Reflection on AE410. This was a required class for myself but knowing that I think I still got some useful information out of this class. I think I gained things in terms of group work and reinforced what type of environments I thrive in and what I am looking for in a job. While the premise of the class was not lost on us, I think it might have already caught up to test self and may need a revamp or a restructuring.
The guest speakers were very excellent and great. They helped me ask myself questions I need to ask for a job search. I was in gauged for most guest speakers and thought that this was a good use of time. Bring in people that are in the field currently should continue.
While I still have not found out what exactly I want to do this class has encouraged me to consider what I currently do for work within Revit. As we have found that Revit is the "cutting edge" program today, I think moving forward with that was encouraged through this class. I do not want to go backward with programs and use something inferior to Revit.
Other things that I want to reflect on in the class would be more prevalent, but the classroom setting was not conducive t an environment for this collaborative, interactive class. While this was not the choice of anyone that had classes held in that room this change of location and CO2 levels was prevalent. Hopefully, the problem has been fixed, this comment is con conducive to this class, but when we learn about indoor air quality and another advanced sensor, but we are not in one ourselves, it is concerning.
Splitting up the class into groups did have a purpose but since there were not a mandatory attendance policy groups tended to fall apart. Not that attendance is the only way to get people to come to class; it would help. In another case, this class was offered the same time another digital building required class was being offered this term, and maybe some students chose the other type over this one.
The pre-presentation were fantastic. It allowed for creativity and some laughs when we needed it in week 9.
The pre-presentation were fantastic. It allowed for creativity and some laughs when we needed it in week 9.
Overall the AE classes at Drexel have always been a good change of pace from the typical CIVIL levels we see in other cases. Being a senior with one quarter to go, this course gave me the foresight to ask myself the career questions I needed to move forward as graduation approaches.
Comments:
[1] Matt Mullen - I agree with you that the Revit assignment was good and that maybe another step down that road would be better since that is where the industry is headed. Being able to use these programs I classes gives us (Drexel Students) a leg up in the job market.
[2] Jenny Fretta - I think you got some good things out of this class. I think this class is good to see but should be restructured in the light of where the industry is going.
[3] Sean Reifer - I agree that the guest speakers were refreshing. Having different topics for the guest speakers and not just about BIM or Revit was well done.
I agree that this class did a good job at introducing prospective current or future topics or careers in the field. Its great that it has helped to narrow your focus somewhat on what you are interested in doing. I agree that the groups tended to fall apart near the end of the term.
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