EDU 6701: Journal for Week 5

One of Ten

Having spent so, so much time on the Final I found myself being grouchy as to whether all of this is worth it . . especially at my age! Good Lord, I thank that we had five weeks of lock-down at the prison, thus giving me lots of time to do writings, readings (but not online). That really helped.

I know understand why Anne wanted everything covered in the course including the kitchen sink in a no-more than 1100 word project. It is an excellent way to hone writing skills to its basic distillation. But, as I've written elsewhere, I still feel much was left out, no matter as to how many times I rewrote it and tried to pare it down to its most basic. I do worry that 50% of the final grade is a bit too much to ask students to strain for that 'distillation to the basics'. But, I do understand . .

One class (almost) down and nine to go. I really don't see it as a drudge, really I don't. I'd much, much rather do it online, knowing that I could not - would not, never want to - do this (another MA) in a f2f component.

Still, it bothers me a bit . . .

One Week Off

I'm glad we have access to Dr. Khalsa's 6702 syllabus. Great way to start the readings and get at least one week under the belt. This really helps.

Which brings me to another point. Indiana University's MS program on Information System Technology page lists all courses and, in some cases, extensive syllabi and reading lists for the semester. (I realize that course content, requirements may change, but it gives the student / perspective student an idea, in-depth, of what s/he can expect. I really like this. I wish CSUEB would do this.)

Yikes!

Well, so much for Dr. Khalsa's 6702 syllabus! Guess she decided to 'shut down' access to it. I knew I should have copied the reading list for the first couple of weeks. Yes, I know, I know . . the list may change but it probably won't change that much. And, I won't get angry if the list is different. I'm not a 22 year old who would be piqued if this happened. I'd just learn more . .

Course Evaluation

Don't know if I said this at course evaluation . . .

The course needs to be a full quarter (and probably as well for the next 3 courses). Is this to save money?! God, I hope not. We really need to have more intro readings, maybe two group and two long project papers. I don't get it.