For maximal learning, it will be best if you have read the assigned reading before attending class. Lectures can be more of a discussion format if all have read the material, and as the material in this class lends itself to discussion, please try to be a participant. There is little more boring than hearing me drone on every class period. This is really fun and interesting stuff, so let's talk about it as a group. I am committed to your learning process.
Research suggests that students who talk to their instructors get better grades.
Don't let small problems during the semester grow to a crisis at the end. It's always easier to fix anticipated difficulties than to untangle a mess. Since technology has become such an integral part of the education process, every student should become at least partially literate in the area of information technology. However, it is not always feasible to instruct students in, for example, computer usage in conjunction with class material because of time constraints. Therefore, students requiring assistance using computers, e-mail, public folders, and other technology should take advantage of the resources available to them in the Olin Center.