One More Day of Rogue Behavior...

Complete today's Report & Reflect...and maybe check to make sure you completed last Friday's as well...
If you finish and are bored, check out some interesting info about the US Census and your family's last name.

Video Notes & Seminar Preparation

You picked up a handout explaining the Seminar procedure, which we went over as a class.  On Wednesday, we watched a video, "From One Second to the Next."  You took notes AFTER watching each of the four segments.  Today, I'd like you to take out a sheet of paper and write your response to ALL 4 questions below:

1.     Which story from the documentary struck you the hardest?  As always, explain why!

2.     Did this week's topic change your beliefs or actions?  Again, as always, explain why/why not!

3.     How do you think we, as a society, could cut back on distracted driving (especially texting)?

4.     Do you have any thoughts about this week's topic that you'd like to add/share with us?

AFTER doing this, share your notes and have a brief discussion with your table peers.  Before the end of class, please use your notes to complete the survey, from which we'll gather questions for Wednesday's Seminar.  KEEP YOUR NOTES!!!

If you have time, read about the video at the following sites (and follow some of the links within to dig deeper):

• AT&T "It Can Wait" Campaign
• News Story from National Public Radio (NPR)
• News Story from Slate.com
• News Story from Huffington Post

Next Monday, we'll watch another video (this one is more fun) from the "Test Your Brain" series.

On Tuesday, you will have some roundtable time to work on anything - the tutors will be out visiting classes.

On Wednesday, we'll have a seminar discussion on texting, distractions, and the myth of (something).

On Thursday, you will have tutors available to help with math (and any late Organization checks).

On Friday, our last day before a 17-day break, you'll complete the Seminar Reflection.

From One Second to the Next

We watched a Public Service Announcement from AT&T.  Usually, a PSA is the same length of a traditional commercial.  Broadcast stations (TV & radio) are required to broadcast a certain # of PSAs for free each month.  They are usually about being a smart consumer, being aware of services offered to those in need, and often about safety issues.  The one we watched is MUCH LOOOOOOOONGER, like a short film.  This is beause the director is also a film director.  Powerful stuff...oh, and have some tissues ready to wipe away the tears:

Goal-Reporting & TRF 10

You need your Q2 Portfolio in order to complete the Goal-Reporting and Grade/Tutorial Analysis (Part A).  Start by entering your GPA/SMART Goals HERE.  Then, go through your previous TRFs and your current grades as you fill out the Grade/Tutorial Analysis (Part A) worksheet, located AFTER TRF 2.2.  Please use whatever time you have left to complete TRF 2.3, with the understanding that you will ALSO have to have someone sign off on Organization Check 2.1 BEFORE Friday.

Simplified Directions:
1) Enter your Q2 GPA/SMART Goals (you only need 3-5 Action Steps)
2) Complete TRF 2.3
3) Complete Grade/Tutorial Analysis (Part A)
4) Get Organization Check 2.1 signed-off by Friday.
5) Return Q2 Portfolio to correct Tutor Box
6) Return Computer & PLUG IT IN!!!