Monday, September 14, 2009

Today is our last day in the computer lab. Students are to complete all lessons in Course 4 before class on Wednesday. Be prepared for a quiz on Wednesday. We will be meeting in HMH 108 on Wednesday. Also, Monday writing assignments are due today by 4:30 p.m. You may email them to me at jmayer@opsu.edu. Thank you!

Health Issues

An email I received from Jessica Lofland, Director of Student Services.

Today a student went to the nurse with a 101 degree fever and a sore throat. The student was bound and determined to go to class and to participate in practice this afternoon. After much discussion, he finally decided to stay home for at least the afternoon to rest.

My point? A fever indicates an infection that the body is trying to fight. During the time when a person has a fever, they are very often contagious. Whether it is the flu (H1N1 or seasonal), strep throat, mono, or the chicken pox, the students need to limit their contact with others while they have a fever. We, as faculty and staff members, need encourage ill students to stay home, rest and get healthy. Please remind your students that it is in the best interests of the entire campus community to get healthy rather than spread a germ.

• Cover your cough—cough into a tissue or your sleeve, not your hand.
  
• Wash your hands—at least 20 seconds or sing “Happy Birthday” through twice.

• Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if you cannot wash your hands.

• Stay home if you are sick—self-isolate until you have been fever-free for at least 24-hours without the help of medication.

If your students contact you to let you know they are sick, please ask them to contact the Student Affairs Office at 349-1360 so that we can notify all of their instructors. We also will work with students on-campus to make arrangements for meal delivery and to help them with other needs.

Wednesday, September 2

In class today, students worked on Course 3, lessons 3-4. Remember: Classes do not meet on Monday, September 7. Labor Day! Students are to have all of Course 3 completed by classtime on Wednesday, September 9. Also, Monday writing assignments that would be due on Monday, September 7 are now due on Wednesday, September 9. You may email them to me or turn them in early if you wish. My email is jmayer@opsu.edu. Have a great holiday weekend! Be safe!

Monday, August 31

In class, students worked on Course 3, lessons 1-2. By class time on Wednesday, students should be finished with Course 3 lesson 2 and ready to begin Course 3, lesson 3-4.

Monday, August 24, 2009

In class, we worked through Lesson 2 of Course 2. On Wednesday, please be prepared to begin Lesson 3. Monday writing assignments were due today too.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

In class today, we completed Reading Comprehension Course 1: Building a Strong Foundation. If you were not in class today, please take the time to log on to the Learn A Test website and finish lessons four and five on your own time. There was no homework assigned on Wednesday.

Your first Monday writing assignment is due on Monday, August 24. Also on that day, class will meet in the Education Computer Lab, HMH 119. Be ready to begin Reading Comprehension Course 2.

August 17, 2009

Below is an assignment that was given in class today. This is a semester-long assignment.

Assignment: Writing Practice

Instructions:
Go to http://www.opsu.edu/
Click on "Academics"
Click on "Education"
Click on "learn a test" in conlumn on left
Sign in or create new account
Click on "Skills Improvement" in column on left
Click on "Writing and Grammar Skills Improvement"
Click on "Practice Essays: Espository" or "Practice Essays: Persuasive"
Click on title of weekly assignment (due dates below)
Click on "Add to My Center"
Click on "Start This Test Now"
READ DIRECTIONS!
Click "Start"
Read the prompt then type your essay
Click "Next Page"
Click "Score My Test"
PRINT THIS PAGE! SUBMIT TO ME!
Click "View Scoring Guide" and reference this when you are reviewing your results

Due Dates:
Expository: Blackout - August 24
Expository: Courageous Character - August 31
Expository: Falling Asleep - September 7
Expository: Great Achievements - September 14
Expository: Leadership Qualities - September 21
Expository: Lesson Learned - September 28
Expository: Most Important Event - October 5
Expository: Portrait - October 12
Persuasive: A Cause You Support - October 19
Persuasive: Bike Lanes - October 26
Persuasive: City Versus Country - November 2
Persuasive: Hardware Store - November 9
Persuasive: Ignorance - November 16
Persuasive: Legal Voting Age - November 23
Persuasive: Library Changes - November 30
Persuasive: Local Movie Theater - December 7

Welcome!

