Category Archives: News from Jim

Update from Jim – Quiz 5 and 6

Ok, maybe it’s not the same. Maybe trying a different, experimental approach to teaching an online course isn’t the same as quitting sniffing glue. But it sure seems like I picked the wrong semester to try a new approach given that a new approach always means more learning curve, prep, and just general work.  So… Read More »

Unit 4 – What to do

For Unit 4, I want you to do the following:  You need to read: Read and listen/watch as needed to Jim’s Posts for Unit 4; post to your own blog your thoughts and reactions Read each other’s posts as they come in.  I recommend checking the course home page each day or every other day… Read More »

Update: minor change to grading in syllabus

Hi folks!  As I’ve said several times before, this course is a first-time experiment (the design and layout, not the subject).  I’m probably learning more than you are.  As part of the learning process, I’ve made a few minor adjustments to the syllabus and grading/assignments for the course. The total points don’t change – still… Read More »

Unit 3 – What to do

For Unit 3, I want you to do the following:  You need to read: Read and listen/watch as needed to Jim’s Posts for Unit 3; post to your own blog your thoughts and reactions Read each other’s posts as they come in.  I recommend checking the course home page each day or every other day… Read More »

Unit 2 – What to do

For Unit 2, I want you to do the following:  You need to read: The Jim’s Readings for Unit 2.  These are two required readings posts I created – kind of written mini-lectures.  If you missed them in the ordinary flow of the blog posts on the home page, don’t worry. They are listed/linked under… Read More »

Update Feb 2

A few things to update: Deadlines & Assignments:  I know a few (ok, many) of you are getting a bit anxious about the slow start to the course, what we supposed to do this week, the syllabus says there’s a deadline ahead, etc.   Just RELAX.  I know I’m new to most of you, but if… Read More »

What’s Coming

Right now, as you can see by the two previous posts, your blogs are ready for you to work with.  Feel free to explore your blog, including the back-end dashboard (right now I just ask you to not touch anything labeled “Jetpack”, “BruteProtect”, or “Plugins”. Those three things in your Dashboard aren’t supposed to be… Read More »