Nichol Nicla

I like the idea of using chat gpt to help with recommendation letters. I always have trouble getting started, then once I do the process is fine and quick. I think utilizing chat GPT will help me  not dread the getting started quite as much and help me no longer procrastinate when it comes to this task.

I think using chatGPT as a writing prompt generator would be really interesting. I also think it is interesting that it would be recommended to be helpful with mental health in that it can reflect empathy and "act as a companion." I feel like there have been so many sci-fi scenarios written about the complications of this very scenario!

I had not really considered all the benefits that chatGPT offers. In particular the 24/7 aspect of it and the fact that it can benefit people not attending classes in person. I have noticed that when answers from chat GPT are much more complete than just a search engine.

I have really thought about how effective class management/discipline can lead to a more effective class and how mismanagement or ignoring discipline issues can lead to a negative experience for other students.

This module made me think about areas where I am more of a buddy and less of a guide and how I can become more of a guide. I think when the semester begins, I am very much a guide, but as the semester goes on and I do build rapport, my role becomes more of a buddy. I think because the students feel more lax towards the end of the semester that is actually even more important for me to maintain the guide role and do not slip into the buddy role.

I like the idea of having students map out their weekly time allotments. I just spoke with students and they indicated they underestimated how much studying time was actually needed for this semester to be successful so I think taking a look at weekly time constraints would help them see where they need to budget time, where they need to cut back, etc. I also like the idea of adding soft skills to a rubric. As a former quality director, we did have soft skills on our skills competencies that nurses were "graded" on and these were a part of … >>>

I thought the statement about gen Z & Y are not use to having their opinions challenged because they have been expressing their opinion in an online format that does not allow for immediate, in-person feedback was really interesting. The group I have now are predominantly gen Z & Y and class discussions have been challenging. I also have had some class dynamics that play into these generations not knowing how to navigate interpersonal professional relationships. This module was very helpful.

I liked that this module talked about setting clear communication guidelines between students and instructors. I think it is also funny that the example used is a student completing class work at 2 am and is requesting the instructors input. This is a very real scenario. I like that this module talks about why gen z & y want to always feel connected. I have had issues with students texting each other during lecture and I keep thinking about how a previous module talked about these generations ability to multi task and even though they are texting, they are likely… >>>

I think it was most interesting to think about the fact that these generations were likely being taught by the generation before and therefore, likely being taught in a somewhat antiquated style. I know that with my own class, I am not utilizing available technology and learning tools to their fullest extent. I do plan on updating active learning strategies to be more technology based.

As a Gen X'er, I always find the discussion about use of and comfortability with technology interesting. I am OK with technology but is very evident that the younger generations are definitely more OK! :)  I am always grateful to Gen Z son who can help me with any technology problem even if he has never used the program.