Monday, August 22 -- Week 1 Ends

Way to go, Rebecca!  She understands the importance of communication with me to her success in this class!

Way to go, Oscar!  He understands the importance of communication with me to his success in this class!

 

Week 1 is due today.  I will continue posting grades for Week 1 work today -- I am really enjoying getting to know you by viewing your padlets!  Be sure you are reading my comments in your gradebook -- some students say the feedback is as rewarding as the work!  Many of you have reposted after reading my comments -- thank you!  Taking advantage of the opportunity to repost your work is a sign of leadership.

Ready, learn, lead!

Quality assignments must clearly display student understanding of the concept/question/prompt. Assignments must completely answer/discuss the concept/question/prompt and include SPECIFIC examples (from reading, from life experience, etc.). You must use at least one term or idea from the weekly unit. In addition, a quality post has no or only minor grammatical, spelling, or syntax errors. All assignments must be posted to the correct place and should be submitted by the deadline.
Quality replies consist of a strong, in-depth response that answers the questions "what" and "why."  Your replies must also contain formal grammar, syntax, and diction. Although you are talking to peers, discussion posts are still in an academic setting. The ability to discuss in a academic tone is an important collegiate skill.  I will leave you feedback in your gradebook -- read this feedback so that you know if you are posting quality work and if you are not, how to do so next time.

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.?

 

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 at melissa.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.