Some of you have emailed me with questions and I thought it would be helpful if the entire class saw the answers. Here you go:
1). Q- Do I have to post on 3 different blogs? Or can I post two or three times on the same blog as long as they are different posts?
A- You should comment on 3 different blogs.
2). Q- How do you keep track of our posts and comments?
A- I keep track of every post and comment on a spreadsheet every week we have a discussion. Each post you make on your blog will have a date and time stamp and I keep track of them to make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. Then, I check all comments made for that week. I will record the location of your comments.
3). Q- If I comment on someones post from last week, will I get credit?
A- No, I only check the blog posts for that week. Make sure you are checking the dates of the posts you are commenting on and of course, the content of the question to make sure it is an appropriate post.
4). Q- Do comments have to be at least 100 words?
A- Yes, while posts require 150 words, comments need to be at least 100 words. I do word counts on all posts and comments to make sure you are reaching the word minimum. Of course you can post more than the minimum amount of words required, but please meet the minimum.
5). Q- Should I keep track of the location of my comments?
A- Yes. Please keep track of comments and locations in case there is a discrepancy in recording or grading.
6). Q- What do I post as a comment?
A- Whatever you'd like as long as it has to do with the content of the post and related to the question I have asked. You can agree, disagree, add to the comment, ask thoughtful questions to the poster,give feedback, etc.... The comment content is up to you as long as it relates to course material, and of course the post itself.
7). Q- If I comment back to someone on my blog, do I get credit for it?
A- In short, no. You will only get credit for your three posts and three comments on other people's blogs. However, when someone asks you a question face to face, do you ignore them or give them the courtesy of an answer?
8). Q- How do you grade posts?
A- Content, answering the question in full, expressed thoughtfulness of course content and of course word count.
9). Q- Can I post to my blog and comment at the same time?
A- Yes. You only need to worry about posting 12 hours apart on YOUR blog. You can comment anytime as long as it is within our discussion week (12:01am on Sunday through 11:59pm on Saturday). You can post to your blog and then comment at the same time.....or you can do all three comments at the same time. As long as the posts on your blog are 12 hours apart, go ahead and make three comments on three different blogs at any point during our discussion week. Make sure you comment on a qualifying post on the other persons blog. This means you must comment on a post that was made during the current discussion week.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Week of August 30 - September 5
Welcome to your first week of completing assignments. Here is what's on the schedule for this week. Please be sure to pay close attention to deadlines (specifically dates AND times):
Our week started this morning, Sunday, at 12:01am and will end on Saturday at 11:59pm. Please have everything completed for this week by 11:59pm on Saturday.
1). Read Chapter 1: The Communication Tradition
2). Read over the course projects. Public Speech Critique (canceled due to furloughs), Cultural Event Paper (assignment #2) and Concept Application Paper (assignment #3) and the semester long project titled "Journal Project" (which will be uploaded early this week). These are located on the "Projects" page on Blackboard.
3). Start searching for an event to attend for the Cultural Event Paper, paper #2.
4). Complete Discussion Questions on your blog:
Answer one of the questions in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and times of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE. Each post is worth a maximum of 6 points.
*1). Think of a speaker you admire (please do not use the President of the United States as an example). Does his or her power to persuade come from ethos, pathos, or logos? Think about your own ability to persuade others. What personal qualities do you have that make you persuasive? Does Aristotle's classification scheme work for them, or do they fit into another category?
*2). The Greeks believed that to be an orator, an individual had to be morally good. Comment on whether you agree or disagree. What, if any, is the connection between goodness, truth, and public communication?
*3). Pick one concept from the reading assignment this week (Ch.1) that you found interesting or useful and and discuss it. Please discuss a concept that has not already been discussed this week so far.
5). Comments
Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm105fall2009.blogspot.com/ and look at the lower right and corner to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week, and respond. You need to make sure that you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK. Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must also be a minimum of 100 words and is worth 4 points.
Note: When you leave a comment, make sure you are logged into your blogspot account. In other words, you will need to make sure your "Display Name/Alias Name" shows up on the blog you are commenting on. I record the locations, dates and times of your comments as well. Please keep record of your posts and comments.
Let me know if you have ANY questions about how blogging/discussions work.
Reminder: Check my blog everyday for updates, and check your email everyday in case there are emails you need to respond to pertaining to this course.
Happy Blogging!!!!
Our week started this morning, Sunday, at 12:01am and will end on Saturday at 11:59pm. Please have everything completed for this week by 11:59pm on Saturday.
1). Read Chapter 1: The Communication Tradition
2). Read over the course projects. Public Speech Critique (canceled due to furloughs), Cultural Event Paper (assignment #2) and Concept Application Paper (assignment #3) and the semester long project titled "Journal Project" (which will be uploaded early this week). These are located on the "Projects" page on Blackboard.
3). Start searching for an event to attend for the Cultural Event Paper, paper #2.
4). Complete Discussion Questions on your blog:
Answer one of the questions in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and times of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE. Each post is worth a maximum of 6 points.
*1). Think of a speaker you admire (please do not use the President of the United States as an example). Does his or her power to persuade come from ethos, pathos, or logos? Think about your own ability to persuade others. What personal qualities do you have that make you persuasive? Does Aristotle's classification scheme work for them, or do they fit into another category?
