During these next several weeks, I'm going to be your guide throughout this course.
But don't take your role as a student lightly
My job isn't to teach you anything.
My job is to create an environment in which you can learn.
Learning requires your participation.
If you aren't an active participant, I can't teach you anything.
But don't worry
I teach a pretty fun class.
Learning should be fun.
If it hasn't been fun for you in the past, I apologize on behalf of every boring teacher you've ever had.
Don't take my word for it that this will be a great semester.
Here are some anonymous evaluations from my past students
Great teacher who was very helpful.
He is amazing.
Improves you as a writer. Improves you as a presenter.
EXCELLENT teaching and this class is VERY applicable to life (unlike most other classes).
I felt his teaching was perfect.
I have a good teacher who actually cares.
The teacher is amazing at connecting one-on-one with all students and aiding based on our needs.
And my absolute, all-time favorite review ever...
Are you wondering how you can succeed this semester?
Maybe you've always had trouble with writing classes.
Maybe you just don't feel like you're organized enough to make it.
Maybe you've never taken a college class before and you have no idea what to expect.
Because without all that stuff, good grades are empty.
And here are some responses from my past students in response to the question
What advice would you give students who will be taking this course?
Start your assignments early to get them done.
Ask questions.
Do not skip over any little homework assignments or exit tickets... they help.
Revise as much as possible!
Do not procrastinate. Always stay on top of the work. Always ask questions on topics you do not understand.
Stay focused. It is easy to let yourself lag behind... Then you find yourself playing catch up to get back on task.
Do the work. Ask questions.
Manage your time wisely.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes because Mr Ish will always be more than happy to help you out!
For the love of all things holy, do not procrastinate.
So, I hope I've convinced you that I want to see you succeed in this course.
That I want you to be a good writer, a good learner, and a good person.
And that I'll do whatever is in my power to help you achieve these goals.
If you've never heard it before from anyone else (and even if you have), I want you to hear it from me...
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