Essential Course Information: Arts 1301 by Luis Corpus https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr This is not a substitute for reading the syllabus; however, these are the most essential things to know. Remember: the syllabus is a contract. Read it. If you disagree with anything there or cannot abide by it, choose another course; otherwise, you're stuck with me! :) **Click on the square icon with the arrow inside in the upper-right corner to make this Padlet appear in full screen. en-us 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC 2024-06-15 14:33:31 UTC hello@padlet.com Luis Corpus corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181653 I am delighted that you signed up for Art Appreciation with me. Let's cover a few basics.]]> 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181653 Office Location, Phone Number, and Email Address corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181654 Office: J129 Starr Campus
Phone: (956) 488-6981
Email: lacorpus@southtexascollege.edu
The best way to reach me is through email: lacorpus@southtexascollege.edu
The second best is to send me a message within Blackboard.]]> 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181654 Office Hours corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181655 MW 12:45 PM - 2:00PM
TR 12:45 PM - 2:00PM]]> 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181655 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181656 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181656 What Can You Expect From Me? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181657 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181657 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181658
  • Prompt responses. Often, but not always, same day response.

    • ]]>     2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181658     corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181661 2. A genuine approach towards student success; I am very encouraging and am understanding of the difficulties you may encounter this semester, but I also expect your best.]]> 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181661 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181663 3. Graded work returned in as reasonable a time frame as possible]]> 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181663 Please don't ask when work will be returned: I'm working on it. :) corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181664 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181664 Note: In most cases, you should not expect papers back any sooner than two weeks. Sometimes, it may take longer. Be patient. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181665 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181665 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181668 4. Respect and a sense of humor!]]> 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181668 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181670 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181670 Be Prepared. Be Present. Be on time. I have never had a student fail my course who did those three things. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181672 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181672 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181673 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181673 All work must be done in or submitted to Blackboard. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181674 Don't hand me a paper copy. Don't send it to me via email. Blackboard only and where the assignment specifies.]]> 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181674 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181675 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181675 Absences do not excuse you from deadlines. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181676 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181676 Internet or computer issues on your end do not excuse you from deadlines. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181677 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181677 Late work is not accepted. In very few instances, we can make arrangements to submit work after a due date, but you must make arrangements with me at least 24 hours prior to the due date for an assignment. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181678 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181678 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181680 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181680 Attendance Matters (traditional courses). You can only be absent four (4) times. You will drop/fail this course on your fifth (5) absence. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181682 Arriving more than 10 mins late, or leaving more than 10 minutes early also counts as an absence.

    **I do not distinguish between excused and unexcused absences. You're either here or not.]]>     2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181682     Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Collusion, plagiarism, or any other form of cheating will result in a grade of zero for that assignment. Students are also subject to further penalty and disciplinary review as per policies stated in the Student Code of Conduct. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181683 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181683 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181684 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181684 Do not text in class or use your phone, unless I direct you to do so for a class activity. **I will call you out in class if I see you on your phone. If it persists, I'll ask you to leave. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181685 Same goes for laptops. Do not use them unless instructed to do so.]]> 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181685 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181686 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181686 Do not listen to music in class or during exams or wear ear buds. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181687 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181687 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181688 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181688 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181690 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181690 Follow the Student Code of Conduct. Be respectful and courteous to others. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181691 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181691 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181692 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181692 What do I do if I am having issues with Blackboard? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181696 Contact IS&P Help:
    isphelp@southtexascollege.edu
    (956) 872-2111]]>     2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181696     Submitting Discussions. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181698 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181698 No textbook, but we will use technology. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181704 I use Blackboard as the platform for the course to include course lectures and notes.
    You will need access to a computer and reliable internet. Access to Microsoft Word, and Powerpoint is also needed. The CLE labs and library have these items available for you if necessary.]]>     2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181704     I expect you to take copious notes in class. I provide you with the Powerpoints from lectures, so you don't need to write down everything you hear, but definitely write down key points. It helps you learn. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181707 Have materials to take notes and stay organized. ]]> 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181707 I want you to be comfortable using technology. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181708 You will be asked to attach images to Discussion topics, upload papers as attachments, and make videos or gifs. It not only makes you more comfortable with technology, but it also makes the class more fun.]]> 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181708 corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181712 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181712 What do I do if there is truly an emergency that I need to let you know about or if there is something of which I think you should be aware? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181713 Send a Remind message or email, or talk to me in private before, rather than after the fact, if possible. ]]> 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181713 Vague and non-verifiable "emergencies" don't count, things like: corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181714
  • "I had a family emergency." 
  • "I had to go out of town with my family."
  • visiting a sick family member in the hospital, with few exceptions.

