher echelons of management will be demoted. Therefore we have the highest management people who are struggling due to the fact that they are now in an area where they can not succeed. I have always wondered how true this concept is in many of the businesses of the “real world.”
Post-Prior to Marriage-12 Month Relationship and Questions to be Asked
The pros and cons list should always be used when contemplating marriage. This is bringing up a pet peeve that I have had for many years. Many people may feel that it is a hard-core or cold approach but with the large number of divorces I really do not feel that it is. People will spend many months or a year or two doing research, making lists (pro and con), and do heart searching when they decide to buy a house or an automobile. Rarely is this done when choosing a mate. I have angered many of my nieces, nephews, grand children, and friends when I begin to ask questions about the chosen mate they are so “In Love With and Going to Wed.” These questions are simple ones. What does the mate think about having children? How many children does the mate want? What type of employment does the mate plan on having? Is the mate compatible with your religious beliefs? Has the mate introduced other family members? Does your mate use alcoholic beverages to the extreme? Does your mate anger easily? Does your mate react physically when angered? If this is true love will it last over a twelve month relationship? I always caution that a relationship should be for at least a year. With the answer to these few questions I believe that many marriages would not have been completed so therefore the divorce percentages would be lower.
Oh and Happy Birthday to Me. Both my sons have called already. Thank you sons for remembering.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Week 4-Day 3
I have sent a draft of my paragraph for the final paper needed for Team Learning, The Title Page, and the Reference Page to Team Members 1 & 2. Have seen no posts from Team Member 1 for over two days in the Team posting area. I have heard from Team Member 2 who has stated she is in the process of buying a home, her home computer doesn't work well, and she is working on the school assignments at work. Light bulb folks there are only 3 of us.
Have started on my individual assignment and posted 3 posts on the 18th, and 19th. Posted Week 4-DQ 2 on the 20th. Need to post at least 3 posts on two of the next four days. Funding has reached the shcool on the 13th and 14th. Should receive funds for living expenses within 10 days of receipt (I hope). Expenses getting a little tight.
Have started on my individual assignment and posted 3 posts on the 18th, and 19th. Posted Week 4-DQ 2 on the 20th. Need to post at least 3 posts on two of the next four days. Funding has reached the shcool on the 13th and 14th. Should receive funds for living expenses within 10 days of receipt (I hope). Expenses getting a little tight.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Week 4-Day 2
Most of my day was spent in witing papers. I completed the Weed 4-Day 2 question. I narrowed down the information for the Learning Team Paper and sent out copies to Team Members 1 and 2 for their feed back. I also started work on the individual assignment due on day 7. Been a busy day. More tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Week 4-Day 1
New assignments come out each week. You have a set of two questions placed on the site by the instructor and then you need to participate (post threads) to other class members posts. It is an interesting concept and I am learning it. But today I feel quite stupid. I had ask the instructor several questions for my Learning Team. Instead of posting I ask her in my individual posting area. When she answered I posted the questions and answers on the main posting for my Learning Team. I was corrected on this. I can understand that the individual post is a posting between you and the instructor and only you and the instructor. If you have questions that refer to all then you post them in the general threads. My first class and I already feel totally inadequate. I was able to come up with a thesis statement from my interaction with one of the Learning Team members so maybe we will get 100% on this Learning Team assignment and it will bring our grade up. I know at least two of us are working hard to see this happen. Now off to answer Week 4-DQ 1 and do some "participation" posting. (Some ME time tomorrow-My favorite game room Canasta on Pogo.com).
Monday, May 17, 2010
GEN200-Instructor Jessica Philipp Weeks 1-3
Weeks 1-3
Deciding to return to school at the age of 60 was interesting. My choice was to do the on-line educations. My first class begin with GEN/200 Foundations for General Education and Professional Success. Now understand that each student is paying approximately $1,700 per 5 week class-3 credit hours. This does not included the written text. All text reading is electronic. If you want the written textbook you pay additional fees.
