drive

Using google drive has been a useful tool, i never knew of all that you could accomplish by using this tool. google drive has given  me the chance to communicate with the instructor in a very useful and easy manner. It allows the student to turn in papers easily, and google drive also makes it easy to correct papers.

class blogging

The use of blogging during our english class was somewhat unexpected because when it comes to blogging the first though is a body off work that is informal. I found it somewhat useful it gave the class a chance to practice writing skills, the ability to choose topics of interest and if unable the topics where provided. The writing of blogs help the individual express creativity and practice basic writing skill. This class tool has been useful overall.

writing doc.3

writing doc. 3 began as opportunity to inform, but has developed into something therapeutic for me. I now have the opportunity to express a personal struggle, an opportunity to watch my thoughts manifest into organized written word. I will describe my own experience as a combat veteran and college. I begin everyday as many do, I have the common inability to wake up and quickly become motivated. I may differ a little because every morning I wake up in chronic pain, labored breathing and sadly the largest hindrance is a damaged mind. I am filled with doubt of self and existence. I know how lucky I am because what I'm suffering from is less severe than so many unfortunate others. On an average I get 3 hours of sleep, it is not uncommon for me to remain awake for days. I start to contemplate on why, why do I bother trying, why do I want to even go on, my first waking thoughts are ones of regret, things I should have done, things I should have not done, regret of what I use to be and what I have become. I go through these motions and realize I'm living not only for myself but for my beautiful wife next to me. This woman who has sacrificed so much to be with me, an angel who has stuck by me through all the disfunction that I have caused and subjected her to. Through all the illnesses, all the stresses that a military spouse deals with, she continues to endure, love and support me. I kiss my wife on the forehead every morning before leaving the bed. A strong motivational factor in my life is I also have a strong desire to help treat veterans, and the only way i can accomplish that is through college. When I'm attend classes I regularly feel out of place, socially awkward and uncomfortable. I have this undeserved sense of superiority, entitlement and can also be severely judgmental. I know I have these feeling because of my time in service, I think of what I have done, what I have survived, what I have accomplished, all that I have witnessed for this country that can at times feel ungrateful. I often feel anger of how lost this generation is, how rude and undisciplined so many of my fellow students are. I know my perception of the world around me is not always warranted or accurate and needs to be changed. I find it difficult to retain information learned, I struggle with staying focused, and I deal with chronic health issues and pain. My headaches restrict my ability to concentrate, and the pill buffet that I'm required to consume, can often cause my thoughts to be clouded. I have learned how to overcome these minor ailments that I face and consciously make an effort to get better and be better, so that i can be a successful student.

Doc 3

I wrote. 3 about combat veteran and the college experience. This is a topic of interest for me and something that I am somewhat familiar with. It is somewhat difficult are veterans to adjust to the college life there are many factors and make the transition difficult social awkwardness for the most part a lot of veterans are a bit older than the average college student so this causes anxiety also combat veteran often bring home physical and mental issue that may interfere with the learning. Universities are beginning to be able to accommodate to the  needs of Veterans.

wife

i was thinking of how blessed i am to have such great people who surround me. I would feel completely lost in this world without my wife, she has so much patients, she is so caring, and she is my best friend. My wife waited for me while i was deployed when i returned home many of friends where not as lucky. I just feel so blessed to be married to my wife Sae rom and i look forward to the future with her. 

Doc 3

I look forward to write document 3 because I'm able to choose a topic of interest. I have not been able to come up with a topic yet, I'm still debating on some areas that I hold interest in. I will either write about the infantry or probably the infantry because that is the largest influential factor in my life.

Apa

Using A PA allows the writer to show the credible sources for a particular subject and allows the reader to know where to further research an area of interest.  There has to be way a defined structure method of producing evidence of credible research and apa is the tool that allows writer and reader to learn about a specific subject. 

Doc.2

Doc. 2 is somewhat of a difficult subject for me to write about, because i don't really agree with it, and or have any interest in the subject, i find the subject very dry. The purpose for writing this body of work is for one to meet class requirements, then it is to describe, explain what a flipped classroom is.

reading 2

Everyday I dread the real world. I miss the US army infantry, it was the first placed I felt I belonged, first time I felt like I had real friends, and the only time I felt like I was part of something greater than myself. I would do anything to go back to my true calling but unfortunately I'm stuck here. I don't mind the civilian life but it's just not the same it lacks structure ,purpose and importance.

reading 1

I truly believe this generation is lost, and I came to this thought while sitting in an undisciplined,  disruptive class. This generation is so absorbed in the  ignorance of the entertainment industry, hyper consumerism, and without a doubt celebrates stupidity. I hate to be so judgmental, but I'm entitled to my beliefs, I sometime wonder what was the purpose of my time in service to my country. I know I'm no better than the next but it makes me sick to see how ungrateful people really are.

The Flipped Classroom 2

The Flipped Classroom is where a student views the majority of the lectures during his or hers on time (at home, at library, etc..) Then the bulk of the actually application is done in class( Homework, papers, projects, etc...) This form of learning can be beneficial for a student who has a hard time getting work done, the student is put in a position where they have to do the work, and the teacher is available for guidance. 

Bibliography

The class bibliography that was assigned to us a homework assignment is a useful tool  for crediting authors of  the
subject that we are currently focused  on class. This tool not only will be useful for establishing authors of the bodies of work that contain information on the flipped classroom but will give us a starting point to begin our research. This assignment will also give us practice writing a bibliography. 

Flipped classroom

The flipped classroom model is an attempt at creating a new way of learning and interacting with the students. The flipped class is where the student learns material from home, or own time from online lectures and videos.  The student will then do the actual class material and interaction with subject in class.

flippped class

http://www.knewton.com/flipped-classroom/

writing in groups

Writing in groups can be difficult because there can always  be a conflict of ideas, interest , or you could simply not get along. When working in groups it is important to compromise on content, it is also very important everyone holds equal responsibilities for research and production. The work should be deligated equally amongst member and everyone need to complete assigned task, if possible pick a group that you know you can work well with, but we don't always have that luxury so again it is important to compromise. 

Class Blog

My name is Brian I am a combat veteran, I am attending school in hopes to become a nurse, and if possible a nurse practitioner. I have chosen to pursue  a career  in the health care profession so that one day I may be able to help veterans. I do not have anything else to share or have the desire to share any other personal  information about myself.