    • ]]>     2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181714     corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181715 2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181715 What do I do if I will be absent due to pregnancy, childcare issues due to a congenital condition, or military service? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181716
  • Members of the military called into service or whose reserve duty happens during the semester simply need to show me documentation to that effect. 
  • Students who are or will be out because of pregnancy or childcare issues resulting from a congenital condition should file paperwork with the Title IX office, which will in turn, forward documentation to me. 
  • https://www.southtexascollege.edu/about/notices/title-ix.html

    • ]]>     2018-06-03 02:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265181716     Role Call corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265287780 I call attendance at the beginning of class and sometimes at the end of class. 
    If I marked you absent and you show up after roll call, stay after class to let me know you showed up late, otherwise it stays as an absence. Remember that showing up more than 10 minutes late, or leaving more than 10 minutes early also counts as an absence. ]]>     2018-06-04 04:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265287780     Where to find my notes. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265291078 To use my notes, you first need to download the Powerpoint, open the file in Powerpoint, and look for the notes at the bottom of the slide. *some slides do not contain notes. 

    The Powerpoints are found inside the folder for the corresponding day as per the syllabus schedule.]]>     2018-06-04 05:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265291078     What is the Instructors name and what is the best way to contact him? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265292651 2018-06-04 05:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265292651 Where is his office and when are his office hours? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265292732 2018-06-04 05:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265292732 I don't need to buy the book, so where will I get information/notes for the course? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265292773 2018-06-04 05:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265292773 How many absences can I have for this class without consequence? Can missing class effect my grade? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265293036 (traditional courses only)]]> 2018-06-04 05:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265293036 I showed up 20 minutes late to class and left 5 minutes early. That is a tardy, right? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265293147 (traditional courses only)]]> 2018-06-04 05:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265293147 I was 5 minutes late, I don't remember my name called for attendance. What should I do before I leave class? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265293313 (traditional courses only)]]> 2018-06-04 05:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265293313 Where can I find the information on how to submit an image for a Discussion? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265293951 2018-06-04 05:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265293951 What formats can I use for submitting typed papers? (not Discussions) corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265294018 2018-06-04 05:53:12 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265294018 When is it ok to email my classwork or hand in a paper copy of my assignment? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265294052 2018-06-04 05:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265294052 I'm always in class and on-time. I'm running late to class by 30 minutes because of an emergency. What is the best action to take? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265294128 (traditional courses only)]]> 2018-06-04 05:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265294128 What is the breakdown of the assignments/points I will receive for this course? Hint: it's in the syllabus. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265295968 2018-06-04 06:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265295968 When are the due dates for the major assignments? This information is also found in the syllabus. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265296333 2018-06-04 06:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/265296333 Exams corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/269804259 Exams are taken online via Blackboard. Exams will become available the day of and only that day. Look at the syllabus for the date when the exam will be administered. Look inside the Course Content folder in Blackboard that corresponds to that date to find the Exam.]]> 2018-07-10 04:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/269804259 Send me a remind message of any other questions you may have. If there are a few people with the same question, I will address the entire class concerning the topic. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/269804692 2018-07-10 04:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/269804692 You don't need to write the questions, just the answers. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/269804757 Use this padlet and the syllabus to answer the following questions:]]> 2018-07-10 04:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/269804757 How to submit images to discussions. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/275324948 All images for Discussions must be submitted in this manner. *the image you will submit for the syllabus quiz is not a Discussion]]> 2018-08-25 16:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/275324948 Submitting Papers corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/275325522 You can use this method to submit attachments to assignments that specify a file be uploaded. For papers, Word document or PDF only, please.]]> 2018-08-25 17:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/275325522 When you are done with this Quiz, take a clear picture of the first page next to a signed copy of the Student Acknowledgments page (the last page in the syllabus) and submit via Course Content>Week 1>Syllabus Quiz and Student Acknowledgements Page. corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/275329426 *Submit the image as an attachment. You will not find the insert image icon.]]> 2018-08-25 18:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/275329426 Syllabus corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/275329973 *minimester class- Do not use this syllabus. Use the syllabus inside Blackboard]]> 2018-08-25 18:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/275329973 Can I use my laptop in class? corpus080 https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/376867710 The answer is in the syllabus under student responsibilities.]]> 2019-08-25 01:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/corpus080/337a94bm5bkr/wish/376867710