Prof. Cameron Blevins

Introduction to Digital Studies
HIST 3260/5260 | COMM 3081/5081
M/W 2:00-3:15pm
North Classroom 1608
Office Hours: W. 3:30-4:30pm
TA Office Hours: M. 12:30-1:30pm

As stated in the Course Philosophy, I will not be using a traditional grading scheme to evaluate your work. Instead I have established a set of baseline expectations along with formal assignments that you need to complete in order to succeed in this class.

Click on each assignment for more information on format, due dates, instructions, etc.

Baseline Expectations

Attendance

  • Attend each class on time and prepared or the day’s discussion and activities

Participation

  • Actively join discussions (in person and online) and complete in-class activities

Self Assessments (2/19, 3/26, 5/10)

  • Complete a series of three self-assessments over the course of the semester.
    • Self-Assessment #1 due February 19th
    • Self-Assessment #2 due March 31st
    • Self-Assessment #3 due May 11th

Formal Assignments

Perusall Annotations

  • Annotate assigned readings on Perusall by 12:30pm on the day of class

Career Portfolio (due dates vary)

  • Series of short task-based assignments geared towards professsionalization:
    • LinkedIn Profile (2/6)
    • Networking Follow-Up Email (different due dates)
    • Career Center Appointment and Reflection (4/11)
    • Resume Page (4/23)
    • Website Portfolio (5/5)

Digital Hygiene Checklist and Reflection (2/12)

  • Check up on the privacy and security of your digital identity and develop online writing skills

Media Project (3/17)

  • Communicate how technology has impacted a particular aspect of society
    • In-class presentation due March 6th
    • Multimedia video due March 17th

Data Exploration (4/16)

  • Evaluate a dataset and analyze/visualize some of its features

HIST 5260 and COMM 5081: Project Review (due dates vary)

  • Present a digital project related to a particular class period’s topic

HIST 5260 and COMM 5081: Build a Tutorial (5/8)

  • Compose a tutorial teaching a specific technical skill

Final Project (4/14, 5/1, 5/10)

  • Produce a substantive digital project on a topic and in a format of your choosing
    • Idea for project due April 14th
    • Draft of final project and in-class presentation due May 1st
    • Revised final project due May 10th