Welcome to EDUC 2222 - Communication Skills for Teachers! It was great to meet everyone on Wednesday, and I look forward to a great semester! Don't forget--the class will be meeting in HMH119 (the education computer lab) on Monday. See you then and have a great weekend!

Fifteen Student Athletes Honored at OPSU

- By Scott Puryear of OPSU Sports on 05-01-2009

Goodwell, Okla. — Oklahoma Panhandle State University has honored 15 young people for their overall performances as the Student Athletes of the Year in their respective activities. Each has been named by their head coach and the recognition is based upon a combination of leadership, citizenship, academic excellence and athletic performance.
Those honored this year (including year-in-school, major, and home town) are:
Cross Country - Quentin Williams; Junior, Technology; Hooker, Oklahoma
Cross Country - Molly Woodhall; Senior, Biology/Psychology; North Canton, Ohio
Soccer - Martin Baeza; Freshman, General Studies; Turpin, Oklahoma
Softball - Cathy Daza; Senior, Biology; Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Volleyball - Heather Helton; Senior, HPER; Bowie, Texas
Golf - Chris Herring; Senior, Business Administration; Chandler, Oklahoma
Equestrian - Carrie Kliewer; Senior, Animal Science; Corn, Oklahoma
Baseball - Luke Korum; Senior, Business Administration; Colorado Springs, Colorado
Football - Ben Lane; Junior, HPER; Alvin, Texas
Golf - Marcie Langley; Senior, Biology; Wellington, Texas
Basketball - Marques Loftis; Senior, HPER; Amarillo, Texas
Rodeo - Jordan Muncy; Sophomore, Equine Science; Corona, New Mexico
Basketball - Nicole Candelaria; Senior, Biology; Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rodeo - Seth Schafer; Senior, Animal Science; Yoder, Wyoming
Cheer Team - Jessica Walton; Senior, Business Administration; Guymon, Oklahoma

Peer Review

The cover letter & resume are NOT due Monday, May 4. Please come to class with your first draft of each and be prepared for peer review. I will be available during classtime for questions/clarification. Cover letter & resume assignment are now due Wednesday, May 6.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The following is from the PowerPoint presentation from Wednesday's class.

Designing a Print Resume

• Resume lists relevant information about your education, job experience and personal interests.
• No single correct format for a resume.
• Pay attention! The next two terms could be on your final!
  

Designing a Print Resume

• You may choose chronological order, listing your education and work experience in sequence beginning with most recent
• You may choose emphatic order beginning with the material that will be of most interest to an employer

Designing a Print Resume

• Your resume should be brief—NO MORE THAN ONE PAGE!
• Easy to read
• Clear and emphatic
• Logically organized
• Completely free of errors!!!

Checklist: Components of a Resume

• The heading includes your name, school address, home address, telephone number and email address.
• You may choose to include your college address AND your permanent address.

Checklist: Components of a Resume

• A statement of your career objective, placed at the top of the page, identifies your professional goals.

• A position as a Support Specialist allowing me to use my skills in the fields of computer science and management information systems.
• An opportunity to obtain a loan officer position, with eventual advancement to vice president for lending services, in a growth-oriented bank
• To join an aircraft research team allowing me to apply my knowledge of avionics and aircraft electrical systems
• To help children and families in troubled situations by utilizing my child protection services background
• Technical writer specializing in user documentation

Checklist: Components of a Resume

• The education section includes the schools you have attended, starting with the most recent one and moving back in time.
• After graduation from college, do not list your high school unless you have a compelling reason to do so—for instance, if it is nationally recognized for its academic standards or it has an active alumni network in your field.

Checklist: Components of a Resume

• The summary of work experience generally starts with your most recent job and moves backward in time.
• The background or interests section lists your most important (or most relevant) special interest and community activities.

Checklist: Components of a Resume

• The honors section lists academic achievements and awards.
• The references section lists the full names and addresses of at least three references. If your resume is already one full page, a line stating that your references will be sent upon request is sufficient—”References available upon request.”

Assignment: Cover Letter, Resume and Envelope

• Due: Monday, May 4, 2009
• Who: You are graduating in May and are seeking a job as a teacher. Find an actual ad for a teaching job. Use the actual contact person’s name, address, etc. Turn a copy of this ad in with your completed cover letter, resume and envelope.
• What: This is a cover letter (letter of application), your resume and the envelope that you would mail it in (if we were really going to mail them). No stamp necessary
• When: Now
• Why: Because you want a teaching job and you are the best qualified candidate for the job. You know that, but you have to convince the principal/superintendent of this.
• How: Follow the examples in the text in Chapter 28.
  

Women’s and Men’s Rodeo Teams Qualify for CNFR

- Released by OPSU Campus Communications on 04-27-2009
By Laura Hays

Goodwell, Okla. — From Manhattan, Kansas to Weatherford, Oklahoma and many points in between, the Oklahoma Panhandle State University rodeo teams have literally traveled thousands of miles this school year to compete. The effort paid off and the Aggie men’s and women’s team will once again stir up the dust in the Casper Events Center at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. Several OPSU student athletes earned individual titles as well plus two special “team members” were also honored for their performances over the season.
The men’s team won first place and women’s team second in the Central Plains Region, one of the most competitive in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). The wins qualify both teams for the Casper trip. According to OPSU Rodeo advisor Dr. John Townsend, the Central Plains Region had over 600 members competing this year and remains the largest Region in NIRA. The Southwest Region comes in a distant second with just over 500 members. Compare that to the tiny Rocky Mountain Region with only 145 members this year and the Northwest Region with 149 members. Winning titles in the Central Plains Region remains a distinctive honor for our OPSU student athletes. Townsend said, “The large rodeo fan base, the tremendous support from the Region’s institutions, and a diverse pool of rodeo athletes makes the Central Plains probably the most highly competitive in North America.”
OPSU’s individual Regional titles prove that of the 600 plus athletes they compete against, we boast some of the most ambitious members. Consider Seth Schafer and Jordan Muncy, the Central Plains Region All-Around winners. Schafer, an end-to-end arena athlete, ended his senior year in the Region with second place in the steer wrestling, third place in the saddle bronc riding, and a respectable seventh place finish in the tie-down roping. Muncy, only in her sophomore year, will once again represent OPSU in Casper for the second year. In addition to her All-Around title, she brought home the regional title in barrel racing as well as fifth and eighth places in goat tying and breakaway, respectively.
OPSU practically swept the Regional saddle bronc riding top ten with Tyrel Larsen in first place, Troy Crowser in second, and Schafer’s third followed by Townsend Prince in fourth, Cort Scheer in sixth, and Ryan Bestol in eighth. In other rough stock events, Quirt McDaniel placed fourth in the bareback riding, and Larsen was seventh in bull riding. Ty Clearwater also came in the top ten in the bull riding, and sixth place in the steer wrestling belongs to Jesse Jolly. Team roping header Ryan Simons came in fourth in the Region and Tyler Lauridsen, seventh. At the heels, Cody Ware and Jesse Jolly came in fourth and seventh, respectively.
In addition to Muncy, other women in the Region’s top ten include Katie Jolly with second place in the breakaway roping and Chancy Harrington ninth in the goat tying.
Two very special parts of the rodeo team were also honored at the final Central Plains rodeo last weekend. Coach Craig Latham was named the Central Plains Region Coach of the Year, an honor bestowed by votes of his fellow coaches and the rodeo student athletes in the Region. Latham won the CNFR saddle bronc riding in 1988 and ended up second in the national college ranks that year. The following year, he finished sixth in that event at CNFR and fourth in the national ranks. His experience coupled with his friendliness and work ethic earned him well-deserved Coach of the Year honors.
An OPSU equine athlete won the women’s Central Plains Region Horse of the Year Award. Muncy has been rounding barrels on Shut Up and Deal, more familiarly known as Smoke, for about five years. Jordan rode Smoke in the barrel racing at Casper last year, and the duo finished in fifth place. The pair’s mutual experience makes them top contenders for the barrel racing title this year.
Following is a list of the students who will compete in Casper as well as their home towns and the events they will enter.
Men
Seth Schafer from Yoder, Wyoming will compete for the third time for OPSU in Casper this year. He will work both ends of the arena in steer wrestling, saddle bronc, and tie-down roping. Because he is entered in three events, he will count as two team members. Tyrel Larsen from Inglis, Manitoba, Canada returns to represent OPSU for his second year at CNFR in the saddle bronc and bull riding. Troy Crowser, a sophomore and native of Whitewood, South Dakota, will compete in the saddle bronc. Cort Scheer, a transfer from Montana State-Bozeman, will ride in the saddle bronc competition for OPSU this year. He is originally from Elsmere, Nebraska. Jesse Jolly from Agate, Colorado will compete in the steer wrestling.
Women
Jordan Muncy, from Corona, New Mexico, heads to Casper for the second consecutive year. Only a sophomore, she will represent OPSU in all three women’s events - barrel racing, goat tying, and breakaway roping. Like Seth, she will count as two spots on the team because she will compete in three events. Katie Jolly, from Deer Trail, Colorado, will represent OPSU in the breakaway roping. Chancy Harrington, a three-year CNFR veteran, will make her final appearance for OPSU in the goat tying.
The point-counting and bragging rights start all over for the College National Finals Rodeo. The OPSU student athletes have faced tough competition all year in the Central Plains Region and are ready to take on the best of the rest in Casper in June.

