Final Blog Post

Hello Class!

This will be my final post to this blog. *sheds a tear*  I hope that you have learned a bit over the course of the semester. My students never cease to amaze me. I think I learn just as much from my students, if not more, than my students learn from me. In short, I have had a great time with you this semester, and wish each of you a relaxing and happy break.


I want to thank each and every one of you for making this semester truly wonderful for me.  YOU made the class what it is!  Give yourselves a HUGE pat on the back for the effort that you put into the class.  Blogging almost every week, taking an honest look at your Facebook page, etc...  Y'all put in a good amount of effort into this class.  You should be proud!!!!!

As of midnight last night everything should be entered into D2L.  I have added a column to the gradebook that adds up all of the points you have accrued in the class.  Take a look at your total points then compare that number to the following scale to see the grade you earned in Comm 131P.  Do not look at your percentage in D2L, as it may not reflect properly.  In short, look only at your total points accrued, then compare it to this scale: 

A+ 970-1000
A 940-969
A- 900-939
B+ 870-899
B 840-869
B- 800-839
C+ 770-799
C 740-769
C- 700-739
D+ 670-699
D 640-669
D- 600-639
F 600 and below

I will post grades at some point tonight, but I don't think they will be released for a day or two. The mysjsu system will release grades at its own pace.

Again, I have had a great time with you all this semester, and hope that you have a wonderful break!

Signing off for the last time.....

The Blogging Prof

Final Exam Procedures

Hello Fabulous Students,

Here is some information regarding the proctor form required for the final exam.  As a reminder the final exam will open up on Aug 8th at 12:01am, and will close on Aug 10th at 11:59pm.  Please be sure to take the final exam during the scheduled time.  It is an open book/open notes exam.


Please follow these instructions and reminders to take the final exam:

1). Download the Proctor Form from the "Content" tab on D2L.  You can locate it under the "Quizzes and Tests" tab.
2). Find someone to proctor your final exam who is a). NOT a part of Comm 131P at SJSU, and b). Over the age of 21.  You do not need to go to a testing center for the final exam, rather, you can ask a family member, friend, etc.....
3). Make sure the proctor watches you take the final exam to attest to the fact that you did not share questions or answers with anyone.  In short - the proctor is there to make sure you don't offer assistance or get assistance from another person.
4). Log onto D2L and locate the final exam.
5). Take the test - This is an open book/open notes test.
6). Submit the test within the time limit allowed (see D2L for more info.)
7). Submit the SIGNED proctor form to me through email.  You can either scan it into the computer and send it to me, or you can take a HIGH QUALITY digital photo and email the picture to me.  Be sure to email the proctor form to the class email address.

NOTE:  If I do not receive a signed Proctor Form from you with 24 hours of you completing the final exam, you will earn a zero on the final. 

Email me with any questions you might have.

:)
The Blogging Prof.

Week of August 6 - 10

Hello Folks!


Due this week:
*Study: Study for the final exam this week.  The final exam will cover all readings throughout the semester.

*Wiki: See explanation below.

*FINAL EXAM: Please log into D2L between Aug 8th and Aug 10th to take the final exam.  The exam will open at 12:01am on August 8th, and will close at 11:59pm on August 10th.  Make sure you start your final exam early in order to submit it by 11:59pm on August 10th.



WIKI:  It's Wiki Week.  You will log onto the class Wiki by going HERE.  Use the user name and password you created when uploading your paper.

You should read through your colleagues papers and comment on them at the bottom of their entry.  Make sure your name appears in the comments you leave so I can grade them appropriately.  You can find your colleagues papers by looking at the sidebar on the right hand side of the Wiki and clicking on the names of your colleagues. 

Each comment is worth 10 points for a total of 30 points.    Each comment should be at least 250 words. You can compare, contrast, evaluate, critique - but the comments should provide constructive feedback, and a critique.  There is NO time restriction for your three posts this week, and can be posted at anytime before Friday at 11:59pm.

Wiki Comments

Hello Brilliant Students,

I have had a couple of questions regarding the Wiki Comments, so I thought I should clarify a bit.  You do not need to do anything with the Wiki this week (by midnight tonight) other than upload your paper.  Commenting on other students papers will take place this coming week.  I will post more about this on my blog tomorrow in the "Monday Post".

I look forward to receiving your papers by 11:59pm tonight (along with them being uploaded to the Wiki).

Have a great night!
:)
The Blogging Prof.

Wiki Info.

Hello Folks,

I just sent out an email regarding the Wiki.  Just in case though, here are the directions.....

Comm 131P Wiki

To log in to the Comm 131P Wiki:

1). Go to: http://comm131p.pbwiki.com/

2). Log in with your email address (create a password) – invitation was sent

3). Remember to write down your username and password

To upload your final project:

1). Click: “Create a Page” in the upper right hand section

2). Name your page:  Please use first and last name (ex. Carol Perez)

3). Import a Document (attach your paper in .rtf format, as submitted to instructor)

4). To view your page, please click on “Pages & Files”

5). Find your name and click on it

To Comment on Other Wiki Pages:

1). Log into the Comm 131P Wiki

2). Look at the right hand side of the page and locate the "sidebar"

3). Click on the name of a classmate (will only be clickable once I make the links active)

4). Read the paper

5). Scroll to the bottom and leave a comment of 250 words or more

Media Research Project: 250 pts.

Wiki Responses 250 words each (in place of discussion): 30 pts.

Grades have been updated in D2L

Hello Fabulous Students,

I just updated grades in D2L.  Please take a look at the most recent discussion week grade.

There will be no instructor wrap up this week, as I am slammed with end of the semester papers from all of my classes. 


Have a great day!
:)
The Blogging Prof.