INFO 200 – Information Communities | Site-Wide Activity https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Sun, 17 May 2026 17:31:38 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1ca8d70edcbad28ca4a0d425b66fa032 Michael Stephens commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4455 Sun, 17 May 2026 17:31:38 -0700 @lcanales Thank you for those kind thoughts!

]]> 51f4c1e831cb30828853d615fca8bfd6 Laura Canales commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4454 Thu, 14 May 2026 21:25:14 -0700 Thank you for the video and for making Info 200 enjoyable! I learned so much during my first semester at SJSU. I really appreciate all of your feedback!

Thanks!
-Laura C.

]]> 9272a7608b9baabaf0d616856396f8e0 Michael Stephens commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4453 Tue, 12 May 2026 19:40:50 -0700 @kaelar Yay! Thanks for this comment and the well wishes.

]]> 1d86625ad2aaf8dd1383a788a391f533 Kaela commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4452 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:03:15 -0700 Thank you so much for creating this end of semester send off! It really put in perspective how much I've learned during my first semester. Also, thank you for all of the in-depth feedback and quick responses to… Read more

]]> eef55c8633e040058e9f3b7f910c745e Michael Stephens commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4451 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:56:21 -0700 To everyone above who commented. Thank you so much and I hope to see you in my other class.

]]> d4949db777497d489b332e6e7748651e Michael Stephens commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4450 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:55:57 -0700 @carin I am so glad that this class contributed to a successful first semester for you. Wishing you the best for the rest of your program.

]]> e06c09249506f35aba456b979ed6eb0a Michael Stephens commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4449 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:55:06 -0700 @amyemorris thank you for sharing your thoughts on the video in the class. It means a lot to me.

]]> d3833260e7c2b4f6877db37da65df8f3 Michael Stephens commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4448 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:54:34 -0700 @teresam thank you!

]]> 8804a76c8c0773c57508863be9d69ffa Carin Aspinall commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4447 Tue, 12 May 2026 04:02:01 -0700 Thank you for taking the time to send such a thoughtful send-off as a closing to this semester. This was my first semester at SJSU, and this course helped make it a fun and seamless experience! :)

-Carin

]]> f91ca218aaf573691340f99022903994 Amy Morris commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4446 Mon, 11 May 2026 22:30:18 -0700 Hello,

Thank you for the video and thank you for this course. I really appreciate the time you put in to giving solid feedback and responding to our messages!

It wasn't until I watched your video that it… Read more

]]> 6915ca64e9e7fde14b2e6d0953265464 Teresa commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4445 Mon, 11 May 2026 21:39:30 -0700 Hello Michael Stephens,

I saw the video and wanted to say thank you. I really enjoy and learn a lot about my information community through your class.

Thanks again!
Teresa

]]> 2e3d4eb60060614eeafe1a18a1d38ff8 Michael Stephens commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4444 Mon, 11 May 2026 19:45:57 -0700 @amyemorris Corrected! THANK YOU!

]]> b18808c384b5bbec22cd8bb16488205a Amy Morris commented on the post, UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/video-shout-out-to-info-200/#comment-4443 Mon, 11 May 2026 18:02:40 -0700 Hello,
I do not see a video linked.

]]> d0a487bad607d01b31f3e2ef056ae437 Michael Stephens commented on the post, Canvas Update & Paper Extension, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/canvas-update-paper-extension/#comment-4442 Mon, 11 May 2026 10:31:07 -0700 @kaelar oh it’s a big deal during TV time in the evening. They’re very sweet about it and they love their popcorn too and I also think it’s reasonably healthy because both of my boys are on a bit of a diet cause… Read more

]]> 2953918a36b78a9890291f0f3a150f72 Michael Stephens commented on the post, Canvas Update & Paper Extension, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/canvas-update-paper-extension/#comment-4441 Mon, 11 May 2026 10:30:14 -0700 @fawndarellainthelibrary I ❤️ that video so much.

