Friday, October 13, 2006

SC homework reminder

Hi Folks,

No new homework today, but please finish the homework that is due Tuesday, October 17. We will discuss your answers to Agre next class and you will also have time to show and talk about your Issue Entrepreneurship network map on Gliffy.

Agre and your IE map builds your foundation for the next five weeks, when your IE will be your main focus in SC, so this work is very important for your success. I am especially looking forward to seeing your maps, and learning more about the exciting ideas you have.

See you Tuesday!

Owen.

Thursday, October 12, 2006

SC Please bring....

Dear SC,

If you already own some, please bring your PC headset (headphones with mic attached) or PC mic to tomorrow's class.

As usual, also bring your USB drive.

Thank you, see you tomorrow!

Owen.

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

SC homework due Tuesday, October 17 (extended to Fri., Oct 20)

For Friday there is one piece of homework:

1. Blog post: Read Agre, p. 210 & pp. 210-214. Answer questions 1-7. Write your responses in full sentences on your blog. You will find the questions here Agre, p. 201, pp. 211-214, alternatively go to the DIY Textbook, then Texts, then Agre.

If you missed today's class, please pick up your copy outside my office, ILC-275.

Homework for Tuesday (if you would like to make an early start):

2. Issue Entrepreneurship: Map the structure of your IE network. Your map will show the nodes in your IE network, including your "sticky message", agent (you, others?), main strategic group(s), and the links between these nodes. Your IE requires you to develop these nodes and links using social software. You might think of these links as the information and communication paths your "sticky message" will travel.

Use social drawing software to create your IE network map. I recommend Gliffy (register at www.gliffy.com ), but please use one of your own choice if you prefer, but be sure that it also supports web-based sharing and collaboration. Gliffy is easy to use, click on the "nodes" and "links" you want and drag them to the drawing area. To add text, double click inside the "node".

You have the opportunity to add, delete, and modify the nodes and links in your IE network map as your project develops over the semester. Please think of this map of your IE network as a work in progress.

Thanks everyone!