Class 12 Reflection

Today was a very sad day because it marked the last time my multimedia class would meet in the classroom. Next week, we are going to have an outdoor BBQ during class time, and, though it will be a lot of fun, this was our last official session with Doc Chris.



(djysrv.blogspot.com, 2011)



He didn't disappoint, and immediately started Judge Doc Chris Court trials upon his arrival. Here is the first, in which he put Yvette, who finally showed up today, on trial for missing several classes and being behind on her blog posts. See below...

Doc Chris had the class put her on trial for her grade, and all the students voted that she should be given a second shot at that A. Of course, as Doc Chris says in this segment of the video below, he has the final say on each individual's fate. (Sorry for the cutoff video - my camera told me in the middle of the voting session that my memory card was full! Too many Multimedia videos, I guess!!! I had to take the time to delete some photos and videos to make room for new ones.)

Doc Chris then put Jimmy on trial, but let him get off easy because he "manned up" and admitted that he was guilty of the charges voiced against him. He also sent Doc Chris an email message explaining his situation and why he was so behind and had been missing class sessions. Jimmy redeemed himself - another thumbs up for a fabulous member of TEAM WORLDWIDE! We never fail!

(Team Worldwide, 2012)

Doc Chris was then nice enough to put each person on good trail individually. He literally went around the room to each student and said something positive about their work and his experience with them. He told me I was "one of his best students" and that I will "go down in the history books." It is always nice to know that my hard work is noticed and appreciated. So THANK YOU, Doc Chris!

Though I wasn't able to get my own good trial on video (Doc Chris did), I did film the beginnings of the good trials and recorded those of Carrie and Rob. It was really nice how Doc Chris took the time to say something unique about each individual and did not just keep spouting the same information at everyone. Everything he said was extremely genuine.

Here is Nicole during her good trial session with Doc Chris...

I think Doc Chris was feeling extra sentimental today, as he then began to tell us about how he has been seriously ill this semester. He said that coming to class each week and having his time with us to look forward to helped him get through and overcome it all. That was so nice to hear. The student-teacher relationship and benefits really run on a two-way street.

(healthbeat.areavoices.com, 2011)

Doc Chris ended by telling us that he will miss us all, but not to fret - we still have a BBQ next week!!! Each student was asked to bring something so Doc Chris doesn't have to worry about taking care of everything. I haven't decided what I would like to contribute yet since I don't really like to cook or bake, but I will bring something, I promise! Can't wait to see everyone there - it's going to be a lot of fun and a great close to a fantastic semester and four years at Loyola.

(catholiccollegesonline.org, 2011)

As I finish up this blog post, this is the mellow song I am listening to in order to calm me down during this hectic and exciting time:

(RusNicholasSparks, 2012)

Critical Analysis (answers to these questions are in the overview above):

- What did I learn?

- How did I grow?

- How did my group grow?

- What direction is the class moving in?

- How did Doc Chris do?

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