How to Use a Dictionary (University of Alabama)
Monday, January 10, 2000
Sunday, January 2, 2000
Assignment FAQ
What do you look for
in grading?
I look first
for ideas. I want you to have and express an idea about the reading, film, etc.
Don’t tell me what happened in the reading or film. Have an idea about it.
Explain why about something in the reading or film. Watch this video. The Newsroom: What About John Carter.
Next I look for how you present those ideas. These are issues of organization, grammar, and spelling. While they are secondary, they are important, so don’t overlook them.
Write about an idea that answers one in-depth question (thesis), such as:
Next I look for how you present those ideas. These are issues of organization, grammar, and spelling. While they are secondary, they are important, so don’t overlook them.
Write about an idea that answers one in-depth question (thesis), such as:
- Why did Red tell the Wolf about Grandma?
- What kind of relationship did the Wolf have with Red?
- What is the Wolf (or Red, or Grandma) a metaphor for?
- What do the people that wrote the myth value and believe in?
- “The Wolf uses deception like a sexual predator.”
- The wolf fooled Grandma by “counterfeiting [Red Hood’s] voice.”
What’s the assignment
for the next class?
All reading
assignments and essay due dates are listed in the syllabus calendar. Responses
are listed in the course Twitter feed found on the blog. Just scroll down to
see the Twitter feed.
Where do I find the
Response # or Assignment letter?
The
Response # and Assignment letter are listed at the top of the response
preceding the subject. For example: 6. The Big Sleep 1-5 or A. Cosmic Myths
Essay.
Where do I find
Assignments?
Assignments
can be found in the course documents folder for your class. A link is listed on
the tab for each course, and there is also a link found at the top of the blog
in the far right sidebar.
Where do I find
Responses?
Responses
are made available through a Twitter Feed, which is published by the blog. Whenever
a new response is made available, it will show up in the Feed box on the blog.
Scroll down until you see it. You can also have these Tweets texted to your phone via Twitter (see below)
Do I need a Twitter
account?
No. A
Twitter account is not necessary. Simply scroll down on the blog to see the
Twitter feed where you can click on the link to get responses. The most recent
response is at the top.
However, tweets can be texted to your phone by signing up for a Twitter account. Follow the steps found on here: Tweets via text message.
However, tweets can be texted to your phone by signing up for a Twitter account. Follow the steps found on here: Tweets via text message.
Do I need a Google
Drive account?
Technically,
no, but sometimes Google Drive gets finicky and asks you to login to see course
documents and the like. However, you already have a Google Drive account as a
student at Maricopa Colleges. Login to you school provided Gmail, then you will
also be logged into Google Drive and can access the documents without hassle
from a login page.
General FAQ
How do I register?
On the
Tools tab you will find registration links for your class. There is also an
instructional video to walk you through the process.
How do I find out my
grade in the class?
On the
Tools tab is a link to grade reports for your class. Fill out the form and your
grade will be emailed back to you.
Is there extra
credit?
Extra
credit is received through doing the responses. If you pass more than are
required or get more S grades than required, you get extra credit. See the
Response Grade Progression for more of an explanation.
Why don’t you use
Canvas or another system?
I’ve found
that these systems are limited and don’t adequately accommodate my teaching
methodology. Also, I would rather students learn to use tools that they might
encounter in real life such as blogs and Google Documents.
What books do I need
for class?
Books are
listed on the syllabus.
Do I need the
optional book?
No, that’s
why it’s optional, but I highly recommend it.
Can I use electronic books (ebooks)?
Yes. I'm a big supporter of ebooks. I've tried to select books that have an electronic option.
Due Dates/Late Work FAQ
When are essay
assignments due?
All essays
are due at 11:59pm of the day listed in the syllabus. For example, if the
syllabus states that an essay is due Friday, you have all of Friday to turn it
in. The assignment is late if it is received by 12:00am Saturday.
Will you really
reject an assignment if it’s a few minutes late?
Yes. I have
time codes for each submission and I will reject an assignment if it is a few seconds late. Do not procrastinate your
assignments.
When are responses
due?
Responses
are due before class begins on the day listed in the Twitter feed (also listed
on the Response label).
Can I turn in
assignments late?
No.
What’s the extension
bank?
The
extension bank is a way to extend your essay due date (not response). You begin
with 2 free days and earn a day for every S you receive on a response.
How do I use the
extension bank?
Go to the
Tools tab: and select the extension link
for your particular class. Fill out the form and you will be emailed with a
confirmation and your new due date will be listed in the class calendar.
Response FAQ
What does my response
grade mean?
Response
grades are explained in the syllabus.
How is my total response grade for the class calculated?
See the Response Grade Progression to understand how responses affect your overall grade and the extra credit available through responses.
How is my total response grade for the class calculated?
See the Response Grade Progression to understand how responses affect your overall grade and the extra credit available through responses.
Can I makeup/re-do
the response?
No
Can I use an
extension on a response?
No, extensions are only for essays.
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