Moodle Session

Argument is when you are trying to fight for your opinions and your case. Persuasion is trying to get someone to act and think the way that you want them to. This is common in getting a loan at any bank, they try to convince you to apply with them, making you think that it's a good idea when it's actually going to get you into some big trouble. Trust me, I'm speaking from experience. With any argument, there is controversy right behind it. This is why you have to really think about it and trust your instincts.

History Of The Creed

Here's a little history of the NCO creed to help yoo, the reader, understand it's origin and purpose a little better. I hope this helps you a little in your struggle to success in life. Happy journey.

The Creed has existed in different versions for a number of years. Long into their careers, sergeants remember reciting the NCO Creed during their induction into the NCO Corps. Nearly every NCO’s office or home has a copy hanging on a wall. Some have intricate etchings in metal on a wooden plaque, or printed in fine calligraphy. But a quick glance at any copy of the NCO Creed and you will see no author's name at the bottom. The origin of the NCO Creed is a story of its own.

In 1973, the Army (and the noncommissioned officer corps) was in turmoil. Of the post-Vietnam developments in American military policy, the most influential in shaping the Army was the advent of the Modern Volunteer Army. With the inception of the Noncommissioned Officer Candidate Course, many young sergeants were not the skilled trainers of the past and were only trained to perform a specific job; squad leaders in Vietnam. The noncommissioned officer system was under development and the army was rewriting its Field Manual 22-100, Leadership, to set a road map for leaders to follow.

Of those working on the challenges at hand, one of the only NCO-pure instructional departments at the U.S Army Infantry School (USAIS) at Fort Benning, Georgia, GA was the NCO Subcommittee of the Command and Leadership Committee in the Leadership Department. Besides training soldiers at the Noncommissioned Officers Academy, these NCOs also developed instructional material and worked as part of the team developing model leadership programs of instruction.

During one brainstorming session, SFC Earle Brigham recalls writing three letters on a plain white sheet of paper... N-C-O. From those three letters they began to build the NCO Creed. The idea behind developing a creed was to give noncommissioned officers a "yardstick by which to measure themselves."

When it was ultimately approved, the NCO Creed was printed on the inside cover of the special texts issued to students attending the NCO courses at Fort Benning, beginning in 1974. Though the NCO Creed was submitted higher for approval and distribution Army-wide, it was not formalized by an official army publication until 11 years later.

Though it has been rewritten in different ways, the NCO Creed still begins its paragraphs with those three letters: N-C-O. It continues to guide and reinforce the values of each new generation of noncommissioned officers.

The NCO'S Creed

No one is more professional than I. I am a Noncommissioned Officer, a leader of soldiers. As a Noncommissioned Officer, I realize that I am a member of a time honored corps, which is known as "The Backbone of the Army". I am proud of the Corps of Noncommissioned Officers and will at all times conduct myself so as to bring credit upon the Corps, the Military Service and my country regardless of the situation in which I find myself. I will not use my grade or position to attain pleasure, profit, or personal safety.

Competence is my watchword. My two basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in my mind -- accomplishment of my mission and the welfare of my soldiers. I will strive to remain tactically and technically proficient. I am aware of my role as a Noncommissioned Officer. I will fulfill my responsibilities inherent in that role. All soldiers are entitled to outstanding leadership; I will provide that leadership. I know my soldiers and I will always place their needs above my own. I will communicate consistently with my soldiers and never leave them uninformed. I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishment.

Officers of my unit will have maximum time to accomplish their duties; they will not have to accomplish mine. I will earn their respect and confidence as well as that of my soldiers. I will be loyal to those with whom I serve; seniors, peers, and subordinates alike. I will exercise initiative by taking appropriate action in the absence of orders. I will not compromise my integrity, nor my moral courage. I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders!

This is the creed that Dr. Rivera has been asking for. I hope that some of you read this and apply the values in your everday lives. It definitely is a way to treat people and the standards are common, everyday respect that should be given to others and maintained within. Thank you.

Feb. 24-raynna88

We've met in room EC202(computer lab) this day. I hope that everyone had studied on editing for the final exam.

Feb. 19-raynna88

I was absent this day too because I had to get the results of my PPD skin test read. It came out negative like I hoped. Thanks for your concern(if any)=)

It's speaking Chinese!

I'm here in the Library because the computer lab is packed.
Earlier I had trouble getting online to this Blog spot...It was
all encripted in Chinese I think!