The following is the grading scale: A=95% +, A-=90%-94%, B+=87%-89%, B=84%-86%, B-=80%-83%, C+=77%-79%, C=74%=76%, C-=70%-73%, C=74%-76%. Now there are lower grades but hopefully I will never have to deal with them.
It is required in this class that you participate "post" at least 2 times a day out of 4 of the 7 days each week. Now if you post 2 postings and the instructor decides that one of them is not complete, or to the point, or for what ever reason not accepted. Then you must complete another day with 2 posts or more. I'm learning the "or more" part as I write. Post at least 4 to 5 posts per day to make sure you have enough for the two required.
Now we come to the "Team Learning" portion of the grade. You are placed with a number of other students and you are to work with these students to complete an assignment "together" with one individual being picked to hand in or "up-load" the assignment prior to the due date. I hope you noted this is 30% of your grade.
So here is the grading 100% and how it will be divided:
20% = Weeks 1 to 4 Participation and Discussion Questions (5 Points Each Week). The instructor places questions to be discussed on the thread and each individual answers them. You must participate (or answer other posts) also.
10%=Week 1-Goal Mapping Assignment Individual Upload to Team
10%=Week 2-Communication and Collaboration Strategy Paper
10%=Week 3-Student Web Scavenger Hunt
10%=Week 4-Research Strategy Paper
10%=Week 5-Professional Knowledge and Abilities Paper
10%=Week 2-Learning Team GEN 200 Learning Team Charter
20%=Week 5-Learning Team Professional Values and Ethics Paper
So 30% of my grade that I am paying almost $1700 for a 5 week course is now bound by who I am placed with on a learning team, and how they work together. No one tells you that if you are sent a copy of the assignment and told that it is being uploaded by that individual to the instructor, that you are supposed to double check it and make sure it is done, and done correctly.
Therefore the reason I have decided to do this blog. My first experience with "Team Learning" was being placed with 5 individuals. By the end of week one we were now 4. By the Tuesday of week 2 we were now 3. One of those individuals (Team Member 1) had tried to get everyone started during Week 1. I had posted my information but Team Member 1, was having trouble getting anyone else to post. So I think Team Member 1 decided well that's it. I had taken on another workshop, this class, and 5 Broker Price Opinions during that week so I was not much help. The only problem was that Team Member 1 had no contact numbers except by posting or the school e-mail. And Team Member 1 decided to take the Saturday and Sunday off (Sunday being Mother's Day) prior to the Monday the assignment was due. So next we go to Team Member 2 who had posted nothing on the Team Learning posts during week 1. Now during week 2, Team Member 2 decided to get on the band wagon and make everything happen. Team Member 2 posted, called, texted, to me (Team Member 3) and we put together the assignment without Team Member 1 information. On that Monday (assignment due date) late in the evening we are able to get Team Member 1 information and Team Member 2 stated she would compile it and upload to the assingment tab. Well I guess that Team Member 2 was upset about Team Member 1 not being available when she was so what happens????? Instead of uploading the compiled assignment (as required) she chose to send in the compilation of Team Member 3 (mine) and hers (Team Member 2) while sending seperately Team Member 1 information. So when I did not check and catch that wrong upload and received a 82% I was livid.
So my readers please remember if you are working on these Team Learning Groups the following:
1. From Day One of the Group-get every contact way and number from each and every member.
2. Do your assignment and have all the information from as many of the others as possible. It may be up to you to finish it.
3. Post a date that all assignment information must be posted to instructor at least 24 hours prior to the assignment due date.
4. Double check prior to the assignment due date and time. If it is not there at least 24 hours in advance, then make sure you upload it yourself.
We will continue this throughout the rest of this class and my on-line education experience. It sould be fun to see how it turns out.
