Hello to my Wonderful Students!
As a reminder, I hold office hours on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9am to 11am. That means that I will actively be logged on to Yahoo Messenger during that time. You are more than welcome to pop in and chat about class stuff, or simply just pop in to say hi.
During this time we can also schedule phone conversations. It may seem strange to chat with an instructor over the phone, but honestly, I chat with students all the time. It's just like walking into my 'office' on the SJSU campus to chat, but much more convenient for my students. In fact, if you ever want to chat over the phone, simply email me and we can set up a time to chat. I have chatted with students at 7am in the morning, and at midnight. It all depends on your schedule, and when you are available.
In short, I'm available consistently for my students. I honestly love teaching, and I especially love teaching online classes, so I try to make myself available consistently.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
:)
The Blogging Prof
Note: Look out for a blog post either tomorrow or Thursday pertaining to the content we are covering this week for class.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Instructor Schedule
Hello Folks!
I will return all emails from the last 24 hours tonight. On Monday's and Thursday's I teach a 4 hour class, so replying to emails can be a bit difficult on those days. However, at the end of the week I will be connected to my email through my new iPhone, so answering emails after this week will be a bit easier.
I hope you all have a wonderful blogging day!
:)
Carol
I will return all emails from the last 24 hours tonight. On Monday's and Thursday's I teach a 4 hour class, so replying to emails can be a bit difficult on those days. However, at the end of the week I will be connected to my email through my new iPhone, so answering emails after this week will be a bit easier.
I hope you all have a wonderful blogging day!
:)
Carol
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Week of August 29th - September 4th
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. If you haven't already, please get to know the materials well, that I have uploaded to D2L. It is recommended that you keep a binder for this class, and print out the materials on D2L so you can have them close to you at all times.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 2 in the Epstein text - What Are We Arguing About.
*Read Chapter 2 in the Small Group Text - Participating in Small Group Communication.
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Plaigiarism Tutorial and email instructor results. Click HERE to take you to the tutorial. Please remember to include your section number in the 'subject' of the email.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question 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 at least 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 time 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 5 points.
1). Use an example from outside of the classroom. Discuss Subjective and Objective Claims. Give an example of a Subjective Claim you have heard or used recently AND give an example of an Objective Claim you have heard or used recently. Describe the situation. Describe the claims IN DETAIL.
2). Use an example from everyday life: Describe a vague sentence or ambiguous sentence you have heard recently. Where did you hear this sentence? An advertisement? Was it a conversation with a friend? What qualified the sentence as vague or ambiguous?
3). Pick one concept from the reading (either Epstein or the Small Group Comm book) and discuss it in detail.
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://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN 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 you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words and is worth a maximum of 34 points.
Note about comments: When you leave a comment on another blog, 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. Please keep record of your posts and comments in case there I have questions about where they are located.
In case there is any confusion, here is how you create a new post:
*Log into your blogger account
*Click "New Post"
*Type a Title
*Type your post into the big box
*Click "Publish Post"
If you do not Publish Post, your post will not become public.
For the upcoming discussion week, you will do the same thing for each question I pose, but you will write and publish your posts at least 12 hours apart. (See the "Participation Page" on D2L for more detail about participation in this course).
I will check my email on and off today (Sunday) in case there are any questions.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. If you haven't already, please get to know the materials well, that I have uploaded to D2L. It is recommended that you keep a binder for this class, and print out the materials on D2L so you can have them close to you at all times.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 2 in the Epstein text - What Are We Arguing About.
*Read Chapter 2 in the Small Group Text - Participating in Small Group Communication.
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Plaigiarism Tutorial and email instructor results. Click HERE to take you to the tutorial. Please remember to include your section number in the 'subject' of the email.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question 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 at least 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 time 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 5 points.
1). Use an example from outside of the classroom. Discuss Subjective and Objective Claims. Give an example of a Subjective Claim you have heard or used recently AND give an example of an Objective Claim you have heard or used recently. Describe the situation. Describe the claims IN DETAIL.
2). Use an example from everyday life: Describe a vague sentence or ambiguous sentence you have heard recently. Where did you hear this sentence? An advertisement? Was it a conversation with a friend? What qualified the sentence as vague or ambiguous?
3). Pick one concept from the reading (either Epstein or the Small Group Comm book) and discuss it in detail.
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://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN 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 you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words and is worth a maximum of 34 points.
Note about comments: When you leave a comment on another blog, 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. Please keep record of your posts and comments in case there I have questions about where they are located.
In case there is any confusion, here is how you create a new post:
*Log into your blogger account
*Click "New Post"
*Type a Title
*Type your post into the big box
*Click "Publish Post"
If you do not Publish Post, your post will not become public.
For the upcoming discussion week, you will do the same thing for each question I pose, but you will write and publish your posts at least 12 hours apart. (See the "Participation Page" on D2L for more detail about participation in this course).
I will check my email on and off today (Sunday) in case there are any questions.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Blogging
Hello All!
I have already started to receive your blog addresses. Many thanks to those that have already submitted the required information. As a reminder, by 11:59pm tonight (and hopefully sooner since this first assignment takes very little time), please submit to me:
*Your full name
*Alias Name
*Link to your blog
*Phone number (most accessible phone number)
*Post to your blog the required introductory post (introduce yourself to the class - see my post below)
Check your Display Name:
Please go to the "Getting Started" page on Desire2Learn to find instructions about how to check your Display Name.
Links to your blog:
Once you send me your blog address I will add a link to your blog located on the right hand side of my blog. You should be able to click on your Display Name and it will take you directly to your blog. I will do this this afternoon/this evening.
Introductory Posts:
Once you have created your blog, please post your introductory post ASAP. Sometimes blogger (blog spot) will flag a blog that has been created but not used. In order to avoid this, please post your introductory post to your blog when you create it.
How to post to your blog:
Once you have created your blog and posted your introductory post, sign out. Go ahead and sign back in to your blogger account and hit "new post". This will create a new blog post. DO NOT HIT CREATE NEW BLOG - this will actually create a whole different blog. You are simply POSTING to your blog, NOT creating a new blog.
Commenting:
When you comment on a classmate's blog, or even my blog for that matter, your Display Name should show up. This is how I track blog posts and comments. You can comment by reading a post, and at the end of the post there should be a 'comments' button down at the very bottom of a blog post. You must be logged into your blogger (blog spot) account in order for your Display Name to show up. Whenever you leave a comment, please make sure you are logged into your blogger account (in another internet window) and then comment so your Display Name shows up. Feel free to play around with commenting today by commenting on my blog. If you are having issues, please email me.
Start Checking Out Other Blogs:
Please start checking out your classmates blogs tonight/tomorrow morning. Again, the list of class blogs will be found when you click on your section link at the top of my blog. You can simply click on any blog link, read it and comment on it, once I post the links to my blog.
Once I update my blog with all of the links to the students in the class, I will send out a mass email, and I will post again to my blog, so look out for those messages. I'm excited to get started with the class! :)
I have already started to receive your blog addresses. Many thanks to those that have already submitted the required information. As a reminder, by 11:59pm tonight (and hopefully sooner since this first assignment takes very little time), please submit to me:
*Your full name
*Alias Name
*Link to your blog
*Phone number (most accessible phone number)
*Post to your blog the required introductory post (introduce yourself to the class - see my post below)
Check your Display Name:
Please go to the "Getting Started" page on Desire2Learn to find instructions about how to check your Display Name.
Links to your blog:
Once you send me your blog address I will add a link to your blog located on the right hand side of my blog. You should be able to click on your Display Name and it will take you directly to your blog. I will do this this afternoon/this evening.
Introductory Posts:
Once you have created your blog, please post your introductory post ASAP. Sometimes blogger (blog spot) will flag a blog that has been created but not used. In order to avoid this, please post your introductory post to your blog when you create it.
How to post to your blog:
Once you have created your blog and posted your introductory post, sign out. Go ahead and sign back in to your blogger account and hit "new post". This will create a new blog post. DO NOT HIT CREATE NEW BLOG - this will actually create a whole different blog. You are simply POSTING to your blog, NOT creating a new blog.
Commenting:
When you comment on a classmate's blog, or even my blog for that matter, your Display Name should show up. This is how I track blog posts and comments. You can comment by reading a post, and at the end of the post there should be a 'comments' button down at the very bottom of a blog post. You must be logged into your blogger (blog spot) account in order for your Display Name to show up. Whenever you leave a comment, please make sure you are logged into your blogger account (in another internet window) and then comment so your Display Name shows up. Feel free to play around with commenting today by commenting on my blog. If you are having issues, please email me.
Start Checking Out Other Blogs:
Please start checking out your classmates blogs tonight/tomorrow morning. Again, the list of class blogs will be found when you click on your section link at the top of my blog. You can simply click on any blog link, read it and comment on it, once I post the links to my blog.
Once I update my blog with all of the links to the students in the class, I will send out a mass email, and I will post again to my blog, so look out for those messages. I'm excited to get started with the class! :)
Friday, August 27, 2010
Due by Saturday Night
Hello Folks,
I hope you have all found the "Getting Started" page on Desire2Learn. That page will tell you everything that is due this week. As a reminder, you should submit the following information by Saturday at 11:59pm:
Name
Blogspot web address (you should create a blog specifically for this class)
Alias
Phone Number
You should have this information emailed to me by 11:59pm tomorrow night.
Over the weekend I will attach links to your blog, on my blog. You can find your classmates blogs under the link with the your section number. Please know your section number, and only participate within your section. (I will explain more on Sunday about this).
Also, over the weekend I will confirm with each of you that I have received your email.
Have a wonderful day!
:)
Carol
I hope you have all found the "Getting Started" page on Desire2Learn. That page will tell you everything that is due this week. As a reminder, you should submit the following information by Saturday at 11:59pm:
Name
Blogspot web address (you should create a blog specifically for this class)
Alias
Phone Number
You should have this information emailed to me by 11:59pm tomorrow night.
Over the weekend I will attach links to your blog, on my blog. You can find your classmates blogs under the link with the your section number. Please know your section number, and only participate within your section. (I will explain more on Sunday about this).
Also, over the weekend I will confirm with each of you that I have received your email.
Have a wonderful day!
:)
Carol
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Week of August 25th - 28th
I post to my blog numerous times each week, the first of which will likely be on Sunday mornings. The Sunday morning blog post will contain everything that is due for that week, and will also contain some reminders. Since today marks the first day of our week, here is the 'official' post for this week. Please read all blog posts so far and make sure you follow any instructions I have posted here. At the start of the semester there are usually repetitive questions students have and my blog is a good place to get some answers.
Here is what's due for this week as listed on the Schedule Page on Desire2Learn:
1). Log onto Desire2Learn and start with the "Getting Started" page. Follow instructions on that page to get started in the course.
2). Due Date - email instructor by Saturday, Aug. 28th at 11:59pm with the following (as noted on the "Getting Started Page" on Desire2Learn):
*Name
*Alias Name you have chosen for the semester
*Include a link to your blogspot webpage
*Phone number if not previously sent
3). Post to your blog an introductory post by Saturday, Aug. 28th at 11:59pm (preferably earlier). In this first post you should introduce yourself to the class. Talk a little about your 'communication experience', and let us know what you hope to get out of this course. Also talk a bit about your experience with online classes, and perhaps let us know what some of your interests are so we can get to know you better.
4). Review all pages on Desire2Learn. Log onto D2L, click on Comm 41, then on "Content". You should be able to see everything I have posted so far.
5). Review the Syllabus including the Late Work policy. I am strict about deadlines, so get to know the deadlines in this course well.
6). Review the Schedule Page and Participation Page.
7). Read Chapter 1 in the Epstein text - Critical Thinking.
8). Read Chapter 1 in the Small Group Text - Foundations of Communicating in Small Groups and Teams
9). Read over the Netiquette Homepage (including links) and Learn the Net: Netiquette.
