Thursday, May 14, 2015

It's the Students' Turn to Grade Me

I have just finished my first year working with the Sonlight Bible College.  Wow!  It has been an AMAZING year!  God knew what he was doing when he transitioned me from 4th graders to adults!  If you read one of the blogs from about a year ago, you know that I really felt led to make the change from the Academy to the College.  I was wondering how this year would go: would I miss my 4th graders, would I enjoy teaching computers, would my schedule work well for my family?  God completely blessed every area of my life this year.  I LOVED working with the adults, I LOVED teaching computer, and our FAMILY time has never been better! 

However, sometimes when I am in the midst of "doing life" I don't really know if I am making a difference.  How is God using me in these computer classes?  I tried to center my class around Jesus and his love for me and my students but was I accomplishing anything?

The final I gave to my seniors this year ended up being my HIGHLIGHT!  I had them type a paragraph or two about what their computer class (Microsoft Word 1, 2, and 3) has taught them.  I was teary eyed and speechless as I read some of their comments.  I want to share some of them with you.  I am so thankful that God chose to use me with these amazing students and in this capacity...Enjoy!  (my words to help clarify)


Student 1
This class has been very important for me for two big reasons.  Firstly, it had helped me to have knowledge about informatics (computer) science.  Actually, everyone is suppose to known information about computer, about how to do research on the internet, about many things at university.  Informatics are up to date.  Without it, a person is uneducated. I think so, it was very nice for Director Scott and Mme Scott to introduce this course at SBC for the students.
Secondly, this class had helped me to prepare my thesis at SBC. I was very surprised for the patience of Mme Scott for helping me to format my research.  I think so, without this, it would be very difficult for me to do good work in my thesis.  In the same order of idea, I can say, it would be impossible for me to participate at the graduation of my promotion this year.
For this reasons, I like this class and I pray for Mme Scott, the teacher of this class and for SBC for continuing this kind of education at Port-de-Paix. 

Student 2
Learning how to use to manipulate a computer has always been my goal. This computer class has helped me in a way fulfilled my dream. I learned a lot things from this class. I can personally say that I have almost no problem with Word for I need.  I learned work with a picture, use the ctrl and shift keys to do something faster. I many things from Word 1, Word 2 and Word 3. I learned the basic words about computer in Word 1. In Word 2, I learned how to crop pictures.  In Word 3, I learned how to open two different documents. Group pictures, Insert a bibliography, have an idea about the quantity of specific words in a text, and also the way a word by another one.
Word 3 helped me a lot with my thesis. Without Word 3, I might a lot problem to put an end to my thesis, especially in the format, the page cover, starting at the page 0 etc… Helped was designed to help students improve their thesis.

 
Student 3
The Computer Class is a special class for me, it helps me a lot. Before I take this class, I knew a little bit about how to type or to create things. By taking this class I become better, and I know a lot of things I didn’t know before. Then I realize it is a good class I have ever taken. I like this class and I like the way the professor teach us this class. Thus, I would like to come next year to continue to take this class.

Student 4
At Sonlight Bible College there is a very wonderful computer class every Monday and Wednesday and then, lots of students gather together to learn about computer skills. We have a beautiful and intelligent teacher who love us so much. During this short time, we have learned many things about computer.
In Word One, we have the opportunity to know how we can turn on a computer and so many things concerning the desktop, keyboard…windows generally. In Word two, we know how to type in Mavis Beacon and sometimes, the teacher covered our hands, it’s hard to know where we have to place our finger and it’s also funny. In word three, the last one and the most important thing, we know how to write a theses and add foot notes in a text. We used to insert images, make a calendar, type with speed and very creative in our work. We can make an anniversary card and other….It’s not the end, we would to continue and know more about computer. Even though we finish at Sonlight Bible College, we will come and pursue with our studies if Mr. Scott add some other courses in the College. The technology class is very important for us.

 
Student 5
The computer class was one the best class I have ever done, during the five years I experienced at sonlight Bible College. Through that class I learned: how to create a document, the position of the fingers, how to manage the keyboard, different parts of the computer, and how to work on word document.
The computer class was very helpful and confident. The professor is very patient and kindness, she always be there to help any student and friend of us, then we will never forget this class.

 
Student 6
Since 2010 I have been at son light bible college Microsoft word is one of my favorite classes that I enjoy. I remember before taking that class, I did not know how type without looking on the screen. Now with Madame Scott by the processes of covering my eyes, I type by knowing the position of each word.
Madame Scott I am so proud of you. You have done all that you can to help us knowing every things in Word. I wish next year I will be there to continue studying, enjoying excel with you. May God in grace face shines upon you, May he walks beside you and blesses you, your family


Student 7

This class is part of my favorite class at SBC. There, without it my thesis paper as senior doesn’t make any sense. It is a very helpful class, and it is also the funnest and  most interesting class ever. Word class help me on all circumstances. Sometime I feel bored, but arriving in word class boredness goes out. We have a very good teacher, I mean good, because she always gentle with everyone, very patient with everyone. May God continue to cover her with more blessing. Thank you!

Student 8
Those classes were very helpful for me because I learn many things that can help me to prepare well my notes. As teacher, you were very patient and always ready to help those who need help. I have learned many things that can help in two ways: first to be a better teacher and second to have aptitude to make people understand.
According to me, I think that I am ready to be a good secretary now. I want to use all those things in these ways: 1) to have good notes for my sermon 2) in the future if I will have to write a thesis, I realize I have enough to present it the way I should. Continue that way. I pray God to give you more wisdom to do that work.


Student 9
Informatics’  (computer) class was a very good class for me. It help me a lot in using Microsoft word because I learn a lot of things that I did know how to do them before such: grouping, making my own calendar, bibliography, create foot notes ect.... It also help me to fix some points that usually I use without knowing exactly in what way to use them. It also help me to increase my speed in typing and improve my English.

It was a fun class with a great professor. So, thank you for your patience, kindness and for the good method that you used for this class.

 
Student 10
This Year I have a great computer Class, because God bless me with Miss Lindsay Alexander.  I would wish she teaches my last son Christian. (Christian was a 4th grader this year) But God choses her for me .I am very happy. I discover many new things about computer, many Words for example. Ribbon, Monitor, CPU and many information. She is very smart and Strong sometimes I am slow in class she understand me and very patient with me and each Student. I Love that

Word 2 and 3 are very interesting, with tab lists, create table. Translation, Dictation. I like story book .The First time I create my story about Jesus It’s very funny. This year  I understand  many information about Thesis ,a great work with my teacher, Bibliography ,footnotes My last class today I am very sad to leave your class but happy because you can visit again your dear Mom  and your family. God bless you Thanks you.

Student 11
These classes helped me a lot, and firstly I want to thank  God for this opportunity I had , and I want to thank Sonlight, specially you Mme Scott who has been patient with me, and I really appreciate the way you taught me as woman and your name will stay in my memory  forever. Thank you so much for reminding me things that I already learned and now become new in my life
I hope next year to be with if I will have chance to learn more about computer at Sonlight and God will protect and bless you, your family and your ministry everywhere you will be to teach. And now I know more about computer and I to do things Wonderful in my life. Thank you for helping me during this period, I really appreciate the way you did.

 


 

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