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EMS Assignments

btruchon — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:58:25 CST

Assignment #5 7-word poem-This assignment can be found in the Discussion Forum of So You Say You Want a Revolution. All responses should be posted by Thursday, January 15, 2009.

Assignment #4This assignment can be found in the Discussion Forum of So You Say You Want a Revolution. All responses should be posted by Monday, December 22, 2008.

Assignment #3 This assignment can be found in the Discussion Forum of So You Say You Want a Revolution. All responses should be posted by Monday, December 15, 2008.

Assignment 2. This assignment can be found in the Discussion Forum of So You Say You Want a Revolution. All responses should be posted by Monday, December 8, 2008.

Assignments 1. Response to initial "discussion prompt". This will be completed in the "Discussion Forum" section group wiki (So You Say You Want A Revolution)-Due Monday 12/1

Remember to respond completely by being thoughtful and thorough. Re-read your responses before submitting. Where appropriate, use examples from history.

Online Discussions-Expectations

kgallagher_bsd — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:28:21 CST

OK, folks, we’re almost ready to get started. Before we do though, I want to provide you with some general guidelines that will hopefully improve the quality of our comments, while at the same time preventing any misunderstandings:) Below are some basic guidelines that should guide each post that you make throughout the class. Please read this carefully. If you need to refer back to it, I have attached a link entitled “Online Discussion Guidelines” in the “links” section.

Remember- each time that you comment, you should do so in character. This should guide how you think about issues as well as how you respond to the prompts!

Online Discussion Guidelines There are 3 areas that I want you to focus on as you take part in our various online discussions and forums. Remember, your thoughts are on display for the whole world to see. You need to take pride in your work. Spelling and mechanics do count. If people cannot understand what you’re trying to say, your message is lost. As you create each post please be mindful of the following:

I. Thoughtfulness- Comments should specifically state the issue that you are responding to, what your response is, and, when appropriate, identify the person who is being responded to.
II. Concrete Examples- If you are going to put forth an idea, make sure that you have concrete reasons/evidence to support it. This is what gives strength to your writing.
III. Participate- Each student is expected to respond at least once to every post. Providing questions and thoughts that move the discussion forward is always encouraged.

In short-
a. Have an opinion...
b. Tell why......
c . Provide specific evidence to support your reasons with specific examples (evidence!)

Thanks for your enthusiasm. Enjoy the ride as we learn from one another!
Boyle and Truchon

So You Say You Want A Revolution? Home

kgallagher_bsd — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:28:01 CST

EMS Loyalist Wiki

EMS Moderate Wiki

EMS Radical Wiki

Consider using information about the Revolution provided by your Champlain College partners as you build your argument. Each college student created a wiki website to gather general information about the American Revolution with this project in mind. As you work on building your specific perspective, your Champlain partners will suggest more focused resources, which they will add to your group wikis.

Kelsey Daniels
Myles Perry
Shane Mispell
Patrick Brien
Jordan Babcock
Loren Halsall
Samantha Davitt

How might I use this wiki?

Discussion Forum:

Plan strategy: You can communicate with loyalists in other classes and on other teams. This might involve planning meetings (outside of class-the lunch room perhaps) and creating propaganda materials.
Ask for help: All students will be supported by students from Champlain College. They will act as resources. If you have questions about issues, strategies or need assistance finding information, the "Discussion Forum" is a great place to ask.
Discuss Issues: All loyalists have the same mission-convince moderates that they should remain loyal to the King and vote "no" on the issue of independence. Given this, you should be asking questions and sharing information with one another. Each of you should become experts. Use one another in your effort to do so.

Invites:

You may decide that you want to share information on this site with moderates. Obviously this would only be the case if you feel that it might help persuade them to join your side. Remember, there is no guarantee that an invite will accomplish this. You should carefully consider this when deciding whether or not to invite "outsiders" to your wiki.

Photo Gallery:

Should you decide to invite "outsiders", you may decide to use the "photo gallery" as a way to highlight the appalling behavior of your radical counterparts. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words. Will the moderates support the radicals if they are able to see how outrageous their behavior actually is?

To-Dos:

The faction that is the best organized will ultimately win this simulation. Coming up with a unified strategy can only help in your effort to achieve victory.

Resources:

Your Loyalist partners at Champlain College did some searching for materials that might help you as you plan your strategy. Click here to access them.

Remember that this wiki is a vehicle for you to communicate. Try to use this as a tool to plan strategy and get out your message!