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Welcome to Green Urban Design!
Welcome to Green Urban Design!
Watch this intro video to understand the goals of the course this year, and what types of projects you will be working on!
Ms. Jacobson: lillian.jacobson@ousd.org (phone number on google classroom)
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
As an Urban Design student, I can…
Identify the impacts of urban planning and design on social equity, life outcomes, and systems of oppression
Define personal and community resilience and resistance
Make connections between food, culture, and sustainability
Plant and cultivate my own food
Use design as a tool for empowerment and liberation
Critically observe the environment around me and communicate my ideas visually
Grading Policy
Grading Policy
Grading will be based around the following categories:
50% Assignments: Weekly assignments posted on Google Classroom, including warm-ups and exit tickets
35% Projects: one per mini-mester (9-weeks)
15 % Participation: Engagement in zoom sessions if possible, participation in Discord discussions, communication with Ms. Jacobson every week for support
You can ALWAYS revise ANY assignment to earn more points.
I also know that life happens and you might need to turn things in late. That's okay, too. Just remember that turning things in late adds stress to your life, so do your best to stay on top of things and turn them in one time.
Community Agreements!
Community Agreements!
This year, students will:
Be respectful of others ideas and opinions
Be respectful of people’s different abilities, levels, and comfort, especially with language and speaking
Have one mic (use the “hand button” in zoom!)
Not use oppressive language
Be engaged, supportive, and motivate each other
Wear a mask outside!
Not be afraid to draw!
This year, Ms. J will:
Be respectful of students’ ideas and opinions
Be respectful of students’ different abilities, levels, and comfort, especially with language and speaking
Not use oppressive language
Not force people to have their cameras on
Provide different opportunities to engage (audio, chat, individual help, etc.)
Wear a mask outside!
Technology Tools
Technology Tools
We will primarily use the following technology tools during distance learning:
Google Classroom - where assignments will be posted
Zoom - for real-time class sessions
Discord - for discussion threads and help via text
Kahoot - for games and quizzes
Padlet - for creative posts
EdPuzzle - for interactive videos
You don't need to learn all of these right away - we'll start with Google Classroom and Zoom, and we'll learn the rest as the semester moves forward!
Feeling overwhelmed by all of the google classroom notifications?
Feeling overwhelmed by all of the google classroom notifications?
Watch the video below to learn how to turn them off!
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