Women’s Rodeo Team Ends Season with a Big Win

- Released by OPSU Campus Communications on 04-27-2009
By Jordan Muncy

Miami, Okla. — The final regular season rodeo of the Central Plains region was held this past weekend in Miami, Oklahoma at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. The pressure was high and the action was hot as the cowboys and cowgirls gave their best shot trying to rack up enough points to qualify for the College National Finals in June held in Casper, Wyoming. With strong support from the recently titled Coach of the Year, Craig Latham, both the Oklahoma Panhandle State University men’s and women’s teams will be making that journey. The weekend was filled with non-stop, tough action, but no one could steal the team title from the Aggie women.
With Western Oklahoma State College women totaling 280 points and coming in second, the Oklahoma Panhandle State women blew away the competition with an outstanding 335 points. Several Aggies helped to make the title possible. Three qualified for Saturday night’s championship round in the goat tying event. Coming into the short round, Becky White, a regular seen in the Central Plains short rounds, placed fifth. Shancee Howell proved she meant business posting two solid times in the low eight-second range, winning the short round and tied for the first place spot in the average with fellow teammate Jordan Muncy.
Muncy posted the fastest time of the weekend in the barrel racing with a 15.50, won first in the average in that event as well, and also qualified in the breakaway roping. Katie Jolly also qualified for the short round performance in the barrel racing, finishing third in the long round in a field of tough competitors.
The men also had a good weekend coming in second place in the team standings for the weekend behind Northwestern Oklahoma State University. In the bareback riding, it was Clinton Griffis, the sole Aggie to qualify in that event. Griffis posted two qualified rides for the weekend. The only Aggie to qualify in his event, Ty Clearwater proved able to withstand some of the toughest stock around in the bull riding. Clearwater placed second in the long round and was just one of four cowboys with qualified rides.
In the saddle bronc riding, once again OPSU continued its domination with seven of the ten qualifiers. After outstanding riding all year long, Troy Crowser had the highest marked ride of the weekend with 80 points in the short round, combined with his long go put him first in the average. Also qualifying for the championship round was Townsend Prince, Tyrel Larsen, Ryan Bestol, Seth Schafer, Jesse Jolly, and Cort Scheer, who also ended up fifth in the steer wrestling average.
Two extremely happy cowboys rode out of the arena Saturday night as champions in the team roping. Those cowboys were Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s own Ryan Simons and Cody Ware. The team had a picture perfect weekend, totaling the maximum possible points of 180. The team outshined the rest of the field in the long round with a blistering 5.1 second run, and came back in the short go to again win first, also taking the average title. Also qualifying in the team roping was Tyler Lauridsen and Jesse Jolly, who placed second in the long round.
It was an action-packed weekend in Miami, Oklahoma for the final regular season rodeo of the Central Plains region, where OPSU took home five first place titles. With a trip to Casper on the way, full regional standings will soon follow. Way to go Aggies!

Monday, April 27

The following is copied from the PowerPoint I presented in class today. The lecture only covered cover letters. We will cover resumes on Wednesday.

