INFO 200 – Information Communities | Michael Stephens | Activity https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/peers/michael/activity/ Activity feed for Michael Stephens. 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!

]]> 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.

]]> 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!

]]> 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!

]]> 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

]]> 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…

]]> 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!

]]> 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

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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…

]]> 676208f3aa22d48d7324be83016b889a Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=6110 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:15:15 -0700
Reminder: Research Paper Q & A Sunday

See you Sunday! Please see the front page of our canvas site for Zoom links and passwords. 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.  

]]> 07a51e7d9333e6cc89eb59fcc90ddd02 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/19956/#acomment-19958 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:27:19 -0700 @pagepigeon This is a fun story! Thanks for sharing.

In reply to - PagePigeon posted an update in the group 21st Century Libraries & Environments This week’s lecture and the skull photo reminded me of one of my favorite little anectdotes from working in technical services in an […] ]]> a11d48cc48a955021258f47044e80ad8 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=497 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:55:49 -0700
Don't Forget: INFO 200 LibGuide

Don’t miss this invaluable resource from our King Library. It is custom-designed by our library liaison to help you with your work in INFO 200. https://library.sjsu.edu/lis/INFO200 Many of your information c…

]]> 0d62405d4b295bd92457857ea4e08f4c Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=7302 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:31:49 -0700
"Blanket" Extension for LRM!

Hey all – I have heard from a few of you that life has intervened in your coursework. Let’s invoke a blanket extension for the LRM for all students in my section. The LRM will now be due by April 17. Image – North…

]]> a7ded57c56f3bd77620c5bc7f3fadd51 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=5027 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:02:36 -0700
INFO 200 Update: Action Items for LRM/Blogs

Greetings everyone – I want to check in and see how you all are doing and offer some thoughts on the rest of our time together. Here are some action items that may be helpful: Community Description: This is an im…

]]> fb1e1b502be3614867f211828b14fbab Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=521 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:01:54 -0700
Welcome to Module 10: CYOA

As we head into the final stretch of INFO 200, this module is a chance to do something a little different—follow your curiosity. Over the semester, we’ve spent time exploring information communities, how people see…

]]> 147efd26eddd2205b4e42294ae1c2c84 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=8605 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:06:02 -0700
New Version of LRM template for You!

Thanks to @psalazar for sharing this new look! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1659ybICeO1udPQTghI27oI8WKjWxxgd3A-pc0bUaXkU/edit?tab=t.0 To use this template, please follow the steps below to make your own copy…

]]> 24044313a2446f7aac470d21c88afef2 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=869 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:08:44 -0700
Welcome to Spring Break!

Greetings all – it’s Spring Break week. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Be safe. Stay well. If you need anything – please email me.  

]]> 7c4bd4a9a23a583e100dce3d55e7a622 Michael Stephens commented on the post, Welcome to Module 9: User Experience, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/welcome-to-user-experience/#comment-4423 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:05:52 -0700 @amyemorris. Here is the URL:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3988763/

I will correct the module too.

]]> e460604fdad761d30bc82c78625fa951 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=7612 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:12:03 -0700
Reminders About Writing & Assignments

Hello everyone, I have completed grading all of the Sources Survey assignments, and you all did well. I want to make sure that everyone understands  the focus of the assignments: information behaviors and needs of…

]]> 88d50e2f77999f2350e775ca4b6ff01a Michael Stephens commented on the post, Welcome to Module 9: User Experience, on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/blog/welcome-to-user-experience/#comment-4422 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:03:38 -0700 @amyemorris On it! That one has been an issue. I will correct it.

]]> f3ca532f1daeadd3907fd0a8c43f38ec Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=515 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:01:32 -0700
Welcome to Module 9: User Experience

This week, we will explore the importance of user experience. As you move through this module, keep user needs and motivations in mind. LIS professionals are always thinking about how to better serve their…

]]> 722156f0431714ea304b0c903a623b98 Michael Stephens posted a new activity comment https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/community/activity/p/19942/#acomment-19943 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:57:16 -0700 @andreajones 100% ok 😀

In reply to - Andrea Jones posted an update in the group INFO 200 Assignment Q & A Hi @michael! For the Information Sources Survey – I’ve found a good contender for the research-based source, but it’s a database that I have […] ]]> e1d93283611cc8b0c4690e8514ac3030 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities http://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=815 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:11:01 -0700
Virtual Communities References List

Hey all – The first serious lit review I wrote  in my doc program was on virtual communities. Here’s the reference list. It may be of interest, especially for those of you looking closely at communities born on t…

]]> d93d0f9eac5819ec77948835990444e8 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=843 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:07:03 -0700
Describing Your Community

Greetings all – I think it would be useful for the next  assignments for all of you to work on refining your description of your information community. You wrote a blog post a few weeks ago: Blog Post #2: De…

]]> fcb1b5ed28dbcb356def8b3684c81329 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities http://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=6973 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:02:06 -0700
Welcome to Module 8: Research & Study Week

Greetings all! Please use this week to work on your research and future assignments. I would suggest focusing on the Information Sources Survey and the LRM as well as start thinking about your Blog Report #5. If…

]]> 0576eff370a619b59be9a8d709bb2e65 Michael Stephens wrote a new post on the site INFO 200 - Information Communities https://infocom.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/?p=918 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:13:50 -0700
Research-Based vs Community-based - Thoughts?

A helpful comparison developed by a student in INFO 200 a few semesters ago that can guide you as you select your resources: A Research-based information source is: • Published by experts or academics • Int…

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