FORMER STUDENTS SPEAK!!!!!

You may have noticed that there have been a few times that I have received comments from former students in random areas of the blogs. As such, I've created there own special place in the WEB Universe!!

That's right folks; when good ol' Mr. Mac has got ya down and you think he has finally flipped his lid by asking you to do yet ANOTHER endless project, just take a look at some comments from some former students and take solace that, even though it's A LOT of work... the effort DOES pay off in the end!!!

Feedback from first exam

Well, you made it! The first exam has come and gone and it appears to have gone as well as possible. I was very pleased with the way both classes have come together toward the end of the Unit and asking very solid questions! Although it may not be evident from the first exam scores, there is a tremendous amount of learning taking place. I was ASTONISHED to find out that there were actual "official" study sessions before the exam. To my knowledge, this has NEVER happened in the 6 years that I've been teaching the course, and it's nice to see that we're starting to build a community of learners. Thanks go out to Java Trails for the meeting space, and if you'd like, if you give me some advance notice, I will make the much desired "guest appearance".


But enough from MY perspective; I'd like to hear some of your feedback. What are your reactions from the first exam? Did you feel like you prepared enough? Was the exam consistent with your expectations? What will you do differently to prepare for the exam on Unit 2? I'd like to hear some feedback from your perspective.