Friday, February 20, 2009
Outlines Turned In
Hello Class. I have received your outlines. I will be grading them over the weekend, and should have them back to you by Sunday night. This will give you at least 5 full days to revise your outline (which is of course the 'plan' for your speech) and in turn revise your speech if it is necessary. I am excited to see this first round of speeches on Friday. Your topics and research, from what I can tell, are going to prove to be quite interesting to hear.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Speech Tip#6
Here is the email I just sent out:
Your first outline is due tomorrow morning by 10am. Before you submit your outline, check the "Speech Tips" posts on my blog to make sure you are well informed.
Please follow the instructions below for submitting your outlines:
1). Save your outline in .rtf format. When you click "save as", look at the bottom where it says "save as type" and select (Rich Text Format *.rtf).
2). Title your outline like this: Perez_Outline1 (if you have saved it correctly, the .rtf should automatically appear).
3). Send me an email and attach the file to your email.
4). Make sure you submit the outline by tomorrow at 10am - NO LATER!!! You must submit an outline if you would like to present a speech next Friday.
5). Take note, our class meeting will be held on Friday, February 27th at 12:00pm in HGH225.
6). During our meeting we will introduce ourselves briefly and get down to business. We will present our speeches, then we will work on our Informative Speeches. You will work in groups with each other while I meet with each of you individually. Once we are done with the individual meetings, our class meeting will adjourn. You must stay the entire time in class to earn credit for the class meeting.
7). This may seem a bit premature, but you will need to bring research for your second speech to class with you on February 27th. In other words, start researching your Informative Speech, and bring at least 3 resources with you on Friday, February 27th.
Please plan ahead when submitting your outlines. Remember, your outline must be submitted by the deadline, or it will be considered late.
Look out for more speech tips over the weekend and throughout next week. I will be shifting the subject of the "Speech Tips" posts to the actual presentation, so pay close attention to those posts.
Let me know if you have any questions.
:)
Carol
Your first outline is due tomorrow morning by 10am. Before you submit your outline, check the "Speech Tips" posts on my blog to make sure you are well informed.
Please follow the instructions below for submitting your outlines:
1). Save your outline in .rtf format. When you click "save as", look at the bottom where it says "save as type" and select (Rich Text Format *.rtf).
2). Title your outline like this: Perez_Outline1 (if you have saved it correctly, the .rtf should automatically appear).
3). Send me an email and attach the file to your email.
4). Make sure you submit the outline by tomorrow at 10am - NO LATER!!! You must submit an outline if you would like to present a speech next Friday.
5). Take note, our class meeting will be held on Friday, February 27th at 12:00pm in HGH225.
6). During our meeting we will introduce ourselves briefly and get down to business. We will present our speeches, then we will work on our Informative Speeches. You will work in groups with each other while I meet with each of you individually. Once we are done with the individual meetings, our class meeting will adjourn. You must stay the entire time in class to earn credit for the class meeting.
7). This may seem a bit premature, but you will need to bring research for your second speech to class with you on February 27th. In other words, start researching your Informative Speech, and bring at least 3 resources with you on Friday, February 27th.
Please plan ahead when submitting your outlines. Remember, your outline must be submitted by the deadline, or it will be considered late.
Look out for more speech tips over the weekend and throughout next week. I will be shifting the subject of the "Speech Tips" posts to the actual presentation, so pay close attention to those posts.
Let me know if you have any questions.
:)
Carol
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Early Bird Posts
Hello All! Here is a list of folks who have blogged already this week. Go ahead and stop by their blog to get a start on your comments for the week.
Genurr
Haightetak
Kai
mz.jeter
Niko
Piper
Vivian
Let's congratulate these folks for getting an early start! Good job!!!!!
Stop by a little later for more Speech Tips.
Genurr
Haightetak
Kai
mz.jeter
Niko
Piper
Vivian
Let's congratulate these folks for getting an early start! Good job!!!!!
Stop by a little later for more Speech Tips.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Week of February 15-21
Reminder: Our weeks run from Sunday at 12:01am to Saturday at 11:59pm.
