Advice to Future English 304 Students

My advice for future students in Angie's English 304 class is to make sure you keep up with all of your assignments. The assignments are not very difficult, but they can be easily forgotten. Make sure to always check the weekly to do list, and make a note to remind yourself what needs to be done. Especially during the weeks when the class does not meet in Second Life, it is easy to forget to do your blog post or weekly assignment. You need to create some sort of system to remind yourself to do everything on the to do list. Different things work for different people, but I always wrote down the list on a post-it note and checked things off as I did them. The major projects during the semester are done in groups. Make sure you get to know your group well, and make sure your group stays on top of the group work. It can be hard to coordinate schedules, so be sure to try to work in advance.

Most of the assignments are small and may not take a lot of time to complete. While the assignments seem small, you can get a lot out of them. Be sure to take the assignments seriously, and try your best in your writing assignments. The more effort you put into your writing assignments the better you will become at business writing. I have already been able to apply a lot of the advice and writing techniques I have learned in this class to things I do in other classes. Angie is very helpful, and be sure to pay attention to her feedback because it will not only help you in preparing your final portfolio but it will also help you in becoming a better writer.

Second Life will seem very strange in the beginning, and it honestly is still a very strange concept to me. While it can be weird having class in SL, it really is not that difficult. I would make sure to spend some time in SL on your own before you meet in class. It is helpful to familiarize yourself with the basics. Also, make sure your computer can handle a program like SL. I had to order more virtual memory for my computer to handle the program. If you have any problems with SL running on your computer, you should take a visit to CCIT. They were very helpful to me when I was having trouble with it. It is very different to be chatting online for a class. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and consider the effects technology has on the future in education.

Lastly, if you ever need anything you should never hesitate to ask Angie for help. She is available for help whenever you need her, and she is always willing to work with you. She has the best interest of her students at heart, and she really wants you to be the best student and writer you can be. It is obvious that she is passionate about what she does, which makes her class that much better.