For this initial blog post, introduce yourself in a brief paragraph (major, career goals, hobbies, etc.), and ask one question you have about the class. Make sure you read the syllabus before you ask your question . . .
Hello, my name is Dakota Bollinger. I major in nursing and I am currently in my last year of the nursing program at CSUB. My goal is to become a registered nurse and I should be completing this goal pretty soon! In my free time, I like to draw, paint, golf, snowboard, play video games, and listen to music. My question is, how early do you create blog posts for this class? For example, for the reading we have to complete by January 12th, when do you create a post corresponding to that reading assignment?
I'll try to give you two or three days to complete these blog posts, and if they happen to be a day late, that's no problem. These blog posts will help you with your writing assignments, so you don't want to fall behind, but I am not too much of a stickler on the exact moment the post is due.
Hello, my name is Lourdes Flores. My major is Liberal Studies. I aspire to teach K-2 in the near future. I like to workout, cook, and spend time with my family on my spare time. How long do the blog responds have to be?
No! The posts need to be as long as they need to be. Sometimes you'll have more to say, in which case the entry may be a long paragraph. Other times, your response may be a single sentence. It all depends on the context/question.
Hi, My name is Rebecca Saceaux. I am majoring in Child Adolescent Family Studies. I am married, I recently just celebrated my 1 year anniversary this past December. I don’t have any children, but I do have a kitten and his name is Diablo. He is very playful and keeps me company when my husband is gone during the evenings at school. I enjoy reading and I love the smell of new books. I also love to take naps. I have worked with children for about 6 years now. I started when I was a senior in High School. I am currently working as a Librarian at an Elementary School. My plan is to graduate with my BA in CAFS, start the credential program soon after, and begin my journey to become an Elementary School teacher. My passion is to teach children. I want to acquire a job that I know I will love to do every day. I look forward to accomplishing my goals one step at a time. Will the essays that we write need to be submitted to Turnitin.com or is that just optional to use?
We will be using Turnitin.com for all the essays. This program (in my opinion) is more effective than using Blackboard for submitting assignments. I am able to comment on your assignments through Turnitin.com as well, so for an online class, the program is vital.
Hello! My name is Antuanette Garza. I started out wanting to be a High school Biology teacher, but I have sometimes felt that I want to teach middle school science or elementary school. This is why I decided on majoring in Liberal Studies with a subject matter authorization in introductory science in case I decide I want to switch to middle school or elementary. When I am outside of school, I love to play video games, spend time with my family, draw, and play with my dog Lily. Here is my question. Is going on MyWritingPlusLab necessary or just something you recommend that can help us?
MyWritingPlusLab is completely optional. You are already paying for it as part of your student fees, so I'd recommend using it when you need it. For example, the program has an option where you can submit one essay a quarter for detailed feedback. If you're taking a class where you have to write a 30-page paper that forms a significant portion of your grade, I would recommend sending that essay in for the feedback.
Hiii! My name is Kaitlyn Smith. I am a liberal studies major. I want to become an elementary school teacher. I would like to teach 4th through 6th grades. I work at in a daycare program for the Norris School District. In my free time I like to read, play with the pets, and spend time with family. My question is, is there a certain word count we have to meet for the blog posts?
Yes, there is a certain word count for these posts. You must write exactly 23 1/2 words per post . . .
No! There is no specific word count. Normally, we would be having these discussions in class, but since this is an on-line class, we're having them here. Just like in a regular class, sometimes you have more to say than other times, and that's fine.
Hello everyone. My name is Guadalupe Cernas. I am a junior and a Liberal Studies major. I intend to begin credentials as soon as I graduate. Hopefully, I become a special education teacher and teach 3rd grade. Becoming a Speech Therapist is also on my goals list, but that will happen later on in the future. What I do on my free time is clean, watch Supernatural, and arts and crafts. We will not be given the topic to our essay till Saturday, correct? I had trouble submitting my blog on here. It would erase every time I would want to submit it.
