1. Where’s the syllabus?
It’s right HERE.
2. I missed class and I don’t want to lose points. What should I do?
Watch this video:
3. I flunked the exam and I’m really worried about it! What should I do?
Watch this video:
4. I’m really broke. What should I do?
Well, we’re doing our part because you don’t have to pay for reading materials in this class. You do have to purchase a clicker, however, but chances are pretty good that you already have one for another class and/or you’ll use it again for another course down the road. In the event that this doesn’t help, then find someone who is admired and, better yet, worshiped by millions of people and then collect money at their tomb. This is me paying a dollar to bend down and touch the “tomb of Jesus of Nazareth” in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Makes me wonder, hmm…WWJP?
5. Where can I find the Powerpoint slides from class? Someone told me that they were online.
They used to be online but it was a hassle to keep putting them up after I altered them in some way…which invariably happens before each class. So now you just do your best to remember.
6. What else do I need to know?
Read the syllabus. It’s an eight page document (11 point font) and is filled with all of the info that you’ll need for class. If you still don’t have the answer, contact Jen or Lana.
7. How can I become a TA?
From the 725 people in class we’ll select 32 to become facilitators for the following semester. If you’re studying abroad or for some reason you won’t be around, then you can apply for the following semester. Apply…that’s the operative word. In mid October and early March we’ll announce that it’s time to fill out an online application and then schedule an interview. If you’re interested in one of the in-class positions, then speak with Sam directly. By the way, you don’t have to earn an A in the class to be a TA but you have to be interested in asking questions (as opposed to simply sharing your opinions) and you stand a better chance of being selected if you’re skilled at doing so.
8. How do I post to the blog?
Either read the syllabus carefully, or watch this video:
8. I’m having trouble posting to the blog and registering Intense Debate. Where can I get some help?
The easiest thing to do is read the syllabus carefully because the directions are there and easy to understand. However, if you need someone to show you, then we HAVE A SOLUTION.
Use Penn State’s Tech Tutors as they help students with technologies used for class projects such as ANGEL, Access, Photoshop, Excel, Penn State Access Account Storage Space (PASS), PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Acrobat, InDesign, Blogs at Penn State, WikiSpaces, Prezi…and the list goes on. There is no cost to students and no appointment necessary to come in for help. Locations and hours of operation are as follows:
Pollock Testing Center- Second Floor Computer Lab
(In the cubicles towards the back — very close to class)
Monday – Friday — 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Pattee Library- Knowledge Commons
(Room 122 – First glass study room you see)
Monday – Friday — 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Here’s how you can contact them electronically:
techtutors@psu.edu
facebook.com/psutechtutors
@PSUTechTutors
www.techtutors.psu.edu
