Class Procedures and Reminders
Last-minute assignments. I know the end of the semester gets really hectic, so I just wanted to explain about last-minute assignments. There's always a grace period, but if the grace period is not enough, then turn in the assignment for the following week. For example, you should turn in your Week 11 Project today, Sunday. If something comes up unexpectedly, there's a grace period Monday morning. If that's not enough, turn it in for Week 12 instead of Week 11. All points go into the same total, and it's not a big deal to miss an assignment. Just make sure your assignment is done when you turn it in (that's what the checklist is for); if you run out of time, there's always next week!
Project Stack. I'll try to update the stack periodically today, so you can check the stack to make sure I received your email.
The following items are for fun and exploration:
Blog Stream. Here's another Twine story! It's from Erin this time: Daedalus’ Haunted Labyrinth. See Erin's blog post for all the notes; here's a sneak preview:
Featured Storybook. This lovely Storybook is made with Wix for the website: Project Runway: Indian Epics Edition. This Storybook features both beautiful clothes and beautiful stories about Ulupi the Asura Princess, Noor Jahan the Mughal Queen, and Ganges the River Goddess. Which fashion designer do you think won this season's contest?
India Video. Here's another Epified video: Moksha - Freedom from Life and Death.
Myth Video. Here's a fun one from Vox: Why knights fought snails in medieval art.
Myth Item. Here's an unusual word from mythology: SYRINGE. It comes from Greek syrinx, which refers to a tube or pipe, including a musical pipe, and that Greek word goes with a story about a nymph named Syrinx (Σύριγξ).
Writing. Choosing names is often an important part of telling a story, and here are some charts that show name popularity over time.
And if you're feeling overwhelmed with homework, maybe your dog can help.
Growth Mindset Cats. Or you could ask a friend for help: I am inspired by my friends.
Plus some advice from learning expert Barbara Oakley: Turn Information into Intelligence.
Event on Campus. Come out to Lloyd Noble for Day of the Dead from 4PM - 9PM (details).
Find out more about this and other events at the Campus Calendar online.
November 4: King Tut. Today is the anniversary of the day in 1922 when archaeologist Howard Carter discovered King Tut's tomb, so it's King Tut Day. You can find out more about King Tutankhamun at Wikipedia, and here's a video from National Geographic:
Check out the Twitter stream for information and fun stuff during the day, or click here for past announcements.
