Hello class! Here is what should have been completed from the start of class to today. (This information is listed on the Participation Page and Schedule Page on Blackboard. Please make sure to check these pages every week for what is due for the following week. Please make sure to pay close attention to due dates.
By now you should have already:
1). Read Chapter 1
2). Read Chapter 3
3). Read over the Cultural Artifact Speech (Speech#1 located on the Speeches Page)
4). Set up a blogspot webpage
5). Written a introductory post to your classmates (posted on your blog of course)
6). Read the Participation Page on Blackboard
7). Read the Schedule Page on Blackboard
8). Read the Syllabus Page on Blackboard
9). Read the everything on the Writing Page on Blackboard
10). Read everything on the Handouts Page on Blackboard
11). Read everything on the Speeches Page on Blackboard
12). Take note of where everything is located on Blackboard so you know where to look to find things as they come due.
13). Signed up for the Interactive Video Website (also called the Speech Buddy Website). You should have a card in your book that has a code and instructions about how to sign up for the website associated with the book.
If you have not completed this list of items, please do so today. As of 12:01am, our first official blogging week will begin. I will post what is due for the coming week either tonight or tomorrow, so look out for that post.
MAKE SURE to read everything on the Participation Page AND Schedule Page to make sure you know how discussion weeks work.
As always, email me if you have any questions! :)
Until later....
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Blogging and Videos
I have been receiving some repetitive emails about how a few things in the course work. Please read the blog in its entirety:
Blogging:
Since we will be blogging starting this Sunday, I thought I would explain how blogging works. There is quite a bit of information located on the "Participation" page about how blogging works. Here is an abbreviated version.
We have all created a blogspot webpage. This is where we will be having discussions rather than on Blackboard. Each week that there is a discussion, you will write 1 new post for each question, every week typically has 3 questions. You should post your first blog, wait AT LEAST 12 hours, then you are able to post another blog. Blogging must be done at least 12 hours apart. For example, you can post on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As long as the date/time stamp on your blog is 12 hours apart, you should receive at least some credit for your blogs. I record dates and times, and it is your responsibility to make sure they are at least 12 hours apart.
In addition to blogging, you will need to comment on 3 other people's blogs in the course during a discussion week. Log onto my blog and visit some other blogs. There is a list on my blog in the lower right hand corner that contains every one's blog in the class (yours should be there too). Click on any of the icons and read the blog then comment on it by clicking on "comment" at the bottom of the post. You need to make sure that when you leave a comment, you see your alias name so I can record that you have actually left a comment. It is your responsibility to make sure your name appears on the other person's blog. It may take a few tries to get it right, but you will soon catch on and become an expert at blogging. You are more than welcome to practice by leaving a comment or two on any of my posts to make sure you are commenting correctly.
As I have noted on the "Participation" page located on Blackboard, each post is worth 4 points (which needs to be done on your blog as a "New Post"), and each comment is worth 4 points (which is where you comment on other people's blogs). There is NO TIME restriction for commenting on other people's blogs. You can comment anytime during the week, and it does not need to be 12 hours apart.
So to summarize, you will post 3 times in a given discussion week. You will create a new post for each question and make sure your posts are at least 12 hours apart. You will also comment on 3 other blogs during a discussion week. Each post and each comment should be a minimum of 100 words, otherwise there will be a point deduction.
Interactive Video Website:
Each book should have come with a card attached to the inside of the book that gives you directions on how to sign up for the Interactive Video Website or "Speech Buddy" website. This coming week, starting February 1, you will have to answer a question about a couple of the Speech Buddy videos. You need to sign up for the Interactive Video Website as soon as possible so you can start viewing videos this coming week. Remember, weeks run from Sunday to Saturday, so you will have until next Saturday to sign up for the Interactive Video Website.
If there are any other questions about blogging, or the Interactive Video website, just leave a comment on this post, and I will answer the question so everyone can see the answer.
Until tomorrow.....
Blogging:
Since we will be blogging starting this Sunday, I thought I would explain how blogging works. There is quite a bit of information located on the "Participation" page about how blogging works. Here is an abbreviated version.
We have all created a blogspot webpage. This is where we will be having discussions rather than on Blackboard. Each week that there is a discussion, you will write 1 new post for each question, every week typically has 3 questions. You should post your first blog, wait AT LEAST 12 hours, then you are able to post another blog. Blogging must be done at least 12 hours apart. For example, you can post on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As long as the date/time stamp on your blog is 12 hours apart, you should receive at least some credit for your blogs. I record dates and times, and it is your responsibility to make sure they are at least 12 hours apart.
