Big improvement on our last outer circle discussion! It was great to see an abundance (like that vocab. use?) of comments from a variety of people. Good work using the threaded comments to organize the discussion.
Here are a few things I would like us to work on in our last outer circle discussion:
1. Avoid question constructions that begin "do" or "does" and result in yes or no response.
2. Remember, this is a formal writing assignment. Capitalize, punctuate, etc.
3. Do not link a Texans' picture to your profile; only Broncos' pictures are acceptable.
4. Explain why you think what you do, i.e. "I think X because..."
Happy posting!
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Fishbowl #3: Long Way Gone chapters 11-14
Happy fishbowl day! Some great level 2, text-based, critical thinking questions yesterday, class. Keep up the good work! Good job using the threaded comments option to respond directly to one another's responses. A few things to keep in mind for today's discussion:
1. Aim for 5 thoughtful posts throughout discussion if you're using the blog to capture your thinking.
2. Proofread your responses.
3. Avoiding leading "do" and "does" question constructions that lead to "yes" or "no" responses.
4. Provide the background that inspires your thinking, contextualizing your question in a sentence or two.
1. Aim for 5 thoughtful posts throughout discussion if you're using the blog to capture your thinking.
2. Proofread your responses.
3. Avoiding leading "do" and "does" question constructions that lead to "yes" or "no" responses.
4. Provide the background that inspires your thinking, contextualizing your question in a sentence or two.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Long Way Gone: Fishbowl #2
Afternoon! A few thoughts for today's fishbowl...
I was disappointed by the tone of some of your posts. Remember that not only are your comments attached to your name, they are also attached to my name and to Arapahoe High School. This is not a place for aggressive language, and it's certainly not a place for cuss words. Consider your tone; if people aren't responding to your comments, that reflects on you and should cause you to pause to consider how you might proceed differently so people want to engage in discussion with you.
Because some of you weren't very involved in discussion today, you will lose the opportunity to participate in discussion via the blog. If this opportunity is important to you, please keep up your end of the bargain.
Happy blogging!
I was disappointed by the tone of some of your posts. Remember that not only are your comments attached to your name, they are also attached to my name and to Arapahoe High School. This is not a place for aggressive language, and it's certainly not a place for cuss words. Consider your tone; if people aren't responding to your comments, that reflects on you and should cause you to pause to consider how you might proceed differently so people want to engage in discussion with you.
Because some of you weren't very involved in discussion today, you will lose the opportunity to participate in discussion via the blog. If this opportunity is important to you, please keep up your end of the bargain.
Happy blogging!
Monday, November 26, 2012
A Long Way Gone: Fishbowl #1
Hey guys! Excited for a great, post-Thanksgiving discussion of A Long Way Gone. A few pointers based on observations from our last outer circle discussion:
1. Though I don't give a minimum number of times one has to post to earn credit for discussion, one is insufficient. Aim for around 5 thoughtful, well-proofread responses. Most importantly, contribute throughout the discussion's duration. A few of you are on my radar from our last fishbowl; if your posts (or lack thereof) seem to indicate you've been off task today, you will lose the privilege of blogging and will spend Wednesday's discussion hand-writing your response to the discussion.
2. Provide the background that inspires your questions.
Example: I was saddened by the fact that Sohrab, Soraya, and Amir hadn't cultivated a stronger bond by the story's end. Why did Hosseini leave the book on this kind of somber note?
Non-example: Why did the book end how it did?
3. Avoid questions that can only be answered with "yes" and "no". Often these constructions begin with the words "do" or "does".
4. In some of your cases, your lack of proofreading hindered my ability and, thereby, I assume your classmates' ability to understand your questions and responses. Proofread your work. This is a formal writing assignment.
5. Use the threaded discussion comments to reply to one another's comments and questions directly.
Happy posting!
1. Though I don't give a minimum number of times one has to post to earn credit for discussion, one is insufficient. Aim for around 5 thoughtful, well-proofread responses. Most importantly, contribute throughout the discussion's duration. A few of you are on my radar from our last fishbowl; if your posts (or lack thereof) seem to indicate you've been off task today, you will lose the privilege of blogging and will spend Wednesday's discussion hand-writing your response to the discussion.
2. Provide the background that inspires your questions.
Example: I was saddened by the fact that Sohrab, Soraya, and Amir hadn't cultivated a stronger bond by the story's end. Why did Hosseini leave the book on this kind of somber note?
Non-example: Why did the book end how it did?
3. Avoid questions that can only be answered with "yes" and "no". Often these constructions begin with the words "do" or "does".
4. In some of your cases, your lack of proofreading hindered my ability and, thereby, I assume your classmates' ability to understand your questions and responses. Proofread your work. This is a formal writing assignment.
