i312: Information in Cyberspace

What is i312? Undergraduate online course Began in the classroom 6 years ago Grew from 50 to 100 to 200 students Introduction to the history, management, & use of online information Consistently receives an average course evaluation rating of over 4 on a 5 point scale

i312 as an organization i312 is different than most organizations because it is an iterative system new users new technologies to teach and try. the use of information technologies in i312 shifts so often, it's difficult to pinpoint what works and what doesn't.

i312 content 6 modules with HTML lessons and Webcasts Final Project Linux & Unix Internet History, Protocols, & Governance Computer & Internet Security Internet Communication Information Searching & Evaluation Accessibility & Usability Final Project

i312 communication Students Management Email, IM, IT lab, Webcast, FAQs Management Blogs, email, face-to-face

Growing pains Management of content and staff Communication Technology Virtually unnoticed by students

Communication issues Team teaching Several Blogs Management of course content One instructor in Spain Grading IM assignment Final Projects

Technology issues Seeking stable technology Management of website Blackboard…limitations Building a custom infrastructure Management of website Management of module problems

i312 communication overhaul Wordpress vs. Blogger Instructor in Spain Flattened hierarchy Communications liaison Content Management Undergraduate Assistants Incorporating feedback Assignments and FAQs Revised web site workflow

i312 technology enhancement Database Rosters Final Projects Web Server Webmin GUI to Apache Streaming Server Webcasts Web site

Current issues Rosters Web site Name changes Blackboard & Clips Add/Drop Web site Semantic markup Archiving RSS Search Name changes