March 30 Class Notes:
It is hard to believe on Wednesday we turn the calendar to April. Although winter seems to be really trying to hang on again this year. According to our class calendar (see Blackboard) we will finish our course by the end of the month. Below are some notes for the next Learning Module.
The next Learning Module (Learning Module Seven) requires reading only one chapter (chapter 13). We did not get to read all chapters in the text and I don’t mean to slight any of the topics, but it was just not possible to “get them all in.” I know many of you read the ones we didn’t cover on your own. PLEASE NOTE: You only have to respond to one of the two discussion questions in the learning module. But if you like, you can respond to both.
1. The reason I have scheduled the reading of only one chapter is I want you to spend the time finishing your papers. Some of you have yet to let me know your topic yet. It is important that you do so this week. As most of you know, the topics you have chosen are listed on our blog site. They look really interesting.
2. In the next day or two I will be sending to you the STEPS IN PASTING YOUR POSTS TO YOUR E-PORFOLIO. It is really easy and is basically a copy and paste exercise. You will only paste your original post you wrote to each question and not the responses plus your autobiographical sketch, etc. I will also share with you how to join our Elluminate session scheduled for the end of April.
4. Just a tip…. Complete your chapter, discussion and quiz early, don’t let things “pile up.” This will be a busy month for our class.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
About synchronous online conferencing
Hi all,
It’s nice to spread our arms to welcome the spring time!
Some of you may have concerns about the synchronous online conferencing next month. It is a LIVE online class time in ADOL 576, so please allocate your time in advance to attend one of the two online meetings. Dr. Jerry T will guide us to have active discussions on your research questions. All you need to prepare for the online meeting are speakers and a microphone for your computer. A webcam is not a requirement for you. If you have a webcam on your computer, we can “see” you online when Dr. T makes your video be on. If you don’t have a webcam, it is fine with all of us.
The following steps may help you have a picture in mind on the online conferencing.
1. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVQQR9UoM1I&feature=related to take a look the brief overview on Elluminate.
2. View this video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrwkPySbZ_4&feature=related
3. Go to http://www.elluminate.com/
4. Click “Support” icon on the left side bar
5. Follow the steps of “First time Users”
6. You should successfully install Elluminate software.
If you have any questions on installing Elluminate, please leave your messages on the class blog. I will reply it ASAP.
Stay tuned for further instructions on the online conferencing session.
Enjoy the rest of spring break!
~Hui-Wen
Monday, March 16, 2009
March 16th Class Notes
Notes for Monday, March 16th:
1. This week I will be reading your midterm papers. From what I have read so far, they are very good.
2. I certainly have missed our discussions! When we have them assigned, we learn so much from each other in relation to our text topics. Even though I miss our face-to-face interactions, I value the richness of our postings. Good work.
3. Learning Module Six returns us to our discussion questions. It is also the last module that we will have assigned two chapters. Our next module (Learning Module Seven) will have only one chapter assigned so that you will have additional time to focus on your papers. I am really excited about the topics that you have chosen. I think they will really supplement our readings and discussions.
4. If you haven’t chosen a topic for your paper please do so. Topics already chosen are listed on our blog site.
5. Some of you have asked about our “journal assignments”. I have not assigned any journaling as I found our online discussions have been so valuable for all of us to read. Journaling does not provide for all to read.
1. This week I will be reading your midterm papers. From what I have read so far, they are very good.
2. I certainly have missed our discussions! When we have them assigned, we learn so much from each other in relation to our text topics. Even though I miss our face-to-face interactions, I value the richness of our postings. Good work.
3. Learning Module Six returns us to our discussion questions. It is also the last module that we will have assigned two chapters. Our next module (Learning Module Seven) will have only one chapter assigned so that you will have additional time to focus on your papers. I am really excited about the topics that you have chosen. I think they will really supplement our readings and discussions.
4. If you haven’t chosen a topic for your paper please do so. Topics already chosen are listed on our blog site.
5. Some of you have asked about our “journal assignments”. I have not assigned any journaling as I found our online discussions have been so valuable for all of us to read. Journaling does not provide for all to read.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
March 2nd Class Notes
March 2nd Class Notes:
1. My, how fast time is going by…. We have approached the halfway mark for our course, and we have had some great discussions via our first chapters. With this Module (Learning Module Five), we conclude Part I by reading Chapter Seven: Ethics and Communication of our text and move into the first chapter of Part II (Chapter Nine: Interpersonal Communication). Each of the chapters in Part II takes a “communication context” briefly described in Chapter One (see pg. v, contents for Chapter One).
2. With Learning Module Five, we will change our assignment a bit. Your reading assignment is to read Chapters 7 and 9 and complete the quizzes. We will not have any discussion questions during this two week period but rather a two question activity which will serve as your mid-term assessment. The two questions are from chapters seven and nine. You are given several questions for each chapter, but only choose one question from each chapter. Your answers to the questions are personal submissions and are only available for me, Hui-Wen, and you to read. Later, if you wish, you may want to add them to your e-portfolio. In completing the answers to the questions, you may use your text, notes, discussions, or other resources. The due date to complete them is Monday, March 16th. I might suggest you write your mid-term in Word document and then copy and paste or attach. As you know the system “times out” in 30 minutes if nothing is submitted in that time.
3. Speaking of the e-portfolio. Many of you have successfully created your gmail account, but a couple of you have yet to do it. Please complete that asap. The procedure to do that is found in the announcement from Hui-Wen on our blog site. If you are still having difficulty doing that, please let me or Hui-Wen know. We want to get started on sharing with you how to add your assignments to your site.
4. I have received many of your topics for your research paper. Again, the guidelines for the paper can be found in the announcement tab on your Blackboard site. Just scroll down until you find the announcement titled “A Word about the Assignments.” Now is a good time to look at the class calendar again via the tab on Blackboard. The paper is due on Monday, April 13th. We will put it in your e-portfolio, and everyone will be able to read it.
5. On Monday, April 20th, and Wednesday, April 22, we will split the class up and hold an Elluminate session for an hour between 6 to 7 PM Pacific, (7-8 PM Mountain.) You will need to have access to a microphone and to have previously downloaded the Elluminate Live program. This will allow you to view, hear, and respond to the discussion that evening. Not to worry, we will provide to you all the necessary information to do this. It is easy. Many of you have probably already used Elluminate in one of your classes. If not, it is a new way to communicate. The discussion that evening will be per your papers.
1. My, how fast time is going by…. We have approached the halfway mark for our course, and we have had some great discussions via our first chapters. With this Module (Learning Module Five), we conclude Part I by reading Chapter Seven: Ethics and Communication of our text and move into the first chapter of Part II (Chapter Nine: Interpersonal Communication). Each of the chapters in Part II takes a “communication context” briefly described in Chapter One (see pg. v, contents for Chapter One).
2. With Learning Module Five, we will change our assignment a bit. Your reading assignment is to read Chapters 7 and 9 and complete the quizzes. We will not have any discussion questions during this two week period but rather a two question activity which will serve as your mid-term assessment. The two questions are from chapters seven and nine. You are given several questions for each chapter, but only choose one question from each chapter. Your answers to the questions are personal submissions and are only available for me, Hui-Wen, and you to read. Later, if you wish, you may want to add them to your e-portfolio. In completing the answers to the questions, you may use your text, notes, discussions, or other resources. The due date to complete them is Monday, March 16th. I might suggest you write your mid-term in Word document and then copy and paste or attach. As you know the system “times out” in 30 minutes if nothing is submitted in that time.
3. Speaking of the e-portfolio. Many of you have successfully created your gmail account, but a couple of you have yet to do it. Please complete that asap. The procedure to do that is found in the announcement from Hui-Wen on our blog site. If you are still having difficulty doing that, please let me or Hui-Wen know. We want to get started on sharing with you how to add your assignments to your site.
4. I have received many of your topics for your research paper. Again, the guidelines for the paper can be found in the announcement tab on your Blackboard site. Just scroll down until you find the announcement titled “A Word about the Assignments.” Now is a good time to look at the class calendar again via the tab on Blackboard. The paper is due on Monday, April 13th. We will put it in your e-portfolio, and everyone will be able to read it.
5. On Monday, April 20th, and Wednesday, April 22, we will split the class up and hold an Elluminate session for an hour between 6 to 7 PM Pacific, (7-8 PM Mountain.) You will need to have access to a microphone and to have previously downloaded the Elluminate Live program. This will allow you to view, hear, and respond to the discussion that evening. Not to worry, we will provide to you all the necessary information to do this. It is easy. Many of you have probably already used Elluminate in one of your classes. If not, it is a new way to communicate. The discussion that evening will be per your papers.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Sharing a MV with you
Hi class,
I can't believe it's March now. Wow, we are almost at the middle of the semester.
Just share an good old song with all of you.
Dr. T and I will start preparing our two synchronous online conferencings this month, and hope you allocate your time to join the online classroom at the end of April. :D
Have a nice Sunday!
~Hui-Wen
The police - Every breath you take
Every breath you take
And every move you make
Every bond you break, every step you take
I'll be watching you
Every single day
And every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay
I'll be watching you
Oh, can't you see
You belong to me?
How my poor heart aches
With every step you take
Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I'll be watching you
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I dream at night, I can only see your face
I look around, but it's you I can't replace
I feel so cold, and I long for your embrace
I keep crying
baby, baby please.
Oh, can't you see
You belong to me?
How my poor heart aches
With every step you take
Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I'll be watching you
Every move you make, every step you take
I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
I can't believe it's March now. Wow, we are almost at the middle of the semester.
Just share an good old song with all of you.
Dr. T and I will start preparing our two synchronous online conferencings this month, and hope you allocate your time to join the online classroom at the end of April. :D
Have a nice Sunday!
~Hui-Wen
The police - Every breath you take
Every breath you take
And every move you make
Every bond you break, every step you take
I'll be watching you
Every single day
And every word you say
Every game you play, every night you stay
I'll be watching you
Oh, can't you see
You belong to me?
How my poor heart aches
With every step you take
Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I'll be watching you
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I dream at night, I can only see your face
I look around, but it's you I can't replace
I feel so cold, and I long for your embrace
I keep crying
baby, baby please.
Oh, can't you see
You belong to me?
How my poor heart aches
With every step you take
Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake, every claim you stake
I'll be watching you
Every move you make, every step you take
I'll be watching you
I'll be watching you
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