Please answer one of the questions below, by replaying to me or to a classmate. Most of the answers can be found in the course syllabus, and here on the OpenLab; some answers may be obvious to you. If all the questions have already been answered, try to elaborate on one of the posted replies by replying to a classmate.
- What is some essential information about this class? Explain.
- What is the most essential document in this class? Explain.
- What is Conversation Time?
- Where can you find the weekly assignments and other course materials?
- What are the due dates for week 1?
- When and where are Prof. Barnes’ office hours?
- What are some tips you learned about writing a professional email?
- What are your tips on time management for this semester?
- Is this class hosted on the OpenLab, on Blackboard, or on Flip?
- What is a cruelty-free syllabus?
- What is your takeaway from the welcome video?
- What are some of the key rules for posting on Conversation Time?
- What is the OpenLab and why are we using it?
- What should you do if you missed some course assignments?
- How can you be successful in this class?
18 thoughts on “Q & A about this class”
When and where are Prof. Barnes’ office hours?
Tuesdays 12PM-2PM in N482 which is located on the main campus/chambers building on the 4th floor. Plus via zoom.
Also, Wednesdays 9AM-10AM via zoom only.
If those times don’t work for you, you can email Prof. Barnes at ebarnes@bmcc.cuny.edu to make an appointment.
You can find the zoom link under class info and the section titled ‘Prof. Barnes’.
This class is hoted on OpenLab, however blackboard is where you will most likely be submitting your quizzes essays etc, and as for flip its mainly for whenever you have oral assignments due and u just post it there
What are the due dates for week 1? Friday AUG 24- SEPT 5
Question 5
What are the due dates for week 1?
The due dates for week are as follows: from August 25 to September 5. Most of the week assignments will start and end on a Tuesday.
How can you be successful in this class?
In order to succeed in this class, we must be active on OpenLab and constantly participate and contribute. Students must pay attention to the syllabus and carefully read the weekly topics, discussions, and write essays. Additionally, we need to be members of ACL on Openlab and have flip profiles in order to upload videos.
11. What is your takeaway from the welcome video?
– I got to meet Prof. Ewa Barnes, and if needed or wanted where i could contact the Prof. Along with that, I was also given a detailed, but also quick run around on how our Open Lab course will be operated and where to navigate in the website to find what I need . This includes where to find important papers like the Course Guide, or due assignments.
What is Conversation Time?
Conversation time is a major part of the class. It consists of a reply towards the topic of the week where each one of us is expected to post an enormous original response of at least 200 words or more. This is worth 70 points. We are also expected to reply to each other, and this should be at least 75 words. Worth 25 points.
Where can you find the weekly assignments and other course materials?
Underneath the Class info tab which you can also click Course Guide for a spreadsheet of your weekly assignments and course materials.
Very good. Thanks for posting.
A cruelty-free syllabus is from my interpretation a syllabus designed to accommodate students so they can succeed. It highlights the requirements to and guidelines around late work being submitted and unexcused absences. It guides you where to go if you need help, and highlights the intentions of the content and assignments the class will cover. I’m assuming it’s called cruelty-free as it’s less harsh and rigid than the majority of syllabuses are.
I agree with the sentiment here and would like to add I think the largest reason it is cruelty-free is that is mainly focused on the students success and putting the expectations not on conforming to the syllabus but to conform to how the individual student knows they will succeed, in a way as well that isn’t hiding at all or deceiving the student but setting all proper expectations for the course, nor leaving any student behind.
5. The conversation and this Q & A for week 1 is due Sept. 5th
What should you do if you missed some course assignments?
If you miss an assignment, you should contact professor Barnes, as soon as possible and explain the situation. let her know you are aware of the late submission and that you are taking responsibility for it. And also ask her if you can make up the assignment.
What is the most essential document in this class? Explain.
The most essential document for this class will be the Course Guide, which can be found under “Class Info” on the OpenLab home screen. This document has mapped out the entire semester with dates, weekly materials, assignments, and due dates. Professor Barnes has also included a download link for our ease of use/accessibility. Having this document will help us stay on track and keep up with the required coursework.
What are your tips on time management for this semester?
Due to the asynchronous nature of this online class, the sole means of achieving a favorable grade is by ensuring the timely submission of all required assignments. You can access the weekly materials, assignments, and their respective due dates in the syllabus. Since nearly every deadline falls on a Tuesday, you can establish a consistent schedule. Take me as an example; I complete the assignments for this class every Sunday. Not only is this day my free time, but submitting two days before the due date also allows me to have Monday and Tuesday as a buffer, in case any personal events or unforeseen emergencies prevent me from finishing on Sunday.
What is Conversation Time?
Conversation Time is our classes forum to submit our own posts and reply to each others.
We post our ENORMOUS post, and then we respond to our fellow classmates.
You submit conversation time posts through the plus sign on the top of the openlab screen.
How can you be successful in this class?
Staying on track with the work and always check open lab for any assignments.
You can be successful in this course of you always submit assignments on time and always explain things clearly.