Notes from Sister Bowen - Week 1: January 13-18
DEADLINES:
Lesson 2: Due January 14th, 11: 58 pm, MT
Lesson 3: Due January 16th, 11:58 pm, MT
Lesson 4: Due January 18th, 11:58 pm, MT
Dear Class,
Because
you have three lessons due each week, and my notes need to address them
all, I will typically label and discuss each of the lessons in their
own respective sections (as you can see below). Please read through all
of my notes at the start of the week, and then jump back in for a
refresher at the start of each lesson.
Regarding Lesson 2:
Lesson
2 was enjoyable for me:). I think everything is self-explanatory in the
lesson, except for one thing: When you sign in to MyLab, make sure you
also click on our course. The directions under the heading labeled Grammar Exercises on Spelling Errors
will make sense ONLY if you sign in and click on our class. I submitted
a Course Fix to Curriculum Development, requesting that the course
content include directions to log in to the class, but I don't know if
that change will be made soon enough. Just signing in doesn't work. If
you have questions about the lesson, please post them below.
Regarding Lesson 3:
There
wasn't anything problematic for me in Lesson 3, but there was one
"surprise" that I'll point out for you. On the Lesson 3 Submission Page,
you are asked whether or not you spent at least 5-10 minutes on your
response in the "Math Petition Discussion Board". Without opening up the
Submission Page as you work through a lesson, you will not know the
clear expectations for each lesson. I'd strongly suggest opening up both
the main lesson folder (like in this lesson, called "Lesson 3: On
Arguments" and the Submission folder, which you access by clicking on
"Start" below the lesson content. If you keep them open in two separate
windows (or better yet, side by side--if you have a duel monitor, or
know how to line up two documents side by side on your computer), you'll
easily see what is expected of you during each lesson.
Regarding Lesson 4: Moment
of tragic honesty: I did not score well on the grammar quiz for this
lesson the first time I took it, even though I study grammar and
punctuation texts often. You may retake your quiz (like I did) if you
would like to have another go at it. It won't hurt or help your grade in
the class, but it may help you familiarize yourself with grammar
vocabulary.
Also, I love #2 on the Submission Page in this lesson. It necessitates careful reading. I look forward to seeing your answers.
On to more general points:
1)
I will always grade your work within a week of the submission due date.
I usually grade work within 2-3 work days, so feel free to check your
scores and my feedback on your work often. I always loved prompt
feedback as a student, and try to pay that forward as a teacher.
2)
One of my goals is to inspire a love for learning. . . without
overwhelming you with too much extra information. I know you have other
demands on your time, and I hope to serve you well without pulling you
away from the things that matter most.
3)
Speaking of the things that matter most, did you know that my number 1
priority as your teacher is to build faith in Jesus Christ? What a
wonderful, central purpose! Please use the Q & A space here to ask
any questions about the current lesson, but also to contribute to
conversations with me and your classmates regarding spiritually
significant things. I'll try to post one gospel thread each week, and
we'll see if it can serve to build our faith in the Savior.
4) I want you to know that I pray for you, care for you, and want to help you succeed.
Love,
Sister Bowen
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