Day 1 of the class, Professor Kurpis talked about blogging for the class. I thought it would be rather annoying and time consuming, however, it didn’t turn out as bad as I expected. One of the most effective traits about these assignments was that I was able to remember what we actually did in class because I technically reviewed the material after class and wrote an evaluation on it. I loved the fact that it did not have to be too formal so there was freedom to really speak my mind. I also loved that it was easier to get 20% without studying or researching about dead people.
Honestly, I probably don’t even know who the people are that I commented on, but maybe that’s just me. I did enjoy the first and second assignment the most because I learned about other cultures and their experiences. I am an intended international marketing major so this stuff is really interesting to me.
I wished I read the Professor’s blog earlier than the last minute though because he has written some really relevant and interesting stuff, especially about time management and failure.
As much as I would love to keep blogging, I think it would be pointless if there weren’t people to comment on it because then I would feel as though I am talking to myself! I definitely think this should remain as a component of this course. It is perfect the way it is, if there were any more assignments, it’d become annoying, if there were any less, no one would pay attention to it. Thank you Professor for this opportunity!
I think the amount of blogs we had to write was perfect too. We didn't get a blog assignment every single week but enough to cover the relevant topics. So for 20% of the grade, it was fair. Making us comment on each other's posts were annoying yet needed at the same time. Like you said, it would feel pointless to write all these posts if you didn't think anyone was reading them. It forced us to have some communication.
ReplyDeleteI think Prof K should have emphasize his blog more at the beginning too because I kept forgetting to go over and check his posts.
I agree with you especially with the 20% towards our grade, without having to do exams about policies and ideas based on people who are already dead. LOL!
ReplyDeleteI think the professor needs to keep this blog part of all his future classes for many reasons. The one reason that keeps coming to mind is every future student will have to go through the headache of getting all of this stuff done before 12 midnight! LOL!
Yea I thought the same about blogs too. I thought it would be annoying, but turned out to be a easy way to improve your grades.
ReplyDeleteI also agree that these blogs were unformal so it wasn't too difficult to write. We were just able to express ourselves.
I agree with the part about reading the Professors blog more. At first I didn't really realize he had a blog and over the semester it sort of just drifted to the back of my head, but I would of been curious to read it throughout the progress of the semester and see how it affected by mindset differently. I suppose that's something i can think about for the next class where I have a blog.
ReplyDeleteI actually wish I had read the professor's blogs earlier as well, since they provide a lot of insight into management. I'm also an International Marketing major so learning about people and their culture during the first two blog assingments was the most interesting.
ReplyDeleteGood for us such easy homework. I'm happy that in reading classmates' blogs, I learn more from here.
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