- Value [1] Self-Directed Learning
- The course has a heavy emphasis on self-directed learning. This means that we do not have an extensive assigned reading list.
Instead, we introduce core concepts and themes, but expect students to make use of available resources (both online and otherwise)
to achieve the learning outcomes.
- Value [2] Emerging Media
- The course makes extensive use of emerging media and communication tools. Rather than writing formal papers, each student
maintains a blog for the duration of the class. The blog allows students to show what they have consumed, but to also create
new content and connect to other students and to people with shared interests throughout the world. Students become conversant
with the rich set of digital media tools that are available by completing some digital literacy labs.
- Value [3] Communication Tools
- Value [4] Computing Concepts
- The course integrates computing concepts and digital culture into each of the class periods. We do not assume that students
have a technical background. We aim to provide students the same level of understanding of computing that they would achieve
in an introductory Computer Science class for non-majors, combined with regular experiences in digital culture and social
media.
- Value [5] Digital Culture
- Value [6] Open Educational Resources
- We proudly support and encourage Open Educational Resources.
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