Weekly Plan Worksheet
Weekly Plan Worksheet
This document provides an overview of our schedule and indicates dates of Zoom meetings. Please use it as a guide, but also pay attention to due dates on the
assignments, discussions, and quizzes throughout the course, as well as to introductions and Learning Guides in each of the modules. These will reflect any changes that
may occur throughout the semester more accurately that this static document.
Week # Dates Weekly Plan
1 Week of 1/11 to 1/16 Intros and Orientation
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 1/12 10:00
Get to know the course
Get to know each other
Discuss first assignments
Independent Work
Get to know the D2L Course Site. If you are unfamiliar with D2L, I strongly recommend you take OCC’s Online
Learning Readiness Course (it is free).
Read Chapter 1 and review video lectures
Review documents in the Syllabus, Schedule, and Important Information Module. Pay particular attention to the Steps
to Prep, Requirements for Remotely Delivered Presentations, and Zoom Basics and Etiquette documents
Complete your contribution to the Personality Types discussion board (Note, you will have two weeks to do this
discussion board, which will be the exception to the general one-week per discussion board rule)
2 Week of 1/16 to 1/23 Introduction (Continued); Self Concept
Due this week
Contribution to the Personality Types Discussion Board. (Initial Post due EOD Wed. Responses due EOD Sat.)
Quiz CH 1+Key Documents (due EOD Saturday)
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 1/19 10-11:20
Engage in another get-acquainted activity
Discuss what is important in communication and if it is the same for everyone
Discuss mediated communication and its role in our lives
Discuss Self-Concept and self-esteem the role they play in communication with others
Discuss the Object and Me Speech and the Self-Reflection Paper assignments (due next week)
Asynchronous Activities – D2L, etc.
On your own time this week, you need to:
Review the Mediated Communication video lecture (related to chapter 1)
Complete Quiz Chapter 1 + Key Documents
Read Chapter 2 and review this week’s video lectures
Complete your initial post to the Personality Types Discussion Board (Due Wed)
Complete responses to your classmates on the Personality Types Discussion Board (Due Sat)
Prepare your Object and Me Speech (due in 2 weeks)
Begin your Self-Reflection Paper (due end of next week)
3 Week of 1/23 to 1/30 Self-Concept and Perception (continued)
Due this Week
Quiz Chapter 2 (due EOD Saturday)
Self-Perception Paper (due EOD Saturday)
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 1/26 10:00-11:20
Discuss perception
Answer questions on the Object and Me Speech and the Self-Reflection Paper assignments
Discuss Book Report Assignment
Asynchronous Activities – D2L, etc.
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On your own time this week, you need to:
Continue reading Chapter 2 and this week’s video lecture
Complete Quiz Chapter 2 (Due EOD Saturday)
Prepare your Object and Me Speech (due next week)
Complete your Self-Reflection Paper (due EOD Saturday)
Review Book Report Assignment Rubric and choose your book.
4 Week of 1/30 to 2/6 Object and Me Speeches
Due this Week
Object and Me Speeches (Groups A & B)
Book Report Book choice
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 2/2 10:00-12:50
The majority of you will deliver your speeches this week. We may have some speakers next week.
Asynchronous Activities – D2L, etc.
On your own time this week, you need to:
Begin reading chapter 3
If you have not yet reported your book report choice, do so using the link below (pay attention to the due date!)
5 Week of 2/6 to 2/13 Culture
Due this week
Bias/Hate discussion board contribution (Initial thread due EOD Wed. Responses due EOD Sat.)
Quiz Chapter 3 (due EOD Saturday)
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 2/9 10:00-11:20
Finish Object and Me Speeches
Discuss the nature of culture and the concept of Value Dimensions
Answer questions on chapter 3
Discuss Extra Credit Cross Cultural Interview assignment
Asynchronous Activities – D2L, etc.
On your own time this week, you need to:
Read Chapter 3 and review video lectures
Complete Quiz Chapter 3 (due EOD Saturday)
Watch either (or both) the Verna Myers or Sally Kohn video or listen to the Diangelo and Menakem podcast (see links
below) in preparation for your discussion board contribution
Participate in the discussion board conversation on bias and hate
6 Week of 2/13 to 2/20 Language
Due this week
Quiz CH 4 (Due EOD Saturday)
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 2/16 10:00
Discuss linguistic attitudes and discrimination
Answer questions on chapter 4
Asynchronous Activities (D2L, etc.)
On your own time this week, you should:
Read and review lecture videos for Chapter 4
Complete Quiz Chapter 4 (due EOD Saturday)
Read your chosen book for your book report (report due in 2 weeks)
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7 Week of 2/20 to 2/27 Groups and Group Project Discussion
Due this Week
Topic Selection for Group Project form (due AFTER this week’s Zoom meeting)
Quiz Chapters 9-10 (Due EOD Saturday)
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 2/23 10:00-11:20
Discuss your group project and prepare to select topics
Discuss what makes a good group and how to communicate more effectively in groups
Answer questions on chapters 9-10
Asynchronous Activities (D2L, etc.)
