Hello Class! Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 10, Too Much Emotion.
*Participate in Week 12 discussion.
*Keep working on Assignment #3. I will post some FAQ's this week, so keep an eye out for that.
*Note on the Final Exam: Review the post before this one about the final exam (if you haven't already). The final exam will be held on the SJSU campus on December 16th at either 5:15pm or 7:45pm in accordance with the SJSU final exam schedule for online classes. If there is a scheduling conflict, you have until the end of the week to contact me (email me by November 6th @ 11:59pm). If I do not hear from you by that date and time, it is assumed that you will be at the final exam with no scheduling conflicts. If there is a scheduling conflict, you will need to make yourself available for the final exam on Dec. 16th.
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.
1). Discuss the idea of Appeal to Emotion. There are different aspects of Appeal to Emotion, which type of Appeal to Emotion strikes you, and why?
2). Pertaining to page 195, complete objective 1, 2, 3, 6 or 7. (Please choose only one to complete).
3). Pick one concept, idea or exercise from the assigned reading, that we have no already discussed, that you found useful or interesting, and discuss it.
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.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Final Exam Date
Hello Folks,
I have been getting a few questions about the final exam date. As it states on the schedule, syllabus and participation pages on D2L, the final exam is TBD. I have sent in a room request form for Thursday, December 16th, but have yet to hear back. I assumed that I would have heard back by now, but I alas, I have not.
I'm pretty sure the exam will be on December 16th at either 5:00pm or 7:15pm. I will email your specific section with a time and location, but plan on the final exam on Dec. 16th. This is in direct accordance with the SJSU final exam schedule for online classes.
Please email immediately if you have a valid scheduling conflict.
:)
The Blogging Prof.
I have been getting a few questions about the final exam date. As it states on the schedule, syllabus and participation pages on D2L, the final exam is TBD. I have sent in a room request form for Thursday, December 16th, but have yet to hear back. I assumed that I would have heard back by now, but I alas, I have not.
I'm pretty sure the exam will be on December 16th at either 5:00pm or 7:15pm. I will email your specific section with a time and location, but plan on the final exam on Dec. 16th. This is in direct accordance with the SJSU final exam schedule for online classes.
Please email immediately if you have a valid scheduling conflict.
:)
The Blogging Prof.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Office Hours Delayed but Extended
Hello Folks,
I will hold office hours, but I will be a bit late. A last minute appointment was scheduled this morning that I can't get out of. I expect to be online about 10am or 10:30am. I will be online for a couple of hours after I log on, so stop by if you want to chat.
If for some reason I miss you, we can schedule a time to chat today either over the phone or online.
My apologies about the change in office hours.
The Blogging Prof.
UPDATE: I logged on at 10am, and will be online until at least 12pm.
I will hold office hours, but I will be a bit late. A last minute appointment was scheduled this morning that I can't get out of. I expect to be online about 10am or 10:30am. I will be online for a couple of hours after I log on, so stop by if you want to chat.
If for some reason I miss you, we can schedule a time to chat today either over the phone or online.
My apologies about the change in office hours.
The Blogging Prof.
UPDATE: I logged on at 10am, and will be online until at least 12pm.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Week of October 24th - October 30th
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Schedule and Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Appendix: Truth Tables, pages 359-372
*Read Appendix: Aristotelian Logic, pages 373-383
*Get in contact with your group and start working on the final assignment in this class - Group Facilitation.
There is no discussion this week, so please use this time wisely and get a jump start on your final assignment. I will post more about the final assignment this week.
Here is what is listed on the Schedule and Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Appendix: Truth Tables, pages 359-372
*Read Appendix: Aristotelian Logic, pages 373-383
*Get in contact with your group and start working on the final assignment in this class - Group Facilitation.
There is no discussion this week, so please use this time wisely and get a jump start on your final assignment. I will post more about the final assignment this week.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Office Hours Reminder
Hello Folks!