In addition to blogging, you will need to comment on 3 other people's blogs in the course during a discussion week. Log onto my blog and visit some other blogs. There is a list on my blog in the lower right hand corner that contains every one's blog in the class (yours should be there too). Click on any of the icons and read the blog then comment on it by clicking on "comment" at the bottom of the post. You need to make sure that when you leave a comment, you see your alias name so I can record that you have actually left a comment. It is your responsibility to make sure your name appears on the other person's blog. It may take a few tries to get it right, but you will soon catch on and become an expert at blogging. You are more than welcome to practice by leaving a comment or two on any of my posts to make sure you are commenting correctly.
As I have noted on the "Participation" page located on Blackboard, each post is worth 4 points (which needs to be done on your blog as a "New Post"), and each comment is worth 4 points (which is where you comment on other people's blogs). There is NO TIME restriction for commenting on other people's blogs. You can comment anytime during the week, and it does not need to be 12 hours apart.
So to summarize, you will post 3 times in a given discussion week. You will create a new post for each question and make sure your posts are at least 12 hours apart. You will also comment on 3 other blogs during a discussion week. Each post and each comment should be a minimum of 100 words, otherwise there will be a point deduction.
Interactive Video Website:
Each book should have come with a card attached to the inside of the book that gives you directions on how to sign up for the Interactive Video Website or "Speech Buddy" website. This coming week, starting February 1, you will have to answer a question about a couple of the Speech Buddy videos. You need to sign up for the Interactive Video Website as soon as possible so you can start viewing videos this coming week. Remember, weeks run from Sunday to Saturday, so you will have until next Saturday to sign up for the Interactive Video Website.
If there are any other questions about blogging, or the Interactive Video website, just leave a comment on this post, and I will answer the question so everyone can see the answer.
Until tomorrow.....
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Blog Links
Hello Class!
I have added links to your blogs on the right hand side of my blog. As more students contact me, I will update the list. Just click on the links located on the right to go directly to your colleagues blogs.
Until tomorrow.....
I have added links to your blogs on the right hand side of my blog. As more students contact me, I will update the list. Just click on the links located on the right to go directly to your colleagues blogs.
Until tomorrow.....
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Office Hours
As a reminder, I hold office hours on Yahoo Messenger from 10:00am to 11:00am on Tuesday's and Thursday's. I am logged on and available to chat. I do not use Yahoo Messenger for personal use, so anytime you see me logged into that account at anytime day or night, it means I am available to chat.
I also check my email consistently throughout my office hours, and throughout the day on most days. So, if you have questions, either send me an email or pop in on Yahoo Messenger so we can chat.
Of course we can always schedule a phone conversation whenever needed. If you would like to schedule a time to talk over the phone, email me and we can set up an appointment.
I hope you all are having a wonderful Tuesday!
I also check my email consistently throughout my office hours, and throughout the day on most days. So, if you have questions, either send me an email or pop in on Yahoo Messenger so we can chat.
Of course we can always schedule a phone conversation whenever needed. If you would like to schedule a time to talk over the phone, email me and we can set up an appointment.
I hope you all are having a wonderful Tuesday!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Week #2 January 25-31
Hello Everyone! It has been a pleasure getting emails from a good percentage of you already. As most of you have figured out, the requirements for this week are minimal. In fact, a good majority of you have completed what needs to be done. For those of you that have not, please complete the following:
1). Set up a blogspot account and start blogging by posting an introduction blog about yourself.
2). Email me with the blogspot address, phone number, name and alias. (See the "Getting Started" Page on Blackboard for more details.
3). Introduce yourself on your blog as your first blog post. You should introduce yourself, providing a brief biography, and welcome others. Also tell us your "public speaking" story. What experiences in communication studies have you had? What are your goals for this class? What do you hope to get out of this class?
4). As a reminder, all of this is due (and everything else on the "Getting Started" page) by Friday, 1/30 @ 10am. If I do not hear from you before this date and time, your first assignment will officially be late.
5). You should have already read Chapter 1 in the text. This week you should read Chapter 3.
Look for another post tomorrow. Until then........
1). Set up a blogspot account and start blogging by posting an introduction blog about yourself.
2). Email me with the blogspot address, phone number, name and alias. (See the "Getting Started" Page on Blackboard for more details.