Deciding to return to school at the age of 60 was interesting. My choice was to do the on-line educations. My first class begin with GEN/200 Foundations for General Education and Professional Success. Now understand that each student is paying approximately $1,700 per 5 week class-3 credit hours. This does not included the written text. All text reading is electronic. If you want the written textbook you pay additional fees.
The following is the grading scale: A=95% +, A-=90%-94%, B+=87%-89%, B=84%-86%, B-=80%-83%, C+=77%-79%, C=74%=76%, C-=70%-73%, C=74%-76%. Now there are lower grades but hopefully I will never have to deal with them.
It is required in this class that you participate "post" at least 2 times a day out of 4 of the 7 days each week. Now if you post 2 postings and the instructor decides that one of them is not complete, or to the point, or for what ever reason not accepted. Then you must complete another day with 2 posts or more. I'm learning the "or more" part as I write. Post at least 4 to 5 posts per day to make sure you have enough for the two required.
Now we come to the "Team Learning" portion of the grade. You are placed with a number of other students and you are to work with these students to complete an assignment "together" with one individual being picked to hand in or "up-load" the assignment prior to the due date. I hope you noted this is 30% of your grade.
So here is the grading 100% and how it will be divided:
20% = Weeks 1 to 4 Participation and Discussion Questions (5 Points Each Week). The instructor places questions to be discussed on the thread and each individual answers them. You must participate (or answer other posts) also.
10%=Week 1-Goal Mapping Assignment Individual Upload to Team
10%=Week 2-Communication and Collaboration Strategy Paper
10%=Week 3-Student Web Scavenger Hunt
10%=Week 4-Research Strategy Paper
10%=Week 5-Professional Knowledge and Abilities Paper
10%=Week 2-Learning Team GEN 200 Learning Team Charter
20%=Week 5-Learning Team Professional Values and Ethics Paper
So 30% of my grade that I am paying almost $1700 for a 5 week course is now bound by who I am placed with on a learning team, and how they work together. No one tells you that if you are sent a copy of the assignment and told that it is being uploaded by that individual to the instructor, that you are supposed to double check it and make sure it is done, and done correctly.
Therefore the reason I have decided to do this blog. My first experience with "Team Learning" was being placed with 5 individuals. By the end of week one we were now 4. By the Tuesday of week 2 we were now 3. One of those individuals (Team Member 1) had tried to get everyone started during Week 1. I had posted my information but Team Member 1, was having trouble getting anyone else to post. So I think Team Member 1 decided well that's it. I had taken on another workshop, this class, and 5 Broker Price Opinions during that week so I was not much help. The only problem was that Team Member 1 had no contact numbers except by posting or the school e-mail. And Team Member 1 decided to take the Saturday and Sunday off (Sunday being Mother's Day) prior to the Monday the assignment was due. So next we go to Team Member 2 who had posted nothing on the Team Learning posts during week 1. Now during week 2, Team Member 2 decided to get on the band wagon and make everything happen. Team Member 2 posted, called, texted, to me (Team Member 3) and we put together the assignment without Team Member 1 information. On that Monday (assignment due date) late in the evening we are able to get Team Member 1 information and Team Member 2 stated she would compile it and upload to the assingment tab. Well I guess that Team Member 2 was upset about Team Member 1 not being available when she was so what happens????? Instead of uploading the compiled assignment (as required) she chose to send in the compilation of Team Member 3 (mine) and hers (Team Member 2) while sending seperately Team Member 1 information. So when I did not check and catch that wrong upload and received a 82% I was livid.
So my readers please remember if you are working on these Team Learning Groups the following:
1. From Day One of the Group-get every contact way and number from each and every member.
2. Do your assignment and have all the information from as many of the others as possible. It may be up to you to finish it.
3. Post a date that all assignment information must be posted to instructor at least 24 hours prior to the assignment due date.
4. Double check prior to the assignment due date and time. If it is not there at least 24 hours in advance, then make sure you upload it yourself.
We will continue this throughout the rest of this class and my on-line education experience. It sould be fun to see how it turns out.
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