Reminder #1 - I hold office hours on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9am to 11am on Yahoo Messenger. This means that while I am working I keep Yahoo Messenger open. If you see me available that means I'm available to chat in real time. Go ahead and pop in if you'd like to chat with me. If you do chat, please follow normal pleasantries by using a greeting at the start of the conversation and a closing salutation at the end of the conversation. Many students have gotten into the habit of abruptly logging on and off without a word that the conversation is over.
Reminder #2 - Typical weeks run from Sunday morning at 12:01am to Saturday night at 11:59pm. Again, I'm a stickler about deadlines so get to know them well!
I will likely post again later or tomorrow. Until then.......
The Blogging Prof signing off!
Here is what's due for this week as listed on the Schedule Page on Desire2Learn:
1). Log onto Desire2Learn and start with the "Getting Started" page. Follow instructions on that page to get started in the course.
2). Due Date - email instructor by Saturday, Aug. 28th at 11:59pm with the following (as noted on the "Getting Started Page" on Desire2Learn):
*Name
*Alias Name you have chosen for the semester
*Include a link to your blogspot webpage
*Phone number if not previously sent
3). Post to your blog an introductory post by Saturday, Aug. 28th at 11:59pm (preferably earlier). In this first post you should introduce yourself to the class. Talk a little about your 'communication experience', and let us know what you hope to get out of this course. Also talk a bit about your experience with online classes, and perhaps let us know what some of your interests are so we can get to know you better.
4). Review all pages on Desire2Learn. Log onto D2L, click on Comm 41, then on "Content". You should be able to see everything I have posted so far.
5). Review the Syllabus including the Late Work policy. I am strict about deadlines, so get to know the deadlines in this course well.
6). Review the Schedule Page and Participation Page.
7). Read Chapter 1 in the Epstein text - Critical Thinking.
8). Read Chapter 1 in the Small Group Text - Foundations of Communicating in Small Groups and Teams
9). Read over the Netiquette Homepage (including links) and Learn the Net: Netiquette.
Reminder #1 - I hold office hours on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9am to 11am on Yahoo Messenger. This means that while I am working I keep Yahoo Messenger open. If you see me available that means I'm available to chat in real time. Go ahead and pop in if you'd like to chat with me. If you do chat, please follow normal pleasantries by using a greeting at the start of the conversation and a closing salutation at the end of the conversation. Many students have gotten into the habit of abruptly logging on and off without a word that the conversation is over.
Reminder #2 - Typical weeks run from Sunday morning at 12:01am to Saturday night at 11:59pm. Again, I'm a stickler about deadlines so get to know them well!
I will likely post again later or tomorrow. Until then.......
The Blogging Prof signing off!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Replying to Emails
Hello Folks!
I wanted to drop a quick note to let you all know that I haven't forgot about you, nor am I ignoring you. I am waiting until the first day of the semester (tomorrow) to reply to all emails. By tomorrow afternoon you should get a reply from me.
I can't wait to start the semester!
:)
Carol
I wanted to drop a quick note to let you all know that I haven't forgot about you, nor am I ignoring you. I am waiting until the first day of the semester (tomorrow) to reply to all emails. By tomorrow afternoon you should get a reply from me.
I can't wait to start the semester!
:)
Carol
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Welcome
Greetings Students!
As most of you know the Fall session begins on August 25th. I want to make sure each of you were aware of a few things about Communication 41 online, Critical Decision Making, before the semester begins:
1). The class you are enrolled in for Comm 41 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, but we will meet in-person for the final exam. I will hold office hours online through Yahoo Messenger throughout the semester. I will also answer email consistently throughout the semester.
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: comm41fall2010@gmail.com. Please include your section number in the subject line of your email. Keep up including your section number in the subject line throughout the semester. There are numerous Comm 41 classes that I am instructing this semester, and each class will be using the exact same email address. So please, make my life a bit easier and include the section number you are enrolled in when you email me.
4). Please bookmark my blog address: http://comm41fall2010.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. All sections of Comm 41 online (that I am instructing) will use the same course calendar, so updates to the main page will be for all students taking Comm 41 with me. However, please note the section numbers at the top of my blog. You will use those specific pages, in accordance with which section you are enrolled in, for discussions.