Here is what is on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
*Read Chapter 5
*Participation in the Discussion
*Outlines are due THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20th by 10am
*MANDATORY CLASS MEETING on Friday, February 27th at 12:00pm in room HGH 225. Plan to be there 15 minutes ahead of time so we can get set up for our speeches.
Discussion:
Answer one in each of your three posts, at least 12 hour apart:
1). Speech Buddy: Review Drinking and Light Pollution videos on the Interactive Video website in accordance with Chapter 5. Respond to each video. What did the speaker do well? What can you learn from watching these videos?
2). Discuss the importance of audience analysis and audience adaptation in the speech development process. Also discuss how YOU plan on using audience analysis in your speech.
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
Remember: Post 3 responses to your colleagues blogs within the time period of Sunday 12:01am to Saturday 11:59pm. Please make sure that you are commenting on THIS WEEKS discussion, and NOT a previous weeks post.
Here is what is on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
*Read Chapter 5
*Participation in the Discussion
*Outlines are due THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20th by 10am
*MANDATORY CLASS MEETING on Friday, February 27th at 12:00pm in room HGH 225. Plan to be there 15 minutes ahead of time so we can get set up for our speeches.
Discussion:
Answer one in each of your three posts, at least 12 hour apart:
1). Speech Buddy: Review Drinking and Light Pollution videos on the Interactive Video website in accordance with Chapter 5. Respond to each video. What did the speaker do well? What can you learn from watching these videos?
2). Discuss the importance of audience analysis and audience adaptation in the speech development process. Also discuss how YOU plan on using audience analysis in your speech.
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
Remember: Post 3 responses to your colleagues blogs within the time period of Sunday 12:01am to Saturday 11:59pm. Please make sure that you are commenting on THIS WEEKS discussion, and NOT a previous weeks post.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Speech Tip#5
This post will be invaluable to you while you are preparing your speech. Please look over Chapter 3, which is on Informative Speeches. The first speech, Cultural Artifact Speech, is indeed an Informative Speech.
Please watch the Speech Buddy Videos 13.1A, 13.1B and Headhunters as well as the videos I have listed throughout this post.
I will use the Headhunters Video (under Chapter 13) to show an example of what should go into your speech.
Introduction of the Speech (Watch Video 9.1)
1). At the start of the speech, the first thing that Curt said was his Attention Getting Material (Watch Video 9.1)
2). He then gives Credibility - he mentions his research, a class he took related to his topic, his interest in this topic and why he is talking about the topic (purpose).
3). He Previewed the Main Points of the speech, which were: (Review video 8.1)
*Headhunting Rituals
*Restrictions of the Ritual
*Why they decided to end the practice
Body of the Speech
1). Curt transitioned into the body of his speech by starting again by mentioning his first main point.
2). He transitioned clearly from idea to idea. Watch video 8.2 for an example.
3). He mentioned his research (or source citations) in his speech. Watch video 6.1
4). Notice his integration of visual aids throughout his speech.
5). Notice his body language and eye contact. He focuses directly on his audience and not his notes. He DOES refer to his notes, but he knows his speech well enough to speak directly to his audience.
6). He included quite a few facts throughout his speech and cited his sources.
Conclusion of the Speech (Watch video 9.2)
1). Curt clearly reviewed the main points of the speech.
2). He reinforced the purpose of his speech.
3). Curt provided closure at the end of the speech.
All of these things should be included in your speech. You have a unique advantage over most other public speaking classes. Please review all of the videos I have mentioned here, as they are clear examples and explanations of what your speech should include and ultimately look like. They shouldn't take too long to review, and will help your grade quite a bit for the coming speech.
If you need with your outline, as I mentioned in a previous post, please use the Outline Worksheet as a starting point. Fill it out, then use the Coffee Speech as an example of what the outline should look like in its final format.
Additionally, you should transfer your speech to 4x6 notecards (no 3x5 notecards or 8x11 pages will be accepted for your speech presentation). DO NOT write out your full outline on your notecards. If you will notice Curt's delivery, he was NOT looking at his notecards during his speech, rather referring to them from time to time, but focusing on his audeince quite a bit. Your eye contact with the audeince should be about 90% of your total speaking time. If you write out your speech on your notecards, you will be tempted to read them.