As a reminder, I will not be holding office hours today. If you need to chat, please email me as I will be checking email regularly.
Have a great day!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
As a reminder, I will not be holding office hours today. If you need to chat, please email me as I will be checking email regularly.
Have a great day!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Week of October 17th - October 23th
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 8: General Claims
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*The second group paper is due this Saturday. Please have ONE group member email me the final paper by Saturday, October 23, 2010 by 11:59pm.
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.
1).Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 8. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
Please explain the concepts and give a personal example or personal story for each.
2). Since we are almost finished with assignment #2, please discuss the usefulness of the first or second major course assignment. Use specific examples.
3). Pick one concept in the class that we have covered so far in the class that you think needs further discussion. Please do some additional web research on that particular topic and discuss what you have found. Include weblinks in your blog post so the class can see what you have researched, and so the class can gain greater understanding of that particular topic. (Note: You might want to go back and read through your blog to see what you found difficult to understand from simply reading the book. This will help you understand that topic a little more thoroughly, and help others in the class understand a bit more too - it's called community learning). :)
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.
Until later......
The Blogging Prof.
SIDE NOTE ABOUT OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK: I will hold office hours on Tuesday, but will not be holding office hours on Thursday. I will be attending a 3 day workshop starting very early Thursday morning, and will be unable to be near a computer during the day. I will be checking my email regularly.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 8: General Claims
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*The second group paper is due this Saturday. Please have ONE group member email me the final paper by Saturday, October 23, 2010 by 11:59pm.
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.
1).Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 8. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
Please explain the concepts and give a personal example or personal story for each.
2). Since we are almost finished with assignment #2, please discuss the usefulness of the first or second major course assignment. Use specific examples.
3). Pick one concept in the class that we have covered so far in the class that you think needs further discussion. Please do some additional web research on that particular topic and discuss what you have found. Include weblinks in your blog post so the class can see what you have researched, and so the class can gain greater understanding of that particular topic. (Note: You might want to go back and read through your blog to see what you found difficult to understand from simply reading the book. This will help you understand that topic a little more thoroughly, and help others in the class understand a bit more too - it's called community learning). :)
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.
Until later......
The Blogging Prof.
SIDE NOTE ABOUT OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK: I will hold office hours on Tuesday, but will not be holding office hours on Thursday. I will be attending a 3 day workshop starting very early Thursday morning, and will be unable to be near a computer during the day. I will be checking my email regularly.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
D2L Issues
Hi folks,
I received emails regarding network issues from a number of folks across all three sections of Comm 41 about D2L issues. Unfortunately I only have connectivity through my iPhone and can't deal with the D2L issues until I return from the marathon on Sunday night.
Please be assured that there was an issue with D2L tonight close to the deadline of the midterm, and I will take appropriate steps to get things figured out when I return from the marathon. Rest easy, we'll figure this thing out!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
I received emails regarding network issues from a number of folks across all three sections of Comm 41 about D2L issues. Unfortunately I only have connectivity through my iPhone and can't deal with the D2L issues until I return from the marathon on Sunday night.
Please be assured that there was an issue with D2L tonight close to the deadline of the midterm, and I will take appropriate steps to get things figured out when I return from the marathon. Rest easy, we'll figure this thing out!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Instructor Availability over the weekend
Hello Everyone!
I will be participating in the Nike Women's Marathon over the weekend, and will not be readily available as I usually am. I will check my email on and off over the weekend, but I cannot guarantee that I will be able to answer your email until Sunday night!
Good luck on the midterm!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
I will be participating in the Nike Women's Marathon over the weekend, and will not be readily available as I usually am. I will check my email on and off over the weekend, but I cannot guarantee that I will be able to answer your email until Sunday night!
Good luck on the midterm!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Scanner Issues
Hello Folks -
I will return your grades for the News and Politics assignment on Friday. My apologies!
Until tomorrow.....
I will return your grades for the News and Politics assignment on Friday. My apologies!
Until tomorrow.....
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Week of October 10th - October 16th
There are only two things due this week:
1). MIDTERM: Be sure to take the midterm (or test #3) this week. Please have it submitted by the end of the week, which is on Saturday, by 11:59pm. Start early so you can have the test submitted early. The test covers Chapters 1-7, 9&11. Please work independently for this test, do not share answers, test questions, etc....
2). Continue working on Assignment #2 - Critical Thinking in Social Organizations.
Reminders and Notes:
* Your second paper is due by Saturday, October 23 by 11:59pm. There is no individual portion to this paper, only the group paper.
*Since this is midterm week, it's going to be pretty quiet around my blog, and your colleagues blogs.
*Your first assignment will be returned by Thursday night (at the latest). I will email it to all group members.
*I will post grades for the last two weeks of blogging during the week. I will post to my blog when I have completed that.
*I have compiled all of the 'grade your group-mates' grades. It looks like most of you worked really well together. Heck, most of you graded one another very high. This along with the overwhelming majority vote to stay in the same groups for the second assignment tells me that most groups across all three sections are working well in their groups. Since most groups are working very well together, I will not require you to grade each other for this paper. I will simply grade the group essay out of 100 points rather than splitting the grade into two sections (group paper 80 points, grading assessment 20 points). Most folks did really well working in their groups, so I see no need to do another round of grading each other. This will take the pressure off you to grade each other for this project. :)
Until later......
1). MIDTERM: Be sure to take the midterm (or test #3) this week. Please have it submitted by the end of the week, which is on Saturday, by 11:59pm. Start early so you can have the test submitted early. The test covers Chapters 1-7, 9&11. Please work independently for this test, do not share answers, test questions, etc....
2). Continue working on Assignment #2 - Critical Thinking in Social Organizations.
Reminders and Notes:
* Your second paper is due by Saturday, October 23 by 11:59pm. There is no individual portion to this paper, only the group paper.
*Since this is midterm week, it's going to be pretty quiet around my blog, and your colleagues blogs.
*Your first assignment will be returned by Thursday night (at the latest). I will email it to all group members.
*I will post grades for the last two weeks of blogging during the week. I will post to my blog when I have completed that.
*I have compiled all of the 'grade your group-mates' grades. It looks like most of you worked really well together. Heck, most of you graded one another very high. This along with the overwhelming majority vote to stay in the same groups for the second assignment tells me that most groups across all three sections are working well in their groups. Since most groups are working very well together, I will not require you to grade each other for this paper. I will simply grade the group essay out of 100 points rather than splitting the grade into two sections (group paper 80 points, grading assessment 20 points). Most folks did really well working in their groups, so I see no need to do another round of grading each other. This will take the pressure off you to grade each other for this project. :)
Until later......
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Week of October 3rd - October 9th
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 6: Compound Claims
*Read Chapter 7: Counterarguments
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Argument Mapping Tutorial: CLICK HERE to go to the tutorial.
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.
1).Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 6. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
2). Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 7. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
3). Pick one concept from either text, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it. Use either Chapter 6 or Chapter 7.
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.
MIDTERM: As a reminder, the midterm exam is next week. It will cover chapters 1-7, 9 & 11. Please start studying early. You are more than welcome to study in groups, but the midterm is AN INDIVIDUAL EXAM. Please do not share questions/answers with anyone - you must work alone on the exam.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 6: Compound Claims
*Read Chapter 7: Counterarguments
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Argument Mapping Tutorial: CLICK HERE to go to the tutorial.
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.
1).Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 6. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
2). Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 7. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
3). Pick one concept from either text, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it. Use either Chapter 6 or Chapter 7.
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.
MIDTERM: As a reminder, the midterm exam is next week. It will cover chapters 1-7, 9 & 11. Please start studying early. You are more than welcome to study in groups, but the midterm is AN INDIVIDUAL EXAM. Please do not share questions/answers with anyone - you must work alone on the exam.
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