Class of 2022!!

Welcome to your FINAL year of high school! My picture theme is wildebeests this year: very social animals that are strong, fast, and territorial. As we "take back" some of the territory of being able to socialize and work together, let's keep the wildebeest in mind. Aside from having pretty much the coolest name of an animal ever, they can remind us to be little bit beast as we work together to figure out what comes next in life!

Below you will find important information about how to navigate this course, including contact information and various codes for external sites and assignment. There is also a form below for you to add comments about the class set up, pacing, and types of assignments.

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The following is a list of units and essential questions that go with each. These are meant to work in conjunction with and build upon one another.

Unit 1: Introduction to Global Communication

Essential Questions: How do environment, cultural diversity, and experiences shape our identity? To what extent are all humans part of an interdependent global community?

Unit 2: Personal Presence in the Global Theater

Essential Questions: How do online and offline identities intertwine? How does our online identity affect our lives offline? How do online personas affect individuals on a global scale?

Unit 3: Media Literacy from a Global Perspective

Essential Questions: How does the media shape our view of the world and ourselves? How does culture shape the media globally?

Unit 4: Making Global Connections: Intercultural Communication

Essential Questions: What is the responsibility of the listener/receiver when he or she communicates with someone from another culture? Are there universal characteristics of belief systems that are common across all cultures? What are they and how can they bring us together?

Unit 5: Thoughtful Branding for the Global Market

Essential Questions: How has technology transformed how we see ourselves and others? How can we manage and minimize the negative impact of our digital footprint? How does one form an

identity that remains true and authentic to the self?

Unit 6: Global Readiness

Essential Questions: How does what we know about the world affect how we view ourselves?

Unit 7: Global Goals Project

Essential Questions: How can we ensure our world is preserved for future generations? How can we use technology and teamwork to help local and global communities?

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Links and Codes

Remind 2-3: @pacifica22

Remind 4-6: @pachs22

Contact me!

Dacia's Contact Information

How I Communicate:

Phone: 805.364.2463 (call or text)

Email: dacia.hayslip@oxnardunion.org

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Grading

I am grading on a 4 point system this year, using rubrics for many (but not all) assignments. I have added an example* below:

*Created by Cari Williams - cariwilliamz.weebly.com

1. I do not "grade on attendance". EVERYTHING that you need to do for class, including instructions, is here on Canvas. You can complete assignments at whatever time of day works for YOU! I am here to add supportive material and information to what you have available online already. In short, if you miss my class period, you can still easily complete any work online.

2. DUE DATES and DROP DATES: Assignments are set up to reflect "due dates" and "drop dates". Due dates are in place to show students the flow of the class, so they are not overwhelmed with months of assignments all being "due" at the end of a grading period. I do NOT take off points from assignments turned in "late". However, I do use "drop dates", meaning that after a certain date, some assignments will not be able to be done. In this class, the first "Drop Date" for ALL assignments up until October 16 is October 30. That means that all assignments have AT LEAST three weeks (if not more) to be completed and submitted. *Please note: I do not reopen assignments after a "drop date"*

3. In the Gradebook

Grading percentages per assignment type are as follows:

Projects and Finals (including writing-based final submissions) - 20%

Skills and Classwork - 30%

Writing & Writing Preparation (including short response, "think" questions, and all writing prep assignments)- 50%

GRADING SCALE: