An Introduction to Christian Education
EL1515 / Fall 2011
Online beginning the second half of fall term
Each week keyed to assignments starting on Monday
There is a print version of the syllabus available here
Overview . Personal/Group Learning . Schedule . Goals . Requirements . FeAutor . Portfolio . Info . Texts . Resources . Expectations . Etiquette . Absences . Evaluation/Grading . Tech Requirements
How to reach Prof. Mary Hess
E-mail is always the quickest and easiest way to find me: mhess at luthersem dot edu
You can also try to reach me by phone at 651-641-3232, or you can contact the faculty secretary at Luther (if all else fails) 651-641-3209.
Also -- please feel free to call me Mary!
Specific tech help
For help on MyLutherNet or with anything having to do with the Luther Seminary network, contact the Help Desk (651-641-3462) or helpdesk@luthersem.edu.
Good advice to keep in mind
Here's some advice from previous participants in this class, offered through the final section of their portfolio:
- don’t worry if this class feels strange to you – for me it was a very unfamiliar way to learn, but it works!
- don’t get behind in your reading, it’s fun – and getting too far behind means that you won’t understand what’s going on
- if you can do the reading and book quizzes ahead of time -- do so!
- take Mary up on her offer of feedback – she’s willing to look at anything you want to share
- don’t hide your questions, some of the best discussion we got into came from what somebody thought was a “stupid” question
- take course books with you to the bus stop (they're great reading to do even when you’re not very focused)
- if your small group is having problems, ask someone for help
- don’t blink, or you’ll miss it!