Yes, I will not give you your topic until Saturday, but the topic will be a general one that does not require any specific knowledge. Sometimes the blog has a glitch, so if it doesn't let you post, send me your response in an e-mail, and I'll post it for you.
I am thoroughly disappointed as this is the second time I had to type this because apparently I have no clue what I am doing.
With that being said, my name is Mary Ward. I am a Psychology student minoring in Sociology. Despite my tentative graduation schedule for June of this year, I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. I have an array of interests including family law, mortuary science and forensics.
In my spare time which I can assure you is a luxury, I enjoy photography. My favorite pictures are generally of families or children. I hope to dedicate more time in learning more about it and continuing to photograph special moments for friends once I complete my education.
I have a few questions in regards to this class. Is anyone else totally freaking out over this class like me? I am type A personality and I know I have a tendency to overreact so it may just be me. Also does the professor offer office hours by appointment? Between my full time job, four classes and family time is definitely hard to come by.
Yes, I do offer office hours by appointment, so just let me know when you'd like to meet. Other students are probably freaking out over this class, but don't worry: there are many things to worry about in life, but this class isn't one of them . . .
My name is Laura Castro, a double major in Chemistry and Religious Studies. Graduating in the spring, I am an aspiring physician who would love to practice family medicine in an underserved area of Bakersfield. I will be applying to medical school next cycle. Alongside health professionals, I have helped host free medical clinics in third world countries such as Ghana, Panama, and Nicaragua, as well as in underprivileged regions of Bakersfield. I am a Research Assistant at Kern Medical Center where I help physicians conduct clinical research throughout the year. I am also involved in various non-profit organizations.
I love to travel, rock climb, cycle, and practice yoga. I decided to double major in Religious Studies because the academic study of many religious worldviews, theories and ideas has allowed me to expand my consciousness and see beauty in the smallest of things. My bike’s name is Alex, my car's name is Einstein and I have a pug named Elvis. I am 22 years old.
Does the formal argument essay have a rough draft and final draft or is it just done in class?
My name is Danielle Zbysenski and I am a CAFS major in my junior year. My plan is to graduate with my BA and then enter the credential program so that I can eventually teach elementary school, hopefully either kindergarten or first grade.
In my free time I really enjoy spending time with my family. We love to go to the beach and eat fresh seafood. We also love Disneyland and try to go as often as our schedules allow.
My question is that I have been told that the essays that we write for this class come from old essays from the CBEST. Is there any truth to this?
The format of the in-class essay is similar to the format of the CBEST, but the actual topics are not the same. Otherwise, the two out-of-class essays are not similar at all (other than being essays) to the CBEST questions.
I am Israel Mendoza and I am a Computer Science major. I am a senior and this is my last quarter. I am in MECHA, Biology, and Kaibigan clubs and work full time. My hobbies are riding motorcycles, exercising, video games, and traveling outside the continental United States.
Could we use notes from previous classes to help us with the in-class essay this Saturday? I have not written any papers since I took your English 110 class.
Hi Everyone! My name is Megan Hallmark and I am a Liberal Studies major. I will be graduating this Spring and hope to begin the teaching credential program in the Fall of 2016. When I'm not at school, I am a personal assistant to a doctor here in Bakersfield. In my free time, I enjoy being with my family, friends, and my Golden Retriever, Romeo. I also really enjoy traveling, cooking, and reading. My question for Professor Woodman is, will there be a certain time limit we will have to write our formal argument when we meet this Saturday?
You'll have at least two hours to write the essay (which should be enough time), but I'll stick around a little longer if anyone needs a few more minutes.
My name is Andrea Estrada. I am a Liberal Studies major and hopefully I will be graduating in the spring with my BA and starting the credential program in the fall down in San Diego State. My dream is to teach elementary school, anywhere between 2nd to 4th grade. I used to be a tutor for K-6th and those were the students I enjoyed working with the most. In my spare time, I take joy in spending time with my family, working out, listening to music, trying out new foods, as well as traveling and hanging out with my two dogs. My question is regarding the peer reviews. Is there a certain time frame for us to respond to our classmates' essay and do we post it on the blog?
