Image: Steve Rhode, "Internet Access Here Sign," January 8, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons BY NC ND
Welcome to Quarter 1
In the first half of this semester we will investigate and use websites and tools that are the building blocks of the Read/Write Web, a.k.a. Web 2.0, as well as some very useful information regarding copyright, fair use, and the Creative Commons. As we will find out this quarter, the internet is no longer used just to access information written by others, it is there waiting for you to help build it. In this quarter we will be investigating and creating content through wikis, blogs, screencasts, Flickr, and SlideShare all while building your own website through Weebly. The topic/focus of your site is up to you, but pick something you love and can be passionate about, just as I have done here.
Each module is set up with various reading assignments and other resources related to each tool for you to read and view as we begin each module followed by your assignments for the module. Use the "Task Checklist" at the bottom of each page to make sure you have completed all of your tasks for each module, and you can refer to the syllabus (found on the Module 1 page) to keep track of due dates and other information. Most of the information required for each module can be found on each page, however other content will be covered during class, so attendance is important. But, as the internet is increasingly more prevalent, you are encouraged to take your work for this course outside of the classroom and extend it past what is required.
I hope you enjoy, and learn from, your Introduction to the Read/Write Web!
Each module is set up with various reading assignments and other resources related to each tool for you to read and view as we begin each module followed by your assignments for the module. Use the "Task Checklist" at the bottom of each page to make sure you have completed all of your tasks for each module, and you can refer to the syllabus (found on the Module 1 page) to keep track of due dates and other information. Most of the information required for each module can be found on each page, however other content will be covered during class, so attendance is important. But, as the internet is increasingly more prevalent, you are encouraged to take your work for this course outside of the classroom and extend it past what is required.
I hope you enjoy, and learn from, your Introduction to the Read/Write Web!