Final Report for Computer Applications

January 2014

please post a copy of this in your blog and complete

Refer to your earlier blogs when you answer these questions

Name	Mateen Yazdani
Module (What was your area of study?)	Blender ( Animation)
How many days have you missed class this quarter?	2 or 3 maximum
What have you done to make up lost time?	I tried working from home to make up a little bit
How have your experiences been different in the second quarter? Are you more or less satisfied with your progress? Are you doing more of less work out of class?	I feel that i like animation more than i liked computer science, both I really enjoyed and i am happy i feel a bit more satisfied this quarter than the previous. I feel like i am doing maybe a little bit more work.
Has the atmosphere in the class changed during the course? How has it changed?	It changed for me a little because Angie also took Blender so if we had any questions we would try to help each other
What advice can you give to students who are about to start on the module that you are just finishing? What can you say that would help them have a more effective learning experience?	Nothing much just go through some tutorials and have an idea of your final project from the beginning so that the things you build you could included them in the project.
This course provided you with an opportunity to extend your knowledge skills and understanding in areas that you have chosen. Chose and describe, one significant area of knowledge or skill or understanding that you gained from this course.	Independent learning, and also being able to sit and stare at a computer screen for the entire block but i learned to solve my problems on my own.
This course also provided you with the opportunity to manage your own learning. Effective lifelong learners are independent, curious, persistent, they forge relationships that support their learning goals, they find meaning in their learning by making connections with what they already know and value, and can do. Give one example of how you have changed as a learner as a result of this course.	I was able to watch tutorials and google things i needed to know, I am much better know that I was in the start of the year and also last year, I see a major improvement in myself.
What will you have achieved by the end of the module? Describe your project. Is it finished? What do you still need to do? Provide a link to your project if possible. Also provide a link to any final presentation that you made.	By the end of this semester I am hoping to finish my animation. In this animation one charter is going to walk in a straight line with scary background sounds in his head as he is walking he comes along a alarm clock. Their will be some connection between them, and suddenly the alarm's second ticks and the sounds stops, than it comes back after a while. I am aiming to finish by Thursday which is the deadline. Their are some picture on my blog .
Highlight sentences in the descriptions of student given below that you feel describe your performance in this course.	You can add your own comments, particularly in the section on outstandingperformance
How does a student that receives a B grade perform? Commendable Creditable Good Respectable	Typically this student makes effective use of class time by increasing his competence and confidence using software that he has chosen. He attends all class sessions, coming and leaving on time, and making sure to make up missing time by working during free periods or at home. His oral communication during class is focused on the learning tasks that he is engaged in.   His written communication (blogs, e-mails, and reports) are done according to deadlines and contain enough information for the teacher to understand what he is doing, what kinds of problems he is facing and how he feels about his learning experiences. During class he remains focused on the task at hand and generally respects the integrity of the learning environment for all students. He has positive attitudes towards acquiring new skills, and makes a conscious effort to acquire new skills and apply them in meaningful ways. He is an independent learner, who tries to solve problems by himself, but finds effective ways to overcome problems using a variety of other resources.   He is respectful of all members of this learning community and his behavior is in compliance with all school policies, in particular the AUP (Appropriate Use Policy) and Academic Honesty Policy. This is an appropriate course for this student and the performance of the student is such that it can be said that the student is meeting the standards well. His work, on the whole, is good.
In what ways is the performance of a student receiving an A different from that of a student receiving a B? Brilliant, Exceptional, Outstanding	An A student performs as described above. She also demonstrates a particularly high level of understanding or performance. She might be doing substantial work out of class. She might have authentic clients for her computer skills. She will tend to show leadership qualities in group oriented projects and she will be approached by other students for help because they recognize her superior skill levels. She will be very independent and confident in her approach to learning. She will be interested in developing her own learning objectives and finding ways to meet them.   She will tend to reflect on her learning experiences and on her learning needs in her blog in such a way that her reflective blog  becomes a learning plan.This is probably an appropriate course for her.
In what ways is the performance of a student receiving a C different from that of a student receiving a B? Adequate, Sufficient,Good Enough, Satisfactory,Reasonable	This student does not perform at the level of a B student in some areas. He may lack confidence or tend to work rather slowly. He may not be fully engaged during class time. This is an appropriate course for him, and he adequately meets the standards for the course.
Under what circumstances would a student receive a D for this course. Inadequate, Poor, Insufficient, Deficient, Unsatisfactory, Unacceptable, Sub-standard, Not good enough, Lacking, Incomplete, Wanting	This student is failing to meet the standards (described in B) to such an extent that this might not be an appropriate course for this student at this time. This student is in danger of failing the course.
Given the highlighted sentences above, what do you think is an appropriate grade for you in this course? A-outstanding-95 or 92  B-good-85 C-adequate-75 D-inadequate-65	I think I really deserve this grade, I know I started of the year a little bit sloppy. But I feel like a made a huge improvement through out. I started to write longer blogs and got much more done.
What else would you like to communicate to your instructor to support your estimated final grade for the class?	I was first 2 times, I think i deserve a higher grade than first semester.
What was your overall experience in the course? Did the course suit your learning style? Did you feel that this was an effective learning experience for you?  Did you surprise yourself?	I think the course did suit my learning I really enjoyed it.
If you were to take the course again, what would you like to learn?	Maybe continue working on computer science
What advice can you give the instructor about future changes that would make the course more effective for a student like you?	Nothing everything has been really good.