MT 34901 Collaborative Computing
Boston College

Instructor: Dean Hantzis    hantzis@bc.edu
Please note that this syllabus is not a contract and is subject to change

ENTIRELY ONLINE

This course is comprised of entirely online classes. Classes are conducted in an online Virtual Reality World so that students can take portions of this class from the comfort of home or anywhere (a modern computer and reliable Internet connection is required). This is an "Immersive Education" course; see ImmersiveEducation.org for details on how online courses are conducted using video game and virtual reality technology.

Note: You MUST have a headset/microphone to take this class (approx $15 at stores such as Radio Shack, Best Buy, or online at NewEgg). If your computer has a built-in microphone you may use ear buds (such as iPod earbuds) or simply a headset. In any case, you can NOT have an "open mic" in this class: the audio you hear MUST come through a headset or ear buds (not through a speaker; the audio is picked up by your microphone in such cases and creates feedback).

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Note: You MUST have a headset/microphone to take this class (approx $15 at stores such as Radio Shack). If your computer has a built-in microphone you may use ear buds (such as iPod earbuds) or simply a headset. In any case you can NOT have an "open mic" in this class: the audio you hear MUST come through a headset or ear buds (not through a speaker; the audio is picked up by your microphone in such cases and creates feedback).

Overview

MT 34901 Collaborative Computing
Prerequisite: Comfortable using the Microsoft Windows operating system [includes being fully experienced with the process of installing new software on your own Windows computer]
Before we begin, it is important to understand that this course is Immersive, which differs from Online classes in that we use the latest technologies to collaborate and learn. In this course you'll be introduced to collaborative tools as you learn the essential concepts and jargon offering a solid foundation in computers, the internet, and collaborative applications.


Requirements: Web-based email, and a modern Windows computer at home (or work) that you can install software on
Platform(s): Windows XP (Macintosh, Windows Vista, Linux, UNIX variants also possible but support is provided only for Windows XP)
Time Commitments: 5 to 10 hours out of class every week
Homework: 1 or 2 take-home assignments/coursework every week

 

Landing Page

http://ImmersiveEducation.org/@/bc

 


e-Mail Group

Students collaborate through the BC_MT34901 Yahoo Group
Group name:
Group home:
Group email:       		 BC_MT34901
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BC_MT34901/
BC_MT349@yahoogroups.com

 

Grading Information

50% Participation including your activity on Yahoo Groups and in the Audio Whiteboard during class

10% Homework Assignments

15% Midterm Project

25% Final Project

Syllabus

Class 1: Introduction

Class 2: Hardware I

Class 3: Hardware II

Class 4: Gaming Consoles

Class 5: Operating Systems I

Class 6: Operating Systems II

Class 7: Networks I

Class 8: Networks II

Class 9: MIDTERM Project

Class 10: Web Authoring I

Class 11: Web Authoring II

Class 12: Microsoft Office I

Class 13: FINAL