Cover Letter

Writing a Business Letter

• Should be brief and to the point
• Important information placed early in the letter
• Be concise, avoid digressions and try to sound as natural as possible

Writing a Business Letter

• First paragraph should introduce your subject & mention prior correspondence
• Note that paragraphs are not indented
• Body of letter should present info readers need in order to understand points
• Conclusion should reinforce your message

Writing a Business Letter

• Single-space within paragraphs
• Double-space between paragraphs
• Proofread carefully!!!
• Most business letters use block format
• Block format = all parts of letter aligned with left-hand margin

See Chapter 28 in Wadsworth Handbook for examples.

Writing Letters of Application

• Letters of application should be short and focused
• Primary objective is to obtain an interview
• Summarizes your qualifications for a specific position

Writing Letters of Application Introductory Paragraph

• Begin by identifying job for which you are applying
• State where you heard about the job—website, newspaper, etc.
• End your introduction with a statement that expresses your ability to do the job

Writing Letters of Application Body Paragraphs

• Provide information that will convince your reader of your qualifications—relevant courses you have taken, pertinent job experience, etc.
• Be sure to address any specific points mentioned in the ad
• Emphasize your strengths and explain how they relate to the specific job for which you are applying. Sell yourself!

Writing Letters of Application Conclusion Paragraph

• Say that you have enclosed your resume
• State you are available for an interview
• Note any dates you will not be available
• Or, state date and time you will be contacting him/her to set up an interview
• Include your phone number and email address

Checklist: Letters of Application

• Does the first paragraph of the letter identify the job for which you are applying, mention where you heard about it, and state that you want to be considered?
• Does the body of the letter explain why you are qualified for the job?
• Does the concluding paragraph refer to your resume, request an interview, and give your phone number and your email address?
• Does the letter look professional???
  

A Little Wet, but Great Football Action at OPSU Spring Game - Good job Vinny & Zacchaeus

- By Scott Puryear of OPSU Sports on 04-20-2009

Goodwell, Okla. — On Saturday afternoon at the annual Oklahoma Panhandle State spring football game the weather was damp but spirits were not, and an enthusiastic crowd enjoyed all the action. It was an intra-squad contest with a pair of equally divided teams and there were big hits and big plays on both sides of the ball. In the end, the blue team defeated the white team 30-10.
Anticipation was also a part of the damp air and fans were barely in their seats when the blue team’s Chris Pearson grabbed the opening kick-off and raced 79 yards for a flashy touchdown. Saul Jimenez booted the point after, and with just fifteen seconds gone, the blues were up 7-0.
The white team came back fast and on the ensuing series Patrick Klein booted a 26-yard field goal to narrow the gap to 7-3.
Still in the first quarter, the whites were back with a Kevin Lauchland 12-yard scoring pass to a leaping Tony Martin. Klein converted and the whites held a 10-7 advantage (and the first quarter soon ended).
The second quarter featured some big time defensive plays and a 35-yard return of a pass interception by Jimenez of the blues led to a four-yard scoring run by Leon King. Pearson’s extra point kick put the blue team back in front 14-10 and the teams went to the half-time break with fans beginning to get wet.
The light rain continued through the second half, but so did the exciting action. With not quite five minutes gone in the third quarter, blue team running back Zach McCaskill followed some good blocks from his lineman, and then hit the gas pedal for a stunning 64-yard touchdown run. Jimenez put the PAT kick through the uprights and the blues led 21-10.
The blues picked up a safety early in the fourth quarter to up their advantage to 23-10; then a seven yard smash across the goal line by Leon King, followed by Michael Melter’s extra point kick closed the scoring at 30-10 in favor of the blue team.
Returning starter Vincent Gay ran the blues from the quarterback position while Lauchland (a sophomore-to-be who redshirted last fall) ran the white team. Both players provided their share of smart plays.
Leaving the coaching to his assistants, Aggie head coach Mike Wyatt observed from the press box and had plenty of postgame things to say about what he saw.
Among the several players singled out by Wyatt were linebackers Jeremy Ashby and Jimenez, defensive lineman Andrew Walker, and defensive backs Quintin Green and Slade McCarty. Wyatt also gave a special nod to freshman Trevor Lutz of Guymon who is learning a new position as a defensive back and stepped up strongly.
The OPSU running backs were up to the task and Wyatt had positive comments on McCaskill (who rushed for just over 100 yards), King, Darryl Brister, and Jose Mendoza. Fullback Michael Vera also showed everyone that the art of the “Stiff-Arm” has not been forgotten.
Overall, Wyatt liked what he saw and is optimistic about the 2009 season, set to begin August 29th with a road game against Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado.

