Student presentations

Hello again.

Please don't forget to look in the right-hand navigation bar to view a link to some student PowerPoint presentations.   It's good stuff!

Tuesday Night Update from Brian Yablon

Hello everyone!

Sorry for the delays.  I was having some technical difficulties (trying to figure out this blog, which is actually a new thing for me).  At this point, I have allowed everyone who wants to the ability to post a comment -- so everyone on the entire internet (and our class) can contribute to our discussions.  Secondly, I have "invited" everyone in the class who either emailed me or gave me a filled-out syllabus agreement with an email address.  The invitation allows you to contribute to the blog.  From this point on, everyone should be fine.

IMPORTANT NEWS.  The blog is meant to be a tool for you to use for discussion, questions, and to help each other.  However, I have been reminded that our class was not advertised as a "hybrid" class that would require computer or internet work for a grade.  Therefore, although I strongly encourage each of you to access, use, and get comfortable with the blog as a learning tool, if you do feel uncomfortable using the blog, YOU MAY TURN IN YOUR COMMENTS TO EM ON PAPER FOR FULL CREDIT.  I prefer the blog, but either way you will get credit for your contributions.  

Have fun and enjoy the evening!

Brian Yablon

Overall Instructions and Guidelines

Welcome to the English 103 blog.

All of you are welcome to make contributions to our class's blog as often as you wish.  Each student is required to make a paragraph-length contribution to our blog at least once a month.  When contributing to our blog, please keep the following in mind:

1. Write your full name (so that I may give you class credit for your posting).
2. Use proper "netiquette."  This is a public space.  Although it is being used as a classroom tool, please be aware that this blog may be viewed by anyone in cyberspace.  Be polite, focused, and avoid inappropriate language and comments.  
3. Your contribution should really add something to the ongoing conversation.  Sorry, monosyllabic responses don't count.  Share your thoughts and questions.
4. Make this useful for yourself and others -- and enjoy!

I hope you enjoy the class and the blogging experience.

Brian Yablon