]]> c54ad37b5ef38a2bb2eb1c5cb7a1cd63 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=7079 Mon, 11 May 2026 07:52:31 -0700
UPDATED: Video Shout Out to INFO 200

Greetings everyone – I forgot a key step for this post — ADDING the video!   Hey all – I made you a video: Thanks to All in SP 2026 INFO 200! Wishing you the very best! Image: Labs on a Train by ChatGPT

]]> 499b37c7c0e263e5e384c82202d80005 Kaela commented on the post, Canvas Update & Paper Extension, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/canvas-update-paper-extension/#comment-4440 Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:19 -0700 My pup also loves popcorn!

]]> c734ef8ecb4b93c3925c73e6c201f94b Fawnda McMahan commented on the post, Canvas Update & Paper Extension, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/canvas-update-paper-extension/#comment-4439 Sat, 09 May 2026 00:53:37 -0700 Thank you, Michael! When I see your dogs, I always think of this video. Enjoy! https://www.reddit.com/r/funnyvideos/comments/1j27x51/getting_that_ball_underwater_is_impossible/

]]> e91716528db9c9e81d98bdca5fcbd721 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=8652 Fri, 08 May 2026 19:08:44 -0700
Canvas Update & Paper Extension

Hello everyone, I hope you are doing okay after what has been a stressful and disruptive stretch. The Provost has emailed that Canvas has been restored, which is good news, but we will all need to be especially…

]]> bedc9772841994b2b0175a0073707148 Teresa commented on the post, Update: Sharing Abstracts?, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/sharing-abstracts/#comment-4438 Fri, 08 May 2026 16:44:54 -0700 Here is my abstract:
The crocheting information community is a great example of how people come together to build connections through shared creativity and the exchange of knowledge. What was once seen as a… Read more

]]> 9171aeca9e2cd26c0fdd0578223cdcd1 Laura Skorczeski commented on the post, Update: Sharing Abstracts?, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/sharing-abstracts/#comment-4437 Fri, 08 May 2026 14:42:11 -0700 This is the current version of my abstract, but I may tweak it a bit once I've finalized my paper!

Youth climate justice activists (YCJAs) are young people who are working toward climate justice (CJ), which is… Read more

]]> 6d36d147ae96734c4046c821f0225963 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=8649 Fri, 08 May 2026 10:41:15 -0700
Canvas Hack & Ransom

Good morning everyone. I just sent a few emails to all of the 200 instructors about the Canvas issue. I generated a PDF of the assignment guidelines and requirements for the research paper for them because their…

]]> 655e3971033d33c26003e0d08b6a56bc Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=2034 Thu, 07 May 2026 07:24:54 -0700
Important: Resetting the Site

Hey all – soon after classes end I will be resetting this course section site. That process includes deletion of all user accounts. If there is any of your content you want to keep – group postings, course blog…

]]> 8e0ca32120636ba687cb9dfc554ea7fc Michael Stephens commented on the post, Welcome to Module 14: Expanding Roles, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/welcome-to-expanding-roles/#comment-4436 Tue, 05 May 2026 19:02:12 -0700 @amyemorris Updated.

]]> 707ef5ec7ef0031815199c4e48d92c53 Michael Stephens commented on the post, Welcome to Module 14: Expanding Roles, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/welcome-to-expanding-roles/#comment-4435 Tue, 05 May 2026 18:57:28 -0700 @amyemorris On it! And apologies!

]]> 132b5a7c8a4ada2b7073960bb2846fd7 Amy Morris commented on the post, Welcome to Module 14: Expanding Roles, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/welcome-to-expanding-roles/#comment-4434 Tue, 05 May 2026 18:48:58 -0700 Question number 2! Your lecture link isn't working. Can we get a refreshed link?

