Weekly Course Schedule – Spring 2018

INFOST 490 - 002 (Meets Monday & Wednesday Morning)

Week 1 (January 22 – January 28)



Monday, January 22   (9:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M., NWQD-1885)
Class Session 1
Topics
  • Review Syllabus
  • Introductions
Required Readings
Other Resources
Class Discussion Prep
  • Introduce Yourself
    Introduce yourself to the class. Tell us your name, your academic program at UWM, your employment (including part-time jobs and home care responsibilities), and the skill (or skills that you have) which you believe will bring the greatest benefit to your team.


Wednesday, January 24   (9:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M., NWQD-1885)
Class Session 2
Topics
  • Forming a Project Vision
Class Discussion Prep
  • Form a Project Vision
    During our class meeting, we will be breaking up into groups to brainstorm about possible projects that we could pursue. At the end of the class session, each group will share their ideas with the entire class. The project elements that we will brainstorm about include possible clients, possible applications, possible technology platforms, and possible team configurations. Before you arrive at class, create a short list of each of these that you will be able to share with your breakout group. Research indicates that groups are most productive when team members arrive with some ideas in hand. So, please make sure to do this pre-work.


Wednesday, January 24   (1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M., NWQB-3472)
Optional Session
Office Hours
    I will hold office hours every Wednesday in my office from 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM. Please feel free to drop by to ask a question, to get help with your assignments, to discuss projects, or just to say hello. Meetings on other days or at other times may be arranged via email.


Sunday, January 28, @  11:55 P.M.
Weekly Assignments Deadline
Class Participation Assignments Due (Forum Posts)
  • Week 1 Update on Project Selection & Team Formation
    Description: There are 4 weeks remaining before you are expected to have selected a project and formed a project team. Post an update on your individual progress toward that goal. Use this space to reach out to others in the class.
    Submit to: Project Selection & Team Formation Forum - Week 1 Update