I realize that I have been inconsistent in explaining the timings for the discussion assignments (these are the weekly discussions connected to the readings). Because of this some things on Canvas got set up wrong (sorry if you got shut out of Assignment 4 – it is open again if you want to continue discussion)
The weekly timings are:
- Monday – before class – readings are due
- Monday – any time – first posting due
- Friday – any time – other required postings due (although, some weeks might have “special” things due earlier)
- the following Friday – discussion closes.
So, if you’re staying on track… (i.e., are on time): you have made a first posting by the end of day Monday, made any other required postings by Friday, and made at least 2 comments in response to other postings by Friday. Then, there’s another week for you to continue the discussion (and in many cases, there are interesting discussions going on).
So for example, this week… Assignment 5… initial posting was due on Monday (2/13), the additional posting (1-2 more checks of abstractions) are due on Friday 2/17, and you need to have contributed 2 additional things (replies to other people) by Friday as well. We’ll let you continue discussing things until 2/24. (you can turn in late things until 2/24 as well).
I have been reading a lot of the discussions, although I haven’t been taking part in the conversations or giving feedback. I’ve seen lots of really thoughtful postings, and lots of interesting discussions.