*2). The Greeks believed that to be an orator, an individual had to be morally good. Comment on whether you agree or disagree. What, if any, is the connection between goodness, truth, and public communication?
*3). Pick one concept from the reading assignment this week (Ch.1) that you found interesting or useful and and discuss it. Please discuss a concept that has not already been discussed this week so far.
5). Comments
Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm105fall2009.blogspot.com/ and look at the lower right and corner to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week, and respond. You need to make sure that you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK. Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must also be a minimum of 100 words and is worth 4 points.
Note: When you leave a comment, make sure you are logged into your blogspot account. In other words, you will need to make sure your "Display Name/Alias Name" shows up on the blog you are commenting on. I record the locations, dates and times of your comments as well. Please keep record of your posts and comments.
Let me know if you have ANY questions about how blogging/discussions work.
Reminder: Check my blog everyday for updates, and check your email everyday in case there are emails you need to respond to pertaining to this course.
Happy Blogging!!!!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Let's Officially Get Going
Sunday morning marks our first official discussion week. Sunday morning at 12:01am will mark the beginning of our discussion week. You can post anytime during the discussion week as long as it is between Sunday morning 12:01am and Saturday night at 11:59pm. Each post to your blog should be a minimum of 12 hours apart. There is no time restriction when it comes to commenting, meaning you can comment on three blogs at the same time.
To post to your blog, please log into your blog and hit the New Post button. Make sure to publish your post when you are finished typing your post. It is your responsibility to make sure that the posts to your blog are at least 12 hours apart.
After you post, make sure to go back and view your blog. If you can't see your post, neither can I or your classmates. You should check your blog to make sure your post appears, and that it looks the way you want it to look.
Date and Time Stamps: Each post you create on your blog will have a date and time stamp. I record each of these to make sure your posts are at least 12 hours apart (yep, it's a lot of paperwork). Again, once you have posted, go back and check to make sure your posts date and time stamp are at least 12 hours apart. Again, I can only see what is on your blog. If your posts are not at least 12 hours apart, your post will not count and you will not earn points for that post. Also, make sure each post to your blog is at least 150 words minimum.
Commenting: For every discussion week you should comment on at least 3 blogs. It is your responsibility to make sure your comments are within the discussion week. This means that if you post a comment to a blog and that comment was made on the previous week of discussion, you will not earn credit for your comment. Comments need to be 100 words minimum. To comment on another blog, please go to my blog and look at the list located at the lower right hand corner of my blog. Click on the names, read the post, and comment. The 'comment' button will be below the post. Again, I WILL NOT go back and check posts from a past week to see if you mistakenly commented on a post from a previous week.
Keeping track of posts and comments: I keep track of posts to your blog and comments. Because I'm human, sometimes I make mistakes. I HIGHLY recommend that you keep track of your posts and your comments. This should include dates/times/locations of your posts/comments. If you ever have any questions about your points total for a week, or if you think I'm missing a post or comment, YOU will need to provide the dates/times of YOUR POSTS and also the dates/times/locations of your COMMENTS. Please keep a log every week of where and when you posted and commented.
Display Names: If you haven't already, please go back and check your Display Name. There are directions on the "Getting Started" page on Blackboard.
Sunday Morning: I will post to my blog on Sunday morning everything that is due for the coming week. The information I will post to my blog will be the same as what is listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages on Blackboard. To get a head start, check out those pages.
Have a fabulous day!
To post to your blog, please log into your blog and hit the New Post button. Make sure to publish your post when you are finished typing your post. It is your responsibility to make sure that the posts to your blog are at least 12 hours apart.
After you post, make sure to go back and view your blog. If you can't see your post, neither can I or your classmates. You should check your blog to make sure your post appears, and that it looks the way you want it to look.
Date and Time Stamps: Each post you create on your blog will have a date and time stamp. I record each of these to make sure your posts are at least 12 hours apart (yep, it's a lot of paperwork). Again, once you have posted, go back and check to make sure your posts date and time stamp are at least 12 hours apart. Again, I can only see what is on your blog. If your posts are not at least 12 hours apart, your post will not count and you will not earn points for that post. Also, make sure each post to your blog is at least 150 words minimum.
Commenting: For every discussion week you should comment on at least 3 blogs. It is your responsibility to make sure your comments are within the discussion week. This means that if you post a comment to a blog and that comment was made on the previous week of discussion, you will not earn credit for your comment. Comments need to be 100 words minimum. To comment on another blog, please go to my blog and look at the list located at the lower right hand corner of my blog. Click on the names, read the post, and comment. The 'comment' button will be below the post. Again, I WILL NOT go back and check posts from a past week to see if you mistakenly commented on a post from a previous week.
Keeping track of posts and comments: I keep track of posts to your blog and comments. Because I'm human, sometimes I make mistakes. I HIGHLY recommend that you keep track of your posts and your comments. This should include dates/times/locations of your posts/comments. If you ever have any questions about your points total for a week, or if you think I'm missing a post or comment, YOU will need to provide the dates/times of YOUR POSTS and also the dates/times/locations of your COMMENTS. Please keep a log every week of where and when you posted and commented.
Display Names: If you haven't already, please go back and check your Display Name. There are directions on the "Getting Started" page on Blackboard.
