Dec 19 Feast

Posted by on Dec 18, 2013 in Announcements | 2 Comments

We are on for the feast tomorrow night, in our usual classroom. Remember we should have food that is peanut-free, vegetarian, and gluten-free if possible. I will be bringing hummus (I have a special recipe, I swear) and various things to dip in it, and some cheesy polenta. Can you leave a comment here with […]

Final Project Check List

Posted by on Dec 5, 2013 in Announcements | No Comments

To complete your final project, make sure you have the following on the YOTF web site: 1) Your group’s digital projects 2) A short textual annotation of the projects: what tools did you use, why, and how did you approach the content? 3) A short bio in the “About Us” section telling readers a little […]

And the winners are!

For the FTN Videos, the class has chosen the videos on Race, Sexualities, and Bodies. I have embedded them directly in our discussion mural, so please watch them and join the conversation there. I have also added space for discussing Alien and Sleeper. If your group is not yet signed up for a check-in with […]

Group Project Check-ins

Posted by on Nov 25, 2013 in Announcements | One Comment

I emailed each group individually, but in case you missed it, each group needs to sign up for a check in. If it is impossible for your group to find one time that works for you, email me and we’ll work something out. One check in per group! Allow us about an hour. Sign up […]

Final Project Guidelines

Good morning and happy monday! We’ve talked in class about expectations for the final project, but here is a checklist for your group to use. As you know, our final project is a multimedia companion to Year of the Flood. We have our site set up at http://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/yotf/. You have all been invited to the […]

Vote for FTN Videos!

Posted by on Nov 21, 2013 in Announcements | No Comments

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Syllabus Updates and Assignment Submissions

Posted by on Nov 14, 2013 in Announcements | No Comments

Hi Everyone. I continue to enjoy the development of your mural work and cannot wait to see your work tonight. I wanted to map out for you what the rest of the semester will look like, since we are a little off track with the syllabus. For the assignment that is due today, please use […]

Atwood at Queen College: Details

Posted by on Nov 12, 2013 in Announcements | No Comments

Hi Everyone, I did call and speak with the box office at Queen College. Here’s what I learned: 1) Tickets are first-come, first-served and not available for pre-purchase. I was hoping that I might be able to buy tickets in advance for those who are committed to going. 2) If you are going, it is […]

Happy Halloween!

Posted by on Oct 31, 2013 in Announcements | No Comments

As a reminder, we do not have class in person tonight. But here’s what you should be working on: A group update blog post (one per group–there is a new category available for these posts) A reading response post (one per person–there is also a YOTF category now) Two comments on classmates’ blog posts Contributions […]

Googling Women

Posted by on Oct 24, 2013 in Reading Response | No Comments

Inspired by Cynthia’s forum post on a new UN public service campaign, I decided to try it myself. Here’s what I got. Add yours!