Summer ’11 Class Evaluation:
After reading all of the questions and answers on last weeks Discussion Board topic I have come to the conclusion that our class is overall very family oriented, religious and giving. In responding to the question “If you had to give away $5000.00 to whom or what would you give it away to and why?” everyone was very charitable. The class members were all giving the money to either family or charitable organizations. With everyone being on the same page of giving they are still very different. The kinds of TV shows the class wanted to be in range from Avatar: the Last Air Bender to M*A*S*H to Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Little House on the Prairie. There is imagination at work in our class and some good old family values.
In the question about dogs vs. cats, dogs won hands down. A few people prefer cats but most people like dogs because of their ability to play, go for walks and are not as “stuck up” as cats. Some people have bad memories or bad experiences with cats, too.
Everyone one wants to travel, some more than others but the class as a whole wants to visit another country. A couple reasons for traveling are for family and friends that are in other countries, pleasure (some have good memories of traveling and want to relive them), the adventure of experiencing something new and hunting in New Zealand.
Something that was surprising to me was one girl wants to be a Diesel Mechanic, surprising but awesome. She is following her dream now, along with everyone else in this class. There are a few people who did not know what their dream was until they were over thirty-five but are now actively pursuing it. A recurring theme is “giving” in all of these answers. People are following their dream to help better other people’s lives no matter how long it takes them. What a great inspiration this is to me!
I can see God plays an important roll in many of my classmate’s lives. This is encouraging as I come from New England where God was not mentioned ever. I myself believe in God so knowing more about my classmate’s and what they believe in allows me to feel more comfortable writing about what I believe in; God, family, charity, and following your dreams.
Hi Danielle,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post and I admire you for your faith. It is not intended to be hidden but to be shared, I feel for those in New England! I too found reading the questions and answers that each of us posted really interesting!
Good analysis of audience. How will this impact you in group discussion boards and writing? Will you, or might you not, consider audience and why? ~Ms. A.
ReplyDeleteKnowing who I am writing to and knowing that we share similar beliefs will make being myself easier. I feel I have my own style of writing that some people might not like or understand but I will consider my audience to the best of my ability in: age group (how much I need to simplify or elaborate on things), background (I will try to be sensitive yet not beat around the bush) and interest (I try to make my writing interesting to read because I know how bored I can get).
ReplyDeleteSara,
ReplyDeleteThank you! I enjoy living here much better than New England for that reason. I feel the same way about religion. As it says in the Bible, Do not hide your light under a bushel but let it shine on a hill!