Overall, I loved this course. Sad to say it's over.
Favourite Assignment? Why?
My favourite assignment would have to be the Six Word memoirs, if that's not obvious enough from scrolling through my blog...I just found that for people like me, who can't write a long meaningful story, presenting a piece limited to six words with emotion, humour, truth, etc was a really unique way to write. I also thought this assignment was really fun and finding picture to associate pictures the words was my favourite part!
Least Favourite Assignment? Why?
I actually liked all the major units we did...and I can't say I liked anything the least. If I was to choose a minor assignment I disliked, it was probably the reading reflections...but thats probably the same for most people. They were just kind of an annoyance to do but I got through it.
Friday Reading?
I actually liked friday reading a lot because it was a nice way to end the week. Even though all the books I chose to read this year were SO BAD and ended up finishing...none of them, I still liked the concept of having time to read them. This was definitely a good idea, I loved sitting there with my tea reading a book...at school!
Monday Written Reflection?
Hated this. That is all........okay well, if I must explain, it took away from actually reading the book a lot and I didn't always know what to talk about. However, I think I started to hate it less as the semester went on because I got the hang of it more. I took it less seriously and was able to just talk about my book like I would to someone face to face, and my reflections got a lot better because of that...in my opinion at least.
The WRN?
...couldn't even tell you where mine is right now. May be shredded to pieces, poor soul. This didn't really work out but I'm okay with that! I loved the technology aspect of this course much more!
Blogging?
I've never blogged before so at first I was a bit skeptical. I ended up really liking it because you can actually put ANYTHING you want on it. Even though others are reading what you post, its for YOU not them. You can be as personal as you want and don't have to worry about negative comments being shot back at you or rejection. Although it can be a bit annoying at times because you constantly have to update it, you find that there's "blogging days" where all of a sudden you feel inspired to make 5 posts at a time, and then it doesn't actually feel like homework. Its just fun...and a great outlet.
Tweeting?
I used Twitter before we started using it in this course but I found that it changed my perspective on this social media site after we used it for the purpose of writing creatively. I loved twitter fiction because, like the Six Word Memoirs, I liked making a meaningful statement in a short amount of words.
I used Twitter before we started using it in this course but I found that it changed my perspective on this social media site after we used it for the purpose of writing creatively. I loved twitter fiction because, like the Six Word Memoirs, I liked making a meaningful statement in a short amount of words.
The integration of technology into the course?
I love technology so I loved using it in this course. Save the trees! It was nice not having to always worry about handing something in, and having a firm "good" paper copy of something. In a way, using technology made things less serious and less professional...but for this course I think thats the best thing that could happen. It encourages people to write what they want and how they want without worrying that its not perfect, a solid finished piece. In a way, technology can make us better writers.
What you learned about yourself as a reader, writer, and thinker, creator?
I don't take risks. I play it safe. This course taught me that I have a lot to say and now I know how exactly to get my voice out there.
Comments/Compliments/Constructive criticism for Ms. McLauchlan about the course
Such a great course Ms. McLauchlan! So easy going which is perfect of this kind of class. Nothing felt like work because most of it was fun. We got a lot accomplished and I'm proud of most of my work. I liked that you asked us to add art and different media, like photography, to a lot of our projects...and I love art so that was great to incorporate into an English class!
Advice for future CW students?
Write what you want. Say what you want. Most people won't look at your blog so don't be scared to open up...then again, if they do look at your blog its probably not because they don't appreciate your work or you as a person (in the end, nobody is judging you). Speak like you would to a friend and write like you would if you had a journal right in front of you. A lot of your writing in this course may make you come off as a pretty "soft"...don't worry about that, nobody cares. WRITE ANYTHING. Don't bullshit your way through this course writing things that don't mean anything to you. You're making it a lot harder and you're not gonna have a fun semester. Everyone has good and bad times they've been though, embarrassing moments, major life struggles, gained love and lost love, and secrets. Use those to your advantage. Good luck guys.
I love technology so I loved using it in this course. Save the trees! It was nice not having to always worry about handing something in, and having a firm "good" paper copy of something. In a way, using technology made things less serious and less professional...but for this course I think thats the best thing that could happen. It encourages people to write what they want and how they want without worrying that its not perfect, a solid finished piece. In a way, technology can make us better writers.
What you learned about yourself as a reader, writer, and thinker, creator?
I don't take risks. I play it safe. This course taught me that I have a lot to say and now I know how exactly to get my voice out there.
Comments/Compliments/Constructive criticism for Ms. McLauchlan about the course
Such a great course Ms. McLauchlan! So easy going which is perfect of this kind of class. Nothing felt like work because most of it was fun. We got a lot accomplished and I'm proud of most of my work. I liked that you asked us to add art and different media, like photography, to a lot of our projects...and I love art so that was great to incorporate into an English class!
Advice for future CW students?
Write what you want. Say what you want. Most people won't look at your blog so don't be scared to open up...then again, if they do look at your blog its probably not because they don't appreciate your work or you as a person (in the end, nobody is judging you). Speak like you would to a friend and write like you would if you had a journal right in front of you. A lot of your writing in this course may make you come off as a pretty "soft"...don't worry about that, nobody cares. WRITE ANYTHING. Don't bullshit your way through this course writing things that don't mean anything to you. You're making it a lot harder and you're not gonna have a fun semester. Everyone has good and bad times they've been though, embarrassing moments, major life struggles, gained love and lost love, and secrets. Use those to your advantage. Good luck guys.
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