LAST ESSAY

Roman Davis

Dr. Preston

P-1

 6-2-14 

Essay

                 

                I can say with absolute confidence that my ways of learning and my perspective on a wide range of things has change because of open source learning. Before I was so focus on shutting out and sort of learning because I found it boring and trivial. But once I was introduced to new ways of learning and relations through different mediums my academic work ethic skyrocketed with more effort and purpose.  My reading, writing,  and thinking skills have improved as well for it was much easier to put one-hundred percent effort into an these areas when they involved something I was either passionate about or instructed in. Through open source learning I have a new perspective on learning, A mentor I can always contact along with my network, and a step in the right direction.

                In the first couple of weeks Dr. Preston introduced remixing which was a process of taking a subject and give meaning or explain that subject through any means. This essential opened the door to how I could use open source learning to my advantage. This opened a lot of our eyes to how the mind works, how a system of learning was built upon, and how to adhere toward which ever method is best or most efficient for you.

                I not only do I have an amazing teacher with a background of learning and adventures that could blow you're mind, I have a friend. Dr. Preston truly believes in learning, with passion and confidence to boost  he easily inspires those seeking the help because modern day learning rituals are demanding and rationalized.
             
                Now that I have been involved with open source learning for a couple of years, I can say with out a bout that  open source learning really allows kids to take a step in the right direction. The main thing is that the student must adapt and see the possibility, They must want to learn(not the clique version.) I have seen a lot of my classmates begin something major in their lives, wether it be in baby steps or big leaps the foot prints are embedded and the construction just crew ran out of concrete(metaphor).

              All in all this has been an amazing year. Thank you Dr. Preston for pushing me and guiding me in a path I was more than qualified to take. Thank you classmates for all your efforts and ideas shared throughout the years. I would like to wish everyone the best of luck and if there is anything I would want everyone to keep in mind every day, is to Never lose sight on something you really want. 

 


( Presentations notes. inclass S.P.)

Presentations (out of five)



#1            #2            #3          #4
  4              5              5            5



1.)
Title: had A title !
Topic: compassion
Presentors: could have spoke a little louder and had maybe a little more material. 
Content: did have a prezi but it was a little short, you could tell they tried!
And a video !
2.)
Title: I think so? ( I'm pretty sure though)
Topic: agriculture
Presentors: spoke well and gave a lot of explanation.(THEY KNEW WHAT THE F**K THEY WHERE TALKING ABOUT !) goodjob
Content: had video, blog posts, and a lot of information.
3.)
Title: army information blog.
Topic: info about army (a field both Presentors are intrested I'm going to.)
Content: a lot of information, and you could tell they had done a lot of research. Had a blog with even more than what they presented! Good job.
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DALE's project was a 5/5 !!  NUFF SAID


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Presentations (out of five)


#1        #2        #3          #4
  5          4          5            5


1.)       
Title: sex trafficking
Topic: sex trafficking
Presentors: knew a lot about the subject and gave vital information.
Content: had a prezi and solid foundation on the topic. 
2.)
Title: street art
Topic: everything about graffiti.
Presentors: spoke loudly and had meanin in there voice.
Content: they brought a lot of insight too their topic from begining history. To where it is at today. They expressed their passion/ meaning/ and cause.
3.)
Title: stand up comedy
Topic: comedy and everything it is
Presentors: talked clearly, kmew what he was talking about, has a great understanding.
Content: had great quotes, prezi was solid, and gave personal feed back about the craft from own experiences.
4.)
Title: creating crafts
Topic: crafting nicknacks and cool stuff
Presentor: spoke loud and clear,
And very intuitive.
Content: prezi kill it! And had perfect pictures and step by step.

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Presentors (out of five) 

#1        #2        #3        #4
  4          5          5          5


1.)
Title: hip hop
Topic: understanding music, learning hip hop and Presentors opinions.
Presentors: spoke clear and had a good foundation on what he presented.
Content: prezi was good could have had maybe some songs to example.
2.)
Title: ?
Topic: ?
Presentor: spoke clear
Content: a lot of personal and deep storys and words. As a spoken project to its entirety it work with that . LEARNED A GREAT LESSON SO 5!
3.)
Title: had a clear title!
Topic: psychology
Presentor: spoke best as she could! And had giving a lot of examples/information.
Content: gave a lot of informations on body language! Prezi and websites provided where very informational.
4.)
Title: CHEFF JACOB
Topic: Culinary arts
Presentor: spoke clear, really drew in the croud and gave great belief in how much he loved cooking
Content:  talking a lot and very informative, cooked live!, FOOOOOOOOOOOOD

