Required Texts:
Other required materials:
Assignments:
Under this system, the attainment of an “A” grade requires at least 90%; a “B” requires 80%; a “C” 70%; and a “D” requires at least 60%. A "C" grade for graduates is technically a failing grade. Work at the C level does not meet the minimum expectations of rigor as articulated for each assignment. Scores from -0% to -3% (e.g., 81% = “B-”) are minus grades, while scores from -7 and up are plus grades (e.g., 87% = “B+”). I round up grades of .5% or higher, so an 89.46% is considered an 89.5%. I would round this up to 90%, which is an “A-”.
Various Readings, Podcasts, and Vodcasts to be accessed online.
Other required materials:
- A USB drive with at least a couple hundred megabytes of free space or a Dropbox account.
- A spirit of adventure and a willingness to experience both joy and disaster!
Computer skills needed: None, zero, and zip! (but if you do have skills, they will definitely be put to good use!)
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Evaluation:
CRITICAL: As you can see below (and in the specific assignment pages your participation is essential for this course. Not only will you receive part of your grade for your individual participation, but also for your collaboration during our joint UIUC-UAB project. A lack of active participation will equal a poor grade in this course. Note: active participation does not mean that you need to be technically brilliant--just that you participate....actively!!
To successfully complete this course you must turn in all major assignments, come to class prepared to discuss the assigned materials, and actively participatein the in-class workshops and on-line discussions. There will also be a significant component of collaboration with partners outside of the U.S. over the course of the semester.
CRITICAL: As you can see below (and in the specific assignment pages your participation is essential for this course. Not only will you receive part of your grade for your individual participation, but also for your collaboration during our joint UIUC-UAB project. A lack of active participation will equal a poor grade in this course. Note: active participation does not mean that you need to be technically brilliant--just that you participate....actively!!
To successfully complete this course you must turn in all major assignments, come to class prepared to discuss the assigned materials, and actively participatein the in-class workshops and on-line discussions. There will also be a significant component of collaboration with partners outside of the U.S. over the course of the semester.
Assignments:
Assignment | % | Due Dates (subject to change!) |
Individual Participation | 10% | Throughout term |
Collaboration | 10% | Throughout term |
Critical Review of Technology | 20% | Throughout term |
CMC Forum Posts | 20% | Final Posts due before last day of course. 50% of posts should be done by March 20th |
Final Project | 40% | May 16th |
Total | 100% |
Under this system, the attainment of an “A” grade requires at least 90%; a “B” requires 80%; a “C” 70%; and a “D” requires at least 60%. A "C" grade for graduates is technically a failing grade. Work at the C level does not meet the minimum expectations of rigor as articulated for each assignment. Scores from -0% to -3% (e.g., 81% = “B-”) are minus grades, while scores from -7 and up are plus grades (e.g., 87% = “B+”). I round up grades of .5% or higher, so an 89.46% is considered an 89.5%. I would round this up to 90%, which is an “A-”.Essay Format:
All essays, critiques, and/or reports must utilize the American Psychological Association (APA) manuscript format and be documented accordingly. These styles are detailed Diana Hacker’s Rules for Writers and many other style guides. All paper essays must be typed and double-spaced (12-point type, 1-inch margins).
All essays, critiques, and/or reports must utilize the American Psychological Association (APA) manuscript format and be documented accordingly. These styles are detailed Diana Hacker’s Rules for Writers and many other style guides. All paper essays must be typed and double-spaced (12-point type, 1-inch margins).
Course Policies:
Attendance: Attendance is required. This course will include a great percentage of the work during our scheduled meeting times, so missing a class means you are also missing part of the required work for the course. If you will be absent, please let me know in advance, if possible. As mentioned above, there will also be required meeting times to work on podcasts. This is part of your participation grade for the class.
Tardiness: While it is acceptable to be occasionally late, habitual tardiness or cases of extreme tardiness is simply rude—don’t do it. This is especially true since you will often work with a partner during class time.
Cell Phones: Although this is a course related to modern technology, some technology is just evil and annoying when it enters the classroom! ;-) Therefore, please turn them off your cell phones or put them on silent mode. If your phone rings during class time, I will confiscate it and use it to make long calls to 900 numbers in Tahiti!
Classroom Interaction: You know the drill. Do the readings! Be active in class! Help out your classmates! Since our class will meet in a computer lab, it is expected that you will do a large amount of work in class. Also note that participation is a significant percentage of your grade.
Plagiarism: Many of the materials you’ll find to share on the CMC forum, or that you might use to create your podcast or final project will come from online sources. It is not a problem to use such sources—indeed it is expected—but don’t forget to cite all sources that you use!
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