Use Curt's speech as a decent, but not perfect, example of what your speech should look like.
More speech topcs to come this week!
Please watch the Speech Buddy Videos 13.1A, 13.1B and Headhunters as well as the videos I have listed throughout this post.
I will use the Headhunters Video (under Chapter 13) to show an example of what should go into your speech.
Introduction of the Speech (Watch Video 9.1)
1). At the start of the speech, the first thing that Curt said was his Attention Getting Material (Watch Video 9.1)
2). He then gives Credibility - he mentions his research, a class he took related to his topic, his interest in this topic and why he is talking about the topic (purpose).
3). He Previewed the Main Points of the speech, which were: (Review video 8.1)
*Headhunting Rituals
*Restrictions of the Ritual
*Why they decided to end the practice
Body of the Speech
1). Curt transitioned into the body of his speech by starting again by mentioning his first main point.
2). He transitioned clearly from idea to idea. Watch video 8.2 for an example.
3). He mentioned his research (or source citations) in his speech. Watch video 6.1
4). Notice his integration of visual aids throughout his speech.
5). Notice his body language and eye contact. He focuses directly on his audience and not his notes. He DOES refer to his notes, but he knows his speech well enough to speak directly to his audience.
6). He included quite a few facts throughout his speech and cited his sources.
Conclusion of the Speech (Watch video 9.2)
1). Curt clearly reviewed the main points of the speech.
2). He reinforced the purpose of his speech.
3). Curt provided closure at the end of the speech.
All of these things should be included in your speech. You have a unique advantage over most other public speaking classes. Please review all of the videos I have mentioned here, as they are clear examples and explanations of what your speech should include and ultimately look like. They shouldn't take too long to review, and will help your grade quite a bit for the coming speech.
If you need with your outline, as I mentioned in a previous post, please use the Outline Worksheet as a starting point. Fill it out, then use the Coffee Speech as an example of what the outline should look like in its final format.
Additionally, you should transfer your speech to 4x6 notecards (no 3x5 notecards or 8x11 pages will be accepted for your speech presentation). DO NOT write out your full outline on your notecards. If you will notice Curt's delivery, he was NOT looking at his notecards during his speech, rather referring to them from time to time, but focusing on his audeince quite a bit. Your eye contact with the audeince should be about 90% of your total speaking time. If you write out your speech on your notecards, you will be tempted to read them.
Use Curt's speech as a decent, but not perfect, example of what your speech should look like.
More speech topcs to come this week!
Friday, February 13, 2009
Speech Tip#4
Just so you are aware, this is how I will be evaluating your first outlines:
*Content (Full Paragraph Introduction, Outlined Body, Full Paragraph Conclusion) 4 pts.
*Used Full Sentences (no fragment or partial sentences) 1pt.
*Included Topic, Purpose, Org Pattern, Thesis (at top) 1pt.
*Used Appropriate Organizational Pattern 1pt.
*Exclusive Main Points (see past Speech Tips blog) 1pt.
*Included 4 In-text Citations 1pt.
*Included 4 Citation on Reference Page 1pt.
Total 10pts.
BEFORE submitting your outline, please look over this post to make sure you are not missing anything.
*Content (Full Paragraph Introduction, Outlined Body, Full Paragraph Conclusion) 4 pts.
*Used Full Sentences (no fragment or partial sentences) 1pt.
*Included Topic, Purpose, Org Pattern, Thesis (at top) 1pt.
*Used Appropriate Organizational Pattern 1pt.
*Exclusive Main Points (see past Speech Tips blog) 1pt.
*Included 4 In-text Citations 1pt.
*Included 4 Citation on Reference Page 1pt.
Total 10pts.
BEFORE submitting your outline, please look over this post to make sure you are not missing anything.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Grade Updates
Hello Class! I have posted grade updates. Please log onto Blackboard and review your grades. If you have questions about your grades during a particular discussion week, please gather the following information before emailing me:
1). The dates and times of your posts during the week in question.
