Skype+protocol


 * Skype Protocol**
 * If you don't have a Skype account, go to [|http://skype.com] and set one up. Skype is a free download and works on all platforms.
 * Before the first Skype session:
 * Send me your Skype name either through Skype or by e-mail.
 * Some students prefer to not use their real name on Skype which is fine, but I need to know what your Skype name is in order to add you to the class conference call.
 * **CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT before class begins** . Do the Skype Test Call and make sure you can hear and be heard. If there is too much problem with connecting to you, I will drop the call to you in order to not disadvantage the rest of the class.
 * Be sure to log into Skype 10 minutes before the class session is to take place
 * I will call each member of the class (at the same time) and we will discuss the readings in a conference call. You will not need to do anything if you are online. You will hear a ringing when I call the class. All you will need to do is say, "hello." We will be able to hear each other but not see each other.
 * Participation in the discussion is important. It will be how I know you have read the material.
 * If you cannot meet during the assigned class discussion, you can turn in a written summary of each of the readings to me by Monday midnight.
 * You must participate during the Skype session.
 * There will be an automatic 10% deduction on each Skype session you don't take part in because of the lack of interaction with the rest of the class.


 * Blackboard Discussion alternative to Skype:** There will be discussion forum set up for each week with a discussion topic. If you choose not to participate in the Skype discussion, or are unable to, you will need to reflect significantly on each article assigned.
 * Be sure to include the name of the author when you are reflecting on the individual articles. I need to be able to tell not only you if have read the individual articles but also that you have internalized the information to form a reflection and an opinion.
 * I am looking for a significant summary of the material as well as your take on the information presented.
 * f you are unable to join the Skype session you will need to **find two additional articles that correspond to topics that you read or listened to during the week and post reflections on these articles with citations to your blog.** If you miss the Skype session and do not post the extra articles you will be penalized discussion points for the week (five out of the twenty-five points.)