]]> 2155290814651bb9d35f43d43b67d883 Amy Morris commented on the post, Welcome to Module 14: Expanding Roles, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/welcome-to-expanding-roles/#comment-4433 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:34:27 -0700 That link worked! Thank you

]]> e798eac8fa6e6522e45287b8e6b361d9 Michael Stephens commented on the post, Additional Option for Blog Report 7 - AI Image & Memo, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/additional-option-for-blog-report-7-ai-image-memo/#comment-4432 Mon, 04 May 2026 20:08:00 -0700 @amyemorris Please use the university supplied version. https://www.sjsu.edu/it/campus-initiatives/ai-resources/chatgpt/index.php

]]> d9fdcb16201b8ea3b8fd7c1dd5bdf187 Michael Stephens commented on the post, Welcome to Module 14: Expanding Roles, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/welcome-to-expanding-roles/#comment-4431 Mon, 04 May 2026 20:03:27 -0700 @amyemorris I am sorry - I do not know much about the mechanics of SOTEs. There is a new system in place for the full professors. I just took a look and they have a link for the evaluation. Does this work:… Read more

]]> 0f59ed59c629279631d4b13492c0dcd4 Amy Morris commented on the post, Welcome to Module 14: Expanding Roles, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/welcome-to-expanding-roles/#comment-4430 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:06:59 -0700 I didn't receive the survey for this class, just for my other two. Do you know if they roll out the surveys on different days?

]]> f42e7d34ba037560abe5588eaac4d384 Amy Morris commented on the post, Additional Option for Blog Report 7 - AI Image & Memo, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/additional-option-for-blog-report-7-ai-image-memo/#comment-4429 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:04:13 -0700 Do we use the ChatGPT edu edition or is there a specific SJSU GPT?

]]> 8c2268a34cf2f809f021805ff957f40f Amy Morris commented on the post, Update: Sharing Abstracts?, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/sharing-abstracts/#comment-4428 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:01:33 -0700 Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the literature on the information community of amateur artists and determine their information behaviors and needs from a library and information science… Read more

]]> acae08e3cacd0f839a3007ccd16e3be7 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities http://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=983 Mon, 04 May 2026 07:01:37 -0700
Update: Sharing Abstracts?

Hey all – so everyone in our section can see what topics you all explored, please consider posting your abstract as a comment here. Watch this post for comments over the next few days. You may find some topics v…

]]> f7344d408dea4edfaa01a52f02f522be Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities http://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=529 Mon, 04 May 2026 07:01:00 -0700
Welcome to Module 14: Expanding Roles

No longer just storage space for books, 21st-century libraries are constantly evolving to maintain their relevancy and popularity with users. They are places where people gather to explore, interact, and imagine,…

]]> 02888758fbfe5adf58c7ea601ab04ce7 Michael Stephens commented on the post, Apologies for Weekly Intro Snafu, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/apologies-for-weekly-intro-snafu/#comment-4427 Fri, 01 May 2026 20:03:39 -0700 @lauraskor Thank you! I also learned how to give him an injection for his arthritis. New territory for me.

]]> 51f378a217f54d6cc5d874d258ec2204 Laura Skorczeski commented on the post, Apologies for Weekly Intro Snafu, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/apologies-for-weekly-intro-snafu/#comment-4426 Fri, 01 May 2026 19:09:16 -0700 I'm sure you're very relieved that Billy's first rehab session went well. I hope he continues to progress well! What a good boy.

]]> b5fab052aa92ee8f8e17be3e56dd24ea Michael Stephens commented on the post, Apologies for Weekly Intro Snafu, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/apologies-for-weekly-intro-snafu/#comment-4425 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:33:56 -0700 @teresam Thank you! He seems to be better. I also learned how to give him a weekly injection for his arthritis. He is a sweet guy. He tolerates it well.

]]> b293988bf33e5875d3ac1093b4a8697f Teresa commented on the post, Apologies for Weekly Intro Snafu, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/apologies-for-weekly-intro-snafu/#comment-4424 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:21:59 -0700 I'm glad Billy is doing well. Wishing him a speedy recovery.

