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This class is designed to be an essentially participatory endeavor.  Collectively we know more than we do individually, and by engaging the subject matter interactively, we'll learn the material better. While somewhat challenging due to the distance and asynchronous participation in class, we expect students to be creative in their approach.
'''General requirements'''
'''General requirements'''


* In-class discussions - verbally or through our virtual classroom on Elluminate: [https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2010226&password=M.A6ADC1B59710132C0FD422DAA89AEE https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2010226&password=M.A6ADC1B59710132C0FD422DAA89AEE]
* The class is a walkthrough of many issues related to Internet regulation, structured as class discussions of readings by many of the big thinkers in this space. In order for these to be informed discussions, it is critically important that you do the reading before each class. Readings for each class are divided into required and recommended readings; required readings are considered essential to your participation in the class, but both sets of material may be discussed in class. Collectively we know more than we do individually, and by engaging the subject matter interactively we'll all learn the material better.
* Pre/post class discussions on the individual class pages of the wiki


* Other contributions to the wiki
* We expect all participants in the class – be they in the room or on the web – to actively participate in class discussions. To the extent possible, we would like you to participate in real time either in the room or through the [http://continuinged.adobeconnect.com/lstu_e120 virtual classroom on Adobe Connect]. For those that can only attend the class asynchronously, we will require participation through the “class discussion” sections on each class day's wiki page before class. ''Please note that only comments posted by 4:00pm ET on Tuesday will count for that week's participation grade.''


'''Specific requirement'''
'''Specific requirement'''


* Constructively comment/critique rough drafts generated in [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/is2011/Assignments Assignment 2], and post it to the course wiki.
* Constructively comment/critique rough drafts generated in [[Assignments#Assignment_2:_Prospectus|Assignment 2]], and post it to the course wiki.


'''How to participate remotely'''
'''How to participate remotely'''


You can use Elluminate to participate during class time. You will likely need a combination headphone/microphone to participate in our virtual classroom on Elluminate (alternatively, you may use a combination microphone/speakerphone if it has echo-cancellation). You will want to check whether your computer has both an earphone and a mic jack to know which type of equipment to get.  If it does NOT have both jacks, then you will need to get a USB connection; otherwise, whatever looks comfortable should work fine.
You can use Adobe Connect to participate during class time. Visit [https://continuinged.adobeconnect.com/_a931819597/berkman our Adobe Connect site] and log in as guest.
 
''Note: When you create an account on Elluminate, please use your full name or a pseudonym that will allow us to identify who you are so we can give you credit for your class participation.''


* To get started, please go to the support page on Elluminate's site: http://www.elluminate.com/support/
We recommend that, if you would like to speak during class, you use a combination headphone/microphone to participate.  Alternatively, you may use headphones along with your computer's built-in mic. As a last resort, you can use your computer's built-in mic without headphones, but please be aware that this may cause audio issues for both you and the class as a whole.


* We suggest that you do Step 1, then do the Orientation in Step 3, then do your Audio setup in Step 2. This will ensure that you have the software, and let you practice using the audio.
''Note: When you log in to Adobe Connect, you will log in as a guest. Please use your full name or a pseudonym that will allow us to identify who you are so we can give you credit for your class participation. If you do decide to use a pseudonym let one of the TAs know who you are so we can be sure to give you credit.''


* If you run into problems, you should click the link for the "Self Help Support Portal" on the right side of the Elluminate support site - at the top of the next page is the telephone number for Technical Support.  You can always go to Tech Support for any technical problems - it's staffed 24/7, though the wait times can get a bit long. Otherwise, try the Live Help button.
If you have any trouble running Adobe Connect, please go to the [https://continuinged.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm support page on Adobe Connect's site] or click on the "Help" button in the upper right corner of the Connect window.


* If your are participating remotely we ask that you change your audio preferences in Elluminate to enable ''Mute the speaker when "talk" is pressed to prevent feedback.'' You can find this option by going to '''Tools -> Preferences''', and finding '''Speaker Settings''' under '''Audio''' in the left hand options tree.  Please have this box checked off.
For those that can only attend the class asynchronously, we will require participation through the “class discussion” sections on each class day's wiki page before class. ''Please note that only comments posted by 4:00pm ET on Tuesday will count for that week's participation grade.''
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 29 January 2013

General requirements

  • The class is a walkthrough of many issues related to Internet regulation, structured as class discussions of readings by many of the big thinkers in this space. In order for these to be informed discussions, it is critically important that you do the reading before each class. Readings for each class are divided into required and recommended readings; required readings are considered essential to your participation in the class, but both sets of material may be discussed in class. Collectively we know more than we do individually, and by engaging the subject matter interactively we'll all learn the material better.
  • We expect all participants in the class – be they in the room or on the web – to actively participate in class discussions. To the extent possible, we would like you to participate in real time either in the room or through the virtual classroom on Adobe Connect. For those that can only attend the class asynchronously, we will require participation through the “class discussion” sections on each class day's wiki page before class. Please note that only comments posted by 4:00pm ET on Tuesday will count for that week's participation grade.

Specific requirement

  • Constructively comment/critique rough drafts generated in Assignment 2, and post it to the course wiki.

How to participate remotely

You can use Adobe Connect to participate during class time. Visit our Adobe Connect site and log in as guest.

We recommend that, if you would like to speak during class, you use a combination headphone/microphone to participate. Alternatively, you may use headphones along with your computer's built-in mic. As a last resort, you can use your computer's built-in mic without headphones, but please be aware that this may cause audio issues for both you and the class as a whole.

Note: When you log in to Adobe Connect, you will log in as a guest. Please use your full name or a pseudonym that will allow us to identify who you are so we can give you credit for your class participation. If you do decide to use a pseudonym let one of the TAs know who you are so we can be sure to give you credit.

If you have any trouble running Adobe Connect, please go to the support page on Adobe Connect's site or click on the "Help" button in the upper right corner of the Connect window.

For those that can only attend the class asynchronously, we will require participation through the “class discussion” sections on each class day's wiki page before class. Please note that only comments posted by 4:00pm ET on Tuesday will count for that week's participation grade.

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