Hi,
Well, I think things went pretty well last night in INFO 503. I believe we set some goals and reasonable expectations, outlined a plan of work, and started to create the kind of atmosphere that will foster the intellectual development of each of us. My thanks to you!
I can't tell you how passionate I am about what I do and how seriously I take my responsibilities. I certainly am not always right in the decisions I make or the ways I choose to communicate them, but I sure as hell try to be. Remember Rodrigo y Gabriella? The point? We each need to do things with passion and a self-imposed criterion of excellence. Anyone can do shoddy work--and likely stay with the masses and their $33k. Working hard and working smart gets one to the 20%---and to the 5% and 3% and 1%.
I saw in most of you the willingness to try out things. That's going to be key to our class. Get intimate with each of the tools we want to evaluate and le the tools speak to you. You'll be surprised that their potential--or lack of--will become apparent.
I'm going to reinstall the RSS feed app. and then write about it so you have some guidance. This would be a good tool to do now so our blogs are pushed to you rather than you having to go to sites and pulling them to your computer. Also, as a way of introducing yourself to the class and finding out about others, this would be a good time to get involved with Facebook and LinkedIn. Be sure to "befriend" me on Facebook and invite me on LinkedIn.
My own experience with FB and LinedIn. I have been at MSU in the MIS area since '96. I have lots of former students with whom I want to continue to communicate. Problem is, as they change jobs or e-mail addresses it became very hard to stay in touch. This summer I se up FB and LinkedIn profiles and began searching for and inviting former students. It's been great so far. I've found many, caught up with their lives, been invited to 2 weddings, and renewed their love for Montclair State. We're even thinking about having our own MIS reunion.
Let me know what you think of my blog.
Dr. P.
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It was a pleasure to meet you.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to learn a lot from you.
Thanks for your blog
I think Thursday nights class was a great success. Not only did we develop an understanding of you as a professor, but also as a person with vast knowledge in the subject area of MIS. I truly look forward to the semester ahead!
ReplyDeleteI think following your blogs will be a great way to get feedback and your personal insights to how the class is progressing and what expectations you have from us. I am really looking forward to the interactive approach we will be taking.
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