3/28: Workshop for Essay 2

Class

1. Thesis Workshop:

Responses to your thesis statements HERE

• I will group you with others to compare your thesis and choose one to write on the whiteboard for feedback. 
• If you did not write a thesis, write it now. I may be able to group you with others who did not do so too.

Criteria to consider for the evaluation of theses:

• Does it address the prompt? Here is the prompt for Essay 2: 
• Is it an argument?
• Is it concise?
• Is it clear?
• Is it sexy? 
• (Optional) Is it a map of the paper?

2. Create: A document to write Essay 2 in your Google Drive folder
3. Begin drafting Essay 2. You should have a complete draft by Monday, April 9.

For next class

• Begin reading George Orwell's Nineteen eighty-four (reading packet, pp. 47-61) and complete the 7Ws

 Instructions for how to turn in Essay 2: When you have completed the writing process, turn in

• Draft 1 
• Reader Feedback
• Draft 2
• Essay Checklist
• Any slips proving you have visited the Writing center (B200) or SGA Tutoring

3/26: How the World Wide Web Has Changed

Class

1. Report on Johnson: The 7Ws
2. Writing lecture: On the reliability of sources--or Where Can I Find Better Stuff?

• CRAAP test: https://www.csuchico.edu/lins/handouts/eval_websites.pdf

3. Define (in groups): What is the web? How does it work?

Example:

TCP/IP:  Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP) are two distinct computer network agreed-upon set of rules that are commonly used together. When two computers follow the same protocols, they can understand each other and exchange data.

• Transmission Control Protocol divides a message or file into packets that are transmitted over the internet and then reassembled when they reach their destination. 
• Internet Protocol is responsible for the address of each packet so it is sent to the correct destination.

Your Turn: What is.....?

• a browser
• a search engine
• a server
• a protocol
• a path
• an IP address
• the cloud
• hyperlink(ing)

4. Comprehend: The Types of Web:

• The Surface Web
• The Deep Web/ Invisible Web/ Hidden Web
• The Dark Web (see Tor on Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tor_(anonymity_network)
• The Internet of Things

5. Comprehend: The Development of the Web

• Web 1.0: Static, hyperlinked pages such as Internet Shakespeare Editions
• Web 2.0: Interactive pages, such as Wikipedia, Facebook, Amazon.com
• In the works: Web 3.0: Categorized web that "learns" about itself and its users (also called Semantic Web)

6. Overview: The Uses and Values of the Internet/World Wide Web as Designed by Their Creators

7. Watch: Burger King/Whooper Neutrality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltzy5vRmN8Q

8. Complete the Exit Questions: https://goo.gl/forms/cgcyno5ErSrpvlWb2

For next class
Preparing for Essay 2. Read Essay 2 instructions HERE

• Review the definitions of the Internet and the World Wide Web in preparation for a definition of your own.
• Read: "Thesis Statements" and "Introductory Paragraphs" (pages 11-13 of your writing package) and submit your tentative thesis for Essay 2 HERE. Responses HERE
• Start reading George Orwell's Nineteen eighty-four (reading packet, pp. 47-61)

3/19: History of the Internet and the World Wide Web

Essential question:

• How does the online world work and how has it changed since its inception?

Class
1. Introducing Essay 2

The Internet
2. Report on Rosenzweig: The 7Ws.
Need help? See this summary: https://witnesstointernment.wordpress.com/home/origin-stories/
3. Write an introductory sentence in this form:   https://goo.gl/forms/6kVVcSKH8MCjbR5x2
--Responses here:   https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PWI3GSi0KWKhg3wgJTbKY0wuLD0YrgSZZ75SUNRghxs/edit?usp=sharing
4. Writing lecture: Copy the masters

The World Wide Web
5. Watch: Stuff of Genius: The World Wide Web

6. First look at dictionary definitions of the Internet an World Wide Web

For next class
Read

1. “How the Web Works-In One Easy Lesson.” http://mkcohen.com/how-the-web-works-in-one-easy-lesson
2. Lamo and Kumar, “The Deep and Dark Webs”
3. Web 2.0  & Web 3.0 definitions
4.  Johnson, “How the Internet of Things Works.”
5. ACLU. “Net Neutrality” 