On your own time this week, you should:
Review the rubric for the Group Project, including topic options
Complete the Topic Selection for Group Project form (after our Zoom meeting)
Read and review lecture videos for Chapters 9-10
Complete Quiz Chapters 9-10 (due EOD Saturday)
Read your chosen book for your Book Report (report due next week of class)
Week of 2/27 to 3/6 Mid-Winter Break (No Classes)
8 Week of 3/6 to 3/13 Group Meeting; Book Report; and Listening
Due this week
Book Report (due EOD Saturday)
Contribution to Power of Deliberate Listening Discussion (initial thread due EOD Wed., responses due EOD Sat.)
First Meeting Discussion form – to be completed during Zoom session
Quiz Chapter 5 (Due EOD Saturday)
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 3/9 10:00-11:20
Meet with your groups and complete the First Meeting Discussion Items and Questionnaire
Answer questions about chapter 5
Asynchronous Activities (D2L, etc.)
On your own time this week, you should:
Complete any work your group has assigned for next week
Read and review lecture videos for Chapter 5
Complete Quiz Chapter 5 (Due EOD Saturday)
Contribute to the Power of Deliberate Listening Discussion (initial thread due EOD Wed., responses due EOD Sat.)
Complete your Book Report (due EOD Saturday)
9 Week of 3/13 to 3/20 Group Brainstorm and Nonverbal Communication
Due This Week
Group Structured Problem Solving and Brainstorming Guide (to be completed during our Zoom session)
Quiz Chapter 6 (due EOD Saturday)
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 3/16 10:00-11:20
Meet with your groups and complete the Structured Problem Solving and Brainstorming Guide
Answer questions about chapter 6 (nonverbal communication)
Asynchronous Activities (D2L, etc.)
On your own time this week, you should:
Read and review lecture videos for Chapter 6
Quiz Chapter 6 (due EOD Saturday)
Complete any work your group has assigned for next week
10 Week of 3/20 to 3/27
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Interpersonal Relationships
Due this Week
N/A
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 3/23 10:00-11:20
Discuss key elements of chapters 7 & 8
Asynchronous Activities (D2L, etc.)
On your own time this week, you should:
Read and review lecture videos for Chapters 7-8
Continue work on your group project
11 Week of 3/27 to 4/3 Relationship Climates and Conflict Management
Due this Week
Contribution to the Civility in Communication discussion (initial thread due EOD Wed, responses due EOD Saturday)
Complete Quiz Chapters 7-8 (Due EOD Saturday)
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 3/30 10:00-11:20
Discuss relationship climates and conflict management strategies
Engage in a conflict resolution exercise (tentative)
Asynchronous Activities (D2L, etc.)
On your own time this week, you should:
Complete your reading of chapters 7-8
Review the Climates and Conflict lecture video
Complete Quiz Chapters 7-8 (Due EOD Saturday)
Contribute to the Civility in Communication Discussion (initial thread due Wed EOD, responses due Sat EOD)
Work on your group project
12 Week of 4/3 to 4/10 Public Speaking
Due this Week
Quiz Chapters 11-13 (Due EOD Saturday)
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 4/6 10:00-11:20
Review key elements from chapters 11-13 in preparation for your Group Presentation.
Asynchronous Activities (D2L, etc.)
On your own time this week, you should:
Read and review lecture videos for Chapters 11-13
Complete Quiz Chapters 11-13 (Due EOD Saturday)
Continue work on your group project
13 Week of 4/10 to 4/17 In-Class Group Work; Deadline Late and E.C. Work
Due this Week
Any late or extra credit work you have not yet submitted
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 4/13 10:00-11:20
During class this week, you will work with your groups. I am requiring attendance at the Zoom session so I
know everyone is setting this time aside to prepare for the presentations, which start next week. You will also
sign up for a presentation time this week.
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Saturday 4/17 – Deadline All Late and Extra Credit Work
Any late work or extra credit work must be submitted by the end of the day EOD Saturday. Grade reductions in effect.
No late work will be accepted after this date.
Asynchronous Activities (D2L, etc.)
On your own time this week, you should:
Complete any late or extra credit work by deadline listed above
Sign-up for group presentation date- if not done during workshop (one person in your group should do this)
Work on your group project
14 Week of 4/17 to 4/24 Group Presentation Delivery and Reflection
Due this Week
Personal Reflection on Group Project Experience for Day 1 presentation groups (should be completed a day or two
BEFORE you present)
Group Project Presentations
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 4/20 10:00-12:50
During class this week, we will do group presentations. Please plan to attend to watch and learn from the
presentations, even if you are not speaking this week.
Asynchronous Activities (D2L, etc.)
On your own time this week, you should:
Complete your Personal Reflection on the group project if you are delivering your presentation this week (a day or
two before you deliver your presentation)
15 Week of 4/24 to 5/1
Group Presentation Delivery and Reflection
Due this Week
Personal Reflection on Group Project Experience for groups presenting this week (should be completed a day or two
BEFORE you present)
Group Project Presentations
Zoom Meeting
Tuesday 4/27 10:00-12:50
During class this week, we will do group presentations. Please plan to attend to watch and learn from the
presentations, even if you are not speaking this week.
Asynchronous Activities (D2L, etc.)
On your own time this week, you should:
Complete your Personal Reflection on the group project, if you are delivering your presentation this week (a day or
two before you deliver your presentation)
Complete the Course Evaluation
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