Title: Preparing for Documentary Screenings and Assessing Source Credibility
Synopsis: In this session, students were guided in the final preparations for their upcoming documentary screenings, with a focus on presentation etiquette and content. Additionally, the class engaged in activities to evaluate the credibility of various sources related to their essays on online versus traditional learning. The teacher emphasized the importance of credible sourcing and provided individual feedback to each student on their selected sources.
Attendance:
– Camila absent due to sickness.
– Daniel excused.
– Fyarouz and Ajahn late.
– Number of students mentioned absent: 2
Topics Covered:
1. Documentary Preparation
– Reminder of documentary screening date.
– Emphasis on presentation etiquette and content.
– Option for creative approaches as long as they don’t detract from the content.
– Time limit for documentaries set to 5-7 minutes.
2. Source Credibility Evaluation
– Students selected their highest and lowest credibility sources from previous assignments.
– Teacher provided individual feedback on the credibility of each source.
– Discussion on identifying credible sources, including peer-reviewed status, citations, and potential biases.
3. Essay and Upcoming Events
– Reminder of essay due date on March 20th.
– Announcement of office hours availability for essay assistance.
– Notification of registration page for office hours to be sent by the weekend.
– Mention of a hike to Supara on Sunday and the need for more sign-ups.
Actionable Items:
– Ensure documentaries are uploaded to e-course before Wednesday’s class.
– Students should register for office hours to work on essays.
– Encourage students to sign up for the hike to Supara by the deadline.
– Consider rescheduling the hike to accommodate more participants.
– Continue to monitor and encourage credible sourcing for student essays.
Homework:
– Finalize and upload documentaries for Wednesday’s screening.
– Prepare for essay due on March 20th; utilize office hours if needed.
– Sign up for the hike to Supara if interested before the deadline.