2). Word counts for each post.
3). Location and date of your comments.
It is highly recommended that you keep a log of all posts and comments for a given discussion week in case you have questions about posts or comments.
Here are some things I noticed while grading posts for the week of 2/1-2/7:
*Only one or two posts were made during a week. (3 posts per week are required)
*Fewer than 100 words were included in some comments to other people's blogs. (100 words minimum for both posts and comments)
*Comments/posts were made outside of the discussion week. (You must comment within a discussion week. Make sure you look at the dates of the posts you are commenting on and of course the content to determine if you are commenting with a given week.)
*Content of comments/posts were not about the course. (Please keep all posts and comments related to the course content.)
Each of these items have resulted in a deduction of points.
If there is every any question about posts or comments, please feel free to email me, pop in on Yahoo Messenger during office hours or any other time you see me online, and of course I am always available for a phone appointment.
1). The dates and times of your posts during the week in question.
2). Word counts for each post.
3). Location and date of your comments.
It is highly recommended that you keep a log of all posts and comments for a given discussion week in case you have questions about posts or comments.
Here are some things I noticed while grading posts for the week of 2/1-2/7:
*Only one or two posts were made during a week. (3 posts per week are required)
*Fewer than 100 words were included in some comments to other people's blogs. (100 words minimum for both posts and comments)
*Comments/posts were made outside of the discussion week. (You must comment within a discussion week. Make sure you look at the dates of the posts you are commenting on and of course the content to determine if you are commenting with a given week.)
*Content of comments/posts were not about the course. (Please keep all posts and comments related to the course content.)
Each of these items have resulted in a deduction of points.
If there is every any question about posts or comments, please feel free to email me, pop in on Yahoo Messenger during office hours or any other time you see me online, and of course I am always available for a phone appointment.
Speech Tip#3
In addition to full sentences throughout the outline, please make sure your introduction and conclusion are fully developed. This means that the introduction and conclusion should be full paragraphs with the specific items requested labeled in bold and in parenthesis. See the Coffee Speech for an example. Please note though, that the Coffee Speech is missing some things. Make sure to follow what is required on the Outline Worksheet.
As always, please email me if you have any questions. :)
As always, please email me if you have any questions. :)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Early Bird Posts
Hello All! Here is a list of folks who have blogged already this week. Go ahead and stop by their blog to get a start on your comments for the week.
crambosho
Genurr
Haightetak
Kai
KiwiMango
KKhong
Niko
Piper
Vivian
Let's congratulate these folks for getting an early start! Good job!!!!!
Stop by a little later for more Speech Tips.
crambosho
Genurr
Haightetak
Kai
KiwiMango
KKhong
Niko
Piper
Vivian
Let's congratulate these folks for getting an early start! Good job!!!!!
Stop by a little later for more Speech Tips.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Speech Tip#2
Now that you all have chosen your speech topics, it's time to get down to business. Here's what you should do next:
1). Research your topic. Make sure to vary your sources. You must have at least 4 sources and they must be varied. This means that you may not use 4 internet sources. You may use two at the most, but must have books, magazine articles, peer reviewed journal articles, etc....
2). After researching, choose your main points. You should have about 3 main ideas you want to cover. Make sure your main points all relate to the topic itself, but are separate from one another so they do not blur together. You can read about main points in Chapter 8.
3). Go to the Handouts Page and look at the Outline Worksheet. You must include everything on that outline worksheet in your outline. But take note, the Outline Worksheet is merely a tool. You can look at an outline example, also listed on the Handouts Page, to make sure your outline looks appropriate.
4). Make sure that your finished outline has only full sentences. No fragment sentences, no bullet points, no partial sentence. You must also have proper punctuation.
I am always here to answer questions for you in case you need help. I am more than willing to look over an outline ahead of time and give you advice. Start preparing early!!! You must turn in an outline in order to present a speech.
1). Research your topic. Make sure to vary your sources. You must have at least 4 sources and they must be varied. This means that you may not use 4 internet sources. You may use two at the most, but must have books, magazine articles, peer reviewed journal articles, etc....
