What am I looking for? Being 35, a Christian, a mother of three busy growing children and a wife to a great husband, I know it isn’t a matter of what I am looking for. I have everything. It is doing what God wants me to do. I know that God will always pave the way, and all I have to do is follow. I know, you are probably thinking, “That’s all?” No, it isn't easy but in the end, very rewarding.
At the beginning of the quarter, with a full load of college courses, one of which was fully online, I thought to myself, “What was I thinking?" I am going to sink with this load I took on. Then I looked at my kids and I knew could float! I could swim! I could do this! :0) Isn't that what I always tell my kids? Now sitting here reflecting back, I think to myself what a great experience!
English 101 was the class I decided to take online. When I first read the assignments, I went into shock. Not because there was too much. No. But because it had been 17 years since I had been in school, and much of the assignments were overwhelming. Then the class jumped into the assignments right away and it was amazing how many of the students had some of the same fears. We had some great essay's to read over and many discussions as a class regarding the essays. When I first started the Discussion Board assignments, I was concerned of not saying the right thing. But that was okay, for some of us had different opinions, some had similiar opinions, but we were all along for the same ride.
This past year I have struggled with my own individuality, my own identity and my family’s position in our community. How appropriate to take a English Class that focuses on Identity, Traditions and Community for the quarter. When it all comes down to the final thought, they are all intertwined in some way or another. Identity is important to maintain self. Traditions, many of the times, is part of our Identity. Community is just not a place you live, it is also people and groups that have many of the same interests. All in all, it comes back to who we are.
As a part of our Grand Finale for English 101, we have the opportunity to reflect on some of our work over the past quarter. Besides reflecting on what we learned in a whole, we are also asked to include four pieces that reflects our best thinking and writing skills. As I have done this, I realized that I indeed have progressed in my writing skills, trying to trust my thoughts and ideas. The four pieces I decided on are:
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- Critical Thinking Skills - The Mask DB
- Revision and Reseeing - We are who we are under our Clothes Essay
- Awareness and Audience - The Family Stone Video DB
- Writers Choice - Indoors -vs- Outdoors Essay
2 comments:
Caroline,
I was grad to talk with you at our group work. Your posts helped my paper and so on very well. Through your whole e-portfolio, it was nice and made me think what we did at this class. We did a lot of things in this quater! Have a good summer vacation:)
Kaori
Caroline- I really enjoyed reading your e-portfolio. You have done a fantastic job putting it together. Great choice of background and color. Well, take care and enjoy your summer. Oh, thank you for your comment.
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