Sunday Morning: I will post to my blog on Sunday morning everything that is due for the coming week. The information I will post to my blog will be the same as what is listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages on Blackboard. To get a head start, check out those pages.
Have a fabulous day!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Office Hours and Reminders
Hello Class!
Today I will be holding "office hours" online through Yahoo Messenger from 10am to 11am. I hold office hours every Tuesday and Thursday (unless it's a furlough day). I also log onto Yahoo Messenger from time to time when I'm working, so if you see my status as "available", I'm usually near the computer. Please feel free to chat with my anytime you see me on Yahoo Messenger (even at 2am if I'm logged on).
Reminders:
*Please email me with the following information ASAP:
Name
Alias Name
Blog Link
Phone Number
*Some people have been questioning what "website" means on the Participation Page and Schedule Page. Your website IS your blog. Once you have created your blog and emailed me a link to it, the 'website' requirement as been filled.
*PLEASE write an introductory post (as required for this week - see the Participation Page for more details) as soon as you create your blog. Sometimes blogger (blogspot will flag or essentially shut down a blog that has been created, but that has no posts).
*COMMENT, COMMENT, COMMENT - - - Please see the class list of blogs located on MY blog, lower right hand corner. Click on the link of the blog you want to go to, and comment on your classmates Introductory post. This is also a good way to make sure you know how to comment on other blogs, and to make sure your display name is showing up properly. I can only track your comments and posts if you name is correct, and it is your responsibility to make sure you comment on an appropriate post (posts that are within a given discussion week), and that your name shows up.
*Official posting and commenting starts Sunday. Our weeks run from Sunday (12:01am) to Saturday (11:59pm). We will begin our discussion week as of Sunday at 12:01am. Make sure you post 3 times to your blog at least 12 hours apart next week, and you comment on 3 different blog posts (no time restriction on the comments). Get comfortable posting to your blog and commenting THIS WEEK - as you should be well versed by Sunday to start your first official discussion week.
Until later.......
Today I will be holding "office hours" online through Yahoo Messenger from 10am to 11am. I hold office hours every Tuesday and Thursday (unless it's a furlough day). I also log onto Yahoo Messenger from time to time when I'm working, so if you see my status as "available", I'm usually near the computer. Please feel free to chat with my anytime you see me on Yahoo Messenger (even at 2am if I'm logged on).
Reminders:
*Please email me with the following information ASAP:
Name
Alias Name
Blog Link
Phone Number
*Some people have been questioning what "website" means on the Participation Page and Schedule Page. Your website IS your blog. Once you have created your blog and emailed me a link to it, the 'website' requirement as been filled.
*PLEASE write an introductory post (as required for this week - see the Participation Page for more details) as soon as you create your blog. Sometimes blogger (blogspot will flag or essentially shut down a blog that has been created, but that has no posts).
*COMMENT, COMMENT, COMMENT - - - Please see the class list of blogs located on MY blog, lower right hand corner. Click on the link of the blog you want to go to, and comment on your classmates Introductory post. This is also a good way to make sure you know how to comment on other blogs, and to make sure your display name is showing up properly. I can only track your comments and posts if you name is correct, and it is your responsibility to make sure you comment on an appropriate post (posts that are within a given discussion week), and that your name shows up.
*Official posting and commenting starts Sunday. Our weeks run from Sunday (12:01am) to Saturday (11:59pm). We will begin our discussion week as of Sunday at 12:01am. Make sure you post 3 times to your blog at least 12 hours apart next week, and you comment on 3 different blog posts (no time restriction on the comments). Get comfortable posting to your blog and commenting THIS WEEK - as you should be well versed by Sunday to start your first official discussion week.
Until later.......
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Blogging Questions
I have been receiving some repetitive emails about how a few things in the course work. Please read the blog in its entirety:
Blogging:
Since we will be blogging starting this Sunday, I thought I would explain how blogging works. There is quite a bit of information located on the "Participation" page about how blogging works. Here is an abbreviated version.
We have all created a blogspot webpage. This is where we will be having discussions rather than on Blackboard. Each week that there is a discussion, you will write 1 new post for each question, every week typically has 3 questions. You should post your first blog, wait AT LEAST 12 hours, then you are able to post another blog. Blogging must be done at least 12 hours apart. For example, you can post on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As long as the date/time stamp on your blog is 12 hours apart, you should receive at least some credit for your blogs. I record dates and times, and it is your responsibility to make sure they are at least 12 hours apart.
In addition to blogging, you will need to comment on 3 other people's blogs in the course during a discussion week. Log onto my blog and visit some other blogs. There is a list on my blog in the lower right hand corner that contains every one's blog in the class (yours should be there as soon as you email me the link). Click on any of the icons and read the blog then comment on it by clicking on "comment" at the bottom of the post. You need to make sure that when you leave a comment, you see your alias name so I can record that you have actually left a comment. It is your responsibility to make sure your name appears on the other person's blog. It may take a few tries to get it right, but you will soon catch on and become an expert at blogging. You are more than welcome to practice by leaving a comment or two on any of my posts to make sure you are commenting correctly.
As I have noted on the "Participation" page located on Blackboard, each post is worth 6 points (which needs to be done on your blog as a "New Post"), and each comment is worth 4 points (which is where you comment on other people's blogs). There is NO TIME restriction for commenting on other people's blogs. You can comment anytime during the week, and it does not need to be 12 hours apart. Make sure you are commenting on a post from the CURRENT week of discussion.
