Week#1 - Getting Acquainted and Getting Set up

We will spend the first week of  class getting acquainted with each other and getting oriented to the course methods and tools.

In class:  Written Acquaintance Jigsaw

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 Assignments  

     by noon September 6, (for those registered week#1)

Register for a Gmail account if you don't already have one.

Create a Blogger Blog: Blogger Guide here and Screencast here

Complete the ENG251 Entrance Questionnaire

Register at Quizlet (You can use your Google account to sign up easily - please use a recognizable name as your ID)  and join the ENG251 Quizlet Class    Quizlet Screencast

Join please join the and the Band for your section of ENG251 ENG251-02       ENG251-03   Website: Band.us   Apps:  Android   Apple    Band Screencast

Other Apps to install: Blogger Android   Apple Google Hangout Android   Apple Google Drive Android   Apple Google Docs Android   Apple Quizlet Android   Apple

Post a 1~5 minute INTRODUCTION VIDEO to the your class BAND.  You can take a ‘selfie video’ with your phone or get help from a friend. Be as creative as you like! Begin by telling use your name and then read the revised responses to your 'Get Acquainted' questions. Read as naturally as possible. You can then say anything else you like (or not).  If you have any problems uploading the video to the Band, email the file to Jeff at [email protected]

After completing your ENG251 Entrance Questionnaire  (so that Jeff knows your Gmail address), go to your Google Drive.  Click 'Shared with me'. You should see a folder with your name and student ID. Click 'New/ Google Doc'. Change the Title to 'Your Name, Student ID, Get Acquainted Responses'. Type (or copy/paste) your revised responses to the 'Get Acquainted Questions' there. You do not need to save the document - it is automatically saved every 5 seconds. You are encouraged (but not required) to post this on your blog as well. You're Done!  Enjoy your weekend!