NMIX 4220/4221

Digital Brown Bag

NMIX 4220/4221 and 6220/6221

Spring 2012
Miller Learning Center Room 171
 
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Scott A. Shamp
403K Journalism
e: sshamp@uga.edu
v: 706.680.6649
 
Objective To explore new media technologies, issues, and applications.
 
Class Requirements
  1. Attend class.
  2. Ask informed and interesting questions.
  3. Serve as DBB Point once during the semester.
  4. Meet new people.
  5. Make a resume by end of semester.
  6. Interview an NMI Alum for a profile
  7. Read the Technology Section of the New York Times daily.
  8. Complete the weekly New Media Tech quizzes
Standards Of Practice
Classes in the New Media Institute will teach you about new media. But they will also teach you how to be successful professionals in whatever field you choose. Below you will find some standards of practices for students in New Media Institute (NMIX) classes. Adhering to these rules will not only make you a more successful student, practicing them in your career will make you a better professional. If you feel that you cannot conform to these practices, please consult with your teacher – maybe a New Media Institute course isn't right for you.
 
Attendance. Good workers come to work. Your class attendance not only helps you learn more, it makes the class better. But sometimes things happen. Let us know ahead of time via email. Missing 20% of the classes (three classes) will result in a FAIL grade for this one hour pass/fail course. Please do not miss 3 classes. You need to make sure you understand that you can miss two classes for any reason you want, but when you miss the third class you will not receive a passing grade for the class.  "But what if I get sick?" you might be asking.  If you are sick for three weeks requiring you to miss three weeks of class, then you need to seek an "I" for incomplete for this class.  "But what if I just skip two classes and then I really am sick on the third?"  Tough.  That is the danger of skipping the fist two.  And if you don't think that I am serious about this, read this from students who missed three classes.
 
Coming Late. Good workers arrive on time. You must come to class on time to receive the full benefit from your class. Upon arriving in class, you will be required to swipe your key card in the door scanner for the classroom door. This will log when you came to class. For every two times you arrive late, you will be counted absent.
 
Cell Phones Off. It is unprofessional to allow outside interruptions to disrupt meetings. The same goes for class. Turn your cell phone off before you enter class (or at least turn it to vibrate).
 
Classroom Computer Use. Professionals do not engage in extraneous activities during meetings. Successful students do not engage in activities unrelated to a class during that class. In class, not use your computer for activities unrelated to the class. Answering email, working on other class projects, downloading songs – do these on your own time, not during class. If you engage in non-class related activities during class, you might as well not be in class – and you will be counted as absent.
 
Challenging Evaluations. In your jobs and your classes, you will be evaluated. How you handle and use these evaluations will greatly determine your eventual success. There is a professional approach for addressing evaluations (or grades) with which you do not agree. First, take some time to consider the evaluation. After you receive the evaluation, think about it for at least 24 hours before doing anything – this cooling off period will help you present your case in a positive manner. Second, formulate a rational argument for why you deserve a better evaluation. Develop at least three points that you think prove you deserve a better evaluation. And third, first present your argument in writing (email is cool) then request a meeting to discuss your evaluation. Hey, your teacher (or supervisor) might buy your argument and you won't need to meet a meeting at all! Handling disputes constructively is the mark of a true professional. These are the standards of practice for students in the New Media Institute. Learn them, love them, live them.
 
Academic Honesty “All academic work must meet the standards contained in “A Culture of Honesty.” Each student is responsible for informing themselves about those standards before performing any academic work.” In this class, we will adhere to the University of Georgia's Academic Honesty Policy. You can read the entire policy online but the short story is don't cheat. You will be expected to do your own work and to report individuals who do not do their own work. You will have several assignments where you will not be monitored but that does not excuse appropriating other individual's work. The punishments for violations of the Academic Honesty Policy are severe. Frankly, the pay off ain't worth the risk – don't do it.
 
NOTE: The syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.

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