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Presentations (out of five)

#1            #2              #3            #4
  4              4                5              3         





1.)
Title: fitness.
Topic: fitness and health
Presentors: spoke clearly and had a lot of experiences.
Content: the prezi was perfect/ provided a lot of background.
2.)
Title: law inforcement 
Topic: spiritual, technical, civic, physical, and mental fitness.
Presentors: spoke kinda quiet and a little to short. Tell me more about what you're presenting
Content:  the prezi was nice but it could of had more.
3.)
Title: music, and working out.
Topic: the influence music has on you when working out.
Presentors: spoke well but
Content: covered a really unique concept that music can cause you to work harder physical and it's influence on moods. Prezi was good.
4.)
Title: welding
Topic: welding and mechanic work.
Presentor: spoke too quiet.
Content: really didn't have much but a great stepping point. Now let's see more.

EC-ALBUM DOWNLOAD

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credits

released 23 May 2014
MAD LOVE &THANK YOU's TO: Dr. Preston, CameronHansen, PatrickSharabani, JacobDunn, RudyValentine, AnalyssaBrown, JacobLear, AaronDeleija, KevinLake, MFDoom, SpookyBlack, Mom, Dad, Bianca, possibility, band camp, JoshMenchaca, skateboarding, thrasher, anthonyanaya, alfredgarcia, allthedopemusicoutthere, & pizza.

Journal entry 5-20-14

Well when I was younger I wasn't about trouble, but also I knew the signs of bullying so I probably would have fought back. Now as I have grown my sight on the matter is still the same. I love by the golden rule (treat others how you want to be treated) , I know violence isn't always the answer but it's really all about the situation and how with it effect you.  
Example: I'm walking to my car and a man pulls out a small knife and demands for my wallet. Now I am have way in my car so what do I do. Slam the door and drive away if he steps in front of the car, ram him ! Just a little tap to get him/her out of the way.

Journal entry 5-19-14

I don't know what to expect out of my project really. Today was weird for me beacuse Dr. Preston opened with how ecstatic and euphoric his weekend was. He got to talk and collaborate with what is essentially his version of celebrities, inspirational figures, and heros. I could only image how awesome that must have been, and than it got me to thinking if my project had much to do with it. I know that their(dr. P/ collaborators) must have incredible and innovative ideas and plans that are ready to be born. But I just have music. I know I could some how relate music to astronomical physics, but would that be necessary. In all honestly I still love my project and this really just motivated me too think harder on my production and what it can really extend to.

Journal entry 5-14-14

Even though there are many saying we are losing personality and close encounters with others from being cutoff and logged in to the internet. I see that there are a lot of disconnections with technology use today but in a world that is adavancing quicker and quicker, I say that it isn't something to be scared of in the future cause the future is now.

Journal entry 5-12-14

Well yesterday my family went out for sushi and today I am going to head to a music store and hopefully find my mother something nice that she will like. My mother is amazing and I love her for all the things she has done for me.

Journal entry 5-8-14

I have to say that what gets me the most angry would be when something unfair or unjust occurs. I'm talking about the times where an incident happens and in that moment it just crushes you. It just kicks you when you're up or down and all you can muster up to think first is "just why did this have to happen." I really don't know why this gets me the most upset but if I could take a guess is say it is because the repetition of disappointments is what kills me the most.

Journal entry 5-7-14

Well if I could have a movie about my life, I would want Terry Cruz to play me but keep everyone else in the movie my actual friends and what not. It is a little hard to think of how this movie might be considering I'm only eighteen and do not have that many exciting things to talk about. My life is still in the early stages and one can even say that I haven't really lived yet.

(Jacob Lear)
1.  My senior project which is learning the culinary arts.
2. Cooking is my passion and I've always wanted to be a chef.
3. Well it is starting out slow but is is teaching me dedication, and being persistent.
4. It is going to give me great job experience and help mein the culinary arts.
5. Yes, how with all the chaos in the kitchen everyone is still on task and precise with their work.
6. I need a way to transfer the kitchen to the school and coming up with the money for some supplies to cook up a meal.
7. That leading isn't sitting in front of a textbook but going out and learning by your self and all your collaborators.

