There were a number of things I
enjoyed in this course and a few things that I felt could have been done a bit
better for the overall course. In Module 1, I enjoyed learning about the various
different type of fallacies and reading the discussions my classmates posted on
the fallacies they felt they had. In Module 2 I enjoyed reviewing the claim
versus fact material as that specific assignment opened my mind on what the difference
between a claim and a fact was.
I also enjoyed learning the
difference between a body of information and a systems of thinking as this exercise
also opened my mind to viewing the two types of information in very different ways.
Another thing I enjoyed was being able to use the Hunt Library in a different
way than I really ever have before. After learning all of the scholarly information
the library held, it gave me a new outlet in looking up general information as
well as valid and reliant information for my projects.
I also enjoyed the TED video by Sheena Iyengar on the art
of choosing. I thought what she discussed and the way she spoke was very interesting
as she was blind, and viewed the information in a very unique way. She gave me
insight on the art of choosing and having options and the pros and cons of
having too many or none at all. She held my attention in her speech much more
than other speakers who were not blind and had more of an ability to interact
with their audience.
I also liked the
conspiracy theory assignment as I had seen a documentary on Amelia Earhart and
enjoyed reviewing whether or not my classmates agreed or disagreed with the
theories that were presented in the material. Lastly I enjoyed learning about
good presentation design as presentations will always be an integral part of a
business. I am glad I was able to use the Brain and Prezi so I may use these
software systems in the future at my discretion.
I also enjoyed the Blog
submissions we have contributed to the course as it left a place for me to express
myself in a more open way.
The few things that I would have
changed would be the critical thinking test, as I feel the test didn’t really
give a fair overall view of what we learned critical thinking was. I felt the
questions were too broad and seemed to make it very difficult to what the answers
would or could be. The only other thing I would have changed would have been
the directions to some of the assignments. Some of the assignment questions or
directions were very broad in general and it would have been nice to have a
clearer picture of what was being asked of the class.
Overall I really enjoyed the
course. It challenged me in a variety of ways and opened my eyes to a variety
of views. While there were a few things I would have changed, I feel the course
has helped me develop my critical thinking skills and has better prepared me
for the next course I am looking to pursue in this program, as well has
provided me with the ability to use a number of skills in my everyday personal
and professional life.
