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Mahmadian.jd11 at 16:09, 15 May 2009

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	We spoke with June regarding the use of technology at TED with an aim at using some of TED's ideas to facilitate further discussion of the use of technology for our class. Some of the ideas that emgerged included limiting laptop use to the back row, making webcast videos or edited versions available online to the public, using technology or other "icebreaking" methods to develop community among students, and finding ways to keep students connected between class sessions.		We spoke with June regarding the use of technology at TED with an aim at using some of TED's ideas to facilitate further discussion of the use of technology for our class. Some of the ideas that emgerged included limiting laptop use to the back row, making webcast videos or edited versions available online to the public, using technology or other "icebreaking" methods to develop community among students, and finding ways to keep students connected between class sessions.

	[[Image:june.jpg]] [[Image:Ted.~~jpg~~]]		[[Image:june.jpg]] [[Image:Ted.gif]]

	== Class Participation ==		== Class Participation ==

Mahmadian.jd11 at 16:08, 15 May 2009

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	We spoke with June regarding the use of technology at TED with an aim at using some of TED's ideas to facilitate further discussion of the use of technology for our class. Some of the ideas that emgerged included limiting laptop use to the back row, making webcast videos or edited versions available online to the public, using technology or other "icebreaking" methods to develop community among students, and finding ways to keep students connected between class sessions.		We spoke with June regarding the use of technology at TED with an aim at using some of TED's ideas to facilitate further discussion of the use of technology for our class. Some of the ideas that emgerged included limiting laptop use to the back row, making webcast videos or edited versions available online to the public, using technology or other "icebreaking" methods to develop community among students, and finding ways to keep students connected between class sessions.

	[[Image:june.jpg]]		[[Image:june.jpg]] [[Image:Ted.jpg]]

	== Class Participation ==		== Class Participation ==

Mahmadian.jd11 at 15:50, 15 May 2009

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	~~'''Class session: Wednesday, 4/22/2009, 8:30 am, Hauser 105.'''~~

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

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Introduction

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	We spoke with June regarding the use of technology at TED with an aim at using some of TED's ideas to facilitate further discussion of the use of technology for our class. Some of the ideas that emgerged included limiting laptop use to the back row, making webcast videos or edited versions available online to the public, using technology or other "icebreaking" methods to develop community among students, and finding ways to keep students connected between class sessions.		We spoke with June regarding the use of technology at TED with an aim at using some of TED's ideas to facilitate further discussion of the use of technology for our class. Some of the ideas that emgerged included limiting laptop use to the back row, making webcast videos or edited versions available online to the public, using technology or other "icebreaking" methods to develop community among students, and finding ways to keep students connected between class sessions.

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	== Class Participation ==		== Class Participation ==

Mahmadian.jd11 at 00:56, 15 May 2009

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Mahmadian.jd11 at 05:22, 10 May 2009

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	'''Class session: Wednesday, 4/22, 8:30 am, Hauser 105.'''		'''Class session: Wednesday, 4/22/2009, 8:30 am, Hauser 105.'''

	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

Mahmadian.jd11 at 05:22, 10 May 2009

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			'''Class session: Wednesday, 4/22, 8:30 am, Hauser 105.'''

			== Introduction ==

	About TED Media and June Cohen		About TED Media and June Cohen

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	We spoke with June regarding the use of technology at TED with an aim at using some of TED's ideas to facilitate further discussion of the use of technology for our class. Some of the ideas that emgerged included limiting laptop use to the back row, making webcast videos or edited versions available online to the public, using technology or other "icebreaking" methods to develop community among students, and finding ways to keep students connected between class sessions.		We spoke with June regarding the use of technology at TED with an aim at using some of TED's ideas to facilitate further discussion of the use of technology for our class. Some of the ideas that emgerged included limiting laptop use to the back row, making webcast videos or edited versions available online to the public, using technology or other "icebreaking" methods to develop community among students, and finding ways to keep students connected between class sessions.

