In order for this tool to work for us, we will all have to cooperate, learn some new skills, and follow some rules. It might be a steep learning curve for some of you, but I think you'll be pleased with the results!
First, you'll need a Google account. If you have a Gmail account, then you already have a Google account, so all you need to do to get started is to sign in to Google Drive! If you don't have a Google account, the easiest way to start one is to sign up for Gmail! This link will allow you to designate a username for a Gmail account--I recommend using something like "LastName.FirstName" for your username.
Once you have your Google account, sign in to Google Drive so that you can configure some things. If you need any help along the way, just let me know. We'll go over some of this in class also:
- Edit your Google profile and make sure your display name is "FirstName LastName"
- In Google Drive, create a folder called "Lastname.Firstname.2112.Assignments.S18"
- Share the folder with me and grant me "edit" privileges (I'll give you my sharing address during class)
- Create a document in that folder called "Lastname.Firstname.My.Expectations.S18"
- Now open this document and write a 300-word response answering both of these questions in as much detail as you can about your expectations for this course: Which elements of the course are you most looking forward to (read the website to learn about the course)? Which elements of the course are you most afraid of? Why?
- When the time comes to do your first Quote Response, go to the template and "Make a copy" of it. Drag the copy into your assignments folder and rename the document "LastName.FirstName.QR1.S18"
- Whenever you do a new Quote Response, you'll make a copy of the template, rename it appropriately, and move your new document into your assignments folder. Required Quote Responses will be "QR1, QR2, etc." and optional ones will be "Opt.QR.TitleofWork" like this: "LastName.FirstName.Opt.QR.Tintern.Abbey.S18"
