9.4 About the Course Blog

This is the course blog for ENG 3029 Section 1.  We will use this blog to keep a record of what we do in class, as a hub for communications with me and other class members, and to keep all the important course documents in one place.

Documenting what we do in class: After each class I will write up a summary of what we talked about, what you turned in, and what you are expected to do for next class.  Although I have created a class calendar - sometimes we might not do exactly what is on the list.  This blog will update the calendar and give the real story on what we accomplished and where we are going next.  You should be sure to check these updates every day.  By using the link list to the right titled Blog Archive, you will be able to check back on earlier class discussions.  I will title Blog Archive posts both by the date, and a title describing the post's content.

A hub for course communications:  You can see a link list to the right named "Course Blogs."  So far, my blog is the only link on that list.  By next week, each of you will have created your own blog.  You will send me the link in an email posted from your kean email, the account you will use for this course.  The list of course blogs will allow you to read and review writing, comments on class discussions, and questions posted by everyone in class.  If you do not want your blog to be searchable (visible to search engines), when you set up your blog set the privacy functions so that your blog is visible only to individuals who have the link.

You do not need to be tech savvy to take this course.  If you are uncertain about how to create your blog - or if you have trouble using it - stop by my office and I can talk you through it.  This is meant to be a resource for you, and if it is not working about that way let me know so we can fix it.

Course documents:  To the right you will also see several sets of link lists with links to readings, course documents, data sets, and etc.  We will be creating and accumulating these documents as we go through the course.  By posting them here - you will have access to all the assignment sheets, rubrics for assignment evaluation, and other course information - all in one place.

If you have questions - ask me in class, or email me at ENG3029@gmail.com.