Andres Gutierrez's blog

Collaborative Document Dilemmas and Debating Pop Culture As part of a group assignment, my classmates and I recently had to work together on a collaborative document analyzing an article by Gladwell. The process of coordinating with the group and trying to reach an answer on key points was certainly an interesting experience. On top of the usual challenges of group work, we also had to contend with some technical difficulties that added an extra layer of stress. To start, scheduling a time for our group to meet up and work on the document was quite difficult. We tried to find a day and time that worked for everyone, but with all of our busy schedules, it was nearly impossible. We went back and forth over messages, but just couldn't seem to agree on something that fit for the whole group. In the end, we had to resort to working chatting as it if was a live chat publication on facebook, with each person contributing their thoughts and rankings individually before trying to mix it all...

My Literacy Autobiography Greetings! My name is Andres Gutierrez and as I begin my educational path in the realm of biology, I am enthusiastic to ponder on the events that have influenced my connection with literacy. Besides textbooks and lectures, my personal fascination with cinematic storytelling, interactive gaming, and graphic narratives has significantly influenced my development as a reader and writer. Being proud of my Colombian heritage, I have recognized that my cultural background has greatly influenced my ability to read and write, creating a complex mix of language, customs, and sense of self that still shapes my educational goals and interests. First Experiences with Reading and Writing As I was maturing, my parents were the primary ones who supported my love for reading and writing. Throughout school breaks, our parents often bought books and comic books for my brother and me, which we would eagerly read. Our favorite way to relax was reading comics and playing video gam...