HACC December 2010

Welcome students!

Can you believe we are almost through the first semester of the 10-11 school year?

As part of your Techniques of Research coursework, you have the opportunity to visit HACC library and hear about college life and academic research expectations first hand.

In thinking back on your TR coursework and combining your understanding with the initial impressions of post high school expectations, please reflect on and respond to the following questions (Select "post a comment" to reply):

What do you think are the two most practical skill you will take with you? In what way(s) will you use these skills to be successful?

How do you plan to approach these new and exciting expectations either in your work life or academics? Where do you see your self in five years?

Best wishes for your successful future,
Mrs. Blessing, Mrs. Brosig, Mrs. Englert, and Mr. Vieland

Techniques of Research Spring 2010 Final Reflection

Dear students,
It has been quite a semester!

You are the first group from the Techniques of Research classes to have the opportunity to visit HACC library and hear about college life and academic research expectations first hand as part of this course.

In thinking back on your TR coursework and combining your understanding with the initial impressions of post high school expectations, what do you think is the most practical skill you will take with you? How do you plan to approach these new and exciting expectations either in your work life or academics? Please take a moment to think about the two questions and then share your thoughts and reflections.

Best wishes,
Mrs. Blessing, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Englert, and Mrs. Hertzog

HACC visit May 2010

Students in the Techniques of Research classes visited HACC library in May of 2010. Following is a wordle of their thoughts on something they learned about using a college library, resources and services and some things they would like to know more about...



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Works Consulted - Glog posts

Beck, Roger B. Modern World History;Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell, 2009. Print.
Davis, Lee. Environmental Disasters. New York, New York: Facts on File, 1998. Print.
Ford Moter Plant. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Gary, Gardner, Assadourian Erik, and Radhika Sarin. State of the World 2004. Washington DC: Worldwatch Institute, 2004. Print.
“Global Warming.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
Panda Cub. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Planet Earth West 2007. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Polar Bear. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Travel Trip Rainforest Ghana. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.

Beck, Roger B. Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell, 2009. Print.
“China: Google Attack Link to Schools Reported.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
CHINA INTERNET CONTROLS. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
“China: Internet Filter Requirement Delayed; Other Development.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
“China: News in Brief.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
“Course Syllabus.” CS 241 Fall 2008. N.p., 8 Aug. 2008. Web. 31 Mar. 2010. .
“Google to phase out China search partnerships.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
Hernandez, Roger E. Teens and the Media. Broomall, PA: Mason Crest, 2005. Print.
“Inside a global cybercrime ring.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
“Internet: Hackers Hit 2,400 Companies Worldwide.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
“Internet Scams - Fight Back .” eResource News. N.p., 18 Aug. 2008. Web. 31 Mar. 2010. .

Beck, Roger B. Modern Wrld History: Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, IL: Mcdougle, littill, 2009. Print.
Bily, Cynthia A. Global Warming. Farimington Hills: Bonnie Szumski, 2006. Print.
“Causes of Global Warming .” Green Energy Center. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Apr. 2010. .
“Environment:Nation Observes Earth Day.” Facts On File World New Digest. Facts On File Services, n.d. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
Unclean Water. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Apr. 2010. .

Beck, Roger B. Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, Iowa: McDougal Littell, 2009. Print.
Ho Chi Minh. 1950. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomsas Hoobler. Vietnam Why We Fought: An Illistrated History. 1961. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990. Print.
“Vietnamese War: Reaction to Air War Escalation.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 25 Mar. 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
Vietnam War Hanoi Jane. 1972. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Vietnam War 1966. N.d. AP Images. Web. 6 Apr. 2010.

Beck, Roger B. Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, IL: Mcdougal Littell, 2009. Print.
Faas, Horst. VIETNAM WAR MEDIC. 1966. AP. JPEG file.
- - -. Vietnam War U.S. Army Vietnamese. March 1965. AP. JPEG file.
“Historic Event: Vietnam War.” Facts on File World News Digest. Ed. Funk & Wagnalls. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. Vietnam Why We Fought. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990. Print.
VIETNAM WAR. 1965. AP. JPEG file.

