To keep up with the
requirements for this course you definitely need to understand how to
prioritize. Understanding that ENT3003 is a class that cannot be put off to the
last minute will definitely help students. Also students will need to develop
their public speaking skills to keep up with the requirements of this course.
There has definitely been a moment or two when I felt like
giving up this semester. I can recall one specific week when I had an exam in
Marketing and an exam in my ethical issues class and it seemed like the ENT3003
assignments were nonstop. I missed two ENT3003 assignments and I thought that
my chances at an A were gone. However, this course offers plenty of chances to
rebound. I did well on my two exams, regrouped, and knocked out the next couple
of assignments for ENT3003. The fact that you don’t have to be perfect in order
to get an A in this class definitely helped me pull through. I do feel like I
have developed a tenacious attitude in the past two months. Putting my head
down and “grinding” is what makes me feel like I am tenacious.
It can be difficult to foster the skills that support
tenacity but it is not impossible. My first tip would be to never get too discouraged,
just when you are about to give up, keep working on the assignment for ten more
minutes and you never know what is going to happen. Second tip is to use the
resources the class offers; a live lecture, the lecture recordings, the
textbook, TA’s, and a class blog as well as Yellowdig. Thirdly, step out of
your comfort zone. Tenacity is something you don’t often hear in the same
sentence with “online class” but this class definitely requires it. You are
going to step out of your comfort zone and don’t be afraid to. I think
developing the ‘tenacious mindset’ will come with completing the assignments in
this course. Meeting all of the requirements each week will develop a tenacious
mindset.
I love this reflection, Mason. Hang in there -- I think you'll find that this class gets easier after spring break. Not because the exercises are easier, necessarily, but because you've enhanced your skills. Have a good spring break!
ReplyDeleteYou're spot on accurate Mason. I'm fighting for a B in this class after falling behind on the timing of due dates; it's a little crazy having things due on multiple days of the week and it was hard to get in a rhythm from the beginning. That said I'm off to the YELLOWDIG to get my extra credit over spring break and I still have a chance at an A now that I have my act together. (Which is more than I can say about my Statistics course :). I really wish that more classes had been like this in college or even high school because I developed some bad habits in other classes of procrastination and you can't get away with that here. This class is much more preparation for real life.
ReplyDeleteMason,
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with your advice that this class cannot be put off till the last minute. Being able to prioritize what is most important is something that will lead to being successful in this class. Keep staying on top of assignments and you will do just fine. I also have missed a couple assignments but realized that the extra credit offered in this class is plentiful.
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ReplyDeleteMason,
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your mentality towards this course. It requires good time-management and prioritization. I have found that these traits are very important to being successful in this class. Im sure these skills will help in the workforce.