Summer Homework Update

I thought I'd address a few of your questions and comments, as well as a few of my own, with the whole group.

Foster

• You should be well into Foster's book by now. Don't try to read it all at once.
• Don’t expect to get all the allusions to other books. The examples are just to help you get his point.
• Read carefully and with tools (e.g. a pen, highlighter, sticky notes). Dialogue with the text—highlight AND comment on interesting or troubling passages, mark sections to discuss online or in class later, etc.
• Actually read it. Pretending to read it (or anything we study this year) is a useless exercise. It's like pretending to do push-ups: it won't make you stronger.

Moodle Discussions:

• It appears that most of you have successfully logged in to Moodle, and the first discussion forum is off to a good start.
• If you started the account creation process and haven't gotten the confirmation email, check your spam folder.
• Read the discussion board guidelines posted at Moodle.
• You may post a new thread or comment on an existing thread.
• Good posts do not have to be long posts. Long posts, like long-winded people, tend to inhibit conversation.
• How you craft your comments matters. Take care with your language, even if you are posting from a phone or iPod.

Don't hesitate to email with questions or concerns.

I'll post the final part of the summer assignment in a week or so. Don't worry. It's short.