Procedures

ALWAYS READ THE VIDEO ASSIGNMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN ANY UNIT. It is the longest, hardest part of each unit. It will require a lot of thought and practice. You will do much better, and learn much more, if you keep the video assignment in the back of your mind as you move through the other assignments.

Vocabulary for each unit
1. At the top of each unit page, you'll see, "Vocabulary for this unit." This provides links to video segments, where you can view each sign in motion. Illustrations for each sign are also provided at the end of every unit, in your workbook.

Introductions/Lectures
1. DON'T SKIP THESE! I elaborate on the material from the workbook, and sometimes simplify it, here. In my opinion, the authors of Signing Naturally 2 make easy concepts harder than they have to be, by giving things technical names. Although they take great pains to separate American Sign Language from English (which I agree with in principle), the languages have some things in common, and comparing the two can be useful. That's the kind of thing you’ll find in the introductions and lectures.

2. You'll be tested on information found in the introductions. So, DON'T SKIP THEM!

Workbook assignments
1. ALWAYS preview the workbook assignment before you view any video segment.

2. Each independent workbook assignment has a Submit button. Click it, and you'll be taken to an online worksheet related to the assignment.

Comprehension checks
1. Some of these will be short quizzes on material contained within the workbook. Others will be video segments, wherein you're expected to view the video online, interpret it, and submit your interpretation to me. Although they're called "exams" in the gradebook, they're not. The exam format was the only one that allowed certain features that I wanted, so don't panic.

Videos
1. Videos are required at the end of every unit as part of a competency check. You may be required to develop a short script, memorize it, then act it out.

2. Wear a dark, solid shirt during filming. Be sure that the camera frames you from head to waist throughout the video. Remove jewelry from your hands. Remove nail polish. Use a solid wall as a background. Don't film in front of a window. Points are awarded for following this protocol.

3. THE VIDEOS FOR THIS COURSE ACCOUNT FOR A MAJOR PART OF YOUR GRADE. Take these video projects seriously. Get them done, and turn them in at the end of each unit. If you choose to send in all three videos at once, you'll have points taken off the top, PLUS deductions for failure to improve. These videos are my opportunity to TEACH you by giving you feedback. If you send them all at once, you'll miss opportunities to learn.

Final Exam
Inform your COOLSchool teacher at least 2 weeks in advance of when you want to take the test by e-mailing to your teacher the following information:

Your Name: _______________________________
Date Test Will Be Taken: ____________________
Name of Adult Proctor: _____________________
Telephone Number or E-Mail Address of Adult Proctor ___________________
Proctor's Relationship to You? _________________________