Monday, October 22, 2018

Semester One Class Breakdown


RLST 100 Introduction to the Study of Religion
Rubric Number - 70067
Textbooks: Roxanna ISBN 978-0-19-953674-0 and Aesop The complete fables ISBN 0-14-04-4649-4
Course Description and Overview - Welcome to RLST 100,an exploration of many different religions and religious movements from across the world. In addition to daily classroom discussions, students will express observations in writing and note-taking assignments, reviews of readings and films, and analysis of documents and imagery. In his landmark study, The Closing of the American Mind, Professor Allan Bloom noted, “Only Socrates knew, after a lifetime of unceasing labor, that he was ignorant. Now every high school student knows that. How did it become so easy?” While the postmodern world has provided new methods of evaluating the past, it has also created a climate in which truth and fixed meaning are often considered unattainable. The instructor’s job is to stimulate students to think about the course material in relation to their understanding of the world and challenge them to hold those notions alongside competing ideas. It is his hope that students develop and carry a driving curiosity about the world and their place in it through this course and throughout their lives. It is the perpetual quest for knowledge, not its ultimate attainment, which gives education its true meaning.
Student Learning Outcomes :
·        Identify and discuss a range of religious beliefs and practices worldwide.
·        Compare religious traditions with regard to aspects of myth, symbolism, values, and ethics.
·        Evaluate ways in which historical forces have informed social and political issues and conflicts within and between various religions
·        Address the social impact of development and change of religious cultures, both historically and in the contemporary era
·        Discuss secular, fundamental, and ecumenical movements of the modern and contemporary eras.
Credits – 3.0



American History 1
Rubric Number - 70065
Textbooks – Letter from an American farmer ISBN 978-0-19-955474-4
Course Description and Overview
Welcome to HSTA 101, an exploration of the economic, social, political, and diplomatic history of the United States from the period of European expansion through the Civil War. In addition to daily classroom discussions, students will express observations in writing and note-taking assignments, reviews of readings and films, and analysis of documents and imagery. In his landmark study, The Closing of the American Mind, Professor Allan Bloom noted, “Only Socrates knew, after a lifetime of unceasing labor, that he was ignorant. Now every high school student knows that. How did it become so easy?” While the postmodern world has provided new methods of evaluating the past, it has also created a climate in which truth and fixed meaning are often considered unattainable. The instructor’s job is to stimulate students to think about the course material in relation to thei runderstanding of the world and challenge them to hold those notions alongside competing ideas. It is his hope that students develop and carry a driving curiosity about the world and their place in it through this course and throughout their lives. It is the perpetual quest for knowledge, not its ultimate attainment, which gives education its true meaning.
Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of the semester, students will be able to:
·        Identify and analyze the pivotal cultural developments (economic, social, political, and diplomatic) in early American history from the Pre-Colonial era through the Civil War.
·        Articulate differing interpretations of key events in early American history)
·        Discuss ways in which a diverse range of individuals and groups effected social change in early American history.
·        Explain the most valuable lessons to be drawn from the study of early American history, including long-lasting trends and their possible impact on current and future developments
·        Address the impact of the development of early American culture upon other polities, within a global context.
Number of Credits – 3.0



Baseball Varsity 1
Rubric - 70029
Objective – Train on the baseball field as a team to become more successful.
Number of Credits – 1.0

Weights Training 1
Rubric – 70030
Objective – Train weights to become stronger and perform at a higher leve.
Number of Credits – 2.0



Introduction to Computer and Applications
Rubric - 70036
Textbooks - Microsoft Office 365 Office 2016  ISBN:  978-1-305-87602-6
Course description and Overview
This is an introductory college level course. It is a prerequisite for most other computer classes. This course emphasizes the practical aspects of today’s computing environment. Instruction includes the basic computer architecture and operation, hardware, operating systems, network communication, ethical issues associated with computers, and aspects of integrated software with an emphasis on business applications.
Student Learning Outcomes
·        Define the basis of technology literacy in conjunction with tangible and intangible computer aspects alongside the Internet/World Wide Web.
·        Provide students an all-inclusive, comprehensive analysis of the critical relationship between computers/technology and business and industry.
·        Encourage student’s computer curiosity and drive to learn by using technology to learn about technology.
·        Demonstrate techniques used to navigate through the Windows operating environment using icons, menus, applications, and files
·        Create, save, format, and print documents in Microsoft Office using the Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point applications
·        Combine Office applications to create an integrated document(s).
Number Of Credits – 3.0