3). Introduce yourself on your blog as your first blog post. You should introduce yourself, providing a brief biography, and welcome others. Also tell us your "public speaking" story. What experiences in communication studies have you had? What are your goals for this class? What do you hope to get out of this class?
4). As a reminder, all of this is due (and everything else on the "Getting Started" page) by Friday, 1/30 @ 10am. If I do not hear from you before this date and time, your first assignment will officially be late.
5). You should have already read Chapter 1 in the text. This week you should read Chapter 3.
Look for another post tomorrow. Until then........
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Week #1 Jannuary 22-January 24
Please read my past blogs to get caught up with what I posted before the semester officially began.
First things first: Log onto Blackboard and read the "Getting Started" page. This page will take you through the steps you need to take in order to get started in this course. Please do everything that page suggests. Make sure to read it in detail.
I will post updates a few times a week to my blog, the first being what is due every week. Most of the time I will post this blog on either Saturday night or Sunday. I will also comment on most of your blogs every week, depending on when you posts your answers to discussion questions, so look out for those comments.
Every week I will post a Chapter Summary on Blackboard, so look out for those. I will post those to the 'Handouts' Page. Please do not use the Chapter Summaries in leu of reading the chapters. it is imperative that you read each and every chapter in detail. It is not sufficient to simply read over the Chapter Summaries. You are responsible for all detail included in the chapters of the book.
For Week#1, here is what is on the Schedule and Participation Pages on Blackboard:
1). Read my blog (past posts)
2). Get to know ALL pages on Blackboard. Read over everything available to you.
3). Read over the Syllabus from start to finish.
4). Read over the Cultural Artifact Assignment, as this is the first major project in this course.
5). Thumb through your book to preview what will be covered throughout the semester.
6). Read Chapter 1
7). Both the Schedule and Participation Pages note that you should watch a video posted by me. Don't worry about that now, I will post the video soon, with a link to it on my blog.
8). Sign up for the Interactive Video website. A card should have been included in your book with direction and a registration code to sign up for this website. We will be using the Interactive Video website all semester, so please sign up for it ASAP.
Please make sure to email me with the information requested. It may seem strange that I requested a phone number, but in addition to office hours online and corresponding through email, I am always available for a phone conversation. If you would like to schedule a time for a phone conversation, send me an email and we can schedule a time to talk.
As always, please email me if you ever have any questions about the course.
First things first: Log onto Blackboard and read the "Getting Started" page. This page will take you through the steps you need to take in order to get started in this course. Please do everything that page suggests. Make sure to read it in detail.
I will post updates a few times a week to my blog, the first being what is due every week. Most of the time I will post this blog on either Saturday night or Sunday. I will also comment on most of your blogs every week, depending on when you posts your answers to discussion questions, so look out for those comments.
Every week I will post a Chapter Summary on Blackboard, so look out for those. I will post those to the 'Handouts' Page. Please do not use the Chapter Summaries in leu of reading the chapters. it is imperative that you read each and every chapter in detail. It is not sufficient to simply read over the Chapter Summaries. You are responsible for all detail included in the chapters of the book.
For Week#1, here is what is on the Schedule and Participation Pages on Blackboard:
1). Read my blog (past posts)
2). Get to know ALL pages on Blackboard. Read over everything available to you.
3). Read over the Syllabus from start to finish.
4). Read over the Cultural Artifact Assignment, as this is the first major project in this course.
5). Thumb through your book to preview what will be covered throughout the semester.
6). Read Chapter 1
7). Both the Schedule and Participation Pages note that you should watch a video posted by me. Don't worry about that now, I will post the video soon, with a link to it on my blog.
8). Sign up for the Interactive Video website. A card should have been included in your book with direction and a registration code to sign up for this website. We will be using the Interactive Video website all semester, so please sign up for it ASAP.
Please make sure to email me with the information requested. It may seem strange that I requested a phone number, but in addition to office hours online and corresponding through email, I am always available for a phone conversation. If you would like to schedule a time for a phone conversation, send me an email and we can schedule a time to talk.
As always, please email me if you ever have any questions about the course.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Comm 20 Day 1
Check back on the first day of class. I will post a blog at around 11:00am. See you then!!! :)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Presidential Inauguration
I truly hope that you all are watching the Presidential Inauguration. In case you missed it, I highly suggest you watch it on the internet.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Pre-Semester Information
Allow me to extend an official Welcome to Comm 20!!!
