update: first day of school

I won't be in class on the first day of school.  Please read what's here on the blog and feel free to ask Ms. Anderson questions--she used to be a student of mine and she's awesome.  We will talk about our options for the year when I get to class the next day (Tuesday, August 14), but there's no reason to keep you in suspense, so check out the post just underneath this one.

Your only job between now and the time we meet each other on Tuesday, August 14 is to read what's on this blog and think about it.  Ask yourself questions: What makes sense to you?  What doesn't?  What excites you about learning? What makes you uncomfortable? 

This is your opportunity to think about what you really want out of class this year.  And you don't have to wait to make choices.  If you want to get started on "Richard Cory" and blow our minds by reciting it on Tuesday, great. If you want to meet me first and ask me questions about what you read here, great. If you want to comment to this post or the others, or if you want to start a conversation by sending me an email, do it: dpreston.learning@gmail.com.

There is only one way you can fall behind, and that is by ignoring what's on this blog and walking in Tuesday like nothing's happened.  Don't do that.

We're not going to have a lot of time to get to know each other before you start making decisions, so please start thinking about this now. If any of this sounds strange, ask around-- you may know people who took my class in the past.

Looking forward to working with you.  Have a great first day!

Best,
Dr. Preston