1) Tenaciousness is a skill. What are the behaviors that you have used (or developed) to keep up with the requirements of this course?
Refraining from procrastinating is very helpful in this course because you will increase your chances of finishing the more difficult assignments before their deadline. I have also embraced talking to strangers on campus a little more because of some of the requirements of our assignments.
2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude. Talk about a moment or two when you felt like "giving up." What pulled you through? Do you feel like you've developed a tenacious attitude during the past two months? What experience or experiences most contributed to this?
Our first few assignments that required a video were definitely extremely difficult to do. I missed a deadline for two or three assignments early in the semester but I have gotten more familiar with the course and have gotten much better at these assignments. Watching my classmates' videos on their blogs was very helpful in giving me an initial idea of how to approach doing certain video assignments such as the interviews. I have definitely developed a tenacious attitude during the past two months. I have noticed improvements my time-management and also thoroughly enjoy some of the video assignments such as "Free Money" and the "Elevator Pitch" because they make you go out of your comfort zone.
3) Three tips. What are three tips you would offer next semester's student about (1) fostering the skills that support tenacity and (2) developing the 'tenacious mindset' ?
a) If you miss an assignment or two, don't get down on yourself. Instead try and make up some points on yellow-dig.
b) Plan ahead and give yourself a few days to do the video/audio recording assignments.
c) Don't get discouraged if you are having trouble doing an assignment that requires a recording. Continue talking to people and you will be surprised how quickly you can get assignments done once you get the hang of it.
Jose, I can definitely relate to the struggle of the video assignments early on in the course. Doing those interviews were out of my comfort zone but I am thankful that I did them because doing the assignments now don't seem as daunting. I agree with you that planning is a crucial part in this course and if you don't do it your grade will fall on the wayside. I'm grateful for yellowdig so that missing an assignment here or there doesn't impact our final grade too much. Great halfway reflection! You can check out mine here: http://buschuf.blogspot.com/2016/02/halfway-reflection-were-halfway-there.html Have a great Spring Break!!
ReplyDeleteHey! I agree with you in that the first few video assignments were difficult, I even missed a couple deadlines too. The course was definitely something different from all my other classes, so it took me a little while to get used to the set up. But, like you said, I also learned how to prevent procrastination and I can relate that skill to other classes too. I loved your tips, I think they can really help the future students of this class! You should check out my blog! http://principlesofent.blogspot.com/2016/02/half-way-reflection.html
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