Introduction to College Studies
Rubric  70144 and 70246
Textbooks – First in the Family ISBN 0-9762706-6-8
Course Description and Overview
Introduction to College Studies is designed to help incoming students maximize the first year by getting comfortable on campus, connecting with the college, strengthening study skills, exploring career and transfer options, and starting to think of Miles Community College as home. It is a collaboration of services, programs, and people dedicated to assisting new students at MCC become successful and well-oriented members of our campus community. COLS 101A and COLS 101B must be taken at the same time.
Student Learning Outcomes
     Students will have a better understanding of personal development in regards to their transition to college, time/stress management, creating positive relationships with faculty/staff, taking responsibility for their own actions, planning for careers, etc.  
     Students will have the ability to create academic success through advising processes, investigation of majors, developing educational goals, meeting graduation requirements, FERPA, etc.
     Students will learn various college skills necessary to succeed such as computer literacy, Banner, Canvas, note taking strategies, study skills, test taking strategies, active learning strategies, etc.
     Students will learn what services MCC has to offer them to succeed: student life, cafeteria, library, financial aid, clubs/groups/ organizations, Learning Center, Centra, athletics, etc.

Number of Credits – 2.0

Monday, April 23, 2018

Week 101 (April 22, 2018)

FINAL WEEK

This is Jayden's final week in the mission field, he returns home on Thursday April 26th in the evening.  


Dale pues entonces esta es mi ultima semana y voy a escribir en español. Nada mas el día de hoy yo quiero compartir mi testimonio de este dos años. Ha sido un placer de estar aquí y tener la oportunidad de conocer toda esta gente aquí en Panamá. He tenido la oportunidad de aprender muchas cosas acerca de mi mismo durante el tiempo y tenido la oportunidad de fortalecer mi testimonio. Yo les testifico que la iglesia de Jesucristo de los santos de los últimos días es la iglesia verdadera sobre la faz de la tierra. He visto que pocoton de milagros y he visto la mano del señor en esta obra. Yo estoy animado de regresar a casa aunque estoy nervioso y no se que voy a hacer. Yo se que el señor tiene mucho preparado para mi en gringolandia y que mi vida ha sido cambiado por mi servicio aquí. Yo testifico estas cosas en el nombre de Jesucristo, amen. 

Nos vemos el Jueves!!!! 

Elder Hamblin  

Given then, this is my last week and I will write in Spanish. Nothing else today I want to share my testimony of this two years. It has been a pleasure to be here and have the opportunity to meet all these people here in Panama. I had the opportunity to learn many things about myself during the time and had the opportunity to strengthen my testimony. I testify to you that the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true church on the face of the earth. I have seen tons of miracles and I have seen the hand of the Lord in this work. I am encouraged to return home although I am nervous and I do not know what I am going to do. I know that the Lord has much prepared for me in gringolandia and that my life has been changed by my service here. I testify these things in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. See you on Thursday!!!! Elder Hamblin

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Week 100 (April 16, 2018)


So this week we were planning a baptism for Saturday. Then last minute the family went to the grandmas house so we weren't able to baptize him. We re-scheduled for this Saturday. 


This week I also had my last interview with the Mission President. We talked about a lot of good stuff and he told me his life story. He played baseball for the Dodgers. It was a great interview. I really learned a lot about how to use everything that I've learned here in panama and how to relate and utilize it back home. 

The pictures attached are from a district meeting we had. The photos really show how we are as companionship's. Me and my comp are definitely the most not serious. 

This will be my last week here in my area, then next Monday I'm in a hotel until Thursday. Wednesday we get to go to the temple and have lunch with president. Should be a great last week! 

Anyway i hope all is good at home!! Love and miss you all!! Ill write another email next week!! 

Elder Hamblin 



Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Week 99 (April 09, 2018)

This week was interesting and frustrating. We did a lot of work, and we didn't see whole lot of results. 

