Each class member will create a blog as a learning/reading log for the course. You can use any platform, so if you're already accustomed to something besides Blogspot, you can use that platform to create your blog.
In order to be sure you see everything and we see your work, do these steps:
1. Become a follower of this blog.
2. Create your own blog, and (this will sound odd) become a follower of your own blog. This step will allow your blog to show up on your Google profile, so that we can all see your posts.
For each day's reading assignment, you will construct a one-page (approximate length) response to that reading, and post it before coming to class on that day. Responses do not have to encompass the entire reading assignment. Instead, pick an issue, develop an insight, come up with a provocative thought, or frame a question about the day’s reading and post that as your blog entry. Each week, I will choose 2-4 of your entries to copy into the course blog for general response. You will earn points for each blog entry, each entry selected for the class blog, and responses to entries chosen for the class blog. Points are awarded for all entries that are on time and done in good faith.
Doing this thinking before class will make class discussions more interesting and give you an easier time participating in class. It will also lead you to think more deeply and usefully about the readings and discussions--to make connections that you'll find useful in your own work.
Enjoy!
