Class Procedures and Reminders
Project Stack. I'll be updating the stack periodically today, you can check the stack to make sure I received your email. On Monday, I'll begin with the projects that were already in the stack on Friday before the weekend.
Extra Credit. If you are looking for a good extra credit option at the end of the week, do the Back-Up/Review. It's a chance to get caught up on the announcements to see if there's anything improtant you missed. Find out more in the extra credit section of this week's assignments.
The following items are for fun and exploration:
Class Twitter. From yesterday's Twitter @OnlineMythIndia, news about a Dorothy and Alice series that will be on Netflix.
Storybook Archive. This project is from the Indian Epics class: Fairytale Case Files: India. On a visit to India Wolfgang Forrester solves the mystery of the fatal lake as well as a whodunnit involving dogs, and even the case of the murdered peasant — but will he be able to find and rescue the missing queen?
Story of the Day. Today's story is from Aesop's fables: The Fox and the Eagle. The mother-fox confronts the mother-eagle in one of Aesop's most dramatic fables:
Video: The video for today is something to reflect on today, or any day: Gratitude by Louie Schwartzberg, featuring the words of Brother David Steindl-Rast. Find out more at Everyone Matters YouTube channel.
Growth Mindset: Today's growth mindset cat is not afraid of a challenge: I don't do what's easy; I do what's hard. You can find out more at the Growth Mindset blog.
Event on Campus: OU's Accademia Filarmonica Presents Bach at 3PM in Sharp Concert Hall featuring Gregory Lee on violin (details). Here is an Accademia Filarmonica performance from back in 2013:
October 15: Sai Baba. Today, October 15, marks the anniversary of the death in 1918 of Sai Baba of Shirdi in India, a man who is revered as a saint by both Hindus and Muslims. The year of his birth is unknown, and it is not clear whether he came from a Hindu family or a Muslim one. He lived the life of an ascetic and preached a gospel of love, charity and simplicity. You can read a detailed account of Sai Baba's life and teachings at Wikipedia:
Check out the Twitter stream for information and fun stuff during the day, or click here for past announcements.
