Linda’s Learning Journal - CSUMB

Part 1: Review and Reflect Learning Strategy The top three items I am good at are developing and revising a schedule, taking notes, and preparing an outline and writing the paper. I have always thrived using a calendar and planner to create a daily schedule for myself and blocking out a time to study. I have always made it a priority to take good notes both while I am reading and/or listening to a lecture. It is difficult for me to completely digest everything all at once which makes the notes very helpful when studying. I used to hate writing essays because I would never know how to start. After I learned how to create an outline, it came a lot more natural and writing essays were not as difficult because the framework of the essay was already created. The top three areas I feel I am weak in are outlining textbooks, essay examinations, and using correct punctuation and grammar. Outlining textbooks has never really helped me, I end up highlighting everything or nothing and it didn’t re...

 In this week’s lecture for CST 349 I learned about the history of CSUMB, the CSUMB vision statement, the School of Computing and Design, the strategy for online learning success and using ChatGPT to enhance learning. I found the exercise of trying specific ChatGPT prompts for learning to be very interesting and helpful. I have always been against using ChatGPT because I have viewed it as an unnecessary tool that takes you away from using your brain to solve certain things. After the exercise, I see ChatGPT as a very helpful tool for optimizing my learning experience. During our group meeting, we discussed the tips for distance learners. This discussion help me because I was able to understand the tips provided from different points of view.  For CST 300 this week, I learned how to put together an outline in preparation for writing an essay. In addition, I also learned about academic writing which includes recognizing your audience, essay formatting requirements, word choice, ...