Learning log Feb 21

What we did

We were in the library yesterday because we were working on taking notes for our project. We have to write a diary entry for a person doing a specific job in the Medieval times. We were taking notes on the job taht we were assigned so that we can write the diary later. We were either on the computer or reading in a book. We have to record a bibliograph on the sources we used and one of them has to be a book. We spent the whole block working on the research.

Learning Intentions/Reflection & connections.

We did this to enhance our ability to take good notes and also to concentrate. Concentration was something that we as a class seem to have quite some difficulty on. During class work time, we often get off topic and the room gets really loud. I did ok that day because I am really interested in the Medieval times so I was not inclined to go around talking to people. I got quite a lot done in class.This was also about doing a bibliography.We are taking notes so that when we need to refine a large topic down to a few organized notes. This helps us learn how to distinguish what is important and what is not. For example, when we see an entire paragraph of information, we need to sum it up in a few lines of notes. Concentration is also important because for us to do good in any subject or task, we must stay on task and work without being distracted. Concentration is a skill that needs to be worked on and is not something that can come when needed just like most of the skills that are very important in society today. Once mastered this is a great skill to have as it will help you achieve much faster. Bibliographies are very important because it helps cite the sources that you used to give them proper credit and also to be not accused of plagerizing.

Homework

Ch.9 questions

Ch1-Ch5 quiz

Tips

Blogs:take notes in class so you will not forget what we did.