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Course Topic from the Syllabus:
This course explores the ways in which communication is facilitated by new technologies. Accordingly, this course fosters theoretically informed practice. In the journey through various theories related to computer-mediated communication, information technology, and new communication technology, we will explore opportunities for applying those theories in both professional and personal contexts. By the end of the course, you should understand not only the principles behind mediated communication and individuals’ adopt practices but also how to apply these principles and practices to your own life.
1. By the end of the term, students will understand and critique traditional and contemporary theories of computer-mediated communication/new communication technology.
2. By the end of the term, students will be able to explain how computer-mediated communication and new communication technologies function to establish, develop, maintain, and complicate relationships in a variety of contexts.
3. By the end of the term, students will be able to articulate what they believe about communication technology and speak to its influence on their life.
4. By the end of the term, students will be able to demonstrate ethical, self-reflective, and theory informed use of technology in everyday situations.
Sample Assignments
Sample Assignments
Instructor's Feedback:
Hi Greg,
Great job on this deep dive. I especially appreciated your discussion of how technology drives social media evolution. All of the Oculus stuff and living in the Metaverse is just mind blowing to me at the moment...but perhaps 20 years from now I'll sound like Clifford Stoll does to us!
I also loved reading your response to media selection. I think for folks 40+ we very much view phones as a personal touch. Sometimes I hear younger folks talk about phone calls as very intrustive--the very opposite of a personal touch. Fascinating stuff.
The metaphor of an "addictive Swiss army knife" was really poignant!
Keep up the good work!
Warmly, Dr. Peterson
COMS 7230 Ardrey Deep Dive1.docxCOMS 7230 Ardrey Deep Dive 5.docxInstructor Feedback:
Hi Greg,
Well done on this deep dive assignment.
I liked how you talked about the tracking of devices and the condition,etc. that was a step beyond simple social media policy. You also did a nice job training out the consequences of violating the policy you put forth.
At the end when you shared Ohio University's AUP I had to laugh a bit. I knew there had to be one...but I confess that I've never read it. It's interesting how these kinds of documents can exist and we are aware they live "out there" but we don't actively think about this.
Well done~ Warmly, Dr. Peterson
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