	~~'''~~Class ~~session: Wednesday, 4/22, 8:30 am, Hauser 105.'''~~		== Class Participation ==

	Before class, we told students that we would be discussing a few simple questions:		Before class, we told students that we would be discussing a few simple questions:
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	We've since updated this page with thoughts that emerged from our discussion.		We've since updated this page with thoughts that emerged from our discussion.

	~~'''Session Minutes:'''~~		== Class Feedback ==

	'''Webcasts/Class videos'''		'''Webcasts/Class videos'''

Mahmadian.jd11 at 05:17, 10 May 2009

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	"TED stands for Technology Entertainment Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become even broader. The annual conference now brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes)." [http://www.ted.com/pages/view/id/5]		"TED stands for Technology Entertainment Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become even broader. The annual conference now brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes)." [http://www.ted.com/pages/view/id/5]

	"As Executive Producer of TED Media, [Jun Cohen is] focused on extending TED in new directions particularly those that help spread ideas. [She] led the charge to bring the conference online, launching TEDTalks in 2006, and the new TED.com in 2007. [She] also co-produce[s] the annual conference, manage [TED's] talented media team, and continue to look for new ways to spread ideas." [http://www.ted.com/index.php/profiles/bio/id/13]		"As Executive Producer of TED Media, [Jun Cohen is] focused on extending TED in new directions particularly those that help spread ideas. [She] led the charge to bring the conference online, launching TEDTalks in 2006, and the new TED.com in 2007. [She] also co-produce[s] the annual conference, manage[s TED's] talented media team, and continue[s] to look for new ways to spread ideas." [http://www.ted.com/index.php/profiles/bio/id/13]

	We spoke with June regarding the use of technology at TED with an aim at using some of TED's ideas to facilitate further discussion of the use of technology for our class. Some of the ideas that emgerged included limiting laptop use to the back row, making webcast videos or edited versions available online to the public, using technology or other "icebreaking" methods to develop community among students, and finding ways to keep students connected between class sessions.		We spoke with June regarding the use of technology at TED with an aim at using some of TED's ideas to facilitate further discussion of the use of technology for our class. Some of the ideas that emgerged included limiting laptop use to the back row, making webcast videos or edited versions available online to the public, using technology or other "icebreaking" methods to develop community among students, and finding ways to keep students connected between class sessions.

Mahmadian.jd11 at 05:15, 10 May 2009

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	"As Executive Producer of TED Media, [Jun Cohen is] focused on extending TED in new directions particularly those that help spread ideas. [She] led the charge to bring the conference online, launching TEDTalks in 2006, and the new TED.com in 2007. [She] also co-produce[s] the annual conference, manage [TED's] talented media team, and continue to look for new ways to spread ideas." [http://www.ted.com/index.php/profiles/bio/id/13]		"As Executive Producer of TED Media, [Jun Cohen is] focused on extending TED in new directions particularly those that help spread ideas. [She] led the charge to bring the conference online, launching TEDTalks in 2006, and the new TED.com in 2007. [She] also co-produce[s] the annual conference, manage [TED's] talented media team, and continue to look for new ways to spread ideas." [http://www.ted.com/index.php/profiles/bio/id/13]

			We spoke with June regarding the use of technology at TED with an aim at using some of TED's ideas to facilitate further discussion of the use of technology for our class. Some of the ideas that emgerged included limiting laptop use to the back row, making webcast videos or edited versions available online to the public, using technology or other "icebreaking" methods to develop community among students, and finding ways to keep students connected between class sessions.

	'''Class session: Wednesday, 4/22, 8:30 am, Hauser 105.'''		'''Class session: Wednesday, 4/22, 8:30 am, Hauser 105.'''

