Passion Blog15% of Grade

Since 1948, the 3M company has encouraged employees to spend 15% of their working time on their own projects.

One result?

Google famously gives engineers 20% of their time to work on projects not directly related to their main assignments.

One result?

“Real break-through happens when we are free from others’ expectations and driven by individual passion.”

So . . .

We will spend 20% (really 15% of your

grade) working on self-directed

Passion Blogs

I am going to do this too!

“Rules”- Your choice

- Not something you have done for another class

- Not necessarily academic, but appropriate

Process & Checkpoints

- your idea/topic- blog set up- background page- 4 posts- comments/support to classmates

Skills:- create a positive digital footprint- use media to communicate- basic photo & editing practice- record & post videos- produce well-written blogs- capture an authentic audience

Monday, Sep. 14th:

Passion Blog Idea Share

- What are you thinking about?- Brainstorm topics.- Share 3-4 ideas with a group