To get started in this course, please take the following steps:
1). Review the Blackboard website. You should have received a letter from SJSU instructing you on how to long into Blackboard. Review all pages on Blackboard and get to know the class well.
2). Read over the "Getting Started" page straightaway. This page will direct you on what things you need to do to get started in the course.
3). Create a blogspot webpage @ www.blogger.com. When you do this, please create a new blog immediately by introducing yourself to me and your classmates. If you create a blogspot webpage but do not immediately blog, blogspot may flag your page and you may be locked out. So create the blog and post a blog ASAP.
4). When creating a blog, make sure to choose an alias that is different than your name. You also need to follow these steps to make sure your Display Name is the same as the Alias Name you send me. *Create your blog. *Once your blog is created, go into your Dashboard. *Once in your Dashboard, click on "Edit Profile". *Look halfway down the page and make sure your Display Name is the same as the Alias Name you have chosen.
The Alias you choose is the name your colleagues will use for you. So, if you choose a name like "Pookie" as your alias, you will be known in this class as "Pookie".
5). Email me at comm20spring2009@gmail.com with your Name, Email Address that you check often, your Alias Name, and a contact phone number - preferably a cell#.
6). Download Yahoo Messenger and add me as a friend: carolperezcommclass I will be holding most, if not all of my office hours online. You can chat with me at any time during my office hours, or anytime you see me online. I do not use Yahoo Messenger for personal use, so anytime I am logged on (which might be quite often), feel free to message me with any questions you might have.
7). Technical Support for Students having trouble logging into Blackboard:
For students have problems using Blackboard CE8 (eg. unable to log in, need password re-set, etc.), please contact San Jose State University's Informational Technology Support Services (ITSS) at 408-924-2377, or email at helpdesk@sjsu.edu ITSS is located on the first floor of the Academic Success Center in Clark Hall, so students can speak with someone in-person if they so desire. This not was sent to me directly from SJSU.
From what I recall last semester, if you are having problems logging in to CE8/Blackboard, please call the help desk during normal hours, as sending them an email may take a day or two to respond.
I will update my blog again soon. Until then, have a fabulous day!
To get started in this course, please take the following steps:
1). Review the Blackboard website. You should have received a letter from SJSU instructing you on how to long into Blackboard. Review all pages on Blackboard and get to know the class well.
2). Read over the "Getting Started" page straightaway. This page will direct you on what things you need to do to get started in the course.
3). Create a blogspot webpage @ www.blogger.com. When you do this, please create a new blog immediately by introducing yourself to me and your classmates. If you create a blogspot webpage but do not immediately blog, blogspot may flag your page and you may be locked out. So create the blog and post a blog ASAP.
4). When creating a blog, make sure to choose an alias that is different than your name. You also need to follow these steps to make sure your Display Name is the same as the Alias Name you send me. *Create your blog. *Once your blog is created, go into your Dashboard. *Once in your Dashboard, click on "Edit Profile". *Look halfway down the page and make sure your Display Name is the same as the Alias Name you have chosen.
The Alias you choose is the name your colleagues will use for you. So, if you choose a name like "Pookie" as your alias, you will be known in this class as "Pookie".
5). Email me at comm20spring2009@gmail.com with your Name, Email Address that you check often, your Alias Name, and a contact phone number - preferably a cell#.
6). Download Yahoo Messenger and add me as a friend: carolperezcommclass I will be holding most, if not all of my office hours online. You can chat with me at any time during my office hours, or anytime you see me online. I do not use Yahoo Messenger for personal use, so anytime I am logged on (which might be quite often), feel free to message me with any questions you might have.
7). Technical Support for Students having trouble logging into Blackboard:
For students have problems using Blackboard CE8 (eg. unable to log in, need password re-set, etc.), please contact San Jose State University's Informational Technology Support Services (ITSS) at 408-924-2377, or email at helpdesk@sjsu.edu ITSS is located on the first floor of the Academic Success Center in Clark Hall, so students can speak with someone in-person if they so desire. This not was sent to me directly from SJSU.
From what I recall last semester, if you are having problems logging in to CE8/Blackboard, please call the help desk during normal hours, as sending them an email may take a day or two to respond.
I will update my blog again soon. Until then, have a fabulous day!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Welcome to Comm 20
Hello Class! I know this is a bit early to start blogging, but I am currently working on the final touches of the class. I hope you all will find this class helpful.
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