Hey y’all:

Your papers are now graded + we have 6 weeks worth of wiki responses. I’ll be returning the papers on Monday + we’ll be discussing  what went right and what went wrong. I will be posting some A papers (as long as the students allow me to do so), which means you’ll have other papers to look at.

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Hey y’all:

There are two great discussions on the wiki last week. I encourage you to read them if you get the chance. They are here and here.

Do it. You’ll be smarter because of it. Also the discussions begin to template real experiences to the theories in the book. That is where real learning happens.

 

Hey y’all:

Since we’re talking about the nature of communication online, I thought I’d share the email WordPress sent out about the upgrade for its software.

This is a cluetrain kinda email. Enjoy:

If you were living under a rock you might have missed our 2.7 release, which included the most significant interface update in WordPress’ short history and has been pretty well-received.
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It’s funny that I’ve brought this up in all my classes (both the first week and again this week). 

This NY Times article examines student expectations for grades versus what professors (and the real world) expect.

Remember, if you just show up and complete the basic work — that’s a C. In class + in life.

emb 265 stuff

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Feb 162009
 

Hey y’all:

So looks like I confused the heck out of everyone…so I’ve uploaded a new syllabus with the SPRING dates on it :)

Also, your finals will be due on WEDNESDAY instead of today. And we’ll do all the social media work in class :)

That is all.

 

Hey y’all: 

Check out Howard Rheingold’s Social Media Classroom.

 

Hey y’all:

All your stories are edited + sent back.

I’ll have the proficiency exams, wiki grades + research papers this week. If you have any questions, please schedule time during my office hours. Do not try to have protracted discussions just before or after class. 

Have a great Valentine’s Weekend! Spread the love.

 

I just saw this Twittered: a breakdown of the top social networks on the Web. Here’s the list.

Feb 102009
 

your drafts back shortly. computer is back.

 

Hey y’all:

Make sure you have posted your website on the Wiki in the student section or you will not have a site grade.

  1. Cash
  2. Klein
  3. Brewer (alphabetical order)

Thank you.

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