2). After researching, choose your main points. You should have about 3 main ideas you want to cover. Make sure your main points all relate to the topic itself, but are separate from one another so they do not blur together. You can read about main points in Chapter 8.
3). Go to the Handouts Page and look at the Outline Worksheet. You must include everything on that outline worksheet in your outline. But take note, the Outline Worksheet is merely a tool. You can look at an outline example, also listed on the Handouts Page, to make sure your outline looks appropriate.
4). Make sure that your finished outline has only full sentences. No fragment sentences, no bullet points, no partial sentence. You must also have proper punctuation.
I am always here to answer questions for you in case you need help. I am more than willing to look over an outline ahead of time and give you advice. Start preparing early!!! You must turn in an outline in order to present a speech.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Week #4 February 8-14
Here is what's on the Participation and Schedule Pages for this week:
***Read Chapter 6, Researching Your Speech
***Take the Plagiarism Tutorial and email me your results by 2/14 11:59pm for credit. Click HERE to take the tutorial.
***There is a quiz this week on Chapters 1-4. Please go to Blackboard to take the quiz.
Discussion: Answer one question in each of your three posts, at least 12 hour apart:
1). What experiences do you have with conducting research interviews? What went well? What needed improvement? Share your advice with your classmates.
2). Watch all Speech Buddy Videos that are related to Chapter 6. Respond to the videos. What did you learn that was helpful? What information from these videos will you use in the preparation process for your speeches in this course?
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading for this week (Ch.6) that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
***Remember to post 3 comments to your colleagues this week. As a reminder, the comments must be about the discussion this week. Posting on a past discussion will not count for credit.
***Read Chapter 6, Researching Your Speech
***Take the Plagiarism Tutorial and email me your results by 2/14 11:59pm for credit. Click HERE to take the tutorial.
***There is a quiz this week on Chapters 1-4. Please go to Blackboard to take the quiz.
Discussion: Answer one question in each of your three posts, at least 12 hour apart:
1). What experiences do you have with conducting research interviews? What went well? What needed improvement? Share your advice with your classmates.
2). Watch all Speech Buddy Videos that are related to Chapter 6. Respond to the videos. What did you learn that was helpful? What information from these videos will you use in the preparation process for your speeches in this course?
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading for this week (Ch.6) that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
***Remember to post 3 comments to your colleagues this week. As a reminder, the comments must be about the discussion this week. Posting on a past discussion will not count for credit.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Blogging Questions
Some of you have emailed me with questions and I thought it would be helpful if the entire class saw the answers. Here you go:
1). Q- Do I have to post on 3 different blogs? Or can I post two or three times on the same blog as long as they are different posts?
A- You should comment on 3 different blogs.
2). Q- How do you keep track of our posts and comments?
A- I keep track of every post and comment on a spreadsheet every week we have a discussion. Each post you make on your blog will have a date and time stamp and I keep track of them to make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. Then, I check all comments made for that week. I will record the location of your comments.
3). Q- If I comment on someones post from last week, will I get credit?
A- No, I only check the blog posts for that week. Make sure you are checking the dates of the posts you are commenting on and of course, the content of the question to make sure it is an appropriate post.
4). Q- Do comments have to be at least 100 words like the posts do?
A- Yes, comments also need to be at least 100 words. I do word counts on all posts and comments to make sure you are reaching the 100 word minimum. Of course you can post more than 100 words, but 100 words is minimum.
5). Q- Should I keep track of the location of my comments?
A- Yes. Please keep track of comments and locations in case there is a discrepancy in recording or grading.
6). Q- What do I post as a comment?
A- Whatever you'd like as long as it has to do with the content of the post and related to the question I have asked. You can agree, disagree, add to the comment, ask thoughtful questions to the poster,give feedback, etc.... The comment content is up to you as long as it relates to course material, and of course the post itself.
7). Q- If I comment back to someone on my blog, do I get credit for it?
A- In short, no. You will only get credit for your three posts and three comments on other people's blogs. However, when someone asks you a question face to face, do you ignore them or give them the courtesy of an answer?
8). Q- How do you grade posts?
