Ruben's Blog

Truth be told, I am not tech savvy at all, so the technology seems a bit daunting. However, I am sure that I will get the hang of it as long as I usher it in gradually. Moreover, I am very unfamiliar with the technology we will be using in this course. But I have learned a great deal already and I am looking forward to learning more. And as I have mentioned in a previous post, I feel like this course offers an innovative type of interface that is simply not feasible in other courses. Thus, there is a very special opportunity to learn new things while completing assignments. In closing, I really need to improve my tech skills, so hopefully this class aids with that, while I am also learning the curriculum.                                                                Me right now

Initially, I was very caught off guard with the approach. However, I am now beginning to enjoy the unorthodox style of interface. I am most intrigued by writing stories, since I enjoy being creative. Moreover, I am excited to get a chance to earn extra credit by being social, I find myself interacting with my peers regularly anyway. All and all, I feel that this course offers special learning opportunities, with respect to the interface, that aren't feasible in many others.                                                Online class meme

Growth Mindset To begin, I have not heard of Carol Dweck before. However, I have heard of this approach with respect to praising effort that children put forth rather than simply guessing the right answer or “innate” intelligence. This can sometimes be owed to different opportunities available to respective children. However, with an especial thank to technology in today’s culture, virtually anyone can excel with hard work. Furthermore, I think that I fell victim to having a fixed mindset as a small child since I was an honor roll student. It was easy and it felt good to apply the fundamental attribution error to my academic progress. But, as I have matured I have learned otherwise. My courses at OU quickly taught me that my “natural” intelligence could only get me so far (which wasn’t very far). Thus, I realized sentiments like the things Carol Dweck expressed. In addition, I have done many case studies with respect to this approach and I fully appreciate and agree...

Introduction to a Future Med Student My name is Ruben Delacruz and my major is Biochemistry. The most exciting things about my major is that I feel like I will have the opportunity to utilize all the courses that I have taken here at OU in my future occupation. My favorite course last semester was Genetics with Dr. Durica, I really enjoyed myself and I am considering doing some research in that field and my biggest accomplishment last semester was doing well on my MCAT exam. Over the summer, I went to Destin with my family during a short summer intermission I had from Biochemistry with Dr. Najar. Despite the ill preparation for the humidity, it went really well. Furthermore, anyone who knows me knows that I am obsessed with the TV series ‘How I Met Your Mother.’ I practically watch it every day. Moreover, I am very eclectic with my music choices. I play guitar, piano and have composed two albums. In fact, while I love Biology, music is my life’s first passion. Also, I ...

Storybook Favorites                                                                                     Japanese art with Sun carved in the center                        https://sites.google.com/view/sunlightreflection/introduction SUNLIGHTS REFLECTION: To begin, I am completely unfamiliar with this topic. However, the title really caught my attention. It seemed like it might be something that really used personification of the Sun. Moreover, the introduction is written in a way that continues to waver between a thin line separating the mortal and divine characteristics of the Sun. While I really didn’t expect it to seem so introspective, I really enjoyed its poetic nature. In addition, I f...