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not bad.

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21 min

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I thought we kept it short but I'll let you know exactly here in a moment

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thats ok

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thank for recording and uploading.

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i think it was good. what was the time?

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this time we recorded for 25 min

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I'll upload it and we should be gtg

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that was goo, I think

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haha

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see if this works

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https://udenver.zoom.us/j/416980946

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https://udenver.zoom.us/j/670441266

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sounds good

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getting into the net

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Hi, I'm here

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can you put the link here for the zoom

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My thoughts for the first part of the book is that a book should have been written about his mother.  What an inspiring woman, and the sacrifices a mother does for her child.  Even if that child doesn't really know how to process that struggle.  I think the main story line is about identity.  This is more than just the figurative identity struggles.  Being black/white, I see how he really finds a tough time fitting in anywhere...I think we can see this in our society as a whole.

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Si I finished the book. Just in the nic of time.  I like Trevor Noah, not all the time, but he is entertaining.  I've watched a lot of his material (not as funny stand-up) and his show.

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I've sent the link for our meeting on Thursday. If you have not received, please let me know.

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okay, sounds good. Recording it is! Do you have an idea on how you like to approach the discussion/assignment? Perhaps, on Thursday we can solidify our discussion/outline and if we are good to go then record that day.

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I personally like video recordings.

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Johnny, thanks for the response/update. Let's plan on meeting in Zoom on Thursday at 6pm MT? This gives me time to get home from work. Do you have any thoughts on the assignment? Do you like to submit a Power Point or recording?

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Hi Aigerim- I am back now.  I apologize, I have been so time restricted.  I cannot do tomorrow (Tues) because it is election day.  My schedule opens up dramatically after Tuesday. (In less there is a run-off, which extends the election till June 2).  However, Thursday evening is open for me (5pm MT).  I will be getting all caught up with the book though, so I will be good to go for the Friday due date.

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Johnny, Let me know if you are available on Tuesday at 5pm Pacific Standard Time for Zoom discussion after you return. I can send the link/invite so we can decide on the format for the report. The report will be due on Fri so my preliminary thoughts are that we can gather our product or video chat and record sometime Wed or Thurs. Let me know your thoughts.

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Johnny, Here is our assignment for this week on the Book Report.

The guidelines for the Book Reports are:
You will spend much time engaging with each other in your groups for these assessments. You will follow the three-step process described in the opening lecture of the class – namely Awakening; Awareness and Assimilation. As you read on your own you will compose notes and ideas that ‘speak’ to you from the work. Then, as you meet and discuss in your chosen collaboration tool, you will begin to revise and review your notes and finally land on a compiled version of a “reflective analysis.”  This is what you will present to the rest of the group (who have not read the book of course!) You will then share a link to your presentation in the Discussion Board so the other groups can review it. Remember, all references to the text itself must be correctly cited according to the University College Format and Style Requirements (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Each time a book report is due, one of you will take the lead on compiling the analyses from your entire group and producing the presentation. If you need the instructor to decide, send me a note and I will do so. This role will rotate for each report. Pay attention to the rubric as that is how you will be graded for each paper. You may choose from three different ways to submit for the first two reports:

1. A Podcast episode – 12-15 minutes in length.
You will find instructions to for using Zoom for group collaboration and presentations in the Zoom Master Guide Course.

2. A written paper – at least 5-7 pages in length, using UCOL Format and Style Requirements (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

3. A media presentation – PowerPoint with voiceover or detailed notes, minimum of 12-15 slides in length.

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Hi, I'm leaving my cell number for a reschedule, 970-333-1198. Send me a text. I'm available tonight if you are. I remember you are out tomorrow for the weekend.

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Here is the link:  https://udenver.zoom.us/j/806034213

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I'm  in Zoom but don't see you in there.

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Are you in Zoom at this time?

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having minor issues

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Hey Johnny, I'm trying to get into Zoom

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Initial Thoughts. I'm four chapters in and here are my thoughts so far:

1. The author tells his story and discusses his childhood, the character of his mother and family (in later chapters), racism, separation, and animosity between the local tribes, Apartheid system and the impact on the population.  2. He talks about his lonely childhood as a colored person and how he learned to be alone. Much of the chapters also focus on his experience as a colored person and how others thought of him as a white person (even his grandma).  3. The importance of language is also emphasized as his knowledge of multiple languages served him well to find common ground with the local kids. As he said, "Language brings with it an identity and a culture, or at least the perception of it" (48).  4. The author also describes Soweto, a place where his mother grew up, and grandma lived,   as a prison designed by their oppressors. He further describes the town as a "hopeful place."  5. Some of the themes I see so far racism, religion, matriarchal community, the importance of language, culture change due to Apartheid.

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I've scheduled a meeting for Thursday, 2 May at 1700PST. If you have not received the invite to your .du e-mail, please let me know. I understand about the filed training.

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Thursday at 4pm is just fine.  I am not a particularly fast reader, but I will have to adapt and overcome because I do not have any other choice.  On my military weekends, I am away from internet access and signal to my phone.  I am in a field, sleeping in a tent.

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Hello Johnny! You are good to go far as the admin rights. How about Thursday at 1600 for our first discussion on the report? This would be PST since I'm in Cali. I can make it later but this is earliest I can come home from work. Let me know your thoughts. Also, you are a fast reader. Sorry..I'm a little behind as I just started. Hope to be half way or so by Wed. Luckily report is not due until next week :)

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Hi Aigerim! Thank you for setting up our Padlet.  I plan on being ready by Thursday afternoon, if that works for you.  I have Army training this weekend, so I will be unavailable Fri-Sun.  If possible, can you make me an admin to this page as well.  I should have the book read by Weds night.

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Johnny, Here is our assignment for this week:
"Please share a link to this week's brainstorming session for your book club or group leader can upload your working document of your plan for Book report 2."

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Hello Johnny! I thought I could get us started by creating our Padlet. Please give it a try and ensure you can post, edit, etc.