When you respond to your classmates' essays, you will do so through the Peermark function on Turnitin.com. In other words, you will submit your rough draft to Turnitin.com, complete the Peermark assignment on Turnitin.com, and then submit the final draft through Turnitin.com. Finally, I will provide my comments and grade your essay through Turnitin.com, at which point you can log in and see the comments and grade.
Hi! My name is Rebecca Bristow. I am currently in my second year of the nursing program here at CSUB. My career goal is to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and own my own practice in my hometown. Some of my hobbies include scuba diving, rock climbing, and hiking. I love doing anything outdoors when it's not 103 degrees outside!
My question is, can I bring my iPad to reference your power points while writing the formal argument in class?
Hello everyone! My name is Ryen Ruiz (Ryen pronounced the like name Ryan). I am at the halfway point in in the nursing program at CSUB. I would love to be able to work in a NICU (neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or a labor and delivery floor in a hospital. I am not originally from Bakersfield, and so I've done quite a bit of exploring here. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my dog too, traveling, and hiking! My question is regarding the blog posts. Will there be a specific prompt related to the assigned reading?
Hello everyone, My name is Alexis Maldonado. I am 21 years old and I am a senior. If all goes well I will be graduating in June of 2016. With my degree I plan on becoming a special education teacher, which I am very excited about. I don’t have much free time because when I am not at school I am at work but when I do have free time I love to go to the gym, play with my Pitbull, and spend time with my baby sister. My favorite place in the world is Disneyland. I am fortunate enough to be able to go to my favorite destination at least twice a year. Another fact about me is I just recently got my certification to become a substitute. I am very excited to start this course. I have been told by multiple people that this class is difficult but I am ready for the challenge. In the syllabus it states that we are required to visit you at least once throughout the course, are we supposed to notify you before we come, or can we just drop in during any of your office hours
Hello, my name is Dannon Akins. I am a nursing major and I am currently in my last year of the nursing program. I am very passionate about nursing and cannot wait to graduate in June! In the future I hope to be a registered nurse in the emergency department at a hospital here in Bakersfield. In my free time I enjoy working out and spending time with my family and bulldog. My question is regarding the meeting on Saturday March 12. If I am scheduled to work this day (usually at 10 am), may I be excused early, or should I request this date off?
Hello, my name is Hannah Todd and I am currently a senior at CSUB. My plan is to graduate with a BA in Liberal Studies after Winter 2016. I am planning to be an elementary school teacher, possibly grades K-3rd. I am working on getting my certificate to substitute so I can start my teaching career. For the past 3 years I have worked with kids as a gymnastics coach. I love my job and working with kids of all ages. My question is, are the blog responses due the same day as the readings? And also what time should they be entered by?
In general, the blog responses will be due the same day as the readings (since they go hand-in-hand). There is no set time required for the responses, but you should respond to one post before the next one is due.
Hello, my name is Krista Marshall and I am senior in the nursing program. I am very passionate about my future career and have loved nursing school so far but am looking forward to graduation and beginning my career as a nurse. I plan on working in an Intensive Care Unit at a hospital here in Bakersfield after graduation, and after gaining a few years of experience, pursuing my masters degree at UCLA to become a licensed Nurse Practitioner. I am a full time student and work part time at the Student Recreation Center, but when I have free time I enjoy spending time with my friends, family, and dog. My question is, if we are unable to make your listed office hours due to work or other classes, are you available by appointment at other times/dates?
Hi, My name is Beatriz Ramirez. I am a junior, I am majoring in sociology with a minor in criminal justice. I work as a case manager at the Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault. I attend school and work both full-time. I am working towards having a career as a case manager in the prison system after I graduate from CSUB. On my free time I like to pamper myself(self-care) and spend time with my family. my question is, do we have more then one chance to submit our rough drafts on turnitin?
Hello, my name is Lucina Navarro. I am a Liberal Studies major. I am a preschool teacher. I have a 8 month baby boy, who has change my world. I love spending time with my family. One of my hobbies is to travel and visit historical monuments. I recently visited one of the seven wonders of the world. My questions is, do we only meet twice this quarter?