Beck, Roger B. Modern World History; Patterns of Interactions. Evanston,IL: McDougal Littell, 2009. Print.
Kim, Kwang-Tae. “Korea Tense As Ship Lost.” Intelligencer Journal [Lancaster, PA] 27 Mar. 2010: A1+. Print.
“Korea:Soviets Rebuff U.S. on Truce Terms; Other Developments.” World News Digest. Facts on Files News Services, 2010. Web. 6 Apr. 2010.
South Korea Korean War. N.d. AP Images. Web. 1 Apr. 2010.

And still one more Modern World History Glog!

Another round of glogs...

Glogs to go...

Mr. White's Modern World History Class Projects

TR Blog Responses Wordle 2009

A bit tiny here, but you can follow the link to the Wordle gallery post...

Below is a Wordle combining all of the reflective / evaluative student blog posts from the Fall 2009 TR classes.

Glogster

The word this week - glog.

I created my first glog during the first snow storm last weekend.
It was fun, although I need to understand it a bit better before I can recommend it for the World History project.

But, each step new experience takes us one step closer.

More to come...

Glogster

MY FIRST GLOG!

Well,
It's been a long evening...lost my glog twice until I figured out how to stop that from happening. Not necessarily difficult, just the learning curve as I started to assemble the pieces.

Here it is...my World History Project!

http://mrsenglert.edu.glogster.com/World History Project Spring 2010/

Where do we go from here?

Hi everyone,
First let me begin by saying that it has been an absolute pleasure to work with you during this semester. I truly learn as much from you, as hopefully you learn from me.

During this course, we explored the research process in more depth. We took a figurative step back and thought about how we think as we process our information needs.

Being able to recognize and anazlye where you are as you solve information problems is, in my opinion, one of the most valuable skills you can possess, not only now, but throughout your lifetime.

With that being said, I would like for you to reflect on the following questions. Please add your reply to the post.

Did you find your topic interesting? (Include your topic choice in your answer.)

Was it difficult for you to select a technology topic to research? Why or why not?
Were your initial thoughts on this topic supported by your research or did your understanding change throughout the process?

Did this topic offer any relevance to your own life? Can this information be applied outside of the classroom setting?

Are you able to apply the process steps covered in this class to other information needs. (Feel free to name any of them as you answer...it's ok to go back to your handouts or ask.)

Did you encounter any challenges as you researched? Were you able to work around them? Please share any insights.

Is your desire to do a thorough job in completing the required tasks evident in your work? Did you go the extra mile?

Would you do anything different?

I know...a lot of questions!
But your answers are as much for you as for us.

Best wishes for your second semester. You will be missed...
Happy Trails,
Mrs. Englert and Mrs. Davis

Where do we go from here?

Hi everyone,
First let me begin by saying that it has been an absolute pleasure to work with you during this semester. I truly learn as much from you, as hopefully you learn from me.

During this course, we explored the research process in more depth. We took a figurative step back and thought about how we think as we process our information needs.

Being able to recognize and anazlye where you are as you solve information problems is, in my opinion, one of the most valuable skills you can possess, not only now, but throughout your lifetime.

With that being said, I would like for you to reflect on the following questions. Please add your reply to the post.

Did you find your topic interesting? (Include your topic choice in your answer.)

Was it difficult for you to select a technology topic to research? Why or why not?
Were your initial thoughts on this topic supported by your research or did your understanding change throughout the process?

Did this topic offer any relevance to your own life? Can this information be applied outside of the classroom setting?

Are you able to apply the process steps covered in this class to other information needs. (Feel free to name any of them as you answer...it's ok to go back to your handouts or ask.)

Did you encounter any challenges as you researched? Were you able to work around them? Please share any insights.

Is your desire to do a thorough job in completing the required tasks evident in your work? Did you go the extra mile?

Would you do anything different?

I know...a lot of questions!
But your answers are as much for your understanding, as for us.

Best wishes for your second semester. You will be missed...
Happy Trails,
Mrs. Englert and Mrs. Davis