Hey Michelle!
I'm thrilled to see the schedule filling out. I've never done an EXCL class before and it looks very interesting. So I'm currently reading the syllabus and reviewing the materials etc. But I'm a little confused... am I making one Guest lecture threat that's going to stay open from January through May? Or am I making a bunch of shorter ones that will activate as the semester goes on... because if so it's not totally clear when the instructor wants them to begin and end? I may have other questions about these EXCL classes too, but I figured this is a good starting point...
-Kevin
Glad to hear that, Kevin! :) The EXCL program enables those that have a lot of life experience to gain college credit for it. So, the purpose of that class is to build a portfolio. The contents of the portfolio are evaluated by EXCL professors and UMUC and they decide how many credits each person receives towards a degree. We are helping them with their materials, so they can be strong. Part of presenting strong materials and proving life experience has to come with strong writing skills. That is where we come in. We want to help them present their best selves. :)
So, yes....one conference area is fine....just present a thread or so at a time depending on what they are working on. I think there will be slow times throughout the semester when they are either in between projects or just beginning to absorb one. Just check in everyday for new posts. And yes...it stays open the whole semester. You are just there for them when they need you throughout. The instructors understanding of our role is that we are there to help all semester when needed...on standby. So, their beginning is when the class starts...and end is when the class is done. :-)
I'm not sure if David has more materials to present to them in the works. If he does, I'm sure he'll let us know.
I hope this helps! Feel free to keep asking questions! Honestly, I would love it if more classes wanted us to do this---especially required freshman courses.
Oh and certainly do contact the EXCL instructor to say hello and announce your presence in the classroom. I know you already know that! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds great! So the idea is to just check in regularly and simply add the next part of the workshop as that part of the assignment is on the horizon.
ReplyDeleteSo (forgive my needing this spelled out for me so much :)) We would open the lecture in the beginning with JUST the greeting, the Autobiography and Goals Statement page, and the EWC guide/Mechanics tutorials at the bottom. Then we would insert "Experiential Resume" and "How to Write Your Narratives" on the dates that the instructor wishes for them to get started on those.