I’ve posted the slides from class for Tuesday 9/12 — please review these slides, as they contain information about what to do for next class (September 19).
Slides from Class 4 — Tuesday 9/12
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Panhandle Debates
We’ve been studying the Panhandle, and it turns out other people have been studying it too.
Over the past 100 years, the Panhandle has changed from a parkway for automobiles to a car-free extension of Golden Gate Park. The streets bordering the Panhandle, Fell and Oak, have changed from quiet neighborhood streets to wide, high-speed expressways.
Now there are plans for further changes–but what should those changes be? Like our class, different groups have been trying to collect information that will help us make the best decisions.
Read this post on Streetsblog San Francisco about the controversies that have arisen. Post a comment here — thinking particularly about evidence, how would you address this problem?
BY MONDAY Fourth Task for Class 9/12: Create Two Questions
In class on Tuesday, September 12th, we’ll visit the offices of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition at 1720 Market Street. We’re scheduled to meet with Executive Director Brian Wiedenmeier at 2 p.m.
We’ll learn a bit about the history of the SF Bicycle Coalition, its current projects, and its future plans.
Based on what you know (or would like to know) about bikes and public speaking, create two questions for Brian Wiedenmeier. I’ll share some of these questions with him in advance, and you’ll have the opportunity to ask some of them at the meeting.
A good structure for a question is:
“In class, we read about _______________. What is your opinion/ what is the position of the Bicycle Coalition on this issue?”
You can also ask questions that are specific to Mr. Wiedenmeier’s role. For example, “What are the main duties of an Executive Director in a non-profit?” or “What changes have you seen in San Francisco since you started here?” or …..
Post these questions to your blog. If your blog isn’t up and running, post your questions in the comments (below).
Sample questions:
We watched Dr. Fred Rivara’s TEDx talk, where he argues ______________ about bicycle helmets. What is the position of the Bicycle Coalition about helmets?
We read about establishing credibility with audiences. How do you, as Executive Director, establish credibility?
Third Task for Class 9/12: Watch These Videos
Throughout the class, we’ll use online lectures and presentations as sources of information and as objects of analysis.
You’ve already done a credibility assessment of a speaker or presenter. What happens when you are faced with two credible people who strongly disagree?
Continue reading Third Task for Class 9/12: Watch These Videos
EVENT: Tour du Fromage, 9/9
The Tour du Fromage blends San Francisco’s cycling community and our cheese community – two passionate and surprisingly connected groups. All cheese and bike lovers are welcome to join the ride. This year’s tour, presented by Velo Fromage, is benefitting the California Artisan Cheese Guild, in collaboration with the Third Annual SF Cheese Fest.
Learn more here: http://www.sfbike.org/event/tour-du-fromage-2/
Second Task for Class 9/12: Read These 3 Things
The previous post asked you to join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Did you do it? Post a comment (below) and let me know.
For class on Tuesday 9/12, I’ll also ask you to read a few short selections and watch a few videos. As before, your goals are to:
- understand the main ideas of the readings individually
- connect ideas across readings & videos
- apply concepts from course materials to real life
Continue reading Second Task for Class 9/12: Read These 3 Things
First Task for Class 9/12: Join the SF Bike Coalition
TASK #1: In this class, there are no textbooks to buy. However, you must join the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition as part of the class. To join, go to sfbike.org. Continue reading First Task for Class 9/12: Join the SF Bike Coalition
Meet at Gleeson Library Plaza
Good morning, everyone!
Today we’ll meet at Gleeson Library Plaza. Bring your bike!
On the agenda today:
We will start talking about our next module, focused on collecting, evaluating, and presenting evidence.
Project 1 presentations! This is going to be great.
Visiting the Freewheel Bike Shop (1920 Hayes St.)
Exploring the eastern part of Golden Gate Park
Possibly getting ice cream at the legendary Twirl-n-Dip ice cream truck in Golden Gate Park.
How to Sound Smart in your TEDx Talk
Preparing for Project 1 Presentation
On Tuesday, you’ll speak to the class for 4 to 5 minutes (no longer), giving us your assessment of someone’s credibility. You pick the someone — but there has to be some connection to the wide world of bicycles.
Be sure to review the assigned readings, videos, and the credibility assessment handout from last Tuesday’s class.
Please read these instructions carefully: https://usfblogs.usfca.edu/speakingofbicycles/project-1-credib…-assessment-talk/
IMPORTANT: Using your phone or computer, make 2-3 recordings or yourself rehearsing your talk. If you want to get an A grade on this module, you should record 3. Post the recordings to YouTube (you can control the privacy settings) and submit the link to Canvas. Normally you would submit on the blog but that’s not working for some reason.
Questions? Feel free to call or text.