Mahmadian.jd11 at 05:08, 10 May 2009

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			About TED Media and June Cohen

			"TED stands for Technology Entertainment Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become even broader. The annual conference now brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes)." [http://www.ted.com/pages/view/id/5]

			"As Executive Producer of TED Media, [Jun Cohen is] focused on extending TED in new directions particularly those that help spread ideas. [She] led the charge to bring the conference online, launching TEDTalks in 2006, and the new TED.com in 2007. [She] also co-produce[s] the annual conference, manage [TED's] talented media team, and continue to look for new ways to spread ideas." [http://www.ted.com/index.php/profiles/bio/id/13]


	'''Class session: Wednesday, 4/22, 8:30 am, Hauser 105.'''		'''Class session: Wednesday, 4/22, 8:30 am, Hauser 105.'''

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	Before class, we told students that we would be discussing a few simple questions:		Before class, we told students that we would be discussing a few simple questions:

	* What sort of experiences did you expect from this course Tuesday-Sunday?		What sort of experiences did you expect from this course Tuesday-Sunday?
	* What can those experiences be next time?		What can those experiences be next time?
	* What should those experiences be next time?		What should those experiences be next time?
	* What do you think about the idea of limiting computer use to those in the back row? Might this help us balance the usefulness of getting others involved in the discussion with the distraction it may pose to some in the classroom?		What do you think about the idea of limiting computer use to those in the back row? Might this help us balance the usefulness of getting others involved in the discussion with the distraction it may pose to some in the classroom?
	* Have you been sharing videos of our class sessions, available [http://bigthink.com/berkmancenter/ here], with your friends and family? If so, how has it enhanced your experience in this class? If not, do you think it might enhance your experience?		Have you been sharing videos of our class sessions, available [http://bigthink.com/berkmancenter/ here], with your friends and family? If so, how has it enhanced your experience in this class? If not, do you think it might enhance your experience?
	* Do you think more "icebreakers" would make the class more interactive? If so, when should they happen and what form should they take?		Do you think more "icebreakers" would make the class more interactive? If so, when should they happen and what form should they take?


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	We discussed what happens to the videos from the class sessions after the webcast and whether it might be useful to edit them and make them available to the public.		We discussed what happens to the videos from the class sessions after the webcast and whether it might be useful to edit them and make them available to the public.
	* One student mentioned that she has shared the videos with friends and family members and has been able to discuss these with them afterwards. While not everyone will be willing to watch a 2 hour video, an edited version may reach more people and be beneficial to both the student and the public.		One student mentioned that she has shared the videos with friends and family members and has been able to discuss these with them afterwards. While not everyone will be willing to watch a 2 hour video, an edited version may reach more people and be beneficial to both the student and the public.
	* Some discussed a concern about this, asking: to what extent are we trying to educate our attendees and to what extent are we trying to educate others outside the community?		Some discussed a concern about this, asking: to what extent are we trying to educate our attendees and to what extent are we trying to educate others outside the community?
	* Some suggested that this could also be a great resource for law students when determining whether they want to take the class. The edited video could be a trailer for the class itself.		Some suggested that this could also be a great resource for law students when determining whether they want to take the class. The edited video could be a trailer for the class itself.
	Some suggested that making the class public does not take away from the experience but holds us accountable. It may also make the discussion ongoing.		Some suggested that making the class public does not take away from the experience but holds us accountable. It may also make the discussion ongoing.
	* This would also make for a record of what we thought were the issues at the frontier when people look back years from now.		This would also make for a record of what we thought were the issues at the frontier when people look back years from now.
	* An argument against making videos public is that it may keep some people from talking as much.		An argument against making videos public is that it may keep some people from talking as much.
	* The final idea advanced was a 10-15 minute video on Wikipedia for each class session. Each group could edit their own session or, alternatively, students who wanted to be involved in this process could register for an option of the class with more credits.		The final idea advanced was a 10-15 minute video on Wikipedia for each class session. Each group could edit their own session or, alternatively, students who wanted to be involved in this process could register for an option of the class with more credits.

	'''Wikipedia'''		'''Wikipedia'''