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Computer-Mediated Conferencing |
In addition to face-to-face class sessions, this course will make extensive use of computer-mediated conferencing. The conferencing system that we will use is FirstClass®
by SoftArc Inc. Students will download and install the FirstClass® Client software on their home computers (diskette copies will be available for anyone who has difficulty downloading).
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| Introduction | You will begin by introducing yourself and posting a short autobiography in FirstClass®. You will upload these and other assignments to the FirstClass® homework folder. Discussions will take place face-to-face in class and online in the FirstClass® conferencing system |
| Assignments | Assignments are uploaded to the homework folder. Each assignment must be clearly marked with the assignment number in the subject area. After reviewing assignments, the instructors will post them in the papers folder for the class to read. All assignments are due no later than Sunday night at which time that week's folder will be closed. Conversations on previous topics may continue in the FirstClass® chat area or in the TeleCafé. Discussions will last one week on each topic. |
| Discussion | Discussion questions will be posted by students to FirstClass® and will be the basis of discussions for the online week. You are expected to contribute a minimum of one thoughtful dialogue to each discussion. Discussions should be limited to one screen. Each student will post a question and moderate the discussion for one online week. At the end of the week, the discussion leaders will sumarize and post the main points of the week's discussion. |
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Final Project |
You will select one topic from the suggested list for your final project. The final project will be a ten-page (2500 words) examination of the topic to accompany a description of online resources supporting that topic. These resources should be listed by URL and described individually. |
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Online Interaction |
When writing to class members, all messages should clearly identify the topic and sender. Times will be established for synchronous office hours. You are encouraged to write off-line using a wordprocessor and spellchecker. Take the time to carefully construct your correspondence and you will find that people will take your posting more seriously. Please be considerate of other's feelings. No flaming, of course.
Remember, encourage those who are reluctant to participate online.Some class members may be new to this medium. Everyone's opinions are important. Don't worry about making mistakes. Have fun! |
