I don’t know if it’s just that time of the semester or what, but I couldn’t help noticing the extremely unenthused presentations yesterday. This statement isn’t me bashing the presenters; it’s simply an observation of the class as a whole. No one seems as enthusiastic about their blogs, others’ blogs, or just talking about blogging in general. During the first round of presentations everyone seemed excited to discuss one another’s blogs, pointing out what we liked, and stomping on the things we didn’t. Why are we all so subdued? Has blogging become a chore, like so much of our other homework? Are we no longer invested in giving constructive feedback because we see the end is near? Maybe yes. Maybe no. Maybe we’re all just worn out from the demands of cranking out English papers and reading 300 pages a week, while still trying to have a social life.
I don’t know the answers to these questions, but I do know this: presentations are way more enjoyable when everyone has an opinion, not just a person or two. I even remember there being a lively debate over Barbra’s blog last time, and I’d like to see it happen again—controversy keeps things interesting. Hopefully, we’ll see some sparks fly on Tuesday; because honestly, I don’t want to fall asleep—somehow I don’t think Dr. Harrison would approve.
3 comments:
thanks for not bashing we presenters...lol i was very grateful for the few people who added comments while we were up there. semester is winding down and everyone seems to be exhausted, distracted or on autopilot.
I don't know Rachel, maybe we are tired, but yesterday was an eerie day. Everywhere, not only in our blogging class, I noticed people were lethargic. I wasn't like that at first, but then... me too... However, today is another day, right?
That picture reminds me of me...
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