So to summarize, you will post 3 times in a given discussion week. You will create a new post for each question and make sure your posts are at least 12 hours apart. You will also comment on 3 other blogs during a discussion week. Each post should be 150 words minimum and each comment should be a minimum of 100 words, otherwise there will be a point deduction.
Until later......
Blogging:
Since we will be blogging starting this Sunday, I thought I would explain how blogging works. There is quite a bit of information located on the "Participation" page about how blogging works. Here is an abbreviated version.
We have all created a blogspot webpage. This is where we will be having discussions rather than on Blackboard. Each week that there is a discussion, you will write 1 new post for each question, every week typically has 3 questions. You should post your first blog, wait AT LEAST 12 hours, then you are able to post another blog. Blogging must be done at least 12 hours apart. For example, you can post on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As long as the date/time stamp on your blog is 12 hours apart, you should receive at least some credit for your blogs. I record dates and times, and it is your responsibility to make sure they are at least 12 hours apart.
In addition to blogging, you will need to comment on 3 other people's blogs in the course during a discussion week. Log onto my blog and visit some other blogs. There is a list on my blog in the lower right hand corner that contains every one's blog in the class (yours should be there as soon as you email me the link). Click on any of the icons and read the blog then comment on it by clicking on "comment" at the bottom of the post. You need to make sure that when you leave a comment, you see your alias name so I can record that you have actually left a comment. It is your responsibility to make sure your name appears on the other person's blog. It may take a few tries to get it right, but you will soon catch on and become an expert at blogging. You are more than welcome to practice by leaving a comment or two on any of my posts to make sure you are commenting correctly.
As I have noted on the "Participation" page located on Blackboard, each post is worth 6 points (which needs to be done on your blog as a "New Post"), and each comment is worth 4 points (which is where you comment on other people's blogs). There is NO TIME restriction for commenting on other people's blogs. You can comment anytime during the week, and it does not need to be 12 hours apart. Make sure you are commenting on a post from the CURRENT week of discussion.
So to summarize, you will post 3 times in a given discussion week. You will create a new post for each question and make sure your posts are at least 12 hours apart. You will also comment on 3 other blogs during a discussion week. Each post should be 150 words minimum and each comment should be a minimum of 100 words, otherwise there will be a point deduction.
Until later......
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Week of August 24-29
Please read this post in its entirety (most of my posts will not be this long, I promise). :)
Allow me to extend an official welcome to Comm 105P! I have 'chatted' with most of you at least a little bit. We are waiting for the last few students to contact me before the roster in the class is finalized.
Every Sunday or Monday I will post what is due for the week. The information I will be posting is located on the Schedule and Participation Pages on Blackboard. Please read over everything currently available on Blackboard. Each page has details about the course, and is vital to your success in the class.
Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
1). Set up a blogspot (blogger) webpage making sure your Alias Name you have chose matches the Display Name on your blog. The "Getting Started" page has directions on how to check that. Please make sure they match!
2). Contact me at: comm105fall2009@gmail.com by Wednesday at 11:59pm to hold your spot in the class. I have about 20 people on a waiting list to get into the course. If I do not hear from you by Wed. at 11:59pm, I will drop you from the course and allow another student to add in your spot. (It will take a week or so for the University to reflect the drop, but please be assured, you will be dropped from the course even if you still show on the roster).
3). By Friday at 10am, you should email me with the following information:
*Alias Name
*Preferred email address
*Phone number
*Blog address (a link to your blog)
4). Post an introductory post to your blog, preferably at the time you create the blog. Sometimes blogger (blog spot) will flag blogs that have been created, but contain no posts. If you blog is flagged, it will be unusable for a few days and you will have to contact blogger to resolve the issue. Some students create new blogs just avoid waiting for the issue to be resolved. Try not to be one of those people. Post your introductory blog immediately. Your post should cover: "A brief biography and should welcome others to your blog. Also, tell us your "communication story". What experiences in communication studies have you had? What are your goals for this class? What do you hope to get out of the class?" (As stated on the Participation Page located on Blackboard).
5). You should read through the Netiquette Home Page and the Learn the Net: Netiquette Page before getting started in the course. Some of this information will be review, but read it over anyway.
6). Comment on other people's blogs. There is a list of student blogs located at the lower right hand corner of my blog. Click on the links there and start to get to know your classmates. You will come to my blog every week to link to your classmates blogs so you can comment. Get used to commenting early so there is no issue with commenting once the semester starts in full swing next week.
7). Please purchase the TWO books listed on the Syllabus. You should purchase the textbook, AND the writing guide. The writing guide will serve you for other classes in the Communication Department as well. This small pocket guide will help you in your writing throughout the semester.
Reminders:
*I hold office hours on Yahoo Messenger on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 10am to 11am every week unless otherwise noted. Furlough days are listed in red on the Syllabus and Schedule Pages. I am will not be holding office hours on furlough days.
*Furlough Days: As required by the University, I must take 9 furlough days throughout the semester. These days are noted on the Syllabus and Schedule Pages. I signed a contract with the University stating that I will not conduct any University business on those days. This means that I will not blog, will not hold office hours, will not answer emails, will not grade papers......well, you get the point. In short, I will be away from my computer on those days.
