Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Course Reflection 01 (CR01)
DUE: Beginning of class - Monday, April 11, 2011
There will be a total of five (5) Course Reflection assignments. They will all follow the same format. You are to create a post on your blog that reflects on the content presented in class during the previous four (4) classes. You should strive to show that you have given critical thought to the topics, lectures, films, and/or guest speakers during the given time period.
These do not need to be excessively long writings, but they should be thoughtful. What did you find interesting? What new ideas did the content make pop into your head? Are there interesting threads of inquiry or insight you are noticing? These are the types of questions you should be thinking about as you complete these Course Reflections.
CR01 should cover the content from Classes 01-04 (Mar.28-Apr.06).
There will be a total of five (5) Course Reflection assignments. They will all follow the same format. You are to create a post on your blog that reflects on the content presented in class during the previous four (4) classes. You should strive to show that you have given critical thought to the topics, lectures, films, and/or guest speakers during the given time period.
These do not need to be excessively long writings, but they should be thoughtful. What did you find interesting? What new ideas did the content make pop into your head? Are there interesting threads of inquiry or insight you are noticing? These are the types of questions you should be thinking about as you complete these Course Reflections.
CR01 should cover the content from Classes 01-04 (Mar.28-Apr.06).
Journal 01 (J01): Introduction Blog Post
This was covered in the post about Assignment 01 (A01): Blog Set-Up. I have decided to make this do double duty for the ease of math. Rather than have only 9 Journal Assignments, 10 makes each worth an even 20 points.
This means that A01 just got a little easier. If you get your Blog set up and registered, you will get full points for A01. Then, If you successfully get the posts described on the Assignment 01 (A01): Blog Set-Up post posted to your blog, you will get the additional 20 points for J01.
This is still DUE: Monday, April 04, 2011 by the beginning of class.
This means that A01 just got a little easier. If you get your Blog set up and registered, you will get full points for A01. Then, If you successfully get the posts described on the Assignment 01 (A01): Blog Set-Up post posted to your blog, you will get the additional 20 points for J01.
This is still DUE: Monday, April 04, 2011 by the beginning of class.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Assignment 01 (A01): Blog Set-Up
DUE: Monday, 04 April 2011 by the beginning of class.
Step 1: Set-up a blog on whatever blogging platform you prefer.
In order to complete this step, you will need an email address and an internet connection. Please choose a FREE service. There are many out there and there is no need to spend money on this.
Be aware that it is important to protect your identity on the web. It is up to you, but it the recommendation of both the university and myself that you use a screen-name when posting content to your blog.
Refer to the following post for more on how to do this: How to Blog
Step 2: Introduce yourself to the world.
Create a blog post introducing yourself. Write a bit about who you are, your interests, where your from, etc.. While it is not needed to include personal information that you are not comfortable sharing, do try to include things that will help your classmates relate to you.
For example: While I might not be comfortable stating that I am from Melrose, Wi, I might state that I am from a small, rural village in Western Wisconsin.
Step 3: What are you hoping to get out of Dsgn200 this quarter?
Write a short statement about why you are taking this course. What are you interested in within the design topic? What are you looking forward to so far? Are you intending to major/minor in Design? Are you just taking this for fun? Any concerns or reservations you have about the course? How did you hear about the course? These are the types of questions you might try to address.
Step 4: "Register" your new blog with me (the instructor).
Upon getting your blog set-up and activated, fill out the following form to let me know about it.
Step 1: Set-up a blog on whatever blogging platform you prefer.
In order to complete this step, you will need an email address and an internet connection. Please choose a FREE service. There are many out there and there is no need to spend money on this.
Be aware that it is important to protect your identity on the web. It is up to you, but it the recommendation of both the university and myself that you use a screen-name when posting content to your blog.
Refer to the following post for more on how to do this: How to Blog
Step 2: Introduce yourself to the world.
Create a blog post introducing yourself. Write a bit about who you are, your interests, where your from, etc.. While it is not needed to include personal information that you are not comfortable sharing, do try to include things that will help your classmates relate to you.
For example: While I might not be comfortable stating that I am from Melrose, Wi, I might state that I am from a small, rural village in Western Wisconsin.
Step 3: What are you hoping to get out of Dsgn200 this quarter?
Write a short statement about why you are taking this course. What are you interested in within the design topic? What are you looking forward to so far? Are you intending to major/minor in Design? Are you just taking this for fun? Any concerns or reservations you have about the course? How did you hear about the course? These are the types of questions you might try to address.
Step 4: "Register" your new blog with me (the instructor).
Upon getting your blog set-up and activated, fill out the following form to let me know about it.
Welcome to Design 200: An Introduction to Design
Agenda for Class 01: Monday, March 28, 2010
- Have a seat while everyone arrives.
- Be sure to get a card from the instructor!
- Who the H* is this kid standing at the front of the room.
- Card Activity
- Syllabus
- Assignment 01
If time permitting:
- What is Design?
- Tim Brown urges designers to think big. 17 minutes
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