Classroom Participation (10%)



Students should arrive at class prepared to share their views on the week's assignments and readings by posting to the class listserv. Professional conduct is required of each student. This includes but is not limited to: attendance, polite discussions, listserve participation, weblog commentary, group systems evaluation, timely completion of assignments and group participation.
Weblog Implementation and Content Creation (25%)
   

Students will continually contribute to the class weblog throughout the semester.


Contributing includes (but is not limited to):

  • Discussing class issues
  • Following up on class discussion topics
  • Linking to other Web resources and providing contextual commentary
  • Commenting on Web resources provided by others
  • Reviewing relevant KMS technologies
Lead Knowledge Management Topic Discussion (15%) [ Top ]
   

 Students should be prepared to review and lead a discussion of their assigned topic with these resources:

  • Displayable presentation (e.g. a Powerpoint presentation) to review the assigned readings for the discussion topic
  • Questions about tthe topic to provoke class discussion
  • Graphics or links to applicable Web resources
  • Demonstrations of relevant KMS technologies and applications (if additional setup or hardware/software is required - notify 24 hours prior to class time)
Name Topic Date of Presentation
Chris McConnell Social Networks
   02/04/03
Danielle Cunniff-Plumer
 KM Intfrastructure
2/10/03
Marie Hwang
 Email
2/17/03
Linda Fernandezlopez
 Personal Information Management
2/24/03
Lisa Baehr Intranets and Knowledge Organization
   03/04/03
Patrick Williams Groupware: Facilitation & Cooperation
   03/11/03
Yong Jeong Yi Collaborative Filtering
   03/25/03
Lan Zhang Communities and Portals
   04/01/03
Tara Carter Messaging   04/08/03
Katherine Haack W-Fi, UbiComp & Smart Mobs
   04/15/03
Amanda McCoy Agents   04/22/03
Anne Marie Donovan KDD and IR
   04/29/03
Research Paper (30%) [Top ]
    The Research Paper is a scholarly work, less than 15 pages in length, that should include:
  • Historical review of the KMS techology, including origin, inspirations and intentions for the technology
  • Evolution of the technology and its application to Knowledge Managment
  • Review of current applications utilizing the KMS technology including
    • interface and interaction
    • ubiquity
    • system architecture
    • system configuration and deployment
    • technology transition in an organization
  • Impact of the KMS technology in use and possible changes in:
    • knowledge work
    • organizational architecture
    • management
    • collaboration
    • communication
    • trust
    • privacy
    • reputation
  • Future of the KMS technology including lifecycle, new developments and integration with other technologies

It is essential that the Research Paper include novel, thoughtful analysis of the KMS and its impacts. Referencing and expanding on ideas from souces from outside the class readings are highly recommended.

Research Papers should be formatted using APA style guidelines. Printed copies of the paper are due at the beginning of class on April 22, 2003. Late papers will have points deducted.
Revise and Distribute Research Paper (5%) [ Top ]
   

Revisions to the KMS Research Paper based on instructor and class comments, as appropriate. The revised version must then be re-distributed to the class Web site for additional commentary and reference. Updated, Web copies of the revised paper are due May 6., 2003
Knowledge Management Evaluation (15%) [Top ]
   

A short (5 page) evaluation of a KMS System, different from the particular assigned category topic for class. Evaluations should include a technology overview, a brief history of the development of this type of KMS, intended uses for the KMS and examples or case studies of the KMS in use and its overall effectiveness.
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Created Feb. 5, 2003
Last Updated Feb. 10, 2003