So, as I try to figure out the first term (I have to get this done now, because it looks like I'll be busy moving as school opens) this is the latest math.
It looks like we have about 32 classes in the term. If we use the first week for some follow-up to Black Ice and course introduction, then we have 28.
Columbine is 370 pages, 54 chapters counting the Afterword. So, each chapter averages 6 pages. If we ask the kids to read 3 chapters per night (18 pages) we can go through the book in about 20 classes.
That might be too little reading for a double course, so we could assign 4 chapters (24 pages) and be done around mid-term. That's probably more reasonable.
I plan to make Columbine the on-going homework starting in Week 2. My classes will use the nightly reading as the starting point for class writing.
I will have to lean on you guys for the final decision on this. I am moving long distance right before the start of term and jumping into a new career here. I do think it would be good to do more than just Columbine and Black Ice for the entire term (meaning the 18pages per night option). There are places in the book where I think they could push through and other spots where I think closer attention is warranted. I will be moving in on the 18th - so, look forward to meeting with you all and working together!
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