A- Content, answering the question in full, expressed thoughtfulness of course content and of course word count.
1). Q- Do I have to post on 3 different blogs? Or can I post two or three times on the same blog as long as they are different posts?
A- You should comment on 3 different blogs.
2). Q- How do you keep track of our posts and comments?
A- I keep track of every post and comment on a spreadsheet every week we have a discussion. Each post you make on your blog will have a date and time stamp and I keep track of them to make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. Then, I check all comments made for that week. I will record the location of your comments.
3). Q- If I comment on someones post from last week, will I get credit?
A- No, I only check the blog posts for that week. Make sure you are checking the dates of the posts you are commenting on and of course, the content of the question to make sure it is an appropriate post.
4). Q- Do comments have to be at least 100 words like the posts do?
A- Yes, comments also need to be at least 100 words. I do word counts on all posts and comments to make sure you are reaching the 100 word minimum. Of course you can post more than 100 words, but 100 words is minimum.
5). Q- Should I keep track of the location of my comments?
A- Yes. Please keep track of comments and locations in case there is a discrepancy in recording or grading.
6). Q- What do I post as a comment?
A- Whatever you'd like as long as it has to do with the content of the post and related to the question I have asked. You can agree, disagree, add to the comment, ask thoughtful questions to the poster,give feedback, etc.... The comment content is up to you as long as it relates to course material, and of course the post itself.
7). Q- If I comment back to someone on my blog, do I get credit for it?
A- In short, no. You will only get credit for your three posts and three comments on other people's blogs. However, when someone asks you a question face to face, do you ignore them or give them the courtesy of an answer?
8). Q- How do you grade posts?
A- Content, answering the question in full, expressed thoughtfulness of course content and of course word count.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Chapter 1 Outline Posted
I have posted an outline for Chapter One. You can access the outline by logging onto Blackboard and clicking on the "Handouts" page. Remember, the chapter outlines are not a replacement for reading the chapters. There is a plethora of information in the chapters themselves that is not on the outline. Please use the outline for review purposes.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Speech Topics
As you have probably noticed from reading my blog at the start of the week, and from what is listed on the "Schedule Page" on Blackboard, you need to email me your speech topics for ALL THREE speeches by tomorrow Feb. 6th @ 10am.
Read each speech assignment PRIOR to choosing your speech topics:
1). Cultural Artifact Speech
2). Informative Speech
3). Actuative Speech (also known as a Persuasive Speech)
If you are having trouble picking a speech topic for your informative speech, google "Informative Speech Topics" to see what you find. REMEMBER: Your topics must be of social significance. If you need help choosing a speech topic of social significance, you can look at these web pages:
http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/romans/pubpol.html
http://www.serconline.org/issues.html
http://www.ncpa.org/iss/
Most of the topics listed on these webpages are geared more towards the Actuative or Persuasive Speech.
I hope this helps.! :)
Read each speech assignment PRIOR to choosing your speech topics:
1). Cultural Artifact Speech
2). Informative Speech
3). Actuative Speech (also known as a Persuasive Speech)
If you are having trouble picking a speech topic for your informative speech, google "Informative Speech Topics" to see what you find. REMEMBER: Your topics must be of social significance. If you need help choosing a speech topic of social significance, you can look at these web pages:
http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/romans/pubpol.html
http://www.serconline.org/issues.html
http://www.ncpa.org/iss/
Most of the topics listed on these webpages are geared more towards the Actuative or Persuasive Speech.
I hope this helps.! :)
Contacting Your Instructor
Here is a little reminder about how you can go about contacting me. There are 3 ways:
1). Email. I check my email during the week, M-F numerous times a day. I also check my email periodically on the weekends, but response time may take a little longer than during the week.
2). Yahoo Messenger. Download Yahoo Messenger if you haven't already and add me as a friend: carolperezcommclass As it states on the "Getting Started" page, I do not use Yahoo Messenger for personal use, so anytime day or night you see me online, feel free to message me. My 'official' office hours are on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 10:00am to 11:00am, but I am online quite a bit more than that.
