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Availability This Week…Not So Much
Hey all:
Normally I’m around throughout the week; however, I have a presentation and some writing that needs to get done so I won’t be on campus much.
- I will not be on campus on Monday or Wednesday (my office hours will be online as stated)
- I will be on campus on Tuesday (including my office hours).
- I will be on campus until 11 am on Thursday. I will be leaving after EMB 265 (1045) to prepare for a presentation I’m giving at 6 pm that evening.
- I will be on campus from 11-2 pm on Friday before heading out for the weekend to work on my book.
Nat’l Novel Writing Month + Social Media Training
Hey all:
I’ve posted two new documents (at the VERY bottom) of the document page:
- National Novel Writing Month: announcing the kickoff event for November’s National Novel Writing Month event. I’ll be making food for everyone
This is a non-school related event, which means no grading, no editing, no expectations. Just a desire on your part to write. - Social Media Training: This two-day workshop, given over Fall Break, will teach you the ins and outs of social media. We’ll teach you how to register a URL, use blog software to start a site. Create and post audio. Post images and video. And use Web-based tools like Google Docs and wikis for collaborative work.
MIN 499 (On Demand): Academic On-Demand Press
Hey all:
This academic press should be of interest to you. Check out Carnegie Mellon’s ETC on-demand publishing house.
For the record, this is where Randy Pausch taught — and this program is the model I use for Media Informatics. Good stuff.
Writing…
All of your writing is back to you now (I think). If you believe you’ve sent something to me + I haven’t responded…now is the time to let me know!
All My Classes Are Belong To Us
Hey all:
Good Tuesday!! I’m stoked about the classes + where you’re all going (even my JOU 220 class that is FREAKED! out right now). Lots coming your ways + you’re dealing with the power outage like champs.
Questions, comments…the lectures are over (yay!) and now it’s all about you. Dig in + get to it.
Remember that your education is up to you. If you’re confused give a holler, drop a line or visit the office hours. Can’t make it, schedule something outside of class.
All Docs Have Been Sent
Hey all:
I’m going to be off the grid this evening and tomorrow until after the game. If you don’t hear from me until then, it doesn’t mean I haven’t gotten your email. It just means that I’m taking a few hours off.
I’ve sent all the Google Doc notes to those who have asked. Everyone should be up to speed on next week.
For now: Go Bucks! Beat USC. Go Bengals. Beat Tennessee.
Aloha means goodbye.
Ladies + Gentleman: Alex Leeds, Your Fellow Student
Here’s a video from EMB 265 Alex Leeds :)
The Visitor, Part 2
You Students…
Just wanted to give you collectively a big shout-out at the start of this semester. We’ve had a hiccup or two, but I’m thrilled by your ability to try new things that are to many of you quite scary.
Diving in + making an effort will take you a long, long way in this world.
You’ve asked questions in class; you’ve commented on the blog; you’ve sent emails; you’ve (mostly) done your work; and you’ve showed up.
That’s all I can ask for (which doesn’t mean I won’t ask for me) + if you can believe it, we’re 20 percent done with the semester. Now the real work begins in all my classes. Lecturers are mostly over. It’s down + dirty time.
Keep up the good work. Remember to put the time in + you’ll come out on the other end smarter than you before.
Aloha means goodbye.
National Novel Writing Month
Hey all:
No matter your writing level…if you’re interested, November is National Novel Writing Month and there is a great collaborative environment for those who want to give this a try.
There’s no grade. No editing. No anything…just writing.
I’d love to have a group give this a shot. Maybe set up some informal meet-ups to write…or even just share good thoughts of support.
There’s more info here + if you’re interested, leave a note here.
What Is Social Media?
In terms of what we’re doing in Media Informatics, social media is using technologies to facilitate new ways to create, consume and connect with people using stories. This is a great example of what is happening online.