This Saturday (today) may be the only day we meet as an entire class, but I will see each of you at least once during my office hours, and I will see many (if not all) of you in March for the second scheduled (but not required) Saturday meeting.
Hi all, my name is Katelyn Flom. I am currently a junior here at CSUB and am majoring in Liberal Studies. I have dreamed of being a teacher since I was younger because my childhood was a little rough and I always felt like my teachers were the only people I could truly rely on. I would love to be that sense of security to a child like my teachers were to me. I work two part time jobs as well as school full time so I don't have much time to enjoy life as much as I would like to. My question is will our final just be the final draft of the Personal Essay?
Hello, my name is Erik Juarez. I am a senior at California State University, Bakersfield. I am majoring in computer science. I really enjoy outdoor activities like hiking. My favorite national park is Yosemite. I also love technology specially coding. My question would be: Does this course only meets twice this quarter?
This class has only one required meeting, which is January 9. However, I will see each of you during my office hours at least once, and I will see many of you during the second (not required) meeting in March.
My name is Mariela Ruiz and I am currently a Junior here at CSUB. I am a full-time student, full-time employee, and a mother of a one year old girl. One of my goals in life is to pursue a career in the education field. Since I was in middle school my passion had always been helping others, so I feel that a career in a education would be perfect for me. My hobbies include spending time with my daughter, reading, and traveling. One question I have about this class is how many times total will be meeting to write and in-class essay?
Today (January 9) is the only date everyone is required to meet to write the in-class essay, but if anyone would like to retake this essay, he or she is free to do so (by appointment).
My name is Evelyn Lopez and I am a senior here at CSUB. I am majoring in Biology and am a full time student and I also work full time at a movie theater as a manager. I want to pursue medical school after I graduate and become a pediatrician. I don't have much free time but when I do, I like to paint my nails. My question is will we be getting graded on the assignments on MyWritingLabPlus?
No, I will not be grading you on your participation on MyWritingLabPlus. If you choose to use that program, the results would show up as improvements in your writing, so it would help your grade, but it is not in itself something I am grading.
Hello, My name is Jaqueline Zamorano and this winter 2016 quarter i started my last year in the Criminal Justice Program here at CSUB. I am a full time student and have a full time job. My goal is to become a CHP officer and work my way up. With school and work I hardly have any free amounts of time; however, I am a believer in living life to the fullest, which means i do as much as i can around my schedule. i spend time here and there, always on the go but can never put music down. Music pretty much has helped me through school, I know more lyrics than I know phone numbers.
I am wondering if the participation on MyWritingLabPlus will affect on the overall participation grade for the course.
My name is Chyna Parker! I am a psychology major and an English minor. I hope to become a pediatric neuropsychologist once I earn my Ph.D. in clinical counseling. My love for psychology has helped me form unique perspectives. These unique perspectives have offered inspiration when I write poetry and creative flash nonfiction! My recent love for creative flash nonfiction has given me a new outlet for self-exploration!
My questions concerns the use of photography. Did you choose photography because visual aids are a great resource for writing? Or did you enjoy the subject manner?
Hello, my name is Dakota Bollinger. I major in nursing and I am currently in my last year of the nursing program at CSUB. My goal is to become a registered nurse and I should be completing this goal pretty soon! In my free time, I like to draw, paint, golf, snowboard, play video games, and listen to music. My question is, how early do you create blog posts for this class? For example, for the reading we have to complete by January 12th, when do you create a post corresponding to that reading assignment?
ReplyDeleteHi Dakota,
DeleteI'll try to give you two or three days to complete these blog posts, and if they happen to be a day late, that's no problem. These blog posts will help you with your writing assignments, so you don't want to fall behind, but I am not too much of a stickler on the exact moment the post is due.
Hello, my name is Lourdes Flores. My major is Liberal Studies. I aspire to teach K-2 in the near future. I like to workout, cook, and spend time with my family on my spare time.
ReplyDeleteHow long do the blog responds have to be?
Hi Lulu!
