Day One

Joseph Reagle

Welcome!

Who knows what a mnemonic is?

“Mirror” Mark

Mnemonic for yourself (1m)??

Introduce yourself to one or two peers and share/test a mnemonic that connects your name with a memorable image: “Imagine me …”

beagle chasing Reagle

I could say: “Imagine Prof. Reagle being chased by beagles.”

Daisy-chain names and mnemonics

Discussions

Good vs. bad??

  • What makes for good class discussions (e.g., well prepared)?
    • Suggest three things this class could do to support each of those characteristics.
  • What makes for poor class discussions (e.g., people tuning out for their gadgets)?
    • Suggest three things this class could do to mitigate those characteristics.

We are in Communication Studies: improving our written and oral communication is part of the course.

FAIL

“slide to unlock”

Attendance

  • We’re expected to be F2F.
    • Excused absences are shared with the instructor beforehand and include: athletic, religious, health and disability accommodations, and two Wellness Days (via Student Hub).
  • If you are unwell, ask for a video chat link.
    • If you can’t join and participate, see online slide decks.
    • If you must be absent or remote for more than a week, contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) about accommodations and services.

Participation

Participation entails more than (even perfect) attendance; it’s rigorously assessed.