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 ====== Weekly Blogging ====== ====== Weekly Blogging ======
  
-Throughout the semester ​your group will maintain a blog about the topics covered in the lectures. +Throughout the semester ​each group will maintain a blog about the topics covered in the lectures. 
-Here is the recommended workflow for doing this together:+More specifically:
  
   * After every class, the group starts on its reflection of (and contribution to) the lecture material.   * After every class, the group starts on its reflection of (and contribution to) the lecture material.
-    * This is done using Google ​Dogs, i.e., each student signs in and outlines several thoughts.+    * This is done using Google ​Docs, i.e., each student signs in and outlines several thoughts.
   * Each week, a different group member takes the role of primary author.   * Each week, a different group member takes the role of primary author.
     * This student will combine and consolidate the contributions of individual group members.     * This student will combine and consolidate the contributions of individual group members.
-  * Once all in a group agree on the resulting material, it is posted (in essay format) to the team's blog.+  * Once all in a group agree on the resulting material, it is posted (in essay format) to the team's blog using Blogger.
  
-During the first week of class, ​we will create the team blogs (using Blogger) and assign authors to them. +Blog post are due on Friday 5pm, from Friday 1/22 to 3/5, as shown in the [[ci2010:​start | schedule]]. ​  
-The TA will also create a "​shared folder"​ in Google Docs for each team, where you will create draft versions of your work.+During the first week of class, ​the TA will create the team blogs (using Blogger) and assign authors to them. 
 +The TA will also create a "​shared folder"​ in Google Docs for each team. The teams will use this shared space to create draft versions of their work.
  
-Grading is done on an following scale:+Your initial blog post is due Friday, January 22. In addition to familiarize students with Blogger, it should introduce the team members (e.g., write a sentence or two about each one). 
 +See the schedule for the other six blog deadlines and topics, each linked to a course topic.  
 + 
 +===== Links to Blogs ===== 
 + 
 +Team 1, Internet & Social Networking: http://​ci2010-team1.blogspot.com/​ 
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 +Team 2: Security: http://​ci2010-team2.blogspot.com/​ 
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 +Team 3, Ethics & IP: http://​ci2010-team3.blogspot.com/​ 
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 +Team 4, Digital Divide: http://​ci2010-team4.blogspot.com/​ 
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 +Team 5: Gaming: http://​ci2010-team5.blogspot.com/​ 
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 +===== Grading of Blogs ===== 
 + 
 +The objective of the weekly blog assignments is to demonstrate understanding of the topics. In addition, we will use the feedback to expand and enhance future offerings of this course. 
 + 
 +Grading is done on the following scale:
   * 0 for nothing done   * 0 for nothing done
   * 1 for something, but incomplete or unimpressive   * 1 for something, but incomplete or unimpressive
-  * 2 for a thoughtful, well organized contribution+  * 2 for a thoughtful, well-organized contribution
 Additional points may be awarded based on insightful comments posted on other teams' blogs. Additional points may be awarded based on insightful comments posted on other teams' blogs.
 By the end of the semester, each group member must have authored at least one blog post, and posted at least one comment on another team's blog. By the end of the semester, each group member must have authored at least one blog post, and posted at least one comment on another team's blog.
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-The objective of these assignments is to demonstrate your understanding of the topics. In addition, ​ 
-we will use your feedback to expand and enhance future offerings of this course. 
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-Your initial blog post should introduce the team members (e.g., a sentence or two about each one) and your expectations for the course. 
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