*I will post FAQ's later on this week.
*Be sure to check my blog everyday for updates. There is not one specific time I update my blog, so check back often to make sure you haven't missed any important announcements.
*I have not posted the Journal Assignment to Blackboard yet. I am finalizing some things with that assignment, and it should be posted by next week.
*Strike throughs on the Syllabus, Schedule and Participation Pages. You will notice that there are assignments or blogging weeks that have have been 'lined out' of the pages noted. This is due to budget cuts and salary reductions. As many of you know most employees of the University, including ALL faculty have been issued a pay reduction. In turn, we must cut approximately 10% of the workload in our courses. Honestly, some students are probably doing a little happy dance that their course workload has been reduced. However, this situation should outrage each and every one of you because your tuition has increased quite a bit and are getting less education in return. I may offer extra credit during the semester for you to write your representatives about this issue. More on this later...... (I simply wanted to explain why blogging weeks were cancelled and why your first writing assignment no longer exists. Just FYI - this first writing assignment is what establishes you in the course, and would have gotten each student familiar with my grading system. Since furloughs have been required, that assignment no longer exists, which means your first major assignment in this course is worth quite a bit and does not allow you to get used to my grading system). Again, more on this later.....
With all of that being said, I look forward to sharing this semester with each and every one of you. If you EVER have any questions, please email me, chat with me on Yahoo Messenger, or schedule a phone conversation with me. I am ALWAYS here to chat, and help you in any way I can, within reason of course. I strive to be visible to my students on a consistent basis - even more so than 'in-person' classes.
Allow me to extend an official welcome to Comm 105P! I have 'chatted' with most of you at least a little bit. We are waiting for the last few students to contact me before the roster in the class is finalized.
Every Sunday or Monday I will post what is due for the week. The information I will be posting is located on the Schedule and Participation Pages on Blackboard. Please read over everything currently available on Blackboard. Each page has details about the course, and is vital to your success in the class.
Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
1). Set up a blogspot (blogger) webpage making sure your Alias Name you have chose matches the Display Name on your blog. The "Getting Started" page has directions on how to check that. Please make sure they match!
2). Contact me at: comm105fall2009@gmail.com by Wednesday at 11:59pm to hold your spot in the class. I have about 20 people on a waiting list to get into the course. If I do not hear from you by Wed. at 11:59pm, I will drop you from the course and allow another student to add in your spot. (It will take a week or so for the University to reflect the drop, but please be assured, you will be dropped from the course even if you still show on the roster).
3). By Friday at 10am, you should email me with the following information:
*Alias Name
*Preferred email address
*Phone number
*Blog address (a link to your blog)
4). Post an introductory post to your blog, preferably at the time you create the blog. Sometimes blogger (blog spot) will flag blogs that have been created, but contain no posts. If you blog is flagged, it will be unusable for a few days and you will have to contact blogger to resolve the issue. Some students create new blogs just avoid waiting for the issue to be resolved. Try not to be one of those people. Post your introductory blog immediately. Your post should cover: "A brief biography and should welcome others to your blog. Also, tell us your "communication story". What experiences in communication studies have you had? What are your goals for this class? What do you hope to get out of the class?" (As stated on the Participation Page located on Blackboard).
5). You should read through the Netiquette Home Page and the Learn the Net: Netiquette Page before getting started in the course. Some of this information will be review, but read it over anyway.
6). Comment on other people's blogs. There is a list of student blogs located at the lower right hand corner of my blog. Click on the links there and start to get to know your classmates. You will come to my blog every week to link to your classmates blogs so you can comment. Get used to commenting early so there is no issue with commenting once the semester starts in full swing next week.
7). Please purchase the TWO books listed on the Syllabus. You should purchase the textbook, AND the writing guide. The writing guide will serve you for other classes in the Communication Department as well. This small pocket guide will help you in your writing throughout the semester.
Reminders:
*I hold office hours on Yahoo Messenger on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 10am to 11am every week unless otherwise noted. Furlough days are listed in red on the Syllabus and Schedule Pages. I am will not be holding office hours on furlough days.
*Furlough Days: As required by the University, I must take 9 furlough days throughout the semester. These days are noted on the Syllabus and Schedule Pages. I signed a contract with the University stating that I will not conduct any University business on those days. This means that I will not blog, will not hold office hours, will not answer emails, will not grade papers......well, you get the point. In short, I will be away from my computer on those days.
*I will post FAQ's later on this week.
*Be sure to check my blog everyday for updates. There is not one specific time I update my blog, so check back often to make sure you haven't missed any important announcements.
*I have not posted the Journal Assignment to Blackboard yet. I am finalizing some things with that assignment, and it should be posted by next week.
*Strike throughs on the Syllabus, Schedule and Participation Pages. You will notice that there are assignments or blogging weeks that have have been 'lined out' of the pages noted. This is due to budget cuts and salary reductions. As many of you know most employees of the University, including ALL faculty have been issued a pay reduction. In turn, we must cut approximately 10% of the workload in our courses. Honestly, some students are probably doing a little happy dance that their course workload has been reduced. However, this situation should outrage each and every one of you because your tuition has increased quite a bit and are getting less education in return. I may offer extra credit during the semester for you to write your representatives about this issue. More on this later...... (I simply wanted to explain why blogging weeks were cancelled and why your first writing assignment no longer exists. Just FYI - this first writing assignment is what establishes you in the course, and would have gotten each student familiar with my grading system. Since furloughs have been required, that assignment no longer exists, which means your first major assignment in this course is worth quite a bit and does not allow you to get used to my grading system). Again, more on this later.....
