Course overview
Why are we here?
(in this class. not existentially. #thatsadifferentclass)
(in this class. not existentially. #thatsadifferentclass)
Put simply, we want you to leave this class understanding:
Why government is relevant to you & your life
How (and why) to engage with your elected representatives
How to have civil conversations about politics (even those with totally different perspectives)
One way you might organize your weekly work for this class
Monday:
Review the week's overview (eLearn >> Content >> Weekly assignments)
Look at the suggested learning activities -- do any interest you?
Decide which learning activities you'll do this week. Set aside time in your schedule for each one.
Start on the week's required readings and/or videos.
Tuesday:
Finish the week's required readings and/or videos.
Start this week's first learning activity from the content library.
Wednesday:
Complete your first learning activity from the content library.
Start your second learning activity from the content library.
Thursday:
Participate in a weekly discussion topic.
Finish your second learning activity from the content library.
Friday:
Participate in a second discussion topic OR begin your final learning activity from the content library.
Saturday:
Finish your final learning activities.
Submit your reflections for the week.
Tools we'll be using in this class
This is our official course site. Look here for news or to send emails via eLearn.
You'll submit your semester project through an ePortfolio.
You'll find videos in our eLearn site on how to set up and publish your ePortfolio.
Need more help? We've got that covered, too.
You may optionally choose to submit your learning activity reflections in Discord. It's also a great (easy) tool for communication. The #just_for_fun channel is a popular one, and you'll have access to that, too!