Essays about objects

Hi all,

I'm able to post again. So, here's the question I asked in my comment to Jrc's post: Are any of you planning to assign articles discussing the digital objects you examine? For example, a critical essay on YouTube or MySpace. And if so, do you have suggestions?

These are the forums I'm planning to use, and the ways I'm planning to use them:

Our class blog: You will be expected to either post or comment on someone else’s posts at least twice a week. Each week two people will volunteer to create a post commenting on the assigned readings and/or projects and everyone else in the class will be expected to comment in response.

MySpace: Everyone in the class is expected to have a MySpace account. If you have a pre-exisiting account, you are welcome to use it or create a new one. Your MySpace page will function as your journal and as a means for us to connect as a class on-line.

Blackboard and Discussion Board: On blackboard you will find the class syllabus, all class documents, information about assignments, and important links. You will also be expected to contribute to the Discussion Board, which will be used for the pragmatic and technical components of the class. Please check blackboard several times a week to keep up with announcements. (Or I may use MySpace for announcements-- haven't decided.)

Microsoft Word: Everyone is expected to submit papers in Microsoft word. Papers will be submitted by handing in your flash drive. Throughout the semester we will experiment with how to link texts, import images, and implement the various nifty features of Word. You should create a class folder in Word that will contain all your documents. Do not discard anything you write for this class. You may want to use it in revised form for your final portfolio.

The above is from the rough draft of my syllabus; if any of you would like to see it, please let me know and I'll email it.

Thanks,
KW