Journal entry 5-6-14

Well I feel like all of my teacher's are gonna remember me as a slacker, but also a student that has a good bit of potential. I really don't want to think about how others are gonna view me because I know who I am.

Journal entry 5-2-14

Next month I will begin

Journal entry 5-1-14

Okay I need to first say sorry for some vulgar language I use to talk about this subject, but it is EXTREMELY serious. My apologies !


Q: is 2014 the land of opportunity or a rigged game.


My view:  It is ALMOST comical to call 2014 a rigged game, MORE LIKE A DEATH TRAP !
The world today is set up for you to either be insanely rich or dirty poor. It's sad to say the the only thing that maybe all of us can have in common is the grip "money" has on all of our necks.
Money is EVERYHING in this world and if you don't have it or any way to show you are worth it, than you don't really matter in this world. I fucking hate our world because instead of people just acting like A REAL HUMAN BEINS TO ONE ANOTHER we stare in their dying eyes and say
"That'll be $15.60"

On an even worst note THE GOV. IS TRYING TO BRING BACK MARSHALL LAW! I'm sorry but WHAT THE F**K!  Watch it !
 (Now REMEMBER this is from the internet so it might not be all true, but the footage they show and the clips recorded from the news and other informational shows really say some very disturbing things that our government is doing under our nose

Journal entry 4-30-14

I guess sometimes it really depends on the time and place. I will seek others counsel when there is a problem that is super minor, but if it is a bigger problem than I will consult one of three people. My bestfriend, my parents, and or my closest teachers. Sometimes I will just handle something head on if I need to but taking time to think about every possible outcome of a situation is usually what I will start to do first.

DESIGN

(physical, structural, and cultural)

          Environment is key to having a clear mind and creating some of your best thoughts. My too main environments of creation and "fungsh-wae" are on the streets and in my room where I make music. Now I can point out a lot of features in my environment that are for relaxation and a clear head. I have a nice big window with blinds to make it light or dark, an extremely comfortable bed that is positioned to face the window as well as the T.v. The lamp I have has a colored bulb so it isn't as intense on the eyes at night. Now there are a lot more but you get my point. The environments we work in has a substantial  reaction in how we work. They can quickly put us into good or bad moods, lazy or on-top, stressed out or relaxed and this is why we all create, or gravitate, to environments that we work at our best in.  Now the structural aspect of the environment also plays a big factor. Inclosed or outdoors, hot or cold temperatures blah bah blah. I really explained the jist of it so instead of "bs"  and ramble on I'll safe you the last 5 mins.

( BE/CREATE ENVIRONMENTS THAT MAKE YOU WORK AT YOUR BEST)

Journal entry 4-29-14

Well from my side of things,  April was pretty laid back, but now that I think about it, I did get injured, upset, frustraited, and pissed off. So I guess it is pretty cruel to some but maybe not to all. To give an example of how some my not, for instance many grow angry and tense on  the nights of a full moon but I always get like that the day before and it have been like that me entire life.(but REMEBER you are reading this off the internet so this could be all fake.)

Journal entry 4-28-14

I LEARNED ABOUT R.I.C.E. TREATMENT !
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate

I am a skateboarder, I'll always be one and this break I got hurt. Understandable because any athlete knows that there are injuries involved with sports. I rolled my ankle this weekend filming for a video. Not to get off topic but the last video I made last year premiered at my local skate shop (oneway board shop) and sold about 23 copy's of it on DVD as well. Anyway I have really been busting my brains over this next video, mainly because I have to film and be filmed. My injury scared me and made me think about injuries and time frame. All though I have treated my ankle very well because it has been only three days and I am already walkin on it again. All thanks to R.I.C.E. !  Side note Thank you to Trevor gee for introducing me to the method.

Journal entry 4-16-14

So the articles I read last night were about parenting and the best ways of molding the youth into respectible and responsible people.
READ IT HERE !
Now first off I read the articles beacuse it was an assignment and I'm done with being another student that doesn't do there work in Dr. Preston's class. It is crunch time because senior year is ending quicker that you can say "split." But hear me out ! This is a prime example of why I love Dr. Preston's Class for the shear fact the is it gets us to think.  Where else are they teaching the up and coming generation to really monitor how people are raise so we can have the best community as possible. That is all these articles are saying, sure some of them my have some views and perspectives that are way out of line or out dated but hey at least their pitching something.

