Tell Me Something that I Don't Know

Find a technology entrepreneur or someone affiliated with any kind of media. Here are some ideas: the founders of Apple, Microsoft, google, youtube, jibjab, Amazon, etc. Even MC Hammer is a techie!

Still not interested? Select a name from the Levison book. Your goal: In 150 words, tell us something about the person. Where are they from? What are they famous for? Did they go to college? What kind of childhood? What have they done with their wealth?

EVERYBODY: Please pick someone different from the other class members. There are plenty of people.

Due Feb. 15   

Project one (New New Media Debate) rubric

The Great New New Media Debate Rubric Team name:
Members:
"Debate" Format 20 minutes 150 Points
________ Introduction 25
_______ State your case Affirmative 25
_______ Reasons & supporting evidence 25
________ Cite readings (at least 3) 5
________ Alternate perspective-Negative 20
________ Rebuttal (Redeeming factors) 25
________ Conclude 25
/150 Total
Requirements: (subtract if missing)
1. MUST show both sides. Persuade us that your new new media is superior.
2. Cite sources (orally and on outline)
3. All group members participate and present
4. Outline of debate and roles (during debate and preparation)
/150 Total

Project

Surely you weren't just watching DVDs the past few days....

You have a project due on Thursday. I will give you about 30 minutes at the beginning to organize.

Assignment breakdown

Assignments:

Tell me something that I don’t know 10 @ 10 pts each (100)

In  Class work (250)

Project I: debate (150)

Project II: text based (150)

Project III: webisode (250)

Participation/discussion (200)

Total      1100 points