Dear Class,
Here is the homework for today, if you have any questions please write your messages here. Messages will be sent to everyone, and anyone may answer.
Due Tuesday 10/23
1. S3: Select and start to learn the technology you will use to prepare and present your S3 session. As necessary, download and install the applications to your USB drive and/or your home computer. Complete your details on the DIY S3 page.
Due Friday 10/26 (Please note, this date has been changed from 10/23)
2. Lesson 6: Google Docs & Spreadsheets. Please use your completed Record of Work to guide the homework you do. Everyone has the same basic tasks to complete, but individually you will most likely have different tasks to do. The Lesson 6 items listed in the Record of Work should be completed by next Friday, October 26. After Friday, I will review what you have done for grading. As usual, lesson materials and links to websites are in the Web Box on the Homepage.
3. Readings: Agre, p. 201, pp. 211-214. Please respond to these questions on your blog:
1. What is the central problem for citizens in democracies?
2. What skills do citizens need?
3. What term does the author use to describe the process citizens use to promote their concerns about an issue?
4. What steps are the four steps in this process?
p. 212-214
Write two of your own questions on the ideas and issues raised in this section. Lead a class discussion next session.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Monday, October 15, 2007
SCICU Homework: Class 12/20
Dear Class,
Here is the homework for today, if you have any questions please write your messages here. Messages will be sent to everyone, and anyone may answer.
Due Friday 10/19
1. S3: The previous S3 homework called for you to add the name of the tool you will teach the class to the DIY Textbook. I will explain more about how to prepare your teaching session next class, but to prepare for it you should now spend some time learning its main features.
2. Lesson 6 Google Docs & Spreadsheets (GDS): Spend an hour or two working on this activity. As usual, the aim is to complete one lesson within two class periods and to complete any unfinished work as homework. Therefore, you should complete Lesson 6 by next Tuesday, October 23. As usual, lesson materials and links to websites are in the Web Box on the Homepage.
Due Friday 10/26 (Please note, this date has been changed from 10/23)
3. Readings: Agre, p. 201, pp. 211-214. Please respond to these questions on your blog:
1. What is the central problem for citizens in democracies?
2. What skills do citizens need?
3. What term does the author use to describe the process citizens use to promote their concerns about an issue?
4. What steps are the four steps in this process?
p. 212-214
Write two of your own questions on the ideas and issues raised in this section. Lead a class discussion next session.
5.
6.
Here is the homework for today, if you have any questions please write your messages here. Messages will be sent to everyone, and anyone may answer.
Due Friday 10/19
1. S3: The previous S3 homework called for you to add the name of the tool you will teach the class to the DIY Textbook. I will explain more about how to prepare your teaching session next class, but to prepare for it you should now spend some time learning its main features.
2. Lesson 6 Google Docs & Spreadsheets (GDS): Spend an hour or two working on this activity. As usual, the aim is to complete one lesson within two class periods and to complete any unfinished work as homework. Therefore, you should complete Lesson 6 by next Tuesday, October 23. As usual, lesson materials and links to websites are in the Web Box on the Homepage.
Due Friday 10/26 (Please note, this date has been changed from 10/23)
3. Readings: Agre, p. 201, pp. 211-214. Please respond to these questions on your blog:
1. What is the central problem for citizens in democracies?
2. What skills do citizens need?
3. What term does the author use to describe the process citizens use to promote their concerns about an issue?
4. What steps are the four steps in this process?
p. 212-214
Write two of your own questions on the ideas and issues raised in this section. Lead a class discussion next session.
5.
6.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
SCICU Homework: Class 11/20
Dear Class,
Here is the homework for today, if you have any questions please write your messages here. Messages will be sent to everyone, and anyone may answer.
Due Tuesday 10/9
1. Lesson 5: RSS. Please use your completed Record of Work to guide the homework you do. Everyone has the same basic tasks to complete, but individually you will most likely have different tasks to do. The Lesson 5 items listed in the Record of Work should be completed by next Tuesday, October 16. After Tuesday, I will review what you have done for grading. As usual, lesson materials and links to websites are in the Web Box on the
2. Readings: Kahn & Kellner, pp. 183-185, pp. 190-198. Come ready to discuss your summaries (Homework: Class 9/20).
3. S3 (Social Software Session). Narrow down your choices and select one tool from the S3 Toolbox to teach to the class. Each student should teach a different tool, so please add the name of the tool you select to the DIY Textbook.
Here is the homework for today, if you have any questions please write your messages here. Messages will be sent to everyone, and anyone may answer.
