2014 Book Talk

Here is the Prezi I created for my 2014 book talk on Cal Newport's So Good They Can't Ignore You.

Theme #3 (exploratory essay)

For Monday, read this article and be ready to discuss it in class on Monday.

Why it's so vital to not be the Dumbest Generation

. . . or even average.


And here is the video that you were supposed to have viewed as part of Friday's homework. If you haven't done so, you've lost out on those points. However, you may recoup some here with additional observations and connections.

Thursday's Assignment

Here are two Padlet walls that we will use to brainstorm some ideas for telescoping and probing. When you are done with this, you may have class time to fine tune your Dumbest Generation presentations for Friday and Monday. Telescoping

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Probing

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Storify Millennial Assignment

Exploratory Essay

Here is an example from a past class.

Here, again, is the assignment -

1. MLA format
2. Two sources (don't use them to just get them out of the way. Let them guide your exploration of your topic).
3. Explore at least one aspect of a subject, topic, or issue you have always been interested in and wanted to know more about.

IDK by Kurt Reynolds

Those Millennials

In light of the fact that CBS's website is horrible and we can't stream The Millennials are Coming, let's watch this one instead.

For Monday 2.3

Okay, Millennials, we're going to put your tech savviness to the test.

On iTunes, search for Mark Bauerlein.  Then under iTunes U, find his "Feaver-MacMinn Seminar," which is an interview featuring Bauerlein.

As you watch the 28 minute piece (see, we will also put your attention span to the test as well), please two pieces of feedback regarding Bauerlein's main points. One piece should be something with which you agree. The second piece should be something with which you disagree.  Be sure to explain why in a short paragraph.

Then leave two responses to classmates' feedback.

Follow the Skitch screen captures below to find the iTunes U interview.

Thanks

Tuesday's assignment

Go here and follow the directions. Remember, you must register for an account.