Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Thursday, July 7 -- Week 6

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Week 6 began yesterday and is due Friday.  Windshield Checks are due today.  

I am coming home a day early from Florida (my boy miss our dogs!) so tomorrow I will be traveling all day.  I am still available if you have questions -- text me using Remind or my number 919-435-2008.  If I do not reply, it means I do not have wifi -- I will get back to you in the evening.  Still grading Weeks 3 and 4 -- I am posting from Starbucks tonight:)  My weekend will be a busy one catching up on grading!

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Week 6 is about creativity.  John Cleese, a British actor known best for his comedic creativity in Monty Python, said, "Creativity is not a talent. It is a way of operating."  According to Steve Jobs, "creativity is just connecting things."  What do you have in common with Cleese and Jobs?  You, too, will attempt to define creativity with this week's content.  Read more cultural icons and their definitions of creativity at https://www.brainpickings.org/2013/09/06/what-is-creativity/.
Here are tips for Week 6 assignments:
Dreams Questions  - Be sure you refer to Maxwell's reasons in your text -- which of his reasons do you think fit why your dream did not take flight?  Be sure to state your dream and then to explain it.  For question #2, be sure to state how this information can specifically help you as a leader.  Answering "no" or "it cannot help me" is not an answer.
Creativity Animoto - As the week's theme states, be creative!  Include your dreams -- even the ones you might not think possible -- in your Animoto.  What do you want to do when you graduate? What are the creative things you do with your friends (and remember that creative is not just about being artistic)? What are the creative parts of your personality? If you encounter difficulty with a program such as Wordle or Animoto, feel free to use another program that works better for you.  I understand that some school systems use different operating systems and have different firewalls.  Technology is important but remember it is a vehicle for delivering your knowledge -- it is necessary to drive a different car once in a while!  Alternatives are listed with the assignments and/or I am happy to offer alternative web tools.
Earth Colony (4 posts, 4 replies) - Students love these forums! Unlike previous weeks, you have FOUR POSTS and at least FOUR REPLIES.  One post and reply in the "Who Shall Go?, " one post and reply in the "What Will You Bring?," one post and reply in the "What About Money?" and one post and reply in the "The Governor Must Go."  Be sure your replies are SPECIFIC -- avoid "I like your answer" as well as replies that are rude.  Remember to check back throughout the week to see what your classmates are saying -- have fun and BE CREATIVE!
NC Governor Journal State the principle and then explain why leaders need to follow it.  Connect the principle to your leadership journey -- why do you need to follow it? Explain your answer and offer details. Remember that the prompt is not included in your word count!
Before posting any of your assignments, ask yourself the following questions:
a. Did I follow all instructions?                                                                                                                                                                b. Did I completely answer the questions?
c. Do I clearly reflect that I understand and am thinking about the topic?  Did I use any weekly vocab?
d. Do I clearly reflect that I am applying the topic to my life--asking questions, giving examples, etc.?
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Way to go Shaquez! She understands that communication with me is one of the most important tools for success in this course!
Way to go Kayla B.! She understands that communication with me is one of the most important tools for success in this course!
Need help? 
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Message me in the course using the inbox on the left of the screen, text/call me outside of Canvas at 9196-435-2008, email me atmelissa.dettman@ncpublicschools.gov, or message me using Remind.  If I do not answer right away, I will answer as soon as I can and definitely within 24 hours.  You can also get help using the Peer Tutoring Center -- click on the PTC quick link on our homepage.

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