Dear Student,
Part of the Upward Bound Program and grant is to include a writing project. This survey form and evaluations are part of this writing project.
For each of the questions that require you to write answers use a minimum of three to four complete sentences in your answers.
Texting and email "lingo" will be unacceptable.
Respectfully,
PABlo aka Paul Alan Bley
Instructor
TRiO Upward Bound
Pima Community College - Desert Vista Campus
When were you born?
What is the name of the school you attend?
What are some of the topics that you learned about in Upward Bound classes? (list 4 or more)
What does it mean when someone is referred to as a hyperpolyglot?
Which Music Making AI Tools did you try out?
Describe how using Binaural Beats in audio soundtracks might help people while they are studying something.
Weekly activities were interesting to me:
What does "carpe diem" really mean?
Also, is it French or Italian?
What kind of specialist gear might you need to produce music with a computer?
If onomatopoeia is defined as the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named… describe how this sort of thing is done in non-English languages using examples of at least 4 different non-English languages.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES HELPED ME TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT HOW I LEARN (select all that apply):
List 12 of the most overused words in the English language
What I learned is important for my schooling, or my (future) profession and possible career:
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES HELPED ME TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT MY OWN IDEAS:
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES HELPED ME TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT IDEAS OF OTHER STUDENTS:
In June 2024 a couple of new generative media technologies were introduced in the article titled "New generative media models and tools, built with and for creators". *(see UB Hub documentation to review this article)
What were the names of these new tools and what company is behind them?
HOW WOULD YOU RATE YOUR SATISFACTION WITH THE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES?
The process of creating a music video (or film production) can be broken down into several steps. Describe the steps and what is included with each step.
I was an active participant in classes:
Why were you an active participant in classes (or why not):
Which of the following file extension types are used as formats for 3D design, modeling or printing?
I put in a good effort for class and study time:
Why did you put in a good effort for class and study time (or why not):
In the dynamic world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), creativity is not just an asset; it's a fundamental driving force behind innovation and problem-solving.
In your own words, share your thoughts about how adding the "A" for Art into the acronym STEAM applies to what you learned this year, and describe what value this brings to your efforts to do well in high school, as well as what you think it may imply to being successful in your secondary education, your career or professional choices, and the quality of your lifestyle in the future. (Remember to use a minimum of three to four complete sentences in your answers).
Are you interested in the possibility of owning your own business someday?
If you answered yes, describe what sort of for-profit business model you're interested in that would motivate you to become an entrepreneur and business owner.
Or if you're thinking of doing something that relates to a mission purpose for a non-profit organization, describe what you would like to do in that kind of work.
If you answered no, share your thoughts about why you don't want to be an entrepreneur or business owner, or why you don't see yourself being involved in non-profit work.
I attended all my classes and was on time:
If no, please describe what happened. If yes, write N/A (not applicable):
In the 3D Design/Modeling/CAD and 3D Printing Fabrication class, how do you feel about what you learned?
Was it...
Depending on your answers to the previous question, share your feedback about the 3D Design, modeling, CAD and 3D Printing information you were presented with.
In the June 2024 classes (including Language & Culture, Music Production with AI, and 3D Design/Modeling & 3D Printing), what browser-based tools, AI apps, website communities and/or services did you learn about?
Also, share your feedback about which apps or tools you enjoyed using, or did not enjoy using, and why you feel the way you do about these apps, tools, AI chat bots and methods for doing things in new ways... on any device or computer that is connected to the internet.
In the 3 subject areas (Language & Culture, Music Production with AI, and 3D Design/Modeling & 3D Printing), rate your interest level(s) on a scale of 1-10 in continuing to learn about and explore what is possible with this "how-to" information.
3D Design, Modeling, CAD & 3D Printing
Is there anything you feel the Upward Bound staff need to know about anything that happened in the June 2024 Upward Bound (STEAM Careers) Class. If yes, please describe what happened. If no, write N/A (not applicable):