]]> 3a3e245f7ec074b709e85b23f0d84316 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=8637 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:28:09 -0700
Additional Option for Blog Report 7 - AI Image & Memo

Greetings all – For Blog Report #7, you are already being asked to create a media-based artifact from your research on your information community’s use of emerging technologies. Your artifact might take the for…

]]> e4d012595a909f8766b8ddf1dee70d47 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=8634 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:14:21 -0700
Apologies for Weekly Intro Snafu

Greetings all – I made a mistake with the Monday morning post and it did not publish. Apologies. It is now up on the course blog. All remaining due dates are now May 11. Image: a bit of a story. I was distracted y…

]]> cc31b3c3d3d522e1be0bd74959cdfa7d Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=8630 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:17:57 -0700
Learning Programs & Your Communities

I took a short break from grading portfolios to finish grading Blog Report #5 so you can keep moving ahead with your remaining blog reports and your research paper. Overall, everyone did very well. For those of you…

]]> 320f60bb7f156cefb4cb9c5b962ba1b8 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=5062 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:02:18 -0700
Action Items for Research Paper & Blogging!

Hey all – Here are some action items to guide you through the next two weeks. Everyone also remember to breathe, take care of you and yours. Contact me anytime with questions or concerns. Research Paper: All a…

]]> 1e6431448c6b990beda75f040943a91e Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=523 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:01:32 -0700
Welcome to Module 12: Global Information Communities

Welcome to this week’s work on Global Information Communities. This module asks you to think about how libraries and information organizations respond to change across technologies, professional networks, and c…

]]> be35ab73c2ab195ac86f71d9ee2c021b Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=7652 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:16:59 -0700
Two Annotated INFO 200 Research Papers for Inspiration

Hello all – I will share this in our session as well. Here are two INFO 200 research papers from previous semesters. I annotate what makes the writing so strong, etc. I hope you find inspiration here as you begin t…

]]> 4a99d6672637b247cc1924c0d208f65b Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=8619 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:29:05 -0700
Request for participation in AI survey

greetings everyone in my section of 200. Please see the following message from Dr. Luo:   Hi everyone, I am inviting you to participate in an anonymous online survey about how students evaluate AI-generated output…

]]> c69a0e70afba945ca69234c95a98c0d0 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities http://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=973 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:01:17 -0700
Writing Your Abstract

Part of the research paper assignment is creating an abstract. For inspiration, I want to some abstracts from articles I’ve co-authored. THE IMPACT AND EFFECT OF LEARNING 2.0 PROGRAMS IN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMIC L…

]]> 34c85fc34b8bfc44bf6f9cc6e0867637 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=5822 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:06:51 -0700
Research Paper Q & A Recording - Please Watch!

Thanks to all who attended! The questions were GREAT and I think the answers will be very helpful to many. Watch or download the session here.  

]]> 8eb8159719c452186354d4d15911711c Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=525 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:01:09 -0700
Welcome to Module 11: Teaching and Learning

Greetings all! Now we turn our attention to librarians and information professionals encouraging and supporting learning for their communities. The exchange of information and knowledge within communities of…

]]> 7cc7ec02a90f7f51312f52ed99b07109 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=8613 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:15:08 -0700
New Video on INFO 200 Assignments --> Research Paper

Hi all –  We just posted a new screencast: INFO 200 Assignment Progression. Arthur Kolat walks you through how assignments in INFO 200 connect and build toward the Research Paper. Even though we’re already in Week…

]]> 949a8c1bd107066e43d546c106f1d87b Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=2459 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:23:19 -0700
Getting Started with...Research Paper

The goal of the Research Paper  is to give you experience in writing a graduate-level research paper. View a video about the assignment: Download: Web (Captioned) Lecture Slides  PDF) Video Podcast(mp4) Audio Po…

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