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When WordPress Was Down

February 18th, 2010

About a week ago, I sent out a request on Twitter for ideas for how to back up a WordPress.com blog. You see, all of my students at Georgia Southern University and Southeastern University (about 200 total) are blogging this semester as part of their course engagement and participation requirements. I had a sinking feeling [...]

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Up on My Soapbox

January 27th, 2010

Though I do agree that there’s no such thing as a “dumb question,” I feel the need to briefly get up on my soapbox this morning. I promise I won’t be up there too long.
Students this semester, especially but not exclusively those in my online classes, are asking questions. That’s a good thing. It means [...]

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Keeping Organized in Online (and F2F) Classes

January 24th, 2010

If I was paid a dollar this semester for every time I heard/read a student say this, I’d be rich. Well, at least I’d have enough for daily Starbucks.
It’s so confusing having an online class! I can’t ever remember when things are due…
Here’s my suggestion.
Create a Google Calendar for yourself. (Here’s how.) Your Google Calendar [...]

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Using Wimba Live Classroom Archives

January 15th, 2010

Watch this short screencast to see how to access archived class sessions in Wimba Live Classroom.

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10 Blogging Tips That Will Change Your Life (or Grade, at least)

December 9th, 2009

[Slightly updated on 28 January 2010 from the original post date of 9 December 2009]
Over the past few semesters, I had nearly 250 of my students blogging as part of their grades in public relations courses. And this semester, I have more than 100 more. Based on their experiences and mine, here are some tips [...]

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Creating Our FYE 1220 Final Exam

November 15th, 2009

For our Final Exam in FYE 1220, Mackenzie and I would like your help. Let’s develop a list of what you consider to be the most important things you’ve learned, and then turn that list into multiple choice questions. You’ll find out in class which categories you’ll need to write questions for.
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