1.
Tenaciousness
is a skill. ENT3003 is a fun and entertaining class, but it does require a
lot of hands on work. While lectures teach you important things that are highly
applicable to real life situations, assignments can sometimes be challenging.
This class has forced me to keep a running record of assignments and check my
online learning portal daily to make sure that I am completing them on time.
One behavior that I am trying to teach myself but am struggling to abide by is
completing assignments early. In this class, there are many assignments that
require planning ahead and it simply doesn’t work to try to complete them the
day they are due. It is my goal for the second half of the semester to complete
assignments at least three days before they are due.
2.
Tenaciousness
is also about attitude. During the fifth week, I had been working on my
second customer interview assignment, and I simply forgot to turn it in before
the deadline. It was completely frustrating that I had been working on the
project but did not get to finish. Dr. Pryor’s advice to keep moving, keep
working hard, and complete some extra credit assignments pushed me to move on
to the next assignment and keep pushing forward. This class has helped me to
become more tenacious and accept that there may be failures along the road, but
they should not define us.
3. Three tips.
1.
Work ahead on the assignments. You’ll be less
stressed and have more fun completing them!
2.
Attend live lecture if it fits your schedule! It
is more fun and engaging than watching online.
3.
Don’t be afraid of failure. Picking yourself
back up when something doesn’t work is key!
Megan
Hey Megan! I love the tips you are giving to future students. I specifically liked the example you gave that showed how you have become tenacious throughout the semester. The declaring and sharing part of this class has been the hardest to get accustomed to at first. Now, it is very easy to remember, but maybe that's because I have forgotten to declare before! I also agree that the class is a lot of hands on work, but it makes for a better class experience. Check out my blog post!I feel the same way about this class, and how it was nothing like I expected it to be. However, I have enjoyed it. Its system, although difficult at first to keep up with, has made me organized and responsible. Being an online class, we have to stay focused and we receive what we put into the class. I wish you too find a way to organize yourself so you can do the best in this class. Check out my blog post! http://itsmyblogforentc3003.blogspot.com/2016/02/half-way-reflection.html
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