Week 8 Progress

Looking back at my work in this class, I can see that I am a couple days ahead of where I need to be! This is great. I hope to get further ahead and potentially finish the course early. I have 228 points while for an A this week, I needed only 205 points. I am going to keep up this work style and knockout as much extra credit I can on the weekends. I look forward to the next half of this semester!

Motivation: flickr 

Week 8 Comments and Feedback

Looking through my initial thoughts about comments and feedback, I can see that this process is great for an online course where us students cannot physically interact. The comments and feedback allow us to talk and interact with each other in a different way compared to a traditional classroom. The comments that I have received from students have been beneficial. I like how they start with what they like about my story and transition into suggestions that might make it a better read. It is always great to get an outside perspective on what will make my stories better. I am excited to see the feedback for my future stories.   

Feedback: The Blue Diamond Gallery 

Week 8 Reading and Writing

Entering into week eight of the semester, I am happy with my reading notes and stories in my blog. I will also not be changing the layout to my blog or website! I like them the way they are now. The stories this semester have been really interesting. I enjoy sitting down and reading the Ramayana and Mahabharata. So far, I would have to say I like the story Riddles by The Lake by Donald A. Mackenzie the best. I also look forward to coming up with wacky little stories that correlate and utilize the premise of the Indian Epics. So far, I believe my note-taking method has benefited me while I write my stories. I typically include the main premise and characters of the stories into my notes. From them, I try and come up with a fun and enjoyable read. One thing I might change is that I might add what I will be including into my story. As the week goes by, I tend to forget what I will be changing my story into. Writing these stories and having feedback from others have drastically improved my writing abilities. However, I will say that I am still not great; but, I am getting better and it is a process!

I am looking forward to the next eight weeks of the semester!

Picture From My First Portfolio Story: Sketchport 

Here is a picture from my first portfolio story. This picture has some sentimental value because it reminds me of my first finished portfolio read.