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 Desire 2 Learn. Until Desire 2 Learn opens up for access, which should be a the day the fall session begins, 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 start of semester I will update periodically.
Again, if there are any questions about the course, please contact me at: comm41fall2010@gmail.com (include your section number in the 'subject' line of the email) and please bookmark my blog address at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and be sure to check it often!
I look forward to sharing the semester with you, and hope that your break, has been an enjoyable one.
:)
Carol-Lynn Perez, M.A.
As most of you know the Fall session begins on August 25th. I want to make sure each of you were aware of a few things about Communication 41 online, Critical Decision Making, before the semester begins:
1). The class you are enrolled in for Comm 41 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, but we will meet in-person for the final exam. I will hold office hours online through Yahoo Messenger throughout the semester. I will also answer email consistently throughout the semester.
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: comm41fall2010@gmail.com. Please include your section number in the subject line of your email. Keep up including your section number in the subject line throughout the semester. There are numerous Comm 41 classes that I am instructing this semester, and each class will be using the exact same email address. So please, make my life a bit easier and include the section number you are enrolled in when you email me.
4). Please bookmark my blog address: http://comm41fall2010.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. All sections of Comm 41 online (that I am instructing) will use the same course calendar, so updates to the main page will be for all students taking Comm 41 with me. However, please note the section numbers at the top of my blog. You will use those specific pages, in accordance with which section you are enrolled in, for discussions.
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 Desire 2 Learn. Until Desire 2 Learn opens up for access, which should be a the day the fall session begins, 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 start of semester I will update periodically.
Again, if there are any questions about the course, please contact me at: comm41fall2010@gmail.com (include your section number in the 'subject' line of the email) and please bookmark my blog address at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and be sure to check it often!
I look forward to sharing the semester with you, and hope that your break, has been an enjoyable one.
:)
Carol-Lynn Perez, M.A.
First Email to Students
Hello Students!
If you have received this email it is because you are enrolled in Comm 41, Critical Decision Making. The class you have enrolled in is an online only class. That means that all coursework, tests/quizzes, discussions, etc… will be conducted online. We will only meet for the final exam on the SJSU campus, date TBD, but will be in accordance with the SJSU final exam schedule.
To get started in the class, please log into the new learning system, Desire2Learn. You can review how to retrieve your password from the following website: http://www.sjsu.edu/ecampus/
Once you have figured out your username and password, go to this website to log into Desire2Learn: https://sjsu.desire2learn.com/
You will have access to Comm 41 beginning August 25, 2010.
The first thing I would like you to do is email me at the class email address, which is: comm41fall2010@gmail.com Please email me your full name and which section you are enrolled in, and make sure you are emailing me from the email address you would like me to contact you throughout the semester for class info., updates, etc… Do this ASAP. I need to finalize the registration in the course, and add folks if possible. Also, please bookmark my blog: http://comm41fall2010.If you have received this email it is because you are enrolled in Comm 41, Critical Decision Making. The class you have enrolled in is an online only class. That means that all coursework, tests/quizzes, discussions, etc… will be conducted online. We will only meet for the final exam on the SJSU campus, date TBD, but will be in accordance with the SJSU final exam schedule.
To get started in the class, please log into the new learning system, Desire2Learn. You can review how to retrieve your password from the following website: http://www.sjsu.edu/ecampus/
Once you have figured out your username and password, go to this website to log into Desire2Learn: https://sjsu.desire2learn.com/
You will have access to Comm 41 beginning August 25, 2010.
Once the semester begins, you will be able to access Desire2Learn, assignments, the syllabus and all other information about the class. You will have a number of things due the first week of class, but don’t worry, they are simple task items to get established in the course and should be easy to complete.
Once class begins, please only use the class email address to correspond with me. Please do not use the sjsu.edu email address I have sent this message from, as I check the class email address often, but rarely check the sjsu.edu email address.
I look forward to sharing the Fall 2010 semester with you!
Carol-Lynn Perez, M.A.
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