We spent most of the week preparing people to come to church. On Saturday night we had 9 people who were fijo to come to church. We were sure of it. We had plans to pick them up and everything. Sunday came and only 2 ended up coming. One of these 2 will be baptized this week however so I guess it worked out. 

Also this week on Saturday night my comp and I were walking to dinner and we found a man on a bridge who said a lot of words that didn't make sense and then said "call 911, I  need an ambulance." So we called the ambulance and it came. The man was having trouble breathing and just struggling to stay alive. We waited for the ambulance some 30 minutes and he kept losing consciousness. And then the ambulance showed up and took care of him. We learned while talking to him that he is homeless and that he smokes crack all day. That's all he does. We were pretty disappointed when what we saw as what could have been a good teaching situation after the fact really wasn't. But we did some good that day and helped the man get his ambulance. 


Also the picture I attached was a sweet blister that I had. I think I popped it every day for a week. It just never went away. But its doing better now. 

Anyway hope all is well at home! Love and miss you all!!

Elder Hamblin 



Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Week 98 (April 02, 2018)

Wow. I testify that the Prophet President Russel M. Nelson is a  prophet of god. He has received a lot of revelation in the last 2 months and has told us how to be better members and how to strengthen and care one member for another. Watching conference really just showed me that God really is at the head of this church and he will guide and care for us and reveal his secrets through his servants, the prophets. The change being made to combine the High Priests and the Elders Quorum will have a huge impact on the church here in panama. We have seen that the candidates for callings always have come form the high priests and that the quorum of elders just doesn't seem to progress or gain experience and that almost all of the less actives are from the elders and not the high priests. It will be great to combine them and get all of the added experience. Just last Sunday the bishop asked my companion and I if we could show more support to the elders quorum and not the young men, because we have been attending the young men and it works out perfect now because everyone will be supporting the elders. 

Also the change to the Home teachers and Visiting teachers will change the way we work here in panama. Usually there are only a few visits being made and the members always complain about having to fill out the information about the visit. So now it will be so much easier to do the visits. Also including the young women will help to have more people who will do the visits. Everyone knows the women always do their visits and the men are the ones who are slackers. 

I just want to end with my testimony that the changes that the church has made really do come from God. That he directs his church. He calls people to guide and council but he is the head of the church. I hope everyone was able to watch conference and hear the words of god. 

Elder Hamblin 







Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Week 97 (March 26th, 2018)


So this week was a good week. Its been 2 weeks and my ankle still hurts, but I ice it twice a day and that seems to make it a little better. 

This week on Thursday we did an activity in the church with some recent converts and some investigators. We had a soccer game. We played 4 on 4 on a small court and just messed around a lot. we played for like 2 hours and for the rest of the week all of those who went were there kept talking about it and asking when we were going to play again. The best part was that on Sunday the people who went to play soccer showed up to church. It was a successful activity if you ask me! 

Also this coming week we are super excited for general conference. The investigators who go to general conference always get baptized so we are working hard to make sure we get a lot of people there so they can listen to a prophets voice. Should be a solid week and we should have some baptisms here in the next few weeks. We have lots of good investigators, we just need a little more progression from them so they can be baptized. Should be great. 

Also last night I got a call from the zone leaders and we talked about the zone and how we are struggling to get more baptisms right now. I promised them that we would have 13 more before I went home. So now my comp and I have to work to baptize 13 more people in one month. It will be a lot of work but we know we can do it. 

As for that I think that's it. Sorry to keep it super short again, its been really hard lately for me to think things in english. Should be interesting when I get home. Anyways love you all!! 

Elder Hamblin 








Monday, March 19, 2018

Week 96 (March 19th, 2018)

This week was a little more rough than last. My comp is great. We get along really well. The problem is the on Monday I sprained my ankle playing basketball and from there it has all just been down hill. I had to rest for like 2 days and that really put us back on finding new investigators and preparing those that we have to be baptized. 

This week in sacrament meeting we were hoping to have 13 people, but only 1 showed up. It was tough, and we will have to push back all of the baptisms for another week, but we should be able to recuperate and go at it. This week we should be right back to business with lots of new investigators as well as some baptismal dates. Should be fine!! 

Also the picture attached is of the people I have trained. Its missing two. One who went home and my current companion. I think it still counts as a family photo!! 

Sorry its short!! Next week will be better!!!!

Elder Hamblin