1. Creative Writing
Introduction to online
learning/overview of course syllabus.

2. Online Learning Benefits:
• Online Learning allows students to work at a
time that suits them.
• Class materials are available at any time
allowing students to read over information at
their own pace rather than have to keep up
and note-take.

3. Online Learning Negatives:
• Once a student falls behind it can be difficult
to catch up.
• Keeping motivated.
• Feeling connected to the group.

4. Strategies for Success:
• Making a homework plan and sticking to it.
Monday Tuesday
11 A 11 A
1 hour 1 hour
Thursday Friday
11 A 11 A
2 hours 2 hours

5. Getting involved:
• Participate in the Discussion Board each week.
Don’t wait until the board is closed, get involved
with your classmates in an active discussion.
Communication is KEY!

6. Communicate
Keep communicating with me via EMAIL, SMS,
PHONE, TWITTER AND THE DISCUSSION BOARD.

7. • Sign up for Remind101.com. This allows
parents and students to receive text messages
when important due dates are coming up.
SMS: (727) 493 5541
Message: @cwriting1

8. Units
• Unit 1—Introduction/Writing
traits/Imagery/Descriptive writing/free-
writing journals.
• Unit 2—Poetic stories/narratives which use
poetic devices.
• Unit 3—The art of invention: how to come up
with creative story ideas.

9. • Unit 4—Fantasy
• Unit 5—Persona writing in poetry—Who is
speaking?
• Unit 6—Writing with humor.
• Unit 7—Drama
• Unit 8—Memoir

10. Assessment
• Assignments - 40%
• Discussion Activities - 15%
• Exams - 25%
• Final Exam - 20%

11. Tech Problems
• Computer issues can and will happen!
• Contact me as soon as possible so I know what is
going on—computer problems can always be
resolved.