EN371 Week 1 It took 3 years for Twitter to reach 1 billion tweets, now 1 billion tweets are sent every 6 days.

Agenda Welcome and Introductions Welcome and Introductions Syllabus review and course structure Syllabus review and course structure Final Project Overview Final Project Overview Seminar questions Seminar questions Social media and communication Social media and communication Questions? Questions?

COURSE DESCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces students to the concepts necessary for effectively using new technologies and digital tools. By applying these concepts to the communication context (purpose, audience), the students will be able to decide what tools are most appropriate. Students will also practice using a variety of digital tools and new technologies and reflect on how they affect communication This course introduces students to the concepts necessary for effectively using new technologies and digital tools. By applying these concepts to the communication context (purpose, audience), the students will be able to decide what tools are most appropriate. Students will also practice using a variety of digital tools and new technologies and reflect on how they affect communication

COURSE OUTCOMES COURSE OUTCOMES Course Outcomes: By the end of this course, you should be able to: Course Outcomes: By the end of this course, you should be able to: CM313-1: Assess how and when to apply new communication technologies CM313-1: Assess how and when to apply new communication technologies CM313-2: Create projects using the digital communication tools appropriate for the context CM313-2: Create projects using the digital communication tools appropriate for the context General Education Outcomes: In addition, the following General Education outcomes are assessed during this course: General Education Outcomes: In addition, the following General Education outcomes are assessed during this course: GEL-1.1: Demonstrate college-level communication through composition of original materials in Standard American English GEL-1.1: Demonstrate college-level communication through composition of original materials in Standard American English GEL-2.1: Relate mathematics to the discipline of communication GEL-2.1: Relate mathematics to the discipline of communication

Final Project The final project, due in Week 11, provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate both your understanding of the subject and your ability to use your new, digital tools in a practical way. The final project, due in Week 11, provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate both your understanding of the subject and your ability to use your new, digital tools in a practical way. You will submit a completed blog site that contains the following: You will submit a completed blog site that contains the following: The microblog posts from weeks (3, 5, 7, and 8). The microblog posts from weeks (3, 5, 7, and 8). Sidebar containing a list of student blogs that you follow. Sidebar containing a list of student blogs that you follow. The blogger profile as a side-column item with link. It must be edited and corrected based on the comments of the instructor and your peers. The blogger profile as a side-column item with link. It must be edited and corrected based on the comments of the instructor and your peers. The social network as a side column link. It should take the visitor to a page with a friend request. The social network as a side column link. It should take the visitor to a page with a friend request. The Week 8 blog post, edited and corrected based on the comments of the instructor and your peers. The Week 8 blog post, edited and corrected based on the comments of the instructor and your peers. The Week 9 podcast, embedded as a blog post. The Week 9 podcast, embedded as a blog post. The Voicethread and Animoto projects The Voicethread and Animoto projects Finally, update the appearance of the site with a fresh color scheme and/or images. Finally, update the appearance of the site with a fresh color scheme and/or images. Post the blog site's URL, directly into the Week 11 final project area. Attach a screenshot in JPG or PNG format. Respond to at least two of your peers using the "comments" option on their blog sites. Post the blog site's URL, directly into the Week 11 final project area. Attach a screenshot in JPG or PNG format. Respond to at least two of your peers using the "comments" option on their blog sites.

For Discussion 1). Upon review of the syllabus, do you have any questions about the structure, goals, projects, or expectations of the course? 1). Upon review of the syllabus, do you have any questions about the structure, goals, projects, or expectations of the course?

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For Discussion 2). This course has a dual purpose, focusing on learning about new media and creating projects using new media. Based on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would you rate your knowledge of new technology? Would you be willing to assist others in learning how to use the digital tools? 2). This course has a dual purpose, focusing on learning about new media and creating projects using new media. Based on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would you rate your knowledge of new technology? Would you be willing to assist others in learning how to use the digital tools?

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Social Networking tools and the workplace Social networking tools, such as Facebook, Twitter, Windows Live, and Google Buzz, are great for keeping in touch with friends and family and having fun. Once banned from the business world, they are now being allowed or even embraced on many company networks. Some employees use social networking as a quick break from work. Studies have shown that taking short breaks can make workers more productive, and hopping over to your Facebook page for five minutes to check friends’ activities can be a quick and efficient way to “get away” mentally, even if you need to stay physically in place Social networking tools, such as Facebook, Twitter, Windows Live, and Google Buzz, are great for keeping in touch with friends and family and having fun. Once banned from the business world, they are now being allowed or even embraced on many company networks. Some employees use social networking as a quick break from work. Studies have shown that taking short breaks can make workers more productive, and hopping over to your Facebook page for five minutes to check friends’ activities can be a quick and efficient way to “get away” mentally, even if you need to stay physically in place

For discussion 3). How important is it to know what technology to use and when to use it? 3). How important is it to know what technology to use and when to use it?

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