February 28 – March 6
Here is the checklist for Week 5. Note that your first 2-3 page paper is due at the end of the week.

Asynchronous Class Materials
1. Watch the presentation for Week 5: Bauhaus
2. Comment on that post if you have any questions regarding the texts that we’ve read for this week (not required)
3. Watch the video with Guidelines and Examples for the First Paper
4. Create a New Post stating your topic for the First Paper.

Assignment / Homework
5. Read the two pieces listed in this week’s Assignment
6. Compose your first paper. Attach a PDF of your paper in a new Post, categorized as a Response

7. As always, let me know if you have any questions…especially if you have any questions regarding the paper!

February 22 – February 27
Here is the checklist for Week 4. Once again, please work through these tasks in order, and check back on the Discussion (Steps 4 and 5) throughout the week.

Asynchronous Class Material
1. Watch the presentation for Week 4: Manifestos
2. Comment on that post if you have any questions.
3. Consider the manifestos we’ve read, and the questions posed in this week’s video, then consider them according to the prompts in this POST.
4. Create a new Discussion Post, containing action points for your own manifesto
5. Comment on at least 3 of your peers’ Discussion Posts

Assignment / Homework
6. Read the three pieces listed in this week’s Assignment
7. Respond to the prompts in a new Post, categorized as a Response
8. Post any questions you may have and feel free to comment on your peers’ responses.

Please also note: I’ve also included details for the first 2-3 page paper in that Assignment post. I will post a video with additional information for next week. Any questions you have before then are welcome and encouraged!

February 14 – 20
Here is the checklist for Week 3. Once again, please try to complete these tasks in the order listed below. Please also check back on step 5 throughout the week to follow-up on the conversation.

Asynchronous Class Materials
1. Watch the presentation for Week 3: Language and Linguistics
2. Comment on that post if you have any questions.
3. Consider the questions posed at the end and review the prompt in this POST
4. Create a new Discussion Post with your ideas and answers – remember you can type this, include images, design it, or talk it through in a video
5. Comment on at least 3 of your peers’ Discussion Posts

Assignment / Homework:
6. Read the three excerpts listed in this week’s Assignment
7. Respond to the prompts in a new Post, categorized as Response.
8. Post any questions you may have by commenting on the Assignment Post. Feel free to comment on your peer’s responses as well

9. Please, if you have any questions about weekly tasks and requirements, using our OpenLab site, expectations for the semester, or anything else, email me – mlange@citytech.cuny.edu. I’d like to schedule individual Zoom calls with everyone in the coming weeks. If you’d like to meet sooner than later, I’ll be more than happy to do so.

February 7 – 13
Here is the checklist for Week 2. I hope everyone is starting to get the hang of our weekly workflow. Again, please try to complete these tasks in the order listed below. Please also note that you should check back on steps 2 and 5 throughout the week to follow-up on the conversation.

Our goals for the week are as follows:

Asynchronous Class Materials
1. Watch the presentation for Week 2: Why Theory? Video
2. Comment on that post in response to the question posed in the first half
3. Consider the questions posed in the second half, and review them in this POST
4. Create a new Discussion Post with your ideas and answers – remember you can type this, draw it, design it, or talk it through in a video
5. Comment on at least 3 of your peers’ Discussion Posts

Assignment / Homework:
6. Read the two excerpts listed in this week’s Assignment.
7. Respond to the prompts in a new Post, categorized as Response.
8. Post any questions you may have by commenting on the Assignment Post. Feel free to comment on your peer’s responses as well

January 31 – February 6
Hello All, this post will serve as our first Weekly Checklist. A similar post will be created every week for the entire semester. In these posts, you will find all of the requirements for the stated week, with links to the relevant assignments and discussions. All tasks will be listed in the recommended order for completion. Unless otherwise stated, all work for that week should completed and/or submitted by the final day of that week, which will be Feb. 6 for the following:

Asynchronous Class Materials:
1. Introduce yourself. Creating a video following these Guidelines.
2. Watch your peers’ introductions on the Discussion page.
3. Watch the Course Overview / Syllabus Review Video.
4. Comment on that Post if you have any questions or concerns.
5. Watch the OpenLab Intro Video for specifics regarding how you should use our course page.
6. Again, post any questions you may have.

Assignment / Homework:
7. Read the two essays listed in this week’s Assignment.
8. Respond to the prompts in a new post, categorized as Response.
9. Post any questions you may have by commenting on the Assignment Post, creating a new Post categorized as Discussion, or emailing me.

Then look out for next weeks materials on or before February 6!