In addition to my comments above about this course, I think it would be great if the blogs were shared with other classmates. That way classmates could provide comments, suggestions, tips on some of the questions we have asked throughout our blog.  I know this would definitely help me, because I am a distance learning student.  I don’t get interaction by hanging out in the office or chatting with my classmates.  I think this will provide that sense of belonging that this class is trying to achieve.  Also I don’t think these comments should just before for classmates to comment on but also professors or these topics that we bring up in our blogs should be part of the discussion. 

I know with the recent discussions about the class, I think it would be important to outline what is require for the 2 different parts.  I know the professors sent out an email regarding those that are taking the alternative route, but what about those that are still in the “class”?  Are the assignments still the same as outlined? 

Just another question about grad school in general…I know there are certain dates that things for the thesis must be turned in to document and schedule your defense.  Is there a website regarding this information?

Thanks!  Hope everyone has a great holiday week!