Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Topic 8: Workplace Safety (Task One)

What are some of the potential hazards at your service learning placement? This may not be a simple question for some of you who do not work with dangerous machinery or lift heavy objects. This does not mean hazards do not exist. Think hard, and explain the ways that an employee may become injured on the job. Think long and short term. Your response should be a full paragraph.

*Working at a factory could be dangerous for the employees because things could blow up. the employee could cut himself on the machinery. Chemicals could kill or make an employee real sick.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Task 6 (task 2)

Task Two:Understanding where your time goes:Keep a time log of how long certain activities take you. Write down each thing you do in the mornings before coming to school or to your service learning site. Determine which of these items could be done faster or at the same time. You may find you waste time in ways you do not even realize.

Topic 6(Task One)

Task One:Here is a list of helpful tips that can keep you arriving on time all the time. Implement some or all of these time-savers into your daily routine.

1. Rise and Shine! Set your alarm clock for 20 minutes earlier than necessary. That way, you can either hit "snooze" in the morning, or have extra time to get ready.

2. Be Prepared! Have your clothes washed, ironed and laid out the night before so you can get dressed faster.

3. Multitask! Prepare your lunch for the next day ahead of time while making your dinner.

4. Know where you are going! Get directions to your service site before your first visit. Plan your route and know how long it takes to get there.

5. Expect the unexpected! Understand that not everything will go smoothly in the mornings. Give yourself enough time to deal with any potential problems that may arise, such as traffic jams, spilling something on your clothes or running out of gas.

6. Call ahead! If you are going to be late, make sure you have the phone number of the place where you are going. Call as soon as you know you will be late and give an honest estimate of how long it will take you to get there. Apologize for the delay and work harder the next time to get there on time.

7. Save your absences! Always reserve your absences for when you really need to take them. If you miss work, school or your service learning because you take a vacation day, your boss, teacher or mentor will be less sympathetic to you needing to also take a sick day. Be sure you need to be absent before you miss a scheduled responsibility.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Topic 4 (task4)

Algerbra Ib...Im going to stop gettin so frustrated about it and just take it slow. I really am trying my hardest but this math thing seems so hard i just cant get a hang of it. I'm doing very good in my world history class. I 'm far ahead. So far in my service learning class everythings good if you ask me!

Topic4(Task3)

I learned that i need to study more and keep workin even when im frustrated instead of giving. I'll try Ms. Scredon but it's really hard for me. Hopefully i will get hang of it soon but im ot getting my hopes up!!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Topic 4(task 2)

Task Two: Identifying which type of learner you are and the way you learn best.

Page 2 directions: Read each of the profile descriptions of the three types of learners. After reading each, identify which one describes the way you learn best. Often people can identify with the decriptions given with more than one type of learner. For this task, please choose the one with the most statements that describes you.

It depends on what class I'm in..For example My math class is really hard..in Math i would say visual learning style because if i see how its done then i could do another problem the same way. The teachers think i jus want the answer but i just wanna see how its done. In my history class its social because im gonna have read and talk about it.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Topic 3(task1)(task2)(task 3)

Task #1 First, let's take a little inventory of your present study skills. Examine the list of study skills below. Next, choose one or two skills you would like to improve. In a short paragraph, tell which skills you chose and why. Post your response on your blog.







1. Get to class on time -- it takes more of your time to catch up than to keep up. Vital instructions needed for the swift completion of your tasks are often given during the first minutes of class each day. Missing them means extra effort and wasted time.







2. BE PREPARED -- have pen/pencils, paper, pacing guides and assignments handy. Can't get things done if you can't get started or delay starting because you don't know what to do. Worse yet, ever complete a lesson in NovaNet you didn't have to do? Having the pacing guide handy can save you a lot of time and effort. Work smart; be prepared!







3. Take good Notes -- taking good notes doesn't necessarity mean taking more notes. On the contrary, writing less is usually more effective. Write down only key words. Use abbreviations for long words. Make up a shorthand or code for words (if you send text messages, you already have plenty of practice). You know, "formulas are your friends." Think about it. They are the ultimate shorthand. And, " a diagram is worth a thousands words." Put a date on each page of notes to make organizing them as simple a 1-2-3. As a result, you will be able retrieve facts quicker, cut down on study time, and learn more in less time.







4. Get Started -- it's easy to put things off "until tomorrow," but it's silly to wait three days to do an assignment that could only take you only 30 miniutes to complete. That's working harder not smarter. It's called procrastination. There are a lot of reasons why we procrastinate. Work on this skill. Get into the habit of starting tasks without thinking (and worrying) about them first. The sooner you start, the sooner you finish.




5. Finish - finish whatever you start whenever possible. It is much easier to take a few extra minutes to finish a task than it is to quit and restart. Just rebooting your computer and opening NovaNet can take longer than it would to simply finish a NovaNet lesson or test when you had the chance.







I choose being prepared because i come to school prepared to do whatever it is i have to do...finishin my work is a big deal...sometimes its hard for me to understand some work..getting started usually taks a min but i have buckled down on that.



