In terms of learning about others, the first assignment for this blog was like a balance sheet for everyone. In other words, it provided readers a “snapshot” view of each of us. (Forgive the accounting analogy I can’t help myself sometimes). If we weren’t under time constraints, then I think that people would share more thoughts and ideas than what is required by our assigned postings. (The motive for posting is “extrinsic” most of the time).
The blog portion of the course defiantly forces the student to think about the class activities that took place. This reflection further reinforces the concepts pertaining to the activities. It’s a great alternative method for studying. By the way, I will never forget to bring steel wool & Crisco when I go camping.
The professor’s blog postings were all very interesting and felt kind of recreational because they were not extensions of the textbook or power point slide. They allowed us to wonder into topics that you could actually make small talk about (like if you were sitting next to someone on a plane or talking to a relative that you haven’t seen in a long time and they ask you how school is going etc..).
The blog does give the student (well at least one student) a stronger sense of control over their grade which is a relief from trying to figure out how our knowledge will be tested on exams. However, I wouldn’t say it is an EASY 20% as it does require us to stay alert and be responsive in a timely manner (while managing other courses/work etc..) and to put some real thought and effort into our posts.
I may utilize this blog after the course. I imagine that I could use it to get answers to problems at work. Perhaps I will turn it into the “answer center”.
4 comments:
Yea I share the same view as you. I enjoy the class overall, it has definitely been one of most interesting classes I have so far. Professor Kurpis provided us very interesting topics in class and in blogs. I hope we would stay contact even after the class is over. Good luck.
-Chen
Everybody, at least as far as I read, agrees on keeping the blogs as a component of the class. As you mention, it's quite helpful in terms of getting to know other students and to get an overall idea where everybody stands with their opinions and ideas. I agree that it wasn't an easy 20% of our grade. We did have to constantly be on top of deadlines and make sure we count our comments and print them out (before we forget where we posted them!). You are also making a great point in terms of the topics that Prof. Kurpis posted. I enjoyed responding to them as well and it definitely didn't seem like "an extension of the powerpoint slides."
I've been meaning to respond to you much earlier. You have left a really nice comment on my "Vision" blog. You were also asking what my "innovative" ideas were for promoting my music. Well, there are so many ways and once I will have a break from school, I will sit down and brainstorm. I definitely plan to give concerts, participate in competitions and try to get in touch with editors. The CD is already available online so I just need more time. Thank you so much for your encouragement! Good luck with finals!
I definitely enjoyed the blog as much as you did. The topics were interesting but I think that maybe they could've been a lot more blogs that were just for fun. Instead of just class related information perhaps maybe incorporating postings where people tlak more about themselves. That way you can find out more about the people in your class. This I think could give the blog a bit more personality to it.
I took the opportunity to get to know my classmates by reading their first blog post. It was sort of an a ice-breaker; you put yourself out there and wait to see if other classmates have anything in common with you. The blog assignments certainly made me think about what took place during class and how it connected to the modules in the textbook. It was a fun and very interesting way to learn about the subject of management. I agree that the blog should remain a component of MGT 3120. I believe this is what differentiates Prof. Kurpis's class from any other management class at Baruch College.
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