5. Use the threaded discussion comments to reply to one another's comments and questions directly.
Happy posting!
Monday, November 5, 2012
Last Kite Runner fishbowl
A few things to keep in mind for your last posts:
1. Respond directly to your classmate's questions through the threaded discussion option OR make evident to whom you're responding by addressing your questions & answers at a particular audience, i.e. "@Fred..."
2. If your question is to class, begin with "@Class"
3. Remember, this is a writing assignment for this class. Capitalize your "Is", proofread your work, etc.
Happy posting!
1. Respond directly to your classmate's questions through the threaded discussion option OR make evident to whom you're responding by addressing your questions & answers at a particular audience, i.e. "@Fred..."
2. If your question is to class, begin with "@Class"
3. Remember, this is a writing assignment for this class. Capitalize your "Is", proofread your work, etc.
Happy posting!
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Kite Runner Fishbowl #3
Great job with your last discussion. You guys ask great questions and respond thoughtfully, also being sure to direct your questions and answers.
Remember, this IS a formal writing assignment; make sure to capitalize where appropriate and to use appropriate grammatical and mechanical constructions.
Also, be sure to participate consistently. The message I receive if you only participate a few times towards the discussion's end, for instance, and haven't been in the open chairs is that you are using the first half of our fishbowl time to check your email and shop online.
Remember, this IS a formal writing assignment; make sure to capitalize where appropriate and to use appropriate grammatical and mechanical constructions.
Also, be sure to participate consistently. The message I receive if you only participate a few times towards the discussion's end, for instance, and haven't been in the open chairs is that you are using the first half of our fishbowl time to check your email and shop online.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Kite Runner Fishbowl #2: Chapters 13-22
If you are choosing to participate via comments on our class blog today, be sure you adhere to the same discussion expectations you would if you were in the inner circle: respectfully challenging your classmates' thinking, basing your assertions on textual evidence, etc.
There is not a finite number of times you need to contribute; rather, I will check to see that you are thoughtfully and consistently contributing. If you wait to post until 20 minutes into our fishbowl or you post once and are dormant for 15 minutes, that indicates that you're not using your time thoughtfully. If this is because you're a slow typist or perhaps you struggle with the muti-tasking nature of this method of capturing your thinking, choose another way to show your understanding . If lack of focus continues to be a problem, you will be asked to hand-write a response to our next fishbowl or to verbally participate only.
A couple of things to keep in mind :
There is not a finite number of times you need to contribute; rather, I will check to see that you are thoughtfully and consistently contributing. If you wait to post until 20 minutes into our fishbowl or you post once and are dormant for 15 minutes, that indicates that you're not using your time thoughtfully. If this is because you're a slow typist or perhaps you struggle with the muti-tasking nature of this method of capturing your thinking, choose another way to show your understanding . If lack of focus continues to be a problem, you will be asked to hand-write a response to our next fishbowl or to verbally participate only.
A couple of things to keep in mind :
- This is an academic assignment. It should be properly written and proofread rather than assuming the appearance of a text message.
- If addressing one person's post, name that person, i.e. "Fred, in response to your question..."
Friday, October 12, 2012
The Kite Runner: Fishbowl #1 chapter 12
If you are choosing to participate via comments on our class blog today, be sure you adhere to the same discussion expectations you would if you were in the inner circle: respectfully challenging your classmates' thinking, basing your assertions on textual evidence, etc.
There is not a finite number of times you need to contribute; rather, I will check to see that you are thoughtfully and consististently contributing. If you wait to post until 20 minutes into our fishbowl or you post once and are dormant for 15 minutes, that indicates that you're not using your time thoughtfully. If this is because you're a slow typist or perhaps you struggle with the muti-tasking nature of this method of capturing your thinking, choose another way to show your understanding . If lack of focus continues to be a problem, you will be asked to hand-write a response to our next fishbowl or to verbally participate only.
A couple of things to keep in mind :
There is not a finite number of times you need to contribute; rather, I will check to see that you are thoughtfully and consististently contributing. If you wait to post until 20 minutes into our fishbowl or you post once and are dormant for 15 minutes, that indicates that you're not using your time thoughtfully. If this is because you're a slow typist or perhaps you struggle with the muti-tasking nature of this method of capturing your thinking, choose another way to show your understanding . If lack of focus continues to be a problem, you will be asked to hand-write a response to our next fishbowl or to verbally participate only.
A couple of things to keep in mind :
- This is an academic assignment. It should be properly written and proofread rather than assuming the appearance of a text message.
- If addressing one person's post, name that person, i.e. "Fred, in response to your question..."
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