Aside from all that, I had done my two postings for our
moodle session today!

Congrats to Dr. Rivera, 2nd time in the paper today.
For the Education!! whoo whoo!

February 17-raynna88

I was absent on this day because I was sick with the flu and I had to take my PPD skin test to check if i was TB positive, but I'm not so you don't have to worry. Have a good day=)

February 12-raynna88

Met in the computer lab again this day. Reading up on the Organizing Support on page 45. I hope that you all studied for the up comming test(s)/final exam.

February 10-raynna88

Another moodle session for this day. We read about The Writing Process: Stage Two Writing the Controlling Idea/Organizing and Developing Support on page 40. It wasn't fun reading for me this day. I hope that everyone had more fun than I did.

February 5-raynna88

We're moodling today for our class time. We also have our All About Me Essay due this day. Good luck to everyone and maybe getting an "A" for this assignment.

Febraury 3-raynna88

We met in the computer lab agian and we were learning about Stage One of The Writing Process: Exploring/Experimenting/Gathering Information on page 31. We talked about Underlining, Annotating, and Outlining. I prefer Outlining because it really helps with the gathering of my thoughts and ideas.

january 27-raynna88

Yeah we met in the computer lab on the 2nd floor in the EC building this day. How fun??? (sarcastically) Though it was educating for me to be learning how to moodle and blog. It was kind of my first time really being on the computer and using the internet, considering I don't have a computer and I'm not really that computer literate.

What's up guys? It's been awhile since I last posted. Anyway, for starters, how did you all do on your last test? I don't know about you guys but I need to start shaping up. I'm doing ok but if I want to pass this class I have to do some crazy extra credit and Ace the final.
-Shoot guys. Dan

Hey, what is up everyone? Well I just finished my moodle not to long ago, so now I'm just blogging. This week went by pretty fast don't you think? I think so it's already Thursday and yeah. Well I don't know what else to say so BYE!

Holly Cow

Wow, today was crazy. First I got a flat and then I had cramps, so I was really- like really late for class. So late that I didn't even get to stay, because I was in such pain. Tomorrow I have to get a doctors note so I am not counted absent.
Well right now I am trying to figure out which final exam assignment I should do because I have no idea which is even the easiest when all of them are hard! Its either so long or I don't even understand what the heck its talking about to do. :(
If someone knows which might be easiest or more understanding please let me know.. that would be very helpful.


signing out- Andrea.

Hey eveyone. How are all of you doing? As for me I'm not feeling so well, that's why I miss class today. But I'm still trying to keep up with my blogging. Oh my gosh, this sememster is almost coming to an end, we just have a few more weeks left. I hope all of you had fun this semester, I sure did. Well anyways I'll see you all next class meeting!

For Thursday!!

I won't be able to go on Thursday due to work so I'm going online today. The earlier the better. Well have a wonderful week and weekend.

Hey

Hi everyone! Class was easy and the time went by so fast. I hope everyone enjoyed class today anyways got to go so see you all in the next class meeting.

january 29-raynna88

Kinds of Support for Text-Based Writing, pg 18.
Text-Based Writing is very helpful in writing essays and paragraphs...In my opinion it's worth knowing for future hints and frequently asked questions...
-raynna88

5 Days!

  Hello everyone,

   I am relieved but sad that class will be ending soon, on our calendar there are only five days till summer. For some of us its free time and for the others it's crazy school. I'm sure all of us will make it to the end, for some it's a degree in studies, and the other's in business. I love the fact that all of our future's will be bright because of attending school. I hope each of us did well on our last test so we all can have smiles by the end of the semester. Start doing your final papers to get ahead, and outrun the rush of finals. 

Stay safe everyone,

Rowena.

Well, this is my last blog of the week. I missed the last test. I studied alot for it, so hope I do good on the make-up. This blogging is getting easier. I'm sure gonna miss it when the semester is over. Well, I hope to see everyone in the next class session.

Well, this week was okay. That test wasn't that bad. I could of remembered a little more material, but it was okay.
Wow! The end of the semester is coming fast. Well, the test options were kinda cool. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet, but I will figure it out. I hope I did good on the test!

ZEE TEST ON THURSDAY!

