But one thing that can solve a lot of problems is communication. Us as people do not communicate well and it can cause confusion. You have verbal learning which is like debate or listening and giving feedback. If you don’t understand, ask. Then you have nonverbal learning which includes eye contact, visuals, and silent acknowledgements.

Did not go to class today because I was sick and I had the stomach virus

Today was a great day because we learn about knowledge. That knowledge is a everyday life of learning experience. Knowledge helps you everything you do such as work, school, or maybe the environment surrounding you. Sometimes knowledge defines who you are or what you are.

Today we talked about differences in people. Different people will creative a different environment. Everyone responds to certain situations differently. Mr. Sweeny challenged us to create the type of learning environment that we want. A little later in class, he put on a video. It was a bunch of guys passing balls around. We had to focus the best we could and try to count how many passes were made. I got the answer right the first time. Many of my classmates didn’t catch all the passes at first but once the video was played again they saw them all.

I have learned that there are two types of learning. You have verbal learning which is like debate or listening and giving feedback. If you don’t understand, ask. Then you have nonverbal learning which includes eye contact, visuals, and silent acknowledgements. If a person is telling you something and you nod your head in a "yes" motion, that lets them know you understand what they are talking about.

Nowadays, there are a lot of problems in this world. Some we can control, some we cannot. But one thing that can solve a lot of problems is communication. Us as people do not communicate well and it can cause confusion. If we have a problem, let it be known. That does not mean speak out disrespectfully. You have to know what to say, when to say it, and how to say it. There is a time and place for everything. Learn how to talk to people. Communication is a big part of being successful in life! You will have to be able to talk to people basically anywhere you go. Communication is key.

I enjoyed today’s class period. We talked about Logical errors versus facts & opinions. Don’t just speak out without any reasoning or thought behind what you are saying. If you say something ignorant or absurd, a lot of times you will find yourself regretting what you said. A great example of just talking out without good logic is Allen Iverson’s "practice" speech. He hurt himself in the long run because he made it known that he thought very little of practice and that it wasn’t important to him. Always think before you speak!

Today was a positive class period. We discussed developing potential. A claim is an opinion if it is believed by someone to be true. A claim is a fact if it is actually true. These are called objective and subjective claims.

Today’s class was cool. We talked about a lot of different ways to get the most out of right now. The four ways to get the most results out of study time is when to study, where, getting focused when you start studying, and stuff that keep you focused. If you think too hard about them then it may be too much for you.

I am having a pretty good year so far. My first year in college is going pretty good. I like all of my teachers and all of my classes. Basketball is going good as well. I am playing pretty good and the team is coming along nicely. I am looking forward to a great season!!

I was not in attendance for class today. I was a little under the weather. I was not able to participate in basketball workouts today either. I felt horrible and my stomach was hurting all day. I stayed in bed all day and relaxed.

Goals in life are important in many ways. Goals are kind of that thing that keeps you focused. If you are truly determined to achieve them then they will be a great tool to keep yourself on task. Along with goals, you must have motivation. It doesn’t matter where the motivation comes from. Whether it is someone, something, or just within yourself, it is something good to have! Stay positive at all times!

Today was a very positive day. I did a lot of think today in class about my future as we talked about what it takes to reach our goals. I want to be a school administrator when I get out of school. That is why I am majoring in education. I will have to go back to school after I graduate. Work as hard as possible so you never find yourself having to depend on someone else. Because then you find yourself taking the victim stance like Mr. Sweeny said.

First Blog

The first day of class went very well. Mr. Sweeny introduced himself to the class. A couple of my classmates introduced themselves as well. We talked about the different things we were going to learn, the course syllabus, and we also discussed classroom atmosphere. Mr. Sweeny told us that everyone in the class was equal and that he wouldn’t put himself above anyone else.

Today was a fun day because he told us to vote on a couple of rules. We all decided to be treated equal and with the out most of respect. We also decided that we have freedom of speech in our class. And also decided that there are no dumb questions. These rules made me more comfortable and I am pleased to be in this classroom with a great teacher.

First day back from the snow days. Mr. Sweeny was different from the other teachers because there were trying to rush things. Such as test, homework, and quizzes. But in our class today, we just review on the stuff we missed and he said go read a couple of page from the book so our minds can still be fresh.

Today’s class was cool. We talked about a lot of different ways to get the most out of right now. The four ways to get the most results out of study time is when to study, where, getting focused when you start studying, and stuff that keep you focused. If you think too hard about them then it may be too much for you

I work better when time is against me. So it is a We talked about working on our time management. I feel like my time management can improve a lot. I tend to wait until the last second to do my schoolwork or things like that.

There were several other questions with great answers from the students as well. The answer to question number two dealt with the idea of positive affirmation. This is a belief that focus on positive things, you most likely to get more engage in that particular subject.