Week 3... Let the Blogging Begin

This week in my Technical Writing Classes, we begin working on our blogs this week.  I'm excited.  Can't wait to see how the student interpret the prompts.

Week 2

I had to rethink week 2.  One of my students showed me how much work I had them doing that week.  I was like wow, that’s too much.  I want them to learn what they need to learn, but don’t want them to hate me in the process.

We’re creating PowerPoints & PDFs this week.  Using these items to learn about audiences.  I have them doing three assignments, presenting information to three different audiences.  I want them to see how different information can be presented to various audiences.

On a personal note… I’m planning a big date with my hubby.  It’s a surprise.  I’m excited.

Week 1 Done

Week one is done.  It was a good week.  I really enjoyed it.  I’m ready to get started.  I hope I can teach the students some interesting things.

I feel like my father with this class.  I’m preparing them to walk into a company, and be ready for a job interview.  They create resumes, e-portfolios, letters to accept, reject, or ask for a job, and documents that highlight their work.  It’s cool to hear one of them say… “I feel prepared to go get a job!”

I love introducing e-portfolios.  Many students fuss about them, but once they finish, they see the benefits of one.  I need to work on mine more.  Planning on doing that soon.

Until next week, be creative, learn something, and have some fun.

Spring Semester of Technical Writing

I’ve started the Spring semester of Technical Writing.  I’m excited.  I think I’ve finally gotten my class together, so now, I shouldn’t have to do as much work as I had to do the first couple of semesters.

I must work out how to work out an effective schedule.  I’m going to like these two classes.  They are very active, and asks lots of questions.  It’s cool because I love the interaction.

I’m enjoying teaching this class.  My “ideal” class to teach was Creative Writing, Novel or Story Writing specifically, but now, my “ideal” class has changed.  It’s Technical Writing now.  The students have done some amazing work.  It’s been fun seeing what they can do.

I’m looking forward to this semester.

I’m going to be sure to keep up with the blog this semester.