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  • ENG 103 Sources Activity by Kelly I. Aliano

    This activity took place over three weeks of our course, from Week Six through Week Eight. Learning Objectives: Practice using the internet to find sources Practice using the library databases to find sources Learn how to evaluate sources based on quality and relevance Begin developing citation skills PART I: Asynchronous Research Activity Read ALL entries…

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    Spring 2022 Syllabus Updates

    Reminders that as we head into a new semester, that in addition to the usual information, you should include the following on your syllabus: 1. Your contact information 2. Mode of instruction 3. Course learning objectives (course proposals can be found on our SharePoint site) 4. Pathways SLOs for the Pathways category of the course you are teaching (see below) 5.…

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    Leah Richards–Using Slack / Google Drive and Google Docs

    We are using Slack and Google Drive/Docs to simplify the dissemination of information and assignments for class.  Both platforms are free, and there are mobile-friendly versions of each.  I will distribute assignments and other class materials through Slack, which we will also use for discussion between class meetings.   SLACK Slack is essentially our online class…

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    Tara Coleman–Setting up the Technology Components of English 101 + Writing Diagnostic

    We will use three platforms in this class: Google Drive: this is for creating and sharing documents. You will use it to write your rough drafts, do peer review and revisions, and submit your final drafts. You will also type up some of the homework assignments here. Anything you are writing for this class should…

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    Neil Meyer: How to Use Blackboard

    How to Use Blackboard: A Guide for My ENG099 Students Professor Neil Meyer, ENG099, Spring I 2020 (Last Updated: 3-17-2020) ______________________________________________________________________________ Greetings everyone! Since we will be using Blackboard to do almost all of our work for the remainder of the semester, I wanted to make it as easy as possible for you to find…

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    Sonia Alejandra Rodríguez: ENG 101 Syllabus

    LaGuardia Community College   Fall 2020  Name: Dr. Sonia Alejandra Rodríguez | Email: drsoniaarodriguez@gmail.com Class “Officially” Scheduled For: Tuesdays & Thursday 9:15am-11:30am  Virtual Office Hours: Tuesdays 9:00am-10:00am  *THIS COURSE WILL RUN MOSTLY AS ASYNCHRONOUS*  COURSE DESCRIPTION   From course catalog: In this course students write coherent essays in varied academic formats, both  in and out of…

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    How Tos

    Student-Facing How To Tutorials and Videos Neil Meyer: How-To Guide for Using Blackboard Designed for ENG 099 students, this simple how-to guide is an excellent model for translating Blackboard’s many tools and interfaces for students using the platform for the first time. https://lagccwriting.commons.gc.cuny.edu/neil-meyer-how-to-use-blackboard/ Tara Coleman: Setting Up Technology Components A 2-page handout that offers an…

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    Distance Learning Resources

    English Department Presentations How To Videos A collection of student-facing videos on BlackBoard, Slack, Google Classroom, ePortfolio, and general technology. Distance Learning in the Time of Covid-19 (March 2020) Compiled by Bethany Holmstrom, Leah Richards, Allia Abdullah-Matta, Jacqueline Jones, Dominique Zino, Tara Coleman, Belkis Gonzalez, and Linda Chandler. This comprehensive PowerPoint (51 slides!) offers excellent…

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