Task #2 Click here to open a website dedicated entirely to improving study skills. Here is a chance to work on improving two skills that most people ususally need to work on -- how to take notes and combating procrastination. You will complete this task in two parts.




Part a. From the main menu, click on the lesson Taking Notes in Class. Read the lesson, take notes, and then list 5 things you can do to take better notes. Post your list.

*Read my work carefully

*I listen to the teacher attentively and scan my notes at home.

*Study on a daily basis

*Make sure i understand whatever it is that im doin.

*Study




Part b. Now, go back to the menu and click on the lesson labeled Procrastination. Again, read the lesson, take notes, and then list at least 5 things you yourself are willing to do to control excessive procrastion. Post your list.
When you have completed both Task #1 and #2, notify your advisor that both tasks have been completed.


*Commit yourself to completing a task once started.


*Take breaks when working on a task so that you do not wear down.


*Motivate yourself to work on a task with thoughts such as "There is no time like the present," or "Nobody's perfect."


* Eliminate distractions that interfere with working on tasks.


*Work on difficult and/or unpleasant tasks first.



Task #3 Blog Post: Service Learning Weekly Journal. Continue to write a one or two paragraph blog post that discusses your experiences thus far at your service learning placement. Be sure to write using complete sentences, proper capitalization, and proper grammar. You may want to include some of the following in your journal.



* how good study skills can help you at your placement


* what you've learned about the profession


* what you've learned about working with the people at your placement


* any positive experiences you've had


* any negative experiences you've had


* what you look forward to in the coming weeks


* how your learning style could be an asset to you in this career


* a picture or visual

I haven't really learned anything yet.......

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

TOPIC 2 Task 3: Blog Post: Service Learning Weekly Journal

. Write a two paragraph blog post that discusses your experiences thus far at your service learning placement. Be sure to write using complete sentences, proper capitalization, and proper grammar.

You may want to include some of the following in your journal:
your first impressions
your work
what you've learned about the profession
what you've learned about working with the people at your placement
any positive experiences you've had
any negative experiences you've had
what you look forward to in the coming weeks
a picture or visual II. Give your post an appropriate title.III. Be sure to proof read your work before publishing your post.IV. Notify your adviser when you have published your service learning weekly journal blog post.

So far in my Service learning class we have came up with ways to help raise money for the homeless people in Athens Georgia. So our class came up with a talent show and a spaghetti dinner. The talent show will be March 4,2010 at 5:00pm. admission will be $1and $5 for the Spaghetti. I'm really looking forward to the spring time so we can do more fundraiser so we can make a lot of money for the homeless people. Some times the homeless people dnt have anything to eat because either is to cold or no one served them that night. I thought this class was gonna be boring but i actually like this class because its easy and we get ot help people out in a very helpful way. If i had to pick a favorite class i think this one would be my favorite this semester and i'm very posive that i'm going to pass with flying colors.

Topic 2(task 2)ME in 10 Years

Task 2: Blog Post: You in 10 Years Where do you want to be in ten years? What can you do now to get there? Visualize what you want your life to be like in ten years. What do you look like? What are you doing? Where are you living? What kind of job do you have? Are you sharing your life with a partner? Have you started a family? etc.Complete a blog post that includes parts I-V below. Be sure to write using complete sentences, proper capitalization, and proper grammar.I. Where do I want to be in ten years? Type a numbered list with ten details of what you want your life to look like ten years from now.

Big house
FOur Cars
Fat Check Every Week
Married
Kids
College
Stayin In Miami Florida


II. What can I do now to get there?The second part of this blog post is to formulate a list of ten things you have to do this quarter to help yourself get that life you formulated a list for in part I. Type a numbered list of ten things you have to do over the next four months to help yourself later. These should include steps you need to take in school and outside of school.

Come to school everyday
study
Finish Algebra 1b
try
study
study
study

III. Upload an image/picture that represents at least one aspect of what you want your life to look like ten years from now.

IV. Give your post an appropriate title. Be sure to proof read your work before publishing your post.V. Notify your adviser when you have published this post. (ME IN TEN YEARS)

Topic 2(task 1)

Topic 1(task 2)

Task Two: What did we miss? Can you think of anything you might add to this list? Come up with one or two more habits you believe positive students have. Explain why you think your additions to this list would be important for every student at Classic City High School.
*The kids a PLC are smart but most of them have bad attitudes but i think most students are mature.
*Stay on task
*come to class every day

topic 1(Task 1)

Task One: In which of these areas do you need to make the most improvement to become a more successful student? Even if you feel as though you are already successful, you could still make strides in one of these areas? Which is it?Sign onto your service learning blog and write a paragraph or two about the area in which you need the most improvement. You should provide details about the improvements you might make, as well as some examples of how it can improve your success at Classic City High School.

*I need the most improvement in math. Math is very hard for me to understand because there are too many ways to solve a single problem. when a teacher gives me math work or when im taking a test i freezu because most of the time i don't know where to start.