Learning Module Two was posted on Blackboard

New Notes for Our Class as of Thursday, January 22, 2009


1. Please re-review the documents in the Announcement Tab. It will help you to remember some of the parameters in working with Blackboard. Learning Module Two is the first time you will be “doing discussion questions” and quizzes. By referring to the Announcement pages, you will refresh your memory on tips on how to write discussion questions and the parameters for taking the quizzes.


2. I am so pleased with the autobiographies you have completed and especially all reply posts. It is fun to learn who our colleagues are.


3. Always remember the effectiveness of the discussions is dependent on you completing them in a timely fashion. Completing the discussion at or on the due day does not allow time for anyone to reply. Most of you were just great about getting your autobiography completed early.


4. Learning Module Two was posted today. Always do your assignments through the Learning Modules and not the Assignment Tab. As you see on our calendar, each Module is generally given a two-week time line and usually includes reading two chapters and doing the activities. I usually have due dates fall on Mondays, so if “push comes to shove,” you have the weekend to complete your work.


5. In order to assist in the text readings, I have completed voice-over power points for you. They are pretty basic and not flashy, only intended to highlight some of the significant things in each chapter. You can view them before you read the chapters or after, whichever suits your particular learning style. Remember, if you go to the link for our text’s supplemental materials, you can see an outline for each chapter and a summary for each chapter. The icon for that link is located right next to the icons for your Learning Modules.


6. Hui-Wen will help you post your picture on the class roster site if you do not know how to do it. It is nice to have your picture there so we can view it if we wish as we read your discussions or replies! J


7. Try to use our class blog for general questions you may have. Sometimes if they are “tucked away” in the discussions, we may miss them.


I feel pretty good about our start… not too many “bugs.” The biggest one seems to be the late arrival of your text. Also, I think a few of us felt some communication difficulties with using only the written word as our only form of communication. I guess that can be one of our lessons in communicating! J