What do you feel this course (UN100) should focus on? What do you need help in, specifically?
Please write at least one paragraph focusing on your specific academic needs. That's it - have a great week!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Blog #2 - due by MIDNIGHT 9/16/09
“Only the educated are free.” –Epictetus
As always, please cut and paste this into your own Blog (#2):
Ø Describe your ideal Instructor/Professor.
Ø “I knew it when I studied it, but I forgot it on the test.” How can students study differently to prevent this from happening?
Ø How do you study for quizzes/tests?
Ø What do you have trouble with on quizzes/tests?
Also, read this short excerpt-- I was shocked:
For coffee drinkers, it would seem fairly safe to just grab a quick cup of coffee at McDonalds on the way to work. But many health conscious people would object to it also including this list of ingredients: sodium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, Di-Acetyl Tartrate Ester of Monoglyceride, sodium stearoyl lactylate, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium citrate, and carrageenan.
http://rinf.com/alt-news/culture/surprise-ingredients-in-fast-food/1654/
Some of these food additives are not foods at all, but are chemicals that are generally recognized as safe. Most of these additives cannot be found at your local grocery store, probably because they aren’t food. But some can be found at your local hardware store, though in inedible products like low tox antifreeze, silicone caulk, soap, sunscreen, and play sand.
(This website is used only for citation purposes - you don't have to go there, unless you want to. Caution: It's scary!)
Finally - Do you feel as if there is any healthy fast food available to consumers? If so, where and why? Give specific examples of products.. Please be honest and support your opinions. For example, I feel that Subway's Veggie Sub is healthy due to its freshly-cut produce, cheese, and "fresh-baked" breads. I actually talked to a friend who works at Subway and he said in MQT, they slice their own produce. (My fear was that it arrived pre-sliced and filled with preservatives). It's not organic, but it's a start.
As always, please cut and paste this into your own Blog (#2):
Ø Describe your ideal Instructor/Professor.
Ø “I knew it when I studied it, but I forgot it on the test.” How can students study differently to prevent this from happening?
Ø How do you study for quizzes/tests?
Ø What do you have trouble with on quizzes/tests?
Also, read this short excerpt-- I was shocked:
For coffee drinkers, it would seem fairly safe to just grab a quick cup of coffee at McDonalds on the way to work. But many health conscious people would object to it also including this list of ingredients: sodium phosphate, sodium polyphosphate, Di-Acetyl Tartrate Ester of Monoglyceride, sodium stearoyl lactylate, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium citrate, and carrageenan.
http://rinf.com/alt-news/culture/surprise-ingredients-in-fast-food/1654/
Some of these food additives are not foods at all, but are chemicals that are generally recognized as safe. Most of these additives cannot be found at your local grocery store, probably because they aren’t food. But some can be found at your local hardware store, though in inedible products like low tox antifreeze, silicone caulk, soap, sunscreen, and play sand.
(This website is used only for citation purposes - you don't have to go there, unless you want to. Caution: It's scary!)
Finally - Do you feel as if there is any healthy fast food available to consumers? If so, where and why? Give specific examples of products.. Please be honest and support your opinions. For example, I feel that Subway's Veggie Sub is healthy due to its freshly-cut produce, cheese, and "fresh-baked" breads. I actually talked to a friend who works at Subway and he said in MQT, they slice their own produce. (My fear was that it arrived pre-sliced and filled with preservatives). It's not organic, but it's a start.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Welcome to UN100!
Bonjour!
I chose to teach UN100 because I was first in my family to graduate from college and didn't have any positive role models while I navigated through high school and college (except for my awesome French teacher!). When I first arrived to the NMU campus in the Fall of 1988, I was lost and I almost failed my first semester. I feel that most students are told to "go to college" but really don't know what that entails. I have dedicated my career to these types of students. I look beyond appearances and love to interact with different types of people. I taught high school French and English for 10 years before moving back to Marquette. I'm currently a Counselor for Upward Bound. I love teaching - it's what I do, and my "at-risk" students are the closest to my heart. I just finished my Master's degree in Secondary Education, and I am so excited to pass on my knowledge. Oh, and I LOVE to snowboard -- been doing it since high school!
Now that you are here at NMU, it's time to reflect upon your goals and expectations. Why are you here? Why did you choose the CLS major? What are your career aspirations? How will you get there?
Yes, yes, this is a lot to ponder in the first week but something you must focus on.
These are hypothetical questions, please proceed to Blog #1 which is due by midnight 9/9/09...
