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CS 160 Final Exam Instructions
For the Final Exam I would like you to do some research on Google's new "Living Stories" site. You will be posting your research on your class weblog as specified in 'Part 2' of this post.
- Part 1 ---------------------------------------------------------
First, you should watch the video below:
- Part 2 ---------------------------------------------------------
- Part 3 ---------------------------------------------------------
After answering the questions above, publish your post on your class weblog and send me an email with your blog link.
Please complete and publish your post by 12:30 PM, Wednesday, December 16, 2009.
- Part 1 ---------------------------------------------------------
First, you should watch the video below:
- Part 2 ---------------------------------------------------------
- Follow the video above to youtube (by clicking on the bottom right corner) and copy the embed code.
- Next, go to your weblog and paste the embed code into a 'New Post'.
- After pasting the embed code, click the 'Save Now' button at the bottom of your new post so you can finish editing it later.
- Part 3 ---------------------------------------------------------
- Go to http://livingstories.googlelabs.com.
- Find and explore a "Living Story" that interests you.
- Read the following two articles on Google's Living Story project on the Google's Official Blog and Blogoscoped.
- After reviewing your chosen story and reading the articles above, re-open your saved blog post containing the Google Living Stories video and discuss the items below:
- How is the Google Living Stories approach different than other news sources?
- Do you think this approach to stories will help to reduce bias in the news? Why or Why Not?
- What features would you like to see added to Google's project?
After answering the questions above, publish your post on your class weblog and send me an email with your blog link.
Please complete and publish your post by 12:30 PM, Wednesday, December 16, 2009.
Class Cancelled - Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Hi everyone,
Right now SVSU is closed until Noon today due to inclimate weather.
I don't know if they will change this to the entire day or not, but If you are planning on driving in to come to class at Noon -- Don't.
I will post all of the details about the Final Exam and how to prepare for it on our class weblog. I will send you another message when the materials are online.
If you have any questions on anything or need help finishing up your screencast or blog project, please send me an email, and I will try to help you that way, or we can schedule a time to meet in the STC.
Drive safely and keep warm!
-Nicole
Right now SVSU is closed until Noon today due to inclimate weather.
I don't know if they will change this to the entire day or not, but If you are planning on driving in to come to class at Noon -- Don't.
I will post all of the details about the Final Exam and how to prepare for it on our class weblog. I will send you another message when the materials are online.
If you have any questions on anything or need help finishing up your screencast or blog project, please send me an email, and I will try to help you that way, or we can schedule a time to meet in the STC.
Drive safely and keep warm!
-Nicole
Reminders
The Fall semester is quickly drawing to a close and on that note I have several reminders for you regarding project deadlines and the like..
Weblog Projects - I will be looking for you to put the finishing touches on your weblogs which you have been posting your research assignments on throughout the semester. We will be presenting them in class Monday, December 7, 2009. Your completed Weblog is due the day of the final exam, December 16, 2009.
Screencasts - Your Screencasting Project is also due the day of the final exam, December 16, 2009.
The Final Exam - Note that our final exam is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from 10:30 am - 12:20 pm.
Weblog Projects - I will be looking for you to put the finishing touches on your weblogs which you have been posting your research assignments on throughout the semester. We will be presenting them in class Monday, December 7, 2009. Your completed Weblog is due the day of the final exam, December 16, 2009.
Screencasts - Your Screencasting Project is also due the day of the final exam, December 16, 2009.
The Final Exam - Note that our final exam is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 2009 from 10:30 am - 12:20 pm.
Access Chapter 3
Today we will look at Access Chapter , which begins on page AC 138.
Your assignment in conjunction with this chapter is to complete the tutorial as it is outlined on pages AC 138- AC 193.
Please use VSpace to upload your completed assignment. You will find a link for the assignment under the Assignments button on the left hand side of the VSpace site.
This assignment is due Monday, December 7, 2009.
Your assignment in conjunction with this chapter is to complete the tutorial as it is outlined on pages AC 138- AC 193.
Please use VSpace to upload your completed assignment. You will find a link for the assignment under the Assignments button on the left hand side of the VSpace site.
This assignment is due Monday, December 7, 2009.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving...
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I would like you to research Online Black Friday events. Where are they, how do they work (i.e. hours and other terms), which ones have the best stuff.
The person with the biggest list or best items wins! (as voted on by the class : )
In addition to educating the class on these events, I would like you to research online versus in-store shopping. Post the pros and/or cons of each, and feel free to take a side and argue for one versus the other. Are you one of the many that will fight their way through Walmart and many other stores in the wee hours of the morning November 27th? Or, do you plan to surf the sales via the Net, or neither of the above?
Post your list and your research and thoughts on online versus in-store shopping, Black Friday, and mob sale events on your blog by December 2, 2009.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! -Nicole
The person with the biggest list or best items wins! (as voted on by the class : )
In addition to educating the class on these events, I would like you to research online versus in-store shopping. Post the pros and/or cons of each, and feel free to take a side and argue for one versus the other. Are you one of the many that will fight their way through Walmart and many other stores in the wee hours of the morning November 27th? Or, do you plan to surf the sales via the Net, or neither of the above?
Post your list and your research and thoughts on online versus in-store shopping, Black Friday, and mob sale events on your blog by December 2, 2009.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! -Nicole
Add 37 Pieces of 'Flair' to your blog
It's time to add some pizazz to your weblogs. Let's dress them up for the Holiday Season. Put up a Christmas tree, a joke, a video, add an About Section or change up the template.
Let's have some fun with them. This is a no pressure, take-a-break, kind of assignment. You guys have earned it. : )
I really would like to see more descriptive or creative titles for your blogs and some kind of "About" section or "Profile" come out of this assignment though, ..and I will be dedicating some points in the overall grading of the Weblog Project to creativity and blog customization.
Let's have some fun with them. This is a no pressure, take-a-break, kind of assignment. You guys have earned it. : )
I really would like to see more descriptive or creative titles for your blogs and some kind of "About" section or "Profile" come out of this assignment though, ..and I will be dedicating some points in the overall grading of the Weblog Project to creativity and blog customization.
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