Inside the Classroom
This is where to find which pre-reading to complete for each class session.
What are pages 5-6 of the syllabus or the "Course Readings" folder on UM Learn?
This is the first milestone for the Course Project, which should be completed by Sept 24.
What is the Project Discussion?
This is what you should do when you have a question about course policies, scheduling, or logistics.
What is checking the syllabus?
This is what to do if you have to miss class due to unexpected, temporary circumstances.
What is completing the self-declaration app as soon as possible and no later than 48 hours following the missed class?
Pippin
What is Dr. Wells' dog named?
These are permitted only for course-related purposes (e.g. taking notes or referring back to readings).
What are laptops and tablets?
If you miss an in-class reflection due to an excused absence, this is the timeframe you have to submit the makeup work via email.
What is one week (7 days) of the original absence?
This gives you an automatic 48-hour extension on most assignments.
What is the Extension Form?
Exceptions: Case Studies require 1 week notice, and no late coursework can be accepted after Dec 11.
This is Dr. Wells' standard response window for emails.
What is 48 hours, excluding weekends?
This is when you should use generative AI tools in this course.
What is never (unless explicitly allowed in assessment instructions)?
These are built-in opportunities for you to drive the course.
What are: case studies, in-class discussion, and the last two weeks of class?
This is a cap on your Participation grade.
What is your percentage of unexcused absences?
What is UM Learn?
This is what to do if you are struggling, find course elements inaccessible, or need additional support.
What is reaching out to Dr. Wells?
This is one of the learning outcomes for the course.
What is:
Explain problems in contemporary philosophy of technology, including value capture, autonomy, data sovereignty, and technoableism
Critically evaluate how specific, real-world technologies embed and/or instantiate moral and political values
Clearly and persuasively communicate your ideas in writing and conversation
Refine your own processes of reading, writing, and thinking
These are some ways you can participate.
What are contributions to large and small-group class discussions, active listening, and attendance at student hours?
This is where you can find detailed descriptions of all assessment expectations.
What is the Rubrics spreadsheet?
Located at 474 UMSU University Centre, this center provides free individual counseling, workshops, and urgent mental health support.
What is the Student Counselling Centre (SCC)?
This is where you can go to share anonymous concerns about course dynamics or inclusivity.
What is the Concerns Form?
This is what "choose your own adventure" means for the Course Project.
What is choosing from a variety of possible formats and topics?
This is who is responsible for the success of this course.
Who is all of us?
This is the purpose of assessments.
What is developing philosophical skills?
This is where you can find internet resources for doing philosophy.
What is page 9 of the syllabus?
These are two ways to meet with Dr. Wells.
What are attending student hours (Tues 2-4) or booking a meeting on calendly?
The in-class Reading and Case Reflections are examples of this kind of practice that contributes to better learning and long-term retention.
What is a retrieval practice?