MASTER STUDENT CHAPTERS 7 AND 8

Well I must have been on Alpia for 6 hours answering questions. It takes awhile to do those questions if you want them right, and I try my best to answer them right, because I enjoy it and I want to pass this course. I really am enjoying this college stuff. Never a dull moment and I'm learning so much. Becoming a Master Student is my favorite course. I like the idea of Alpia, because you get three tries to get the answer right, but sometimes you don't get them right. It really puts that brain to working. I have never used my brain so much. I'm going to be one smart cookie. I have learned that problems serve a purpose. They provide opportunities to participate in life. Problems stimulate us and pull us forward. Worthy problems are those that challenge us to think, consider our values, and define our goals. Engaging with big problems changes us for the better. Bigger problems give more meaning to our lives. I know because I'm a walking problem. There are 6 levels in becoming a critical thinker. They are remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating. I want to be able to do all 6. That is one of my goals. I also learned gaining skills as a critical thinker. Some that were on the Alpia were watch for hot spot, look for logic and evidence. Hot spots, many people have mental "hot spots"- topics that provoke strong feeling such as abortion, capital punishment, and gun control. The aim of using logic is to make statements that are clear, consistent, and coherent.  Assumptions are invisible and powerful. They are ideas that guide our thinking and behavior. Letting assumptions remain in our subconscious can erect barriers to our success.They can also create conflict. I also had to do problems on thinking critically about information on the internet. There are four ways to solve a problem. Define the problem, generate possibilities, create a plan, and perform your plan. I also had to reflect on choosing a major. Well see ya next time on how to become a master student.

My experience with aplia

I had the best time on aplia this time. I'm enjoying all of my subjects. We're learning about memory and reading. These are the most important to me. I like aplia because you can try 3 different versions to get a high score. I enjoyed watching the video on developing your memory. I got all the answers right on the first try. On the memory techniques you  had to read a paragraph them pick out the best technique that went with it. The journal entry's are neat too. You have to write about your own experiences. On the reading I am trying to muscle read. Muscle reading has 3 phases and 8 steps to go by. In phase 1 the steps are preview, outline, and question. In phase 2 the steps are focus and flag. In phase 3 the steps are recite, review, and review again. The steps to getting thru a roadblock is to estimate the total number of pages that you read. Estimate how many pages you can read in one hour. Estimate your total of reading hours. Schedule reading time. Refine your reading plans. Also gives you tips on how to read faster. Shows you how to expand your vocabulary and how to master the english language. I just had a great time doing aplia this second week of school.