THE CROSSROADS BETWEEN SHOULD AND MUST

 Reading this article put a lot of insight on how to work. Should is what we come to think of first but to engage in the "must" is always a little more difficult. It is easy for all, and must of us can relate to that time and place where we looked back and said "damn, I should have…" So approaching the audience with a want to do better and try harder at our daily tasks, makes it easier for us to accept the "must." I was very inspired when the author was explaining Picasso. Picasso said "it is not what the artist does that counts, but what he is." This was hugely inspirational to me because i stride for originality for yourself especially if you are an artist. Art is never about what is made popular by its fans, art has always been a SELF EXPRESSION(something that come from you) because that is what makes it different and not how anyone else might view, speak, or hear something. The article had a lot of great perspectives and motivational thoughts on how to, not only become successful, but be the best you can.
     

LOOK AT MY BRAIN !

Well everyone's master piece has a lot of undercover work that many may not even be aware of. For example my master piece is an instrumental album influenced by my class. Now right there we already have music production, audio work, collaborations with others, advancing your melodic/rhythmic skills,  staying original and developing as an artist, networking, and expanding you're fan base. All of that just from a simple album. What is really interesting is that this is just my case and for my class mates their's my be drastically different, and what is the main importance is that these master pieces involve a lot of different aspects to them so when hearing or presenting said projects give recognitions to these other skills!

Resource: MfDOOM

I'm not going to hint too much on why picked this resource, for it is part of a bigger surprise.

mad love to Mfdoom  
ATHF !!!!!@!@

10 questions

What did you think about you're work when you where younger?

How do you view your work now?

What inspires you?

How do you trust your self and really know what you are doing?

If you could do one thing different what would it be?

How did you get popular?

What is it that you stride to capture in your work?

Do you promote your self?

What do you think about school?

What do you think about music?

check out the new music above !

Journal entry 2/27/14

Well I have figured out how to post soundcloud on my blog but only as a post. I want it to be on the side of my blog at all time with out having to re post it, COME ON BLOGGER FUHHH! Anyway besides that my blog is looking nice. I tidied up a bit and changes the colors. I still want to find that one little thing that will really make my blog appealing to others and bring more intrest than boredom.

Launch: mixtape

Well the love I express today will hopfully care over for the next year! And I hope that all I love and care from will be reminded about how much they matter to me. If there was anything I need to advise anyone with is that always be on the "up and up" cause rushing to buy toward the deadline isn't a good thing and is  a challenge for many.

My vocal #2

Astronaut- a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft.

Buffer- lessen or moderate the impact of (something).

Rummage- search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle.

Capsule- a gelatinous case enclosing a dose of medicine.

Rascal- a mischievous or cheeky person, esp. a child or man (typically used in an affectionate way).

Casket- a small ornamental box or chest for holding jewels, letters, or other valuable objects.

Auction-a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.

Invade- (of an armed force or its commander) enter (a country or region) so as to subjugate or occupy it.

Rupture-breach or disturb (a harmonious feeling or situation).

Class-Act- a person or thing displaying impressive and stylish excellence.
 (from earl's song "EARL") 

Realm- a kingdom.

Fume- gas, smoke, or vapor that smells strongly or is dangerous to inhale.

Braille- a form of written language for blind people, in which characters are represented by patterns of raised dots that are felt with the fingertips.

Paraffin- a flammable, whitish, translucent, waxy solid consisting of a mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, obtained by distillation from petroleum or shale and used in candles, cosmetics, polishes, and sealing and waterproofing compounds.

Scraps- a small piece or amount of something, esp. one that is left over after the greater part has been used.

Comparison- the act or instance of comparing.

Translucent- (of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed images, to pass through; semitransparent.
Spaded- dig in (ground) with a spade.

Average- the result obtained by adding several quantities together and then dividing this total by the number of quantities; the mean.

Haze-a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles.
( from MFDOOM's "Cellz")

My vocabulary #1

Sierra Leone- a republic in West Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1961

Gucci- Guccio Gucci, better known simply as Gucci, is an Italian fashion and leather goods brand

Endotherms- an animal that is dependent on or capable of the internal generation of heat; a warm-blooded animal.

Blogger- a person who keeps and updates a blog.

League- a collection of people, countries, or groups that combine for a particular purpose, typically mutual protection or cooperation.

