Western Civ post #1

Today was the first day of Western Civilizations. We learned about the class rules and were assigned seats. We also found out about the homework which we would receive in the class. We have to write a blog everyday and turn it in before midnight or else it will be late. Each blog must also contain at least 150-200 words or else you won't get full credit. Each blog is worth two points and depending how many times you have western civilization a week you could have three or four blogs. We will get the material for our blogs through taking notes in class in a notebook that we are required to have by Friday's class. We take notes based off of the powerpoints and lectures given by Mr. Schick. However, we are NOT allowed to take notes on our computers so that we can be fully focused and won't use the computers for shopping or games during class. Writing things down is also said to improve the way you remember things so we will remember things more easily when taking tests. Overall, I think Mr. Schick's teaching strategies are very smart and will help me to become a better student.