With all of that being said, I look forward to sharing this semester with each and every one of you. If you EVER have any questions, please email me, chat with me on Yahoo Messenger, or schedule a phone conversation with me. I am ALWAYS here to chat, and help you in any way I can, within reason of course. I strive to be visible to my students on a consistent basis - even more so than 'in-person' classes.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sending Your Blog Address
It seems as though some folks are having issues submitting their blog address. For those that are new to blogging, don't worry, we're all in this together. Blogging will get easier, I promise!!!
To find your blog address, log into the blog that you created and the hit "View Blog". Copy and paste that link to an email to me.
Please be sure to check your display name prior to sending me your information. Go to the "Getting Started" page on Blackboard for directions about how to check your Display Name (which is also the alias name you have chosen for the course).
Email me with any questions.
To find your blog address, log into the blog that you created and the hit "View Blog". Copy and paste that link to an email to me.
Please be sure to check your display name prior to sending me your information. Go to the "Getting Started" page on Blackboard for directions about how to check your Display Name (which is also the alias name you have chosen for the course).
Email me with any questions.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Access Delayed for Some
It seems that some students are able to log into Blackboard, but are not able to see the class yet. Please do not be alarmed! Sometimes it takes a day or two for access to be granted. If you do not have access by Monday, please email me and I will call ecampus to find out what's going on. I suspect that there is simply a delay, and that you should be able to access the course very soon. (I can see each of you in the class, but as I mentioned, some students cannot see the class once they log into Blackboard - but I assure you, you are there). :)
There are no assignments due until Friday, and you will have more than enough time to complete the assignment and get established in the course if you access the class at the start of the week.
Until you are able to access the course, please let me know if you have any questions.
There are no assignments due until Friday, and you will have more than enough time to complete the assignment and get established in the course if you access the class at the start of the week.
Until you are able to access the course, please let me know if you have any questions.
Access to Blackboard
I just logged in to check Blackboard and discovered that students now have access to their online classes. Please log into Blackboard and review all class materials.
As a reminder, you MUST email me by Wednesday, August 26th with your full name and your intent to participate in the class so you are not dropped from the roster. It looks as though almost every class on campus is full, so most students looking for classes are in dire need of more classes to add to their schedule. Please use the class email address as noted on Blackboard and in my previous emails to each one of you.
You have an assignment due on Friday, August 28th by 10:00am. See the "Schedule" and "Participation" pages on Blackboard for more details.
If you have trouble logging into Blackboard, please call the SJSU Help Desk at 408-924-2377. Please call rather than trying to get your issue resolved through email, as they Help Desk may take a couple of days to return electronic requests.
I will be updating quite a bit this week with information, so check my blog often and make sure to read ALL posts.
NOTE: I will be revising the Syllabus to reflect furlough days that were discussed at our faculty meetings yesterday. The version on Blackboard IS NOT the most current version. The most updated Syllabus will be uploaded by the first day of classes (by Monday morning at 12:01am). Until then, go ahead and read over all materials on Blackboard and peruse the old Syllabus. I will post more about furloughs in a few days!
As a reminder, you MUST email me by Wednesday, August 26th with your full name and your intent to participate in the class so you are not dropped from the roster. It looks as though almost every class on campus is full, so most students looking for classes are in dire need of more classes to add to their schedule. Please use the class email address as noted on Blackboard and in my previous emails to each one of you.
You have an assignment due on Friday, August 28th by 10:00am. See the "Schedule" and "Participation" pages on Blackboard for more details.
If you have trouble logging into Blackboard, please call the SJSU Help Desk at 408-924-2377. Please call rather than trying to get your issue resolved through email, as they Help Desk may take a couple of days to return electronic requests.
I will be updating quite a bit this week with information, so check my blog often and make sure to read ALL posts.
NOTE: I will be revising the Syllabus to reflect furlough days that were discussed at our faculty meetings yesterday. The version on Blackboard IS NOT the most current version. The most updated Syllabus will be uploaded by the first day of classes (by Monday morning at 12:01am). Until then, go ahead and read over all materials on Blackboard and peruse the old Syllabus. I will post more about furloughs in a few days!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Responding to Emails
Hello Folks!
I am excited that quite a few people have emailed me so far, securing your place in the class. I will respond to each individual email on Friday evening or Saturday morning confirming that I have your name and will put you in the class email list at that time.
I hope you all have a fabulous day!
I am excited that quite a few people have emailed me so far, securing your place in the class. I will respond to each individual email on Friday evening or Saturday morning confirming that I have your name and will put you in the class email list at that time.
I hope you all have a fabulous day!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Getting Started in Comm 105
Here is the email I just sent out to the class:
Greetings Students!
I have checked Blackboard, and as of today you still do not have access to Comm 105P online. You should be able to access the course as of Friday or Saturday. As soon as you have access to the course, please look over each page available to you, focusing on the “Getting Started” page first. Follow the steps to get started in this course.