DeleteThe blog posts have to be thirteen minutes long.
No! The posts need to be as long as they need to be. Sometimes you'll have more to say, in which case the entry may be a long paragraph. Other times, your response may be a single sentence. It all depends on the context/question.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Rebecca Saceaux. I am majoring in Child Adolescent Family Studies. I am married, I recently just celebrated my 1 year anniversary this past December. I don’t have any children, but I do have a kitten and his name is Diablo. He is very playful and keeps me company when my husband is gone during the evenings at school. I enjoy reading and I love the smell of new books. I also love to take naps.
I have worked with children for about 6 years now. I started when I was a senior in High School. I am currently working as a Librarian at an Elementary School. My plan is to graduate with my BA in CAFS, start the credential program soon after, and begin my journey to become an Elementary School teacher. My passion is to teach children. I want to acquire a job that I know I will love to do every day. I look forward to accomplishing my goals one step at a time.
Will the essays that we write need to be submitted to Turnitin.com or is that just optional to use?
Hi Rebecca,
DeleteWe will be using Turnitin.com for all the essays. This program (in my opinion) is more effective than using Blackboard for submitting assignments. I am able to comment on your assignments through Turnitin.com as well, so for an online class, the program is vital.
Hello! My name is Antuanette Garza. I started out wanting to be a High school Biology teacher, but I have sometimes felt that I want to teach middle school science or elementary school. This is why I decided on majoring in Liberal Studies with a subject matter authorization in introductory science in case I decide I want to switch to middle school or elementary. When I am outside of school, I love to play video games, spend time with my family, draw, and play with my dog Lily. Here is my question. Is going on MyWritingPlusLab necessary or just something you recommend that can help us?
ReplyDeleteHi Antuanette,
DeleteMyWritingPlusLab is completely optional. You are already paying for it as part of your student fees, so I'd recommend using it when you need it. For example, the program has an option where you can submit one essay a quarter for detailed feedback. If you're taking a class where you have to write a 30-page paper that forms a significant portion of your grade, I would recommend sending that essay in for the feedback.
Hiii! My name is Kaitlyn Smith. I am a liberal studies major. I want to become an elementary school teacher. I would like to teach 4th through 6th grades. I work at in a daycare program for the Norris School District. In my free time I like to read, play with the pets, and spend time with family. My question is, is there a certain word count we have to meet for the blog posts?
ReplyDeleteHi Kaitlyn,
DeleteYes, there is a certain word count for these posts. You must write exactly 23 1/2 words per post . . .
No! There is no specific word count. Normally, we would be having these discussions in class, but since this is an on-line class, we're having them here. Just like in a regular class, sometimes you have more to say than other times, and that's fine.
Hello everyone. My name is Guadalupe Cernas. I am a junior and a Liberal Studies major. I intend to begin credentials as soon as I graduate. Hopefully, I become a special education teacher and teach 3rd grade. Becoming a Speech Therapist is also on my goals list, but that will happen later on in the future. What I do on my free time is clean, watch Supernatural, and arts and crafts.
ReplyDeleteWe will not be given the topic to our essay till Saturday, correct? I had trouble submitting my blog on here. It would erase every time I would want to submit it.
Hi Lupe,
DeleteYes, I will not give you your topic until Saturday, but the topic will be a general one that does not require any specific knowledge. Sometimes the blog has a glitch, so if it doesn't let you post, send me your response in an e-mail, and I'll post it for you.
Howdy all,
ReplyDeleteI am thoroughly disappointed as this is the second time I had to type this because apparently I have no clue what I am doing.
With that being said, my name is Mary Ward. I am a Psychology student minoring in Sociology. Despite my tentative graduation schedule for June of this year, I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up. I have an array of interests including family law, mortuary science and forensics.
In my spare time which I can assure you is a luxury, I enjoy photography. My favorite pictures are generally of families or children. I hope to dedicate more time in learning more about it and continuing to photograph special moments for friends once I complete my education.