3). Phone conversations. I am always available to schedule a phone conversation whenever you'd like. If you have a question you don't think can be solved over email or yahoo messenger, we can certainly chat over the phone. It's just like on campus office hours, but quite a bit more convenient for you since you don't have to come down to campus.
1). Email. I check my email during the week, M-F numerous times a day. I also check my email periodically on the weekends, but response time may take a little longer than during the week.
2). Yahoo Messenger. Download Yahoo Messenger if you haven't already and add me as a friend: carolperezcommclass As it states on the "Getting Started" page, I do not use Yahoo Messenger for personal use, so anytime day or night you see me online, feel free to message me. My 'official' office hours are on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 10:00am to 11:00am, but I am online quite a bit more than that.
3). Phone conversations. I am always available to schedule a phone conversation whenever you'd like. If you have a question you don't think can be solved over email or yahoo messenger, we can certainly chat over the phone. It's just like on campus office hours, but quite a bit more convenient for you since you don't have to come down to campus.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Speech Tip#1
I have been enjoying your first round of posts - keep it up. You will notice a bit later on this week that I will start commenting on your posts. You can comment back on your blog if you'd like by also leaving a "comment", but you are still responsible for 3 posts to your personal blog answering questions, and 3 comments on different blogs during any given discussion week (1 comment on 3 different blogs).
I have been received a few questions about the Interactive Video Website/Speech Buddy Website. This is a tool that comes with your book. Connected to your shrink wrapped book, there should have been a card or a piece of paper that has a code. You will follow the directions of that piece of paper to sign up for the Speech Buddy Website (also called Interactive Videos). Once you do that you can log in and watch the videos required for the discussion weeks.
Speech Tip #1
Now is the time you should be reading over all of the assignments in the course. By Friday, February 6th @ 10am, you should email me your topics for all of your speeches. I will respond with a confirmation email.
Of course as you know, the first step of writing a speech, or an essay for that matter, is to pick a topic. You should then start researching your topic immediately. Most students taking Public Speaking, online or otherwise, tend to think that speech writing is something they can do in a few hours. What most will find is that it takes quite a bit longer than that. I will set intermediate deadlines - the first being THIS FRIDAY with your speech topic. Next week will be completing research and sending me your three main points for your speech.
For each speech I will write a series of "Speech Tips" and post them. Please make sure you pay close attention to these speech tips, as they will help you quite a bit.
Chapter Notes
In the middle of every week that we have a reading assignment, I will post Chapter notes to the "Handouts Page". Please go to that page and download the notes. Of course these notes are not a replacement for reading the chapters, they should be used in conjunction with each chapter you are reading. If you rely on the notes alone, there will be quite a bit of pertinent information you will miss in the chapters. The information you read in the chapters will help in your success in this course.
I have been received a few questions about the Interactive Video Website/Speech Buddy Website. This is a tool that comes with your book. Connected to your shrink wrapped book, there should have been a card or a piece of paper that has a code. You will follow the directions of that piece of paper to sign up for the Speech Buddy Website (also called Interactive Videos). Once you do that you can log in and watch the videos required for the discussion weeks.
Speech Tip #1
Now is the time you should be reading over all of the assignments in the course. By Friday, February 6th @ 10am, you should email me your topics for all of your speeches. I will respond with a confirmation email.
Of course as you know, the first step of writing a speech, or an essay for that matter, is to pick a topic. You should then start researching your topic immediately. Most students taking Public Speaking, online or otherwise, tend to think that speech writing is something they can do in a few hours. What most will find is that it takes quite a bit longer than that. I will set intermediate deadlines - the first being THIS FRIDAY with your speech topic. Next week will be completing research and sending me your three main points for your speech.
For each speech I will write a series of "Speech Tips" and post them. Please make sure you pay close attention to these speech tips, as they will help you quite a bit.
