Written by Greetings all! Module 1 begins today. This module explores the nature of information, definitions of community, and how communities form around information and knowledge sharing/creation.
You’ll find a lecture, readings and more. A description of the module requirements is here.
Graduate Writing
Clear and scholarly writing is required for this course. If you have not written academically for awhile, there are resources available to you. The SJSU Writing Center offers many services including workshops that may be of interest to you.
INFO 200 Section Site Postings:
- Each week will begin with a “Welcome to…” post introducing the week’s module. It will contain vital information and action items for everyone. Due dates will be highlighted.
- Some weeks will also include a separate “Getting Started…” post introducing a major assignment.
- Other posts will highlight various content and helpers for the course.
Action Items:
Important: Turn on 2FA as soon as possible.
- If you haven’t added a profile pic or avatar, please do so by editing your Profile under the top right-hand menu on our site. Remember: you can use any image to represent yourself in our class.
- IMPORTANT: Be sure to share your blog URL for the upcoming OPML. I think you’ll really like using a newsreader or aggregator to follow everyone’s blogs for class.
- Please join the Course Site Help group if you have questions or want to monitor others’ questions.
- Did you know you can use a “Twitter-like” @ username to address someone directly? Try it out! I’m @michael. If you use the @username our site alerts the person!
Occasionally throughout the semester, we will have class chats on Zoom. These are optional “drop-in” sessions for students to ask questions, share or just chat. There are no mandatory sessions, but students are encouraged to attend if schedules allow. It will be a way for us to check and keep in touch. All sessions will be recorded. The following are scheduled:
Please see the front page of our canvas site for Zoom links and passwords.
- February 1 at 1pm PT: Our first Class Social Hour: I’ll be on hand to chat or answer any questions you have. No formal agenda, just a chance to check in. Please feel free to drop in and say hi. I’ll be having a cup of tea and will be glad to say hello or answer a question.
- March 1 at 1pm PT : INFO 200 Assignment Q & A Session: We will go over you might have about the Sources Survey and LRM.
- April 12 at 1pm PT : INFO 200 Research Paper Q & A Session: We will go over any questions you might have about the Research Paper.
Blog Report Due Dates: (See assignment page for full descriptors.)
- Blog Report #1: Introduce yourself. DUE: 2/01
- Blog Report #2: Describe the Information Community you are choosing to explore for the course and the research paper. DUE: 2/15
- Blog Report #3: Report on the information-seeking behavior and information needs of chosen community. DUE: 3/01
- Blog Report #4: Summarize one of the peer-reviewed articles relating to your information community you’ve found. DUE: 3/08
- Blog Report #5: Explore how libraries and information centers create learning and programming opportunities for your chosen community. DUE: 4/19
- Blog Report #6: Report on the issues your community may face on an international scale. DUE: 4/26
- Blog Report #7: Report on your community’s use of emerging technologies. DUE: 5/03
- Blog Reportt #8: Personal reflection on information communities. DUE: 5/10
- LIS Model/Theory Research Summary DUE: 2/22
- Information Sources Survey: DUE: 3/22
- Literature Review Matrix: DUE: 4/12
- Research Paper: DUE: 5/10
Late Submissions
Assignments submitted after the due date and time without prior approval will be penalized 20% of the total possible points per calendar day. Even submissions that are just a few minutes after the deadline are considered late.
Canvas automatically calculates late penalties and rounds up to the next full day. Assignments submitted five or more days late without an approved extension will receive a zero.
Emergencies and Extensions
If you’re facing a serious medical issue, personal emergency, or family crisis, please reach out before the due date whenever possible. We’ll work together to set a new timeline. Extensions are granted at the instructor’s discretion and will require documentation.
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@michael hi there! the “Ongoing Throughout Semester: Commenting, Engagement and Participation URL due 5/10” link is giving me an error, any chance you could relink?
@andreajones oh wow. I can’t believe I missed that one. I just deleted it last year. We decided the participation grade for 200 was causing so much stress for students because of the writing intensive nature of the class we rolled that off and went with more points for blog report number one and blog report number eight. I think it’s worked much better. I’m sorry to cause you already stress about that hanging around should’ve been deleted link.
@michael oh amazing! no stress at all!