Computer-Mediated Communication Introductions, terminology, & taxonomy

Computer-mediated communication? Information and Communications Technology? Social software? The term CMC is “loaded” with potential meaning… …the same is true for other similar names CMC…DC…SS…ICT…DITMSSC ! 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore “Human-computer-human” communication 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore <cloudkid> what a… <elvis> hi there <madhatter> elvis… Different ways to communicate- Text Avatars Video Mixed-modes 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Theoretical perspectives Psychology Social cognition, interpersonal perception, attraction Sociology Group dynamics, social structure, reputation, trust Communication Mediation, signaling, media richness HCI Interfaces for social interaction 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

A Few Course Logistics… Office hours: 305A South Hall Tue + Thu 2–3pm Course reader — for what’s not online At Copy Central (2560 Bancroft at Telegraph) $22.10 Web site — syllabus and readings http://courses.ischool.berkeley.edu/i216/f08/ Class mailing list (directions on course homepage) cmc@ischool.berkeley.edu 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore Course Format Primarily lecture With your class participation and weekly reading task Some in-class activities, rapid-prototyping design projects, and competitions (!) 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Special Guest Lectures Marc Smith Microsoft Research Jeff Hancock Cornell University Jonathan Grudin Microsoft Research 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Assignments and Final Projects Problem and Justification Memo Interim Report Final Project Report 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Final Presentations and Posters Tues., Dec. 2nd Thurs., Dec. 4th 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore A Brief Overview of Course Topics… 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore Overview Social Presentation and Perception Online Communities 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore Overview (continued) Visual interfaces and information visualizations Collective Action and Information “Pools” 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore Overview (continued) Reputation Trust and Trustworthiness 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore Overview (continued) Media Richness and Interfaces for Rich Media Intimate Relationships 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore Overview (continued) Deception CMC and Games 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore Weekly Reading Task The goal: to highlight specific issues, themes, contributions, and/or problems from the readings. Possible approaches: Mailing list posts Wiki Annotations to the syllabus [Your idea here] … 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore

For Tuesday… Rheingold — “The Virtual Community: Finding Connection in a Computerized World” Barak, A., and J. Suler. “Reflections on the psychology and social science of cyberspace.” Come prepared to discuss weekly writing task! 9/17/2018 Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore