Week of June 4-10

I post to my blog numerous times each week, the first of which will likely be on Monday mornings. The Monday morning blog post will contain everything that is due for that week, and will also contain some reminders. Since Monday marked 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 and Participation Page on D2L:

1). Log onto D2L and start with the "Getting Started" page. Follow instructions on that page to get started in the course.

2). Due Date #1 - email instructor by Sunday, June 10th at 11:59pm with the following (as noted on the "Getting Started Page" on D2L):
*Name
*Alias Name you have chosen for the semester
*Include a link to your blogspot webpage
*Phone number

3). Post to your blog an introductory post by Sunday, June 10th 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). Read the following articles (available on D2L):  Be Who You Want to Be & The Written Word: From Printing to the Internet

5). Review all pages on D2L, and get to know the class by reading everything under "Content" on D2L. This will give you a clear picture/overview of the class and what is expected of you.


6). Review the Syllabus including the Late Work policy. I am strict about deadlines, so get to know the deadlines in this course well.

7). Review the Schedule Page and Participation Page in depth.

8). Read over the Netiquette Homepage (including links) and Learn the Net: Netiquette.

Reminder #1 - I hold office hours on Tuesday's from 9:30am to 11:30am 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, even at 2am, if I'm logged on. 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 Monday morning at 12:01am to Sunday night at 11:59pm. Again, I'm a stickler about deadlines so get to know them well!

Reminder #3 - A great thing about taking an online class with me is that everything for the semester has been prepped ahead of time.  By reviewing ALL course material under "Content" on D2L, you will know what's due every single week of the semester.  If anything changes, I will post to my blog, and/or send out a mass email to the class. 

I will likely post again later or tomorrow. Until then.......

The Blogging Prof signing off!