One Step Closer to Casper via Claremore - Congrats to Jordan! Good job!

- Released by OPSU Campus Communications on 04-20-2009
By Jordan Muncy and Laura Hays

Claremore, Okla. — The Oklahoma Panhandle State University Men’s Rodeo Team proved their determination again this weekend at the second to the last rodeo of the Central Plains Region season hosted by Rogers State University. Even though the rain poured outside and the area was even under a tornado watch for a time, the cowboys and cowgirls were safe and dry inside the Expo Center in Claremore, Oklahoma. The men’s team members earned 620 points to take first place while the Colby Community College team came in a distant second with 535 points. The women’s team had a good rodeo and earned a total of 125 points, beefing up their second place standing in the region.
On the men’s side, four cowboys claimed the top two spots in the first round and in the championship round. Cort Scheer won the first round of the saddle bronc with an 83 point ride followed by a 71 point ride in the championship round, making him first in the average. Seth Schafer was close behind with a 77 point ride in the long round and 69 points in the short go, giving him third in the average. Troy Crowser and Tyrel Larsen also made the championship round, where Larsen tied for first and Crowser took second to add points for the men’s team.
Scheer also placed seventh in the tie-down roping with a 9.3 second run in the long round, but 10.7 seconds in the short round put him out of the average. Teammate L. D. Meier took fifth in the long round with 9.1 seconds and his 9.3 second run in the short go put him third in the average. Tyrell Ouellette also made the short round with a 9.4 second time in the first round.
Only one OPSU vest showed up in the arena Sunday in the steer wrestling. Jesse Jolly clocked a 3.5 second run in the first round and shaved two-tenths of a second off that time in the championship round which put him in a two-way tie for first in the average. In the bull riding, Ty Clearwater and Chris Wagner both made the short go, but bucked off for no scores.
For the women, Jordan Muncy tied 3 ways for tenth in the long round of the breakaway roping with a time of 3.2 seconds. She blazed through the competition in the championship round with a 2.7 second run, giving her first in that round and third in the average. Muncy and Chancy Harrington made the short round of the goat tying. Harrington also paired up with Whitney Harding in the team roping. The duo made the championship round, but ended up with a no-time.
This week, the team makes the long trip to Miami for the last Central Plains Region at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College. Regional winners will be announced following the championship round. The men’s team currently sits first place in the Region, and with over 1,000 points separating them from the second place team, they should be named Regional Champions when the dust settles in Miami. The women are in excellent position to take second place in the Region. Those honors mean both teams will be set to match their skills against 400 of the best rodeo athletes in North America at the College National Finals Rodeo held in Casper, Wyo. June 14-20.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Great presentations today. We look forward to the final day of "Back to School Night" oral presentations on Wednesday, April 22. The following students will be making presentations:

Vinny
Jessica
Jordan
Ben

"Back to School Night" Oral Presentation

Assignment: “Back to School Night” Oral Presentation
Due: Wednesday, April 8; Wednesday, April 15; and Monday, April 20

WHO:
You are the teacher (2nd grade, high school math, junior high history, etc.)
We are the parents of your students. No language barriers. We all speak English.

WHAT:
“Back to School Night”
Think, think, think about information parents will want to know about you and your classroom.
Here are a few suggestions of things you might include in your presentation:
Attendance/tardy policy
Homework policy
School day routine
Discipline policy
Assessment (testing, mid-terms, finals, etc.)
Teacher contact information
Grading scale
Student handbook
Pick up/drop off times
Dress code
Lunch routine
Supplies
Teacher introduction (education, family, community, etc.)
Important dates

WHEN:
Second week of school. School usually begins on a Wednesday in August. Let’s pretend plan our “Back to School Night” for the next Tuesday.

WHY:
This is an opportunity for you to meet the parents of the children in your class and for the parents to meet you. This is also your opportunity to explain your classroom policies and procedures in hopes of avoiding questions and concerns later in the school year.

HOW:
Oral presentation to class along with any handouts (handouts NOT required, only an option). Please make enough handouts for the entire class.