COSC 2330 – Web 2.0 and Social Networking

Overview

In this course I will teach you how to use various Web 2.0 technologies such as social networks, blogs, wikis and other Web 2.0 services. The course will consist of projects, quizzes, and discussions. This is a project based course and will require several hours of your time each week. No programming involved. Web cam and microphone required.

Syllabus:
Syllabus_- Summer 2014

Required Textbook: None

Social networking area for this class:

• http://online.mylearningcommunity.us/ow/

Software used in this class:

• Jing – http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html
• Audacity – http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Services used in this class:

• Klout – http://klout.com/home
• PBWorks – http://pbworks.com/
• Prezi – http://prezi.com/
• Screencast-O-Matic – http://screencast-o-matic.com/
• Twitter – https://twitter.com/
• WordPress – http://wordpress.com/
• youTube – http://www.youtube.com/

Course Content

• Unit 1 – Social Networking
• Unit 2 – Blogging Introduction
• Unit 3 – More About Blogging
• Unit 4 – Using A Wiki
• Unit 5 – Using WordPress
• Unit 6 – Web 2.0 Research
• Unit 7 – Online Presentations
• Unit 8 – Putting It All Together