Class Happenings
The pace definitely picked up during the third and fourth weeks of class. We wrote reviews and commented on readings from the text using blogger. We also completed our first “Eye Opener” assignment using blogger. Many of my classmates posted “Share & Voice” information on their blogs. The first “ENVIRO-cool Blog Awards” were given by Dr. V. to students with unique blogs! Lastly, we watched and discussed the documentary, An Inconvenient Truth in class.
Environmental Exposure
Where do I start? A wide range of environmental issues have exploded into my consciousness in the past two weeks of class. In our readings from the text, we were exposed to the challenges we face in preserving our environment and the different aspects of environmental filmmaking. Our first “Eye Opener” assignment introduced us to the concept of ecological footprints. The “Share & Voice” posts were fun to read and allowed us to learn about environmental issues and ideas from the perspective of Dr. V. and our classmates. I can’t wait to see what future “Share and Voice” posts bring!
Brilliant Blogging
After four weeks of familiarizing myself with blogging, I am definitely more comfortable with the whole concept! For me, it was easiest to figure out all different aspects of blogging by playing around with the application rather than watching someone else show me how to do it. I am definitely a kinesthetic learner, something I didn’t realize about myself until I started to work with blogger! I am still having some difficulty learning exactly how the Google Reader application works and how to successfully apply it to my blog. It is my goal to master Google Reader in weeks five and six!
Personal Paradigm
After watching An Inconvenient Truth for the third time, my paradigm has changed. There are no significantly harmful consequences for attempting to lessen the effects of global warming. As Dr. V. also said, I’d rather improve the environment and be wrong about the effects of global warming than neglect the environment and suffer the irreversible consequences of global warming. What do we have to lose if we clean up our environment? What do we have to lose if we don’t?
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- Lauren@environmentalescapadesofastudent
- Lauren is currently a senior at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education and a minor in Biology. During her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and reading intriguing books.
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4 comments:
Great reflection, Lauren!
I love the questions you posed at the end, and I think that is an attitude everyone should have. Personally, I don't see any downfalls to taking care of the environment, and unfortunately we've already seen of the negative consequences of just standing idly by as conditions worsen.
Great post Lauren! You always do a great job of hyper linking and organizing your posts :)Google Reader was tricky for me too for awhile, it was really confusing a frustrated. The thing I love about Blogger is that I am constantly learning and can teach myself how to do all of the neat tricks the application entails! :)
Nice blog!
I'm glad your having a easier time with blogging and feeling more comfortable with everything. I also can't really figure out the Google Reader yet either, it's only the 5th week so im thinking we'll get the hang of it. Keep up the good work.
Good post lauren! Your posts are always so organized:)you had great links that were very useful. good post!
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