Chapter Notes
In the middle of every week that we have a reading assignment, I will post Chapter notes to the "Handouts Page". Please go to that page and download the notes. Of course these notes are not a replacement for reading the chapters, they should be used in conjunction with each chapter you are reading. If you rely on the notes alone, there will be quite a bit of pertinent information you will miss in the chapters. The information you read in the chapters will help in your success in this course.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Week of February 1 - 7
Welcome to your first week of completing assignments. Here is what's on the schedule for this week. Please be sure to pay close attention to deadlines (specifically dates AND times):
Our week started this morning at 12:01am and will end on Saturday at 11:59pm. Please have everything completed for this week by 11:59pm on Saturday.
1). Read Chapter 2: Building You Confidence
2). Read Chapter 4: Developing Your Purpose and Topic
3). Read over EVERY speech assignment in this course. Assignments are located on the Speech Page on Blackboard.
4). Pick topics for ALL speeches and email them to me BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th AT 10am! (We will discuss topics a bit more during our first class meeting on February 27th). Remember, topics MUST BE OF SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE.
5). Please take note that we will have 3 in-person meetings to present our speeches. These meeting dates and times are noted on the Schedule Page and Syllabus. There is NO rescheduling speeches, so clear you calendar on those dates and plan to arrive to campus EARLY.
6). Discussion
Answer one of the questions in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and times of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 100 WORDS OR MORE.
*1). What makes you apprehensive about public speaking? (Read the chapter first, and make sure to include chapter material in your answer).
*2). Speech Buddy Videos: Watch in the Interactive Videos (Speech Buddy Videos) and respond. Watch videos 2.1, 2.2 and "Intro Jessica". What did you learn? What was useful in the videos that you can apply to your speeches or speech preparation process?
*3). Pick one concept from the reading assignment this week (Ch.2 or Ch.4) that you found interesting or useful and and discuss it.
7). Comments
Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm20spring2009.blogspot.com/ and look at the lower right and corner to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week, and respond. You need to make sure that you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK. Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must also be a minimum of 100 words.
Note: When you leave a comment, make sure you are logged into your blogspot account. In other words, you will need to make sure your "Display Name/Alias Name" shows up on the blog you are commenting on. I record the locations, dates and times of your comments as well.
Let me know if you have ANY questions about how blogging/discussions work.
Reminder: Check my blog everyday for updates, and check your email everyday in case there are emails you need to respond to pertaining to this course.
Happy Blogging!!!!
Our week started this morning at 12:01am and will end on Saturday at 11:59pm. Please have everything completed for this week by 11:59pm on Saturday.
1). Read Chapter 2: Building You Confidence
2). Read Chapter 4: Developing Your Purpose and Topic
3). Read over EVERY speech assignment in this course. Assignments are located on the Speech Page on Blackboard.
4). Pick topics for ALL speeches and email them to me BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6th AT 10am! (We will discuss topics a bit more during our first class meeting on February 27th). Remember, topics MUST BE OF SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE.
5). Please take note that we will have 3 in-person meetings to present our speeches. These meeting dates and times are noted on the Schedule Page and Syllabus. There is NO rescheduling speeches, so clear you calendar on those dates and plan to arrive to campus EARLY.
6). Discussion
Answer one of the questions in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and times of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 100 WORDS OR MORE.
*1). What makes you apprehensive about public speaking? (Read the chapter first, and make sure to include chapter material in your answer).
*2). Speech Buddy Videos: Watch in the Interactive Videos (Speech Buddy Videos) and respond. Watch videos 2.1, 2.2 and "Intro Jessica". What did you learn? What was useful in the videos that you can apply to your speeches or speech preparation process?
*3). Pick one concept from the reading assignment this week (Ch.2 or Ch.4) that you found interesting or useful and and discuss it.
7). Comments
Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm20spring2009.blogspot.com/ and look at the lower right and corner to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week, and respond. You need to make sure that you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK. Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must also be a minimum of 100 words.
Note: When you leave a comment, make sure you are logged into your blogspot account. In other words, you will need to make sure your "Display Name/Alias Name" shows up on the blog you are commenting on. I record the locations, dates and times of your comments as well.
Let me know if you have ANY questions about how blogging/discussions work.
Reminder: Check my blog everyday for updates, and check your email everyday in case there are emails you need to respond to pertaining to this course.
Happy Blogging!!!!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
What should have been completed
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....
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....
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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