I have a few questions in regards to this class. Is anyone else totally freaking out over this class like me? I am type A personality and I know I have a tendency to overreact so it may just be me. Also does the professor offer office hours by appointment? Between my full time job, four classes and family time is definitely hard to come by.
Hi Mary!
DeleteYes, I do offer office hours by appointment, so just let me know when you'd like to meet. Other students are probably freaking out over this class, but don't worry: there are many things to worry about in life, but this class isn't one of them . . .
Hello everyone!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Laura Castro, a double major in Chemistry and Religious Studies. Graduating in the spring, I am an aspiring physician who would love to practice family medicine in an underserved area of Bakersfield. I will be applying to medical school next cycle. Alongside health professionals, I have helped host free medical clinics in third world countries such as Ghana, Panama, and Nicaragua, as well as in underprivileged regions of Bakersfield. I am a Research Assistant at Kern Medical Center where I help physicians conduct clinical research throughout the year. I am also involved in various non-profit organizations.
I love to travel, rock climb, cycle, and practice yoga. I decided to double major in Religious Studies because the academic study of many religious worldviews, theories and ideas has allowed me to expand my consciousness and see beauty in the smallest of things. My bike’s name is Alex, my car's name is Einstein and I have a pug named Elvis. I am 22 years old.
Does the formal argument essay have a rough draft and final draft or is it just done in class?
Hi Laura!
DeleteThe formal argument is just done in class, so you won't have time to write both a rough and final draft.
Hello everyone,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Danielle Zbysenski and I am a CAFS major in my junior year. My plan is to graduate with my BA and then enter the credential program so that I can eventually teach elementary school, hopefully either kindergarten or first grade.
In my free time I really enjoy spending time with my family. We love to go to the beach and eat fresh seafood. We also love Disneyland and try to go as often as our schedules allow.
My question is that I have been told that the essays that we write for this class come from old essays from the CBEST. Is there any truth to this?
Hi Danielle,
DeleteThe format of the in-class essay is similar to the format of the CBEST, but the actual topics are not the same. Otherwise, the two out-of-class essays are not similar at all (other than being essays) to the CBEST questions.
Hello everyone,
ReplyDeleteI am Israel Mendoza and I am a Computer Science major. I am a senior and this is my last quarter. I am in MECHA, Biology, and Kaibigan clubs and work full time. My hobbies are riding motorcycles, exercising, video games, and traveling outside the continental United States.
Could we use notes from previous classes to help us with the in-class essay this Saturday? I have not written any papers since I took your English 110 class.
Hi Israel,
DeleteYes, feel free to use any and all notes from previous writing classes.
Hi Everyone! My name is Megan Hallmark and I am a Liberal Studies major. I will be graduating this Spring and hope to begin the teaching credential program in the Fall of 2016. When I'm not at school, I am a personal assistant to a doctor here in Bakersfield. In my free time, I enjoy being with my family, friends, and my Golden Retriever, Romeo. I also really enjoy traveling, cooking, and reading. My question for Professor Woodman is, will there be a certain time limit we will have to write our formal argument when we meet this Saturday?
ReplyDeleteHi Megan,
DeleteYou'll have at least two hours to write the essay (which should be enough time), but I'll stick around a little longer if anyone needs a few more minutes.
Hello everyone!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Andrea Estrada. I am a Liberal Studies major and hopefully I will be graduating in the spring with my BA and starting the credential program in the fall down in San Diego State. My dream is to teach elementary school, anywhere between 2nd to 4th grade. I used to be a tutor for K-6th and those were the students I enjoyed working with the most. In my spare time, I take joy in spending time with my family, working out, listening to music, trying out new foods, as well as traveling and hanging out with my two dogs.
My question is regarding the peer reviews. Is there a certain time frame for us to respond to our classmates' essay and do we post it on the blog?
Hi Andrea,
DeleteWhen you respond to your classmates' essays, you will do so through the Peermark function on Turnitin.com. In other words, you will submit your rough draft to Turnitin.com, complete the Peermark assignment on Turnitin.com, and then submit the final draft through Turnitin.com. Finally, I will provide my comments and grade your essay through Turnitin.com, at which point you can log in and see the comments and grade.
