Archive for September, 2008

The power of Social Networking

I’ve decided that my capstone (which is akin to a thesis, in case anyone doesn’t know) is going to focus on doulas. So, to figure out my problem space, I wanted to ask some women who are doulas and women who’ve used doulas some questions.
I put a note up on my Facebook page explaining what [...]

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Trying something new

I’m in my third week of classes, and I’ve decided to try something new: I am not going to take my laptop to any of my classes.
When I started taking classes last year, I took my laptop to every one (except one in which my prof requested they not be used) so that I could [...]

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CMC and sports

I am participating in two fantasy football leagues. I should mention that I’ve never played fantasy football before.  In fact, football is not really something I enjoy….well, used to anyway LOL
I am married to a sports nut, so I’m exposed to a lot of sports.  And, being the Hoosier that I am, I am crazy [...]

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Crushed Twitter expectations

I’m taking a class in “computer-mediated communication (CMC)”.  We met yesterday for the first time.  As with all classes on the first day, it was a simple review of the syllabus and introductions of instructor and students.
We briefly discussed different modes of CMC (email, blogs, MUDs/MOOs, microblogs, etc.) and their social consequences.  I’m excited about [...]

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