3 Week #1:

Last Updated: 3/30/20

3.1 Class #1

Procedural Matters

For this first week, we will be using Google Groups for discussion boards. I was alerted by the University that we have access to a platform called Microsoft Teams. Rather than switch, for the first week, we will keep the discussion boards in Google Groups for any questions you may have on Week 1 material, but I would like to try Microsoft Teams, as well.

I know that learning new technology takes time, so I am assigning videos to watch & practice exercises in Microsoft Teams that will count toward the 2 hour 15 minute lecture time for Class #1.

As I indicated in your syllabus, this course will require active learning, which means that rather than posting a 2 hour lecture on property topics, I am creating content that will allow you to interact with the material. Instructor led activities count toward the 2 hour lecture time.

Substantive Matters This week we will be reviewing concepts presented in chapter 1 of your textbook. The topics covered include the rights to transfer, exclude, and destroy.

Learning ObjectivesWeek #1 Learning Objectives: At the completion of this module, you should be able to: 1. Understand the general concept of private property and 2. Differentiate between the rights to transfer, exclude and destroy.

Icon of person reading READ: Read the pages assigned in your reading schedule. The reading schedule is broken down by class date. If you are waiting for your book to arrive, download the first chapter of your book here.

Also, make sure to read your syllabus and complete the knowledge check in the Before the First Class tab.

3.1.1 Introduction to Property

Icon of person reading VIEW: & Do DO: Watch these video and complete the questions in the videos. I am looking for completion and thoughtfulness in your answers vs. right/wrong. I’m only looking for 1-4 sentence answers.

First you will need to join our class to watch the videos: https://edpuzzle.com/join/motpiat The code you need to join is motpiat. Click on the titles below to access the videos or you should see them in Edpuzzle. *If you cannot access EdPuzzle due to a server issue, please see instructions below.

Video 1: Intro

IF you cannot access the link above, please view the video on YouTube here. Then, complete these questions.

Estimated time to complete: 7 mins.

Video 2: Intro_2

If you cannot access EdPuzzle, then view the video here. And, answer these questions

Estimated time to complete: 30 mins.

Video 3: Utilitarianism

If you cannot access EdPuzzle, please click this link and watch the video from 1:15-5:25; then answer this question.

Estimated time to complete: 20 mins.

Video 4: Civic Republican & Personhood Theories

If you cannot access EdPuzzle, watch this video and answer this question. Estimated time to complete: 6 mins.

Video 5: Pierson v. Post

If you cannot access EdPuzzle, watch this video and answer this question.

Estimated time to complete: 25 mins.

3.1.2 Microsoft Teams Exercises

Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes

Do DO: If you can, download the Microsoft Teams software onto your computer by clicking here. If not, you will need to access the exercises by going to teams.microsoft.com and logging in with your elon e-mail address.

Icon of person reading READ: Read this Quick Guide.

Interact IconINTERACT: Class announcements from your professor will go in the “General” channel. Read the announcements and react to one of them using an emoji. Click here to learn how.

Interact IconINTERACT: Find the channel called “Let’s Chat” and reply to my post. Do not create your own thread, or “conversation”. The purpose of this exercise is to learn how to reply to posts. Click here to learn how. If you do not see the channel listed, click here to learn how to unhide it.

Do DO: Adjust your notification settings in Teams so that they best fit your needs. Click here to learn how.

Do DO: Practice starting a new conversation by posting a channel in the channel titled: “Practice Posting a Thread”. Click here to learn how.

Do DO: Complete your 1 question assignment in Microsoft Teams. Click here to learn how.

Due Wednesday April 1 by 11 pm.

3.2 Class #2

Last Updated: 3/31/20

Icon of person reading VIEW: Video #1: Background

Estimated time to complete: 10 mins.

Icon of person reading VIEW: Video #2: Introduction to Class 2

If you would like to download the powerpoint slides to take notes on, click here.

Estimated time to complete: 15 mins.

Icon of person reading VIEW: & Do DO: Video #3: Johnson v. M’Intosh

Estimated time to complete: 20 mins.

Icon of person reading VIEW: & Do DO: Video #4: Johnson v. M’Intosh Debrief

Estimated time to complete: 7 mins.

Icon of person reading VIEW: & Do DO: Video #5: Legal Positivism

Estimated time to complete: 7 mins.

Icon of person reading VIEW: & Do DO: Video #6: Natural Law.

Estimated time to complete: 7 mins.

Interact IconINTERACT: What do you think of the majority’s decision in Moore? What about the dissent’s opinion? 1. I will be breaking the class up into smaller groups, because discussions become overwhelming when there are large numbers of people commenting. Each group will get a channel called “Moore Discussion” that only you and your group members will see. (Groups will change from assignment to assignment and will be randomly generated.) 2. Create a post with your thoughts on the Moore majority and dissent opinions. 3. Respond to at least 2 of your classmates posts.

Estimated time to complete: 15 mins.

Icon of person reading VIEW: & Do DO: Video #7: Moore v. Regents of UC

Estimated time to complete: 20 mins.

Due Thursday, April 2 by 11 pm.

[Total est. time to complete Class 2: 1 hr 40 mins]

3.3 Class #3

Last Updated April 2, 5:04 PM

Right to Exclude Icon of person reading VIEW: & DoDO: Video 1: Right to Exclude (Note: The Video is approximately 14 minutes long but there are 17 critical thinking questions.)

Estimated time to complete: 45 mins.

Icon of person reading VIEW: & DoDO: Video 2: Right to Roam

Estimated time to complete: 15 mins.

Right to Use Icon of person reading VIEW: & DoDO: Video 3: Right to Use (Video is approximately 17 mins long and there are 12 questions) Estimated time to complete: 45 mins.*

Right to Destroy Has been moved to Class #4.

Due Friday, April 3 by 11:59 pm.

REVIEW REVIEW: Review your notes for the week. Think about how you can organize your material to help you better categorize and process your material.

Interact IconINTERACT: General questions about Week 1’s material can be posted here or in the Teams Channel. I will respond either in the chat room or flag the question to be answered during our live Q/A session.

Interact Icon INTERACT: Watch Week 1’s Q&A session here.

Our Q/A session took place on Friday, April 3 from 10-11 am. Click here to join our live session. Meeting number: 619 750 286 Password: BTvM72xYuM5 Or join by phone +1-415-655-0002 US Toll +1-415-655-0002 US Toll Access code: 619 750 286 If you can’t make it, don’t fret. Check back Friday afternoon and I will link to the session here.