VISU 1100 Blog #6
SKILLS INVENTORY
TYPE 1
My greatest strengths in Type 1 include: knowledge of type anatomy
For greater success in this course, I need to: learn to identify more typefaces
VISU 1
My greatest strengths in Visual Studies 1 include: having an open mind
For greater success in this course, I need to: practice Photoshop more
COMP SCI
My greatest strengths in Intro to Computer Science include: taking detailed notes
For greater success in this course, I need to: put in more time learning more about computers/coding outside of what is in the professor’s lectures
RHET COMP 2
My greatest strengths in Rhetoric & Composition 2 include: applying what I already know about writing to what we learn in class
For greater success in this course, I need to: write on my own outside of class projects
GDES 1
My greatest strengths in Graphic Design I include: working methodically on projects
For greater success in this course, I need to: let myself be more imaginative/creative and practice Illustrator more to learn the keyboard shortcuts
FIRST YEAR SEMINAR
My greatest strengths in First Year Seminar include: actually coming to class + taking notes during class
For greater success in this course, I need to: continue coming to class
Computer skills:
My computer skills include: basic HTML and CSS, knowledge of malware, basic knowledge of how computer networks work
I still need to learn: advanced coding languages
Research & writing skills:
My greatest strengths as a researcher/writer include: control of language, grammar, revising & editing
I need to work on these aspects of research and writing: putting my own thoughts into my writing not just synthesizing expert’s opinions
I learn best & accomplish most when: I work some, then let it marinate and come back to the project
ACTION PLAN
Choose one class that you are struggling with or are not doing as well as you could.
Now make a list of 10 ways you could improve your performance in this class.
COMP SCI
1. watch Khan Academy videos
2. retype/rewrite class notes
3. go to office hours
4. practicing coding on my own
5. ask my prof for feedback
6. read articles/books about web design
7. create a resume website
8. read books about code
9. learn how to code Python before we learn in class
10. watch YouTube videos about code