Who's in your class?

You log in to your e-classroom, post an assignment, read and respond to at least two peers, and you're done with an assignment, right?  Right.  But there's someone in the classroom that you might not be aware of:

 

You.

Your presence and participation in the classroom speaks more about your academic and professional character than your actual work.  The instructors notice much more than you think and are more likely to pin-point certain students in the first few days of a new class.  They recognize ambitious students, those with great passion and ethics, but they also recognize behaviors of students who are not prepared to give their best effort.  Of course the academic journey is going to have some slow classes that aren't as particularly engaging as others, but that is an opportunity to evaluate yourself; your performance is a reflection of who you are academically and professionally and people take notice of this demeanor both online and in reality. 

Who are you? 

Are you always the last one turning in assignments?  Do you respond at the last minute?  Do you follow all of the instructions and ask for help or clarification when you need it?  Your employers and clients can see these behaviors and it is important to be self-aware about what messages you are sending as a student and professional.  You don't have to be #1 in everything, but it helps you achieve your goals when you have that mentality!  History and writing are not everyone's best subjects, but how you approach these challenges is a reflection of how you might approach similar obstacles in reality.  It's not too late to redefine your work ethic.  Discover your passion, improve your weaknesses, and increase your strengths.  Always try your best and establish a positive presence because you say more than you know. 

 

So, who's in your class right now: ambitious-you or absent-you?

 

What do you want your performance to say about you in the e-classroom?  Is it what you would want an employer or client to say about you? 

 

Tell me what you think in the comments below and thanks for reading today!

 

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