Because classes are sparse this semester, I need to finalize enrollment ASAP for this course. As you will notice from the “Getting Started” page, you need to do a few things to get established in this course. The very first thing you should do is email me with your full name.
You need to email me by Wednesday, August 26th at 11:59pm in order to stay enrolled in this course. There is a waiting list for this class, as it is in high demand. If I do not hear from you by Wednesday, August 26th at 11:59pm, you will be dropped from the course and a student on the waiting list will be added in your spot.
Please email me at: comm105fall2009@gmail.com and include your full name as it shows on mysjsu and let me know that you are planning on participating in this course for the duration of the semester. Please DO NOT use the email address I have sent this email from.
There is an assignment due as of Friday, August 28th at 10:00am. Please see the “Schedule” and “Participation” pages on Blackboard as soon as you are able to access the database for that assignment.
If you have questions at anytime, please feel free to email me at: comm105fall2009@gmail.com and also bookmark my blog at: http://comm105fall2009.blogspot.com/ and check for updates everyday.
I look forward to sharing this semester with you.
Carol-Lynn Perez, M.A.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Message from the Dean
Good Morning!
Welcome to the 2009/2010 academic year! I am sure that you are now aware that our ability to provide you with all of the courses you want has been temporarily compromised by the state budget crisis. Most of you have already received a lengthy e-mail message from Dr. Jaehne, the Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Studies, regarding some of the unusual aspects of the Fall 2009 semester.
Today as your Dean, I would like to underscore one salient fact from that message, namely "an empty seat is not an available space." In order to maintain quality of instruction and in order to reduce enrollment as required by the CSU Chancellor, designated course maximums cannot be exceeded. We must attempt to maintain quality even as state resources become scarce, and we must cut back to the enrollment levels that the Chancellor has mandated and that the state is willing to fund. We all hope that this is a temporary state of affairs and that our university can, in the not-too-distant future, return to a more normal method of operation.
Thank you for your forbearance.
Dean Hegstrom
Welcome to the 2009/2010 academic year! I am sure that you are now aware that our ability to provide you with all of the courses you want has been temporarily compromised by the state budget crisis. Most of you have already received a lengthy e-mail message from Dr. Jaehne, the Associate Vice President for Undergraduate Studies, regarding some of the unusual aspects of the Fall 2009 semester.
Today as your Dean, I would like to underscore one salient fact from that message, namely "an empty seat is not an available space." In order to maintain quality of instruction and in order to reduce enrollment as required by the CSU Chancellor, designated course maximums cannot be exceeded. We must attempt to maintain quality even as state resources become scarce, and we must cut back to the enrollment levels that the Chancellor has mandated and that the state is willing to fund. We all hope that this is a temporary state of affairs and that our university can, in the not-too-distant future, return to a more normal method of operation.
Thank you for your forbearance.
Dean Hegstrom
Monday, August 17, 2009
Pre-Semester Information
Allow me to extend an official Welcome to Comm 105P!!!
To get started in this course, please take the following steps:
1). Review the Blackboard website. You should have received a letter from SJSU instructing you on how to long into Blackboard. Review all pages on Blackboard and get to know the class well. (Blackboard will open up a few days before the start of the semester).
2). Read over the "Getting Started" page straightaway. This page will direct you on what things you need to do to get started in the course.
3). Create a blogspot webpage @ www.blogger.com. When you do this, please create a new post immediately by introducing yourself to me and your classmates. If you create a blogspot webpage but do not immediately post, blogspot may flag your page and you may be locked out. So create the blog and post ASAP.
4). When creating a blog, make sure to choose an alias that is different than your name. You also need to follow these steps to make sure your Display Name is the same as the Alias Name you send me. *Create your blog. *Once your blog is created, go into your Dashboard. *Once in your Dashboard, click on "Edit Profile". *Look halfway down the page and make sure your Display Name is the same as the Alias Name you have chosen.
The Alias you choose is the name your colleagues will use for you. So, if you choose a name like "Pookie" as your alias, you will be known in this class as "Pookie".
5). Email me at comm105spring2009@gmail.com with your Name, Email Address that you check often, your Alias Name, and a contact phone number - preferably a cell#.
6). Download Yahoo Messenger and add me as a friend: carolperezcommclass I will be holding most, if not all of my office hours online. You can chat with me at any time during my office hours, or anytime you see me online. I do not use Yahoo Messenger for personal use, so anytime I am logged on (which might be quite often), feel free to message me with any questions you might have.
7). Technical Support for Students having trouble logging into Blackboard:
For students have problems using Blackboard CE8 (eg. unable to log in, need password re-set, etc.), please contact San Jose State University's Informational Technology Support Services (ITSS) at 408-924-2377, or email at helpdesk@sjsu.edu ITSS is located on the first floor of the Academic Success Center in Clark Hall, so students can speak with someone in-person if they so desire. This not was sent to me directly from SJSU.
From what I recall last semester, if you are having problems logging in to CE8/Blackboard, please call the help desk during normal hours, as sending them an email may take a day or two to respond.
I will update my blog again soon. Until then, have a fabulous day!
To get started in this course, please take the following steps:
1). Review the Blackboard website. You should have received a letter from SJSU instructing you on how to long into Blackboard. Review all pages on Blackboard and get to know the class well. (Blackboard will open up a few days before the start of the semester).