Well, I hope the title does not really need to be spelled right, because I put "Zee" to have a little style in it from "Thee." The test on Thursday was pretty good, however I always hate how I always come late to class. I hope I passed with an A! Highly unlikely, but it does not hurt to hope.

Comparison and Contrast...

The method of comparison and contrast is pretty interesting. Finding the similarities and differences between subjects is a great method to apply to anything. When you go shopping for groceries or for a new car, you compare prices and quality. I think this method is great when you are on a budget.

Zig Ziglar..

Zig Ziglar is a great motivational speaker. I will be presenting one of his quotes in class. I will try to incorporate the method of comparison and contrast in my quote. I hope everything turns out right. See you guys soon. I hope you guys enjoy the show.

I presented my quote on Thursday, and now we have the opportunity to get extra credit by presenting another quote. This time it has to be on power point though. Well, our results from the previous test came in, and I didn't do a good job, but I hope I did better for the Chapter 9-11 test that was given that day.

Tests....Chapters...Class

I did not do so well on the test. I was kind of expecting it, since I did not have that much time to study. I always get mixed up in the "fill in the blank section." Then when Dr. Rivera reads out the answers, in my head I always seem to repeat the same words "Oh I see." As things progress in class, everything seems to get a lot easier to understand, which makes me very happy.

Elated...

I am ecstatic that we have choices for our final exam. I was really stressing out about the exam, but now I am at ease. I look forward to writing poems and maybe even a short story.

Hey guys,
It's me again. I hope everyone is ready with the choice of the three options
that were given to us, if you decide on not taking the final exam with
all 16 chapters. I hope that you guys enjoy the rest of the weekend, and I will
see you in class next week.
Later.

Hey guys,
I hope everyone a had good week, and that everyone did well on the last
test we just had this past Thursday. I am just trying to catch up with everything, like
our class blog, because every little point could make a big difference towards our
final grade.

Hey Everyone!

I hope all of you did great on the test. Class was pretty alright today. I hope you guys have fun and enjoy your weekend!

Oh boy

I didn't do very well on my last two tests. Hopefully, I did better on the last one from last week. I was super late for that class too. Well, I seriously did not know that there was going to be a test this Thursday! I just read it from one of the blog entries. And I definitely commented on that one.
Anyways, everyone, good luck on the test, and I will see you Thursday.
Goodnight.

Hi Everyone!

I hope everyone had a good week so far. See all of you in class on Thursday!

Hi everyone! I hope you all studied for the test on Thursday. I'm just getting started on my moodle session on comparison and contrast. Well, see you all on Thursday and good luck on the test.

Hey everyone! How was your weekend? As for me it was my godson's 1st birthday party so we celebrated it at the beach and plus I worked. So today is our Moodle session. I'm on it right now thinking of examples for comparison and contrast. Well, don't forget to Moodle today. I'll see you all in class on Thursday.

Hey Everyone!!
Wow, the semester is almost over. This class has so far been a fun experience with learning and understanding new writing material that I havent learned before. I have learned to make my writing so much better.
Well, I hope to see everyone in the next class session.

Hoping for the best!

Hello everyone,

It's the beginning of the week again, and things are about to heat up because were heading to the end of the semester. I'm excited because I can now enroll myself into being a full time student instead of just being part time. As for our test that we had last week, I hope I passed it. I honestly didn't familiarize myself that well with the chapter and I admit I did do some cramming, but I hope all is good and I at least pass it with a C and nothing below. I hope everyone did good also and see you guys in class this week.

7 & 8 Year Old..

I taught my seven-year-old sister and my eight-year-old brother

how to use the brainstorming technique! My brother really thought

it was really cool to learn something like this with collecting ideas, and

it another interesting form of making a list of related things/items

in bubbles! My sister, on the other hand, responded to this brainstorming

activity and said, "Does this really work, using bubbles?" They both were intrigued with this technique!

Hi everyone! I know our moodle session is about classification and I thought it was fun. Anyways good luck on Test #4, which is on Thursday, April 23, 2009. So please everyone don't forget.

Hi everyone! I hope everyone did well on Test #3. As for me, I really think I didn't do well. I really needed more time, because there was alot of writing. Anyways see you all on Thursday.

Hello my fellow classmates. Well this is my second blog. I finished up my Moodle for this week and hopefully keeping up with my blog attendance.

miSsinG yOU..

Hi everyone. Hope everything is fine. Spring is almost over. Good luck on your studies. Hope to see you next semester.

