COMS 465: Computer Mediated Communication

Plan Robophilosophy Vienna Mid-Term Exam Net Neutrality Preview

Robophilosophy

Robophilosophy Hiroshi Ishiguro - 石黒浩

Robophilosophy Monument to Alpha-Go

Exam Topics Grading Methodology Grade & Grade Distribution Return Exams & Grade Interpretation

Exam - Grading Methodology Talk the Talk - 10 questions; 1 point per question = 10 points - Define acronyms and technical terms - Evaluation - There are right answers for these questions - No partial credit

Exam - Grading Methodology It s Who You Know - 10 questions: 2 points per question = 20 points - Identify people by indicating the contribution s/he has made to the development of or debate concerning computer-mediated communication - Evaluation - There are right answers for these questions - Partial credit is available - Gave you as many points as possible

Exam - Grading Methodology Short Answer - 5 questions; 8 points per question = 40 points - Provide short responses (4-6 sentences) - Evaluation - There are right answers to these questions - Partial credit is available - Lenient with partial credit

Exam - Grading Methodology Essay - One question 30 pts. - Evaluation - There are not right or wrong answers to these questions; there are only well reasoned arguments. - Evaluated for your ability to construct an argument and substantiate your position. - Must Haves: compelling thesis, evidence or arguments to support your thesis, and a conclusive ending.

Exam - Grading 100 possible points Indicated every place that your responses lost points At the end of each section, I have indicated your total points for that section On the last page of the exam, you will find your total points

Exam - Grading Grade Equivalencies 90 100 = A 80 89 = B 70 79 = C 60 69 = D 0 59 = F

Exam - Grading Grade Distribution 90 100 = 4 80 89 = 5 70 79 = 9 60 69 = 1 0 59 = 1 High Score = 100

Exam Return Exam Interpreting Grade

Exam - Interpretation General Read grade properly; Don't take it personally The grade is an evaluation of your level of achievement in this specific subject matter. It is not a reflection of your personal self-worth or general intelligence.

Exam - Interpretation How to use your grade The grade is an indication of how well you are doing with this specific subject matter and an indication of how well you are studying and preparing the material Use the exam as way to judge/measure your preparation and study If you have a good grade, you are doing adequate preparation - continue with the same If you have a bad grade, you need to alter your preparation and study approach

Exam - Interpretation Preparation Reading Not just skimming the chapter Close, careful reading - take notes; make an outline Class Presentations & reviews - indicate important items Ask questions about the material; clear up difficulties Review slides online Study aids Diagrams, flash cards, notes Incremental study

Exam - Interpretation Low score (69 or less) Do not worry about the grade; everyone has bad days You still have adequate possibilities to raise your grade The final grade is a total of the mid-term exam, presentation, and final exam

Exam - Interpretation Example #1 Presentation 90 Mid-term 65 Exercises 100 Final exam 85 Final Grade 340 pts = B-

Exam - Interpretation Example #2 Presentation 90 Mid-term 40 Exercises 100 Final exam 80 Final Grade 310 pts = C

Review/Preview Review = Where we have been Preview = Where we are going

Review Computer-Mediated Communication Two technological components: computers networks

Review Computers 1. Computer Basics 2. Computer Hardware 3. Computer Software

Review Networks 1. Computer Networks 2. Internet & Web 3. Web Programming

Review GAS factor Why are you learning this? Why this knowledge important? Why is it important for you?

Review GAS factor 1) Demystify Technology

Review GAS factor 2) Jobs & Careers Management: Communications Director Geek Track: Programmer/Designer

Review GAS factor 3) Life Skills & Knowledge

Preview Shift Focus Basic Knowledge (computers & networks) Specific Topics/Issues in CMC Shift in Texts Information and Data Critical and Interpretive

Preview Net Effects & Debates

Preview Digital Media & Remix

Preview Virtual Worlds/Digital Lives

Preview Cyborgs, AI & Robots

Today Net Neutrality Wu - The Fight for Net Neutrality Wu - FCC's Net Neutrality Plan Gharakheili - Perspectives on Net Neutrality

Preview Digital Divides & Privacy Gunkel - Second Thoughts Molinari - Let's Bridge the Digital Divide! (video) Acquisti - Why Privacy Matters