2). Read over the "Getting Started" page straightaway. This page will direct you on what things you need to do to get started in the course.
3). Create a blogspot webpage @ www.blogger.com. When you do this, please create a new post immediately by introducing yourself to me and your classmates. If you create a blogspot webpage but do not immediately post, blogspot may flag your page and you may be locked out. So create the blog and post ASAP.
4). When creating a blog, make sure to choose an alias that is different than your name. You also need to follow these steps to make sure your Display Name is the same as the Alias Name you send me. *Create your blog. *Once your blog is created, go into your Dashboard. *Once in your Dashboard, click on "Edit Profile". *Look halfway down the page and make sure your Display Name is the same as the Alias Name you have chosen.
The Alias you choose is the name your colleagues will use for you. So, if you choose a name like "Pookie" as your alias, you will be known in this class as "Pookie".
5). Email me at comm105spring2009@gmail.com with your Name, Email Address that you check often, your Alias Name, and a contact phone number - preferably a cell#.
6). Download Yahoo Messenger and add me as a friend: carolperezcommclass I will be holding most, if not all of my office hours online. You can chat with me at any time during my office hours, or anytime you see me online. I do not use Yahoo Messenger for personal use, so anytime I am logged on (which might be quite often), feel free to message me with any questions you might have.
7). Technical Support for Students having trouble logging into Blackboard:
For students have problems using Blackboard CE8 (eg. unable to log in, need password re-set, etc.), please contact San Jose State University's Informational Technology Support Services (ITSS) at 408-924-2377, or email at helpdesk@sjsu.edu ITSS is located on the first floor of the Academic Success Center in Clark Hall, so students can speak with someone in-person if they so desire. This not was sent to me directly from SJSU.
From what I recall last semester, if you are having problems logging in to CE8/Blackboard, please call the help desk during normal hours, as sending them an email may take a day or two to respond.
I will update my blog again soon. Until then, have a fabulous day!
Welcome Email
Greetings Students!
As most of you know the semester starts on August 24th. Most students are scrambling to fill their schedules for the coming semester, and with the shortage of classes, this is no easy task.
I will send out a more detailed e-mail within the next few days, but wanted to make sure each of you were aware of a few things about Communication 105P online, Communication, Self and Society, before the semester begins:
1). The class you are enrolled in for Comm 105P is an online class. This means that most coursework is completed online and not in a classroom setting. This has confused some in the past.
2). There are no scheduled class meetings for this course. I will hold office hours online through Yahoo Messenger on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester. I will also answer email consistently.
3). If you need to contact me at anytime from this point forward, please DO NOT USE the sjsu email address that I have sent this message from. Rather, use the following email address: comm105fall2009@gmail.com
4). Please bookmark my blog address: http://comm105fall2009.blogspot.com/
I will make announcements, post class updates, and generally keep in touch with the class as a whole through my blog and through mass email. So bookmark my blog, and check it often.
Some of this information may seem a bit foreign to you, and will make more sense once you are able to access the class through Blackboard. Until Blackboard opens up for access, which should be a few days before the start of the semester, use the email address I have listed here, and check my blog for updates. During the semester I update my blog numerous times a week. Prior to the semester I will update periodically.
Again, if there are any questions about the course, please contact me at: comm105fall2009@gmail.com and please bookmark my blog address at: http://comm105fall2009.blogspot.com/ and be sure to check it often!
I look forward to sharing this semester with you, and hope that your summer has been an enjoyable one.
:)
Carol-Lynn Perez, M.A.
As most of you know the semester starts on August 24th. Most students are scrambling to fill their schedules for the coming semester, and with the shortage of classes, this is no easy task.
I will send out a more detailed e-mail within the next few days, but wanted to make sure each of you were aware of a few things about Communication 105P online, Communication, Self and Society, before the semester begins:
1). The class you are enrolled in for Comm 105P is an online class. This means that most coursework is completed online and not in a classroom setting. This has confused some in the past.
2). There are no scheduled class meetings for this course. I will hold office hours online through Yahoo Messenger on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the semester. I will also answer email consistently.
3). If you need to contact me at anytime from this point forward, please DO NOT USE the sjsu email address that I have sent this message from. Rather, use the following email address: comm105fall2009@gmail.com
4). Please bookmark my blog address: http://comm105fall2009.blogspot.com/
I will make announcements, post class updates, and generally keep in touch with the class as a whole through my blog and through mass email. So bookmark my blog, and check it often.
Some of this information may seem a bit foreign to you, and will make more sense once you are able to access the class through Blackboard. Until Blackboard opens up for access, which should be a few days before the start of the semester, use the email address I have listed here, and check my blog for updates. During the semester I update my blog numerous times a week. Prior to the semester I will update periodically.
Again, if there are any questions about the course, please contact me at: comm105fall2009@gmail.com and please bookmark my blog address at: http://comm105fall2009.blogspot.com/ and be sure to check it often!
I look forward to sharing this semester with you, and hope that your summer has been an enjoyable one.
:)
Carol-Lynn Perez, M.A.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Welcome to Comm 105P
Hello Class! I know this is a bit early to start blogging, but I am currently working on the final touches of the class. I hope you all will find this class helpful.
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