Final Reflections on ENT 3003
This class was nothing that I
expected. I found the set up kind of jarring in the beginning. While I like the
project based grading system, I would have preferred a more traditional route
based on my personal schedule. I really enjoyed being forced to create an idea
and work through it in different ways. The idea I had was only a passing
thought at first. Now, looking back, I can see how much developed just from
small assignments. The building blocks of being an entrepreneur are definitely
something I will always remember.
I’m proud
that I made it through. With this class set up, I was not able to complete
every assignment to the standard I have always held myself too. At points, I
had to accept the failure because I had far too much to juggle personally,
professionally and educationally. Normally, I am a classic overachiever. This semester
I had to let go of that and it was an amazing lesson for me.
With the
technical building blocks and lessons on the roller coaster of
entrepreneurship, I do see those traits in me. I think it could be possible
with passion behind me. However, even with the mindset there – I don’t think it
is something I will truly move toward.
I think I
would have recommended students to keep an open mind. There were many assignments
I thought were silly and pointless. Looking back, I can see the point to them
as they were layers in the entrepreneurship process. As stated in the
beginning, a future student will most certainly have to keep to schedule.
Hey Deanna I can relate to your final reflection the most. The layout of the class was very difficult at first and I also had to miss a couple of assignments which also was very tough for me. Something that you mentioned was that not being able to do everything taught you a lesson and I think that also happened to me. Check out my post at http://markemiablogs.blogspot.com/2016/04/final-reflection.html
ReplyDeleteHi Deanna,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your final reflection (and I love the pic you chose!). I think that accepting change and failure was really the main point of this course and I feel that with most students this is exactly what happened. I personally loved the way this course was set up. I hate paying for a course and then paying for textbooks, noteshells, and Study Edge or some other similar business that over charges and takes advantage of students. I too recommended to students that they should keep a planner or calendar because assignment due dates sneak up on you in this class!
I hope you enjoyed this class as much as I did, if you have some time check out my final reflection here:
http://plantflourishgrow.blogspot.com/2016/04/final-reflectionending-our-journey.html
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ReplyDeleteHello Deanna,
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed reading your post. It resonated a lot with my views on the class. I agree that the assignment schedule was rather challenging. At times, I equally had to let some points slip away, since something else needed my attention as a priority. I also agree with your feelings of pride as you saw yourself grow from the assignments. I did not know what to expect from a class that did not have exams or essays from which to grade assess peoples' performances, but I can say that overall, I was pleased with the growth I underwent from completing it. Lastly, I definitely agree that keeping on top of the assignment deadlines is crucial for success in this course. Great job overall!
I linked my blog post to this comment. Feel free to take a look at it if you would like. http://entrepreneurship3003blog.blogspot.com/2016/04/week-15-final-reflection.html