Due Tuesday 10/9
1. Lesson 5: RSS. Please use your completed Record of Work to guide the homework you do. Everyone has the same basic tasks to complete, but individually you will most likely have different tasks to do. The Lesson 5 items listed in the Record of Work should be completed by next Tuesday, October 16. After Tuesday, I will review what you have done for grading. As usual, lesson materials and links to websites are in the Web Box on the
2. Readings: Kahn & Kellner, pp. 183-185, pp. 190-198. Come ready to discuss your summaries (Homework: Class 9/20).
3. S3 (Social Software Session). Narrow down your choices and select one tool from the S3 Toolbox to teach to the class. Each student should teach a different tool, so please add the name of the tool you select to the DIY Textbook.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
SCICU Homework: Class 10/20
Dear Class,
Due Friday 10/12
Readings: Kahn & Kellner, pp. 183-185, pp. 190-198
Write a brief summary of the main ideas and issues raised in the text. (150-180 words) What is your reaction? Respond to one particular idea that really resonates with you. (30 words) SCICU e-Portfolio.
Due Tuesday 10/16
Lesson 5 RSS: Spend an hour or two to continue your work on this activity. As usual, the aim is to complete one lesson within two class periods and to complete any unfinished work as homework. Therefore, you should complete Lesson 5 by next Tuesday, October 16. As usual, lesson materials and links to websites are in the Web Box on the Homepage.
I look forward to seeing you Friday, Owen.
Due Friday 10/12
Readings: Kahn & Kellner, pp. 183-185, pp. 190-198
Write a brief summary of the main ideas and issues raised in the text. (150-180 words) What is your reaction? Respond to one particular idea that really resonates with you. (30 words) SCICU e-Portfolio.
Due Tuesday 10/16
Lesson 5 RSS: Spend an hour or two to continue your work on this activity. As usual, the aim is to complete one lesson within two class periods and to complete any unfinished work as homework. Therefore, you should complete Lesson 5 by next Tuesday, October 16. As usual, lesson materials and links to websites are in the Web Box on the Homepage.
I look forward to seeing you Friday, Owen.
Friday, October 05, 2007
SCICU Homework: Class 9/20
Dear Class,
If you were absent today (10/5) or if you did not receive the new reading (sorry, I forgot to distribute it & you might have left class already), please pick up a copy from outside ILC 275. The homework from today's class is outlined in the message below.
Have a great long weekend, Owen.
If you were absent today (10/5) or if you did not receive the new reading (sorry, I forgot to distribute it & you might have left class already), please pick up a copy from outside ILC 275. The homework from today's class is outlined in the message below.
Have a great long weekend, Owen.
Thursday, October 04, 2007
SCICU Homework: Class 9/20
Dear Class,
Due Tuesday 10/9
1. Lesson 4: Social Bookmarking.
Please use your completed Record of Work to guide the homework you do. Everyone has the same basic tasks to complete, but individually you will most likely have different tasks to do. The Lesson 4 items listed in the Record of Work should be completed by next Tuesday, October 9. After Tuesday, I will review what you have done for grading. As usual, lesson materials and links to websites are in the Web Box on the Homepage.
Due Friday 10/12
2. Readings: Kahn & Kellner, pp. 183-185, pp. 190-198
Write a brief summary of the main ideas and issues raised in the text. (150-180 words) What is your reaction? Respond to one particular idea that really resonates with you. (30 words) SCICU e-Portfolio.
Due Tuesday 10/9
1. Lesson 4: Social Bookmarking.
Please use your completed Record of Work to guide the homework you do. Everyone has the same basic tasks to complete, but individually you will most likely have different tasks to do. The Lesson 4 items listed in the Record of Work should be completed by next Tuesday, October 9. After Tuesday, I will review what you have done for grading. As usual, lesson materials and links to websites are in the Web Box on the Homepage.
Due Friday 10/12
2. Readings: Kahn & Kellner, pp. 183-185, pp. 190-198
Write a brief summary of the main ideas and issues raised in the text. (150-180 words) What is your reaction? Respond to one particular idea that really resonates with you. (30 words) SCICU e-Portfolio.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
SCICU Homework: Class 8/20
Due Friday 10/5
Dear Class,
Please complete this work for next class:
1. Lesson 4 step Do.
2. Come ready to teach a classmate (or two) about the Firefox add-on you have learnt to use (Lesson 3 Do). What is it? How do you use it? Why is it useful?
3. Come ready to discuss Barabasi, "The Third Link" (Homework: Class 6/20).
As usual, lesson materials and links to websites are in the Web Box on the Homepage.
Is your Record of Work up to date?
See you Friday, Owen.
Dear Class,
Please complete this work for next class:
1. Lesson 4 step Do.
2. Come ready to teach a classmate (or two) about the Firefox add-on you have learnt to use (Lesson 3 Do). What is it? How do you use it? Why is it useful?
3. Come ready to discuss Barabasi, "The Third Link" (Homework: Class 6/20).
As usual, lesson materials and links to websites are in the Web Box on the Homepage.
Is your Record of Work up to date?
See you Friday, Owen.
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