Hi! My name is Rebecca Bristow. I am currently in my second year of the nursing program here at CSUB. My career goal is to become a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and own my own practice in my hometown. Some of my hobbies include scuba diving, rock climbing, and hiking. I love doing anything outdoors when it's not 103 degrees outside!
ReplyDeleteMy question is, can I bring my iPad to reference your power points while writing the formal argument in class?
Hi Rebecca,
DeleteYes, you can bring and use your iPad tomorrow as you write your essay.
Hello everyone! My name is Ryen Ruiz (Ryen pronounced the like name Ryan). I am at the halfway point in in the nursing program at CSUB. I would love to be able to work in a NICU (neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or a labor and delivery floor in a hospital. I am not originally from Bakersfield, and so I've done quite a bit of exploring here. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my dog too, traveling, and hiking!
ReplyDeleteMy question is regarding the blog posts. Will there be a specific prompt related to the assigned reading?
Hi Ryen,
DeleteYes, I will post specific prompts for the blogs and assigned reading.
Hello everyone,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Alexis Maldonado. I am 21 years old and I am a senior. If all goes well I will be graduating in June of 2016. With my degree I plan on becoming a special education teacher, which I am very excited about. I don’t have much free time because when I am not at school I am at work but when I do have free time I love to go to the gym, play with my Pitbull, and spend time with my baby sister. My favorite place in the world is Disneyland. I am fortunate enough to be able to go to my favorite destination at least twice a year. Another fact about me is I just recently got my certification to become a substitute. I am very excited to start this course. I have been told by multiple people that this class is difficult but I am ready for the challenge. In the syllabus it states that we are required to visit you at least once throughout the course, are we supposed to notify you before we come, or can we just drop in during any of your office hours
Hi Alexis,
DeleteYou can just drop in during my office hours, or --if those office hours don't work-- contact me, and we can meet by appointment.
Hello, my name is Dannon Akins. I am a nursing major and I am currently in my last year of the nursing program. I am very passionate about nursing and cannot wait to graduate in June! In the future I hope to be a registered nurse in the emergency department at a hospital here in Bakersfield. In my free time I enjoy working out and spending time with my family and bulldog. My question is regarding the meeting on Saturday March 12. If I am scheduled to work this day (usually at 10 am), may I be excused early, or should I request this date off?
ReplyDeleteHi Dannon,
DeleteThe March 12 date will be optional, so there are no problems if you have to work this date.
Hello, my name is Hannah Todd and I am currently a senior at CSUB. My plan is to graduate with a BA in Liberal Studies after Winter 2016. I am planning to be an elementary school teacher, possibly grades K-3rd. I am working on getting my certificate to substitute so I can start my teaching career. For the past 3 years I have worked with kids as a gymnastics coach. I love my job and working with kids of all ages. My question is, are the blog responses due the same day as the readings? And also what time should they be entered by?
ReplyDeleteHi Hannah,
DeleteIn general, the blog responses will be due the same day as the readings (since they go hand-in-hand). There is no set time required for the responses, but you should respond to one post before the next one is due.
Hello, my name is Krista Marshall and I am senior in the nursing program. I am very passionate about my future career and have loved nursing school so far but am looking forward to graduation and beginning my career as a nurse. I plan on working in an Intensive Care Unit at a hospital here in Bakersfield after graduation, and after gaining a few years of experience, pursuing my masters degree at UCLA to become a licensed Nurse Practitioner. I am a full time student and work part time at the Student Recreation Center, but when I have free time I enjoy spending time with my friends, family, and dog. My question is, if we are unable to make your listed office hours due to work or other classes, are you available by appointment at other times/dates?
ReplyDeleteHi Krista,
DeleteYes, I am available by appointment outside of my office hours. Just let me know!
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Beatriz Ramirez. I am a junior, I am majoring in sociology with a minor in criminal justice. I work as a case manager at the Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault. I attend school and work both full-time. I am working towards having a career as a case manager in the prison system after I graduate from CSUB. On my free time I like to pamper myself(self-care) and spend time with my family.
my question is, do we have more then one chance to submit our rough drafts on turnitin?