Using the 7Ws, write Journal 4 on Johnson

3/14: Turkle on connection versus conversation

Class

1. Print and hand in Essay 1, if you have completed it
2. Quick review of Postman
3. Report on Turkle:

• Interview on the 7Ws
• Class review of Turkle (you may want to fix your journal accordingly)

4. Writing practice: How W1, W2, W3, and W4 can be used in introductory and signal phrases.

• Read about introductory sentences in your writing packet, page 32. We will attempt to write an introductory sentence that follows the pattern of signal phrase #4. 
• Write an introductory sentence in this form: https://goo.gl/forms/6kVVcSKH8MCjbR5x2
• Responses here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PWI3GSi0KWKhg3wgJTbKY0wuLD0YrgSZZ75SUNRghxs/edit?usp=sharing

5. Reflection: The Internet: What have we gained? What have we lost? Is it worth it? Complete this form: https://goo.gl/forms/XDoWNPZWWjdEYeo32

Responses: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rWGwnKYgETmehxC6cw7iI9ai-usg1Jo2g2DNZAZUAaY/edit?usp=sharing

6. Complete the Exit Questions: https://goo.gl/forms/cgcyno5ErSrpvlWb2

For next class
1. Read: Rosenzweig, “Wizards, Bureaucrats, Warriors and Hackers”
2. Write: Journal #3 on Rosenzweig using the 7Ws and following my special instructions about the summary
3. Watch: “World Wide Web in Plain English"

3/12: Neil Postman's “Five Things We Need to Know about Technological Change.”

Class

1. Print and hand in Essay 1, if you have completed it
2. Report on Postman:

• Interview on the 7Ws
• Class review of Postman (you may want to fix your journal accordingly)

3. Writing practice: How W1, W2, W3, and W4 can be used in introductory and signal phrases.

• Read about introductory sentences in your writing packet, page 32. We will attempt to write an introductory sentence that follows the pattern of signal phrase #4. 
• Write an introductory sentence in this form: https://goo.gl/forms/6kVVcSKH8MCjbR5x2
• Responses here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PWI3GSi0KWKhg3wgJTbKY0wuLD0YrgSZZ75SUNRghxs/edit?usp=sharing

4. Complete the Exit Questions: https://goo.gl/forms/cgcyno5ErSrpvlWb2

For next class

• Read: Turkle, “Connected but Alone?” (Ted Talk transcript). For the actual TED Talk, go here: https://www.ted.com/talks/sherry_turkle_alone_together
• Write: Journal 2 on Turkle using the 7Ws and answering my questions about the reading

3/9: Reading and Understanding Postman

If students get a sound education in the history, social effects and psychological biases of technology, they may grow to be adults who use technology rather than be used by it.--Neil Postman

Class

• Read  Postman, “Five Things We Need to Know about Technological Change.”
• Write Journal #1: 7Ws and answer my questions on Postman
• Write Essay # 1

3/7: College Writing / Essay 1

The essential questions for this class:

• How has the World Wide Web changed American society and culture? 
• What is my place in the resulting information society?

Class

If you did not come the first class,

• Fill out this Information Form.
•  Join: Google Drive/Google Group
  
  • Create your Google account HERE, if needed.
  • Create a Google Drive Folder and add it to our Shared Class Folder by following the instructions on the whiteboard

1. Your responses to the form HERE

2. Discuss: Digital Literacy; "Not a Kid Anymore," "The Roles of the Writer," and "Online Writing =21st Century Writing" (writing packet, pages 7-9)

3.  Begin writing Essay 1: Reflective Diagnostic (Pass/Fail)

For next class

• Read: Postman, “Five Things We Need to Know about Technological Change.”
• Write: Journal 1 on Postman using the 7Ws and answering my questions about the reading