I chose to teach UN100 because I was first in my family to graduate from college and didn't have any positive role models while I navigated through high school and college (except for my awesome French teacher!). When I first arrived to the NMU campus in the Fall of 1988, I was lost and I almost failed my first semester. I feel that most students are told to "go to college" but really don't know what that entails. I have dedicated my career to these types of students. I look beyond appearances and love to interact with different types of people. I taught high school French and English for 10 years before moving back to Marquette. I'm currently a Counselor for Upward Bound. I love teaching - it's what I do, and my "at-risk" students are the closest to my heart. I just finished my Master's degree in Secondary Education, and I am so excited to pass on my knowledge. Oh, and I LOVE to snowboard -- been doing it since high school!
Now that you are here at NMU, it's time to reflect upon your goals and expectations. Why are you here? Why did you choose the CLS major? What are your career aspirations? How will you get there?
Yes, yes, this is a lot to ponder in the first week but something you must focus on.
These are hypothetical questions, please proceed to Blog #1 which is due by midnight 9/9/09...
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Blog #1 - due by midnight 9/9/09!
(YOU SHOULD CUT & PASTE THESE QUESTIONS INTO YOUR OWN BLOG)
Ø List your own quote, favorite saying, song, or other expression of your feelings today.
Ø List initial observations of your new environment.
Ø List initial observations of your classes.
Ø What observations have you made about other students?
Ø About your instructors?
Ø What do you think will be your biggest challenge(s) academically this semester?
Ø Reiterate a term or concept you learned in Anatomy this week.
Ø List a few pleasant events that happened during your first weeks at NMU.
Ø List habits you already possess that make you successful in college.
Ø List habits (timewasters?) you can change or modify, or need to lose.
Ø Explain how you determine what to write down in notes during lectures.
Ø Based on your first readings in the TCB text, describe the differences between Active Learning & Passive Learning (reading, note-taking, etc..)
Ø Based on your first readings in the BT text, list TWO of favorite quotes and explain why they "speak" to you.
Ø Finally, name one goal (personal, academic, etc..) you have for yourself next week.
Ø List your own quote, favorite saying, song, or other expression of your feelings today.
Ø List initial observations of your new environment.
Ø List initial observations of your classes.
Ø What observations have you made about other students?
Ø About your instructors?
Ø What do you think will be your biggest challenge(s) academically this semester?
Ø Reiterate a term or concept you learned in Anatomy this week.
Ø List a few pleasant events that happened during your first weeks at NMU.
Ø List habits you already possess that make you successful in college.
Ø List habits (timewasters?) you can change or modify, or need to lose.
Ø Explain how you determine what to write down in notes during lectures.
Ø Based on your first readings in the TCB text, describe the differences between Active Learning & Passive Learning (reading, note-taking, etc..)
Ø Based on your first readings in the BT text, list TWO of favorite quotes and explain why they "speak" to you.
Ø Finally, name one goal (personal, academic, etc..) you have for yourself next week.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Warning - Read Before Facebooking to Death!
Please go to the following website and read this quick article:
http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1891111,00.html
http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1891111,00.html
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Great, even Play-Doh is toxic!
Great.. my little boy loves Play-Doh and apparently he is playing with arsenic, lead, and PVC by-products which can leach into his skin and cause kidney damage and cancer, among other things. Gotta love the great US of A where corporations only care about the mighty dollar. Here's what Play-Doh had to say about this:
What are the ingredients in PLAY-DOH compound?
The exact ingredients of PLAY-DOH compound are proprietary, so we cannot share them with you. We can tell you that it is primarily a mixture of water, salt and flour. It does NOT contain peanuts, peanut oil, or any milk byproducts. It DOES contain wheat.
PLAY-DOH compound is non-toxic, non-irritating & non-allergenic except as noted: Children who are allergic to wheat gluten may have an allergic reaction to this product.
There is no MSDS sheet required for PLAY-DOH compound.
What are the ingredients in PLAY-DOH compound?
The exact ingredients of PLAY-DOH compound are proprietary, so we cannot share them with you. We can tell you that it is primarily a mixture of water, salt and flour. It does NOT contain peanuts, peanut oil, or any milk byproducts. It DOES contain wheat.
PLAY-DOH compound is non-toxic, non-irritating & non-allergenic except as noted: Children who are allergic to wheat gluten may have an allergic reaction to this product.
There is no MSDS sheet required for PLAY-DOH compound.
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