So I've re-designed the class, with a new syllabus. Feel free to take a look, and use it if you find it useful. The new schedule calls for two weeks per course topic instead of just one. That should give me enough time for the increased hands-on workload, namely:
- Posting the lab exercises here.
- Answering at least one 'Question of the Day' from SQLServerCentral.com (or something equivalent), and discussing how I came up with my conclusion.
- There's now a Class Project, due the day after the Final Exam. The project is to come up with a database, and create a maintenance document for it. The document will be enhanced and expanded, based on each week's topic.
There's more time now, but there's more work to do. So let's get going!
My biggest challange is carving out time to study in between the time demands of work and the time demands of family. Having worked with SQL over the years, I probably know 20 percent very well, and have a pretty good conceptual grasp on another 50 percent. But I'm very aware that half of the test is going to be on the half I haven't had a large amount of experience with, partcualy features the small shops don't use a great deal. Well, off to the other 50 percent.
ReplyDeleteDan
Hi Dan,
DeleteI think you're exactly right. That's why I'm using the college class format. I know from experience that nothing will stop me from completing an assignment on time.
If you haven't already, take a look at the syllabus. It might help you structure your time.
Good luck in your studying.