Working online
When I first developed this class it was going to be Face-to-Face. Since we had to pivot online in the middle of the Spring I did not have as much time as I would have liked to get this class working.
How to 'do' this class
As some of you know, my main theme can be summarized as I want class to be a "busy-work free zone" ( a phrasing I got from Jesse Stommel). I wrote projects & picked readings that I think follow this rubric but i am happy to have your insight here.
The first day of class is just getting us all setup.
You can see the calendar here. One thing a lot of you asked for was a detailed breakdown of when things should be done by. So that is why they are listed by day. But you don't have to follow it this way. You could, for instance, do all the work for the week on a Monday. It is totally up to you!
The same is true of due dates. I put them there to help you navigate this weird situation. But you don't have to stick to those dates.
How to learn online
It is really hard to keep up with online classes if you haven't done them before. My advice is to pick a time during the day when you think you can devote time/energy to it. For example, I tend to check emails etc from 5:30 am- 7:00 am when my family is still sleeping and I can get some quiet time (Don't think I expect you to be up then!).
Class projects
All class projects are listed here and also on the main landing page for the class. With the exception of the online game (which is a group project) you can do these at anytime you want.
Communication
I am using Slack since i think it is a bit more interesting than email and it lets us chat as a group without having AsULearn etc keep track of how much time you are devoting to the class (did you know that i can, in theory, see how often you have logged into the class and what parts of the site you visited....totes creepy). You can send me a direct message on Slack at any time. If you would rather email me that is fine too but note that i try to avoid email during the day.
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