Hi Beatriz,
DeleteYes, you will be able to submit your rough drafts more than once, but hopefully you won't need to.
Hello, my name is Lucina Navarro. I am a Liberal Studies major. I am a preschool teacher. I have a 8 month baby boy, who has change my world. I love spending time with my family. One of my hobbies is to travel and visit historical monuments. I recently visited one of the seven wonders of the world. My questions is, do we only meet twice this quarter?
ReplyDeleteHi Lucina,
DeleteThis Saturday (today) may be the only day we meet as an entire class, but I will see each of you at least once during my office hours, and I will see many (if not all) of you in March for the second scheduled (but not required) Saturday meeting.
Hi all, my name is Katelyn Flom. I am currently a junior here at CSUB and am majoring in Liberal Studies. I have dreamed of being a teacher since I was younger because my childhood was a little rough and I always felt like my teachers were the only people I could truly rely on. I would love to be that sense of security to a child like my teachers were to me. I work two part time jobs as well as school full time so I don't have much time to enjoy life as much as I would like to. My question is will our final just be the final draft of the Personal Essay?
ReplyDeleteHi Katelyn,
DeleteThere is no final exam for this class, so if you'd like to consider the final to be your Personal Essay, that works for me!
Hello, my name is Erik Juarez. I am a senior at California State University, Bakersfield. I am majoring in computer science. I really enjoy outdoor activities like hiking. My favorite national park is Yosemite. I also love technology specially coding. My question would be: Does this course only meets twice this quarter?
ReplyDeleteHi Erik,
DeleteThis class has only one required meeting, which is January 9. However, I will see each of you during my office hours at least once, and I will see many of you during the second (not required) meeting in March.
Hello everyone,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Mariela Ruiz and I am currently a Junior here at CSUB. I am a full-time student, full-time employee, and a mother of a one year old girl. One of my goals in life is to pursue a career in the education field. Since I was in middle school my passion had always been helping others, so I feel that a career in a education would be perfect for me. My hobbies include spending time with my daughter, reading, and traveling. One question I have about this class is how many times total will be meeting to write and in-class essay?
Hi Mariela,
DeleteToday (January 9) is the only date everyone is required to meet to write the in-class essay, but if anyone would like to retake this essay, he or she is free to do so (by appointment).
My name is Evelyn Lopez and I am a senior here at CSUB. I am majoring in Biology and am a full time student and I also work full time at a movie theater as a manager. I want to pursue medical school after I graduate and become a pediatrician. I don't have much free time but when I do, I like to paint my nails. My question is will we be getting graded on the assignments on MyWritingLabPlus?
ReplyDeleteHi Eveyln,
DeleteNo, I will not be grading you on your participation on MyWritingLabPlus. If you choose to use that program, the results would show up as improvements in your writing, so it would help your grade, but it is not in itself something I am grading.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Jaqueline Zamorano and this winter 2016 quarter i started my last year in the Criminal Justice Program here at CSUB. I am a full time student and have a full time job. My goal is to become a CHP officer and work my way up. With school and work I hardly have any free amounts of time; however, I am a believer in living life to the fullest, which means i do as much as i can around my schedule. i spend time here and there, always on the go but can never put music down. Music pretty much has helped me through school, I know more lyrics than I know phone numbers.
I am wondering if the participation on MyWritingLabPlus will affect on the overall participation grade for the course.
Jacqueline,
DeleteNo, any work you do or not do on MyWritingLabPlus will not affect your grade at all.
Hello all!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Chyna Parker! I am a psychology major and an English minor. I hope to become a pediatric neuropsychologist once I earn my Ph.D. in clinical counseling. My love for psychology has helped me form unique perspectives. These unique perspectives have offered inspiration when I write poetry and creative flash nonfiction! My recent love for creative flash nonfiction has given me a new outlet for self-exploration!
My questions concerns the use of photography. Did you choose photography because visual aids are a great resource for writing? Or did you enjoy the subject manner?