(from tyler the creator's "Seven") 

Sinister- giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Pendulum- a weight hung from a fixed point so that it can swing freely backward and forward, esp. a rod with a weight at the end that regulates the mechanism of a clock.

Degenerate- having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline.

Psyche- the human soul, mind, or spirit.

Icicles-  a hanging, tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.

(from Earl's "Chum") 

Grief- deep sorrow, esp. that caused by someone's death.

Cynical- believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Stash- store (something) safely and secretly in a specified place.

Funds- a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

Label- a small piece of paper, fabric, plastic, or similar material attached to an object and giving information about it.

(from MFDOOM's "One beer/Beef rap") 

Truants- the action of staying away from school without good reason; absenteeism.

Foolie- A term of endearment between freinds. Like homie, buddy, or friend.

Slit- a long, narrow cut or opening.

Vandals- a person who deliberately destroys or damages public or private property.

Bending- shape or force (something straight) into a curve or angle.

(from Chance the rapper's "u got me fucked up")

Journal entry 1/28/14

so I have a pretty solid idea for my senior project ! I have just started producing music and I have found a huge passion for it, so i decided to do a Mixtape that is influentially based on Dr. Preston's class. I have already thought of at least a dozen of ideas for it from Album Art work to song ideas. I am really excited for the out come and can not wait to have it out there for all to experience !

The choice

Roman Davis
Dr. Preston
P-1
1-10-14


I well I can talk about because it is already happening, and what was something that I found difficult to do is working with my ex in a difficult class. It's just hard because we both do not talk to each other so if we have to work in a group it's just going to be weird and uncomfortable just like Highschool.

(Now why so little, this is because I only gave my self five mintues to write. I did this because I wanted to write on something that I know is really buggin me and on my mind and the worst thing will always come to mind first because it was the most detrimental to your feelings.)  basically I didn't want time to think about painful times to hinder which one was really bugging me the most. My hypothesis about this one is probably because it is the most recent problem I have come upon.

VOCAB #1 PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 I think I did pretty well, 7/10 isn't too bad for only studying for about 4 minutes. I did slack though but here is the beauty out of it ! since I did so little and still got a decent grade that just proves that 8 to 10 mins of review would definitely enable me to get an 10/10 for sure.

VOCAB: SPRING 1

adumbrate- report or represent in outline.


apotheosis-  the highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax.


ascetic- characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons. (n) a person who practices severe self-discipline and abstention.



bauble-  a small, showy trinket or decoration.


beguile- charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.


burgeon-  begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.


complement- a thing that completes or brings to perfection.


contumacious-  stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority.


curmudgeon-  a bad-tempered or surly person.


didactic-intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.

HACKING MY EDUCATION

The best way to go about this is to really think about what you are instructed in and how you can use that as an infinite stepping stone toward other things that would aid you. Example: I am good with film work, music, and animation so instead of writing an essay about a certain subject, why not make a short musical animation that could get your point a crossed and have others see from it that you really know what you're talking about.

THE CHOICE !

1. What is the "choice" referred to in the title? 
weather they will have to "poison" their daughter or she will do it her self !

2. Is it a real choice?  Why/why not?  What is the alternative?
Well I wouldn't say a choice but more like a chance, because it could safe her or not.

3. Why does the author use the word poison in the first line?
One, to really drag us (the reader) in, and to give the his actual outlook on the medicine.

4. The author's daughter wants to play with a toy that is intended for older kids.  Why?  Do you agree with her? 
 Because she feels as if time is running out for her. I don't really agree with the whole principle of it but it is such a sad sort that I would let her do anything just so she could smile and not think about dying. 

5. If you thought you might not live to the age of 30 what would you want to do right now?
Travel, make an amazing will, live everyday to the fullest, and leave this life with a great smile on my face.

6. Under what circumstances does it make sense to endure discomfort--or even force it on a loved one-- in service to a greater/more important cause?  
I guess in the cause of death or any other circumstance that would be detrimental to your life.

7. Is suffering a necessary condition of life and love?
It is not necessary but sometimes (like in this case) it is present. The best thing is to just roll with it for the universe will reward you for what you give back it it.

8. Most readers don't share the author's circumstances, but we feel an emotional response to his words.  Why? 
Because we all have to live with death. It is the one thing that is promised to all life, so in a way we all can have "the feels" for this story.

If you did not know what I meant by "The Feels" Here is a link to a definition !
Link:HERE