REGARDING YOUR OWN PERFORMANCE
1. What were the three aspects of the assignments I've submitted that I am most proud of?
I'm proud of it all! I gave biology my full attention (an incredible feat!) and I got what I wanted out of it. To pick three, I'd say my work ethic, dedication, and having to work against (and with) time.
2. What two aspects of my submitted assignments do I believe could have used some improvement?
Again, I truly am proud of my work. Perhaps my essay because I probably would have done better if I had sat down and thought harder. Also, my pictures for the mitosis in the project lab weren't of the highest quality so I'll need to work on keeping it steady.
3. What do I believe my overall grade should be for this unit?
An A+. Look at it! It's ALL amazing! :)
4. How could I perform better in the next unit?
This week, do to a family problem, I was unable to start earlier and ended up using every waking minute to put this together. For the next unit, I'm starting tomorrow morning!
REGARDING THE UNIT (adapted from Stephen Brookfield, University of St. Thomas "Critical Incident Questionnaire")
1. At what moment during this unit did you feel most engaged with the course?
The lab helped plenty because even though it was relatively simple, it got me away from the computer and forced me to interact. Overall, it gave me a greater understanding of what it was I was dealing with.
2. At what moment unit did you feel most distanced from the course?
At the beginning, when I realized that I had ONLY finished ONE compendium review. Then, I felt nausea when I realized I had only earned myself a maximum of 20/200 points at that moment. Talk about nerve-wracking! :)
3. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took during this unit that find most affirming and helpful?
I looked at the grading scales to help me make sure that my work was exemplary. Also, I kept on checking the guidelines or rules for how to set up each blog.
4. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took during this unit did you find most puzzling or confusing?
The online lab with the fruit flies and Punnett Squares had me when I found out that there was more to do, located at the bottom of the page. It forced me to worry and to look back at the other labs to make sure I wasn't missing anything.
5. What about this unit surprised you the most? (This could be something about your own reactions to the course, something that someone did, or anything else that occurs to you.)
I learned a ton! Biology has never interested me before and it really didn't catch on until I got probably halfway done with all that I had to do. By then, I was understanding and elaborating on the things I had learned and to my surprise, it became pretty fun! I love this feeling of accomplishment, knowing I finished this unit. I guess that means it's off to the next unit!
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Nikki, excellent job on this unit! Your blog wins a one-of-the-best prize! You really pulled a lot together here. Keep up the hard work and I’m glad you’re enjoying learning biology!
LF
SELF/UNIT EVALUATION: First off, thanks for the very honest self-evaluation and nice feedback on the unit. Yes, it is a lot of work to prepare this class, but our standards are high in the sciences! I’m so glad that it seems to be working and not only keeping your interest, but allowing to learn something!
COMPENDIUM REVIEW 1: CELLS: This is an exemplary review. I think you do a good job of organizing the material and present it at a good level. I like the graphics you chose. Please try to chose some different colors for the text. And you might have given a bit more on tissues. Otherwise, nearly perfect!
COMPENDIUM REVIEW 2: GENETICS: This is also an exemplary review. Basically what applies to review 1 applies here. But I don’t really see anything neglected, easy text to read and great use of lots of graphics. Keep it up!
MICROSCOPE LAB: Same goes double for the dragon genetics lab. Really nice detailed intro. Great job!
DRAGON GENETICS: Exemplary lab write-up. You got the images, explained them well, put it all in context cited your references. Wow—way to go—nailed this one!.
BUILD A CELL: The model is stunning—should go in a text-book, especially the details of mitosis and just the visual presentation!. You really captured it all in the pictures and the text and a nice intro!
ETHICAL ISSUE ESSAY: GENETIC ENGINEERING. This is a model exemplary essay. You present the issue, several different viewpoints and a nice summary in a very well written and entertaining essay!. Nice job!
Please don’t forget to do your peer color group feedback on their ethical issues essays—you’ll probably find it interesting to see some other blogs also. And get started on Unit II if you haven’t already. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about this feedback or your grades which can be seen on the YC Blackboard site.
LF
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