Bam.

I think I did well on that last test.

Now we all have to be ready for the other

test next week! I know there is a lot to

study, but come on, we all need to forward

ourselves.

Let's try harder and harder.

Hey everyone!
So how did everyone do on the test on Tuesday? I personally think I didn't do so well. I'm anxious about getting my test back. Anyway, I just finished my Moodle and I thought it was pretty easy writing about classification.

P.S. Have a good weekend!

Well, today's lesson was pretty neat to learn. I like classification. Having a subject and breaking it down was really easy and very useful at the same time. It was fun reading and learning it.

I've got to stop

Last class Dr. Rivera told me that I only have one more chance before I get that 5 absences!
So now I've got to get my stuff straight. Yeah, I know that I've been saying that practically all the time, but this time it is for real. I am going to try to be more prepared. There is actually only 4 more Moodles (counting today's Moodle session) and 4 more class meetings. So let's get it done!!

:)- Andrea

Moodle time again!

Anyways today moodle wasn't that bad. It was pretty interesting, because it was on classification, and I learned a thing or two from my job. Being a teacher's aide you can teach kindergartners the different classes objects fall under. I know; shocking huh? Well anyways, so I used what I learned from the book and put it as my examples.

Hey everyone. Well I just did my Moodle, so I'm doing my second blog for today. Well, we're doing Moodle on Tuesday, right? Well I hope I'm up to date with everything and hope you all are too. Have a nice day and a nice weekend. Have Fun!

Make Those Days Up!

So I was told that I have some missed days that are affecting my grades. I've been given the chance to make them up by re-posting all my missed Moodle sessions, as well as my blog entries. I'm really determined to finish this course and not have to retake it another semester. I hope everyone has done well on keeping up their grades, as well as their tests and attendance. See you all on Thursday's class.

Signing out,

Rowena.

Hey everyone. How was your spring break? As for me, it was alright. I just started work. Well, I'm getting off the topic. Today we had a test. How did you think you guys did? Man, I hope you guys did well. I hope I did too. Well, see you all in the Moodle session on Thursday.

Hi Everyone!

I'm logging in for Thursday in case I happen to not log in here. It's better to go on now then later anything can happen. Well I hope everyone have a great weekend.

Hey!

Hey Everyone! Class was okay. The test was a little longer than I thought. I hope all of you enjoyed our spring break I needed it. Enjoy the rest of the day!

Spring Breaking..

I recently found myself a new job!

and I'm so proud of it.. for now.

I hope that with this hectic schedule

my work is putting me under, school,

and maybe a second job that I'll still

be on track with my assignments,

moodling, etc...

Hope all you have a great spring break!

Well I hope everybody is doing their part in this thing.
Also, since it's Easter break. I hoped we did not have homework,
however, we do, and I have been doing it lately.

Well, it is spring break week. Hope everyone is having fun. We have a test when we get back. Hope everyone remembers to study a little. I think this test is going to be a big one. Well, I'll see everyone a week from now.

-tasha

Well, last class was good. That presentation in the library was neat. It was cool learning some new things about writing. New ways to teach and learn.

blast from the past

Hey everyone,
I really enjoyed the presentation on Tuesday. Having Ms. Quezada present made me feel like I was back in middle school. Anyway, I finished the Moodle so I'm done for the week. I hope everyone has a great spring break! See you all next class meeting!

Ahead..

I am doing well...

I did my work!

Hello classmates,
Well as you know, we had class at the library yesterday because we had a presentation. Honestly, I did enjoyed it but I thought it could have been better if it was prepared. I missed my classmates however, and was happy to see them in a long time. Well I was suppose to present my quote but it must have slipped my mind. So next class meeting I will present my quote and hopefully it can motivate you guys.
Love, Dee

mushi mushi

I really enjoyed the last presentation we had in

AV1. (In the library). Lynn was really great.

I hoped for a more detailed presentation though,

I wanted to go over those audio clips she

had from her previous teachings.

I had a great time.

This past presentation actually gave me

more motivation to re-read that book,

Sodoku? Not quite sure, it is with the

sickly girl, dying.

OH, yes. Daniel GREAT presentation

it was very interesting, and motivating.

I wish though I can act upon your quote.

"Do something you love to do, rather then

doing something your forced to." (in other words)

But my parents have Major plans I must follow,

I have no choice, and I know it's for my best interest!