Classroom Etiquette and Communication Guide

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What is the best method to contact Jean Hebert for brief inquiries?

Via telephone

Messaging him on social media

Through his email address (correct)

In person during office hours

When are the office hours held in person?

Wednesday and Saturday 12pm-1pm (correct)

Monday and Tuesday 12pm-1pm

Thursday and Friday 12pm-1pm

Only on Wednesdays

What is advised against in the digital classroom environment?

Respectful communication

Disruptive behavior (correct)

Participating in group discussions

Taking notes during lectures

When can one expect a response if they email Jean on Saturday?

By Tuesday Signup and view all the answers

What can students lose out on if they arrive late to class?

Participation in group activities Signup and view all the answers

What should students do prior to class for effective participation?

Complete all required readings Signup and view all the answers

What is not tolerated in the classroom based on the etiquette guidelines?

Using computers for unrelated tasks Signup and view all the answers

What activity is encouraged for building rapport within the class?

Working with a partner during ice-breakers Signup and view all the answers

What information should partners share during their introduction?

Their name, city or town where they grew up, and a musician or movie they like Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the impostors in the ice-breaker activity?

To lie about their name, hometown, and favorite thing Signup and view all the answers

During the group activity, what is the main objective of the groups?

To come up with high priority questions about the class Signup and view all the answers

What should groups do in part two of the activity after receiving questions from another group?

Search the Course Outline for answers to those questions Signup and view all the answers

What kind of video is scheduled for discussion in the course outline?

An episode of 'Black Mirror' titled 'Nosedive' Signup and view all the answers

What are the two perspectives on media discussed in the course?

Hopeful and critical perspectives Signup and view all the answers

What activity involves students guessing who the impostors are?

An introduction activity with deception Signup and view all the answers

What item is placed in the hand of one student during the ice-breaker?

A unique object that should not be revealed Signup and view all the answers

What concern does Plato express about written knowledge?

It lacks the ability to protect oneself. Signup and view all the answers

What does Adrien Baillet suggest about the overwhelming number of books?

An effort must be made to discern valuable books. Signup and view all the answers

How does Kierkegaard view the public's engagement with media?

It serves as a distraction and diminishes understanding. Signup and view all the answers

What potential does the telegraph hold according to the text?

It connects all nations in civilization. Signup and view all the answers

What does Kierkegaard imply about the consequences faced by those who stand out in society?

They are criticized and attacked by the public. Signup and view all the answers

What does Plato indicate about the nature of written responses from speakers?

They are often repetitive and lack depth. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major concern with dystopian thinking about media?

It ignores the full context of media or technology. Signup and view all the answers

According to Baillet, what might happen if the overflow of books is not managed?

Future generations may end up in barbarism. Signup and view all the answers

How has societal perception of media historically divided?

Between utopian visionaries and dystopian critics. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following defines utopia?

An ideal society with perfect laws. Signup and view all the answers

What metaphor does Kierkegaard use to describe the relationship between the public and the media?

A dog that attacks to entertain. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme of the episode 'Nosedive' from Black Mirror?

The consequences of societal ratings and social interactions. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'dystopia' imply about a society?

It's a world where life is dehumanizing and fearful. Signup and view all the answers

Which historical development is aligned with the fears of new media?

The invention of the telegraph. Signup and view all the answers

What type of societal response typically accompanies the introduction of new media?

A mixture of enthusiasm and skepticism. Signup and view all the answers

What philosophical perspective does Socrates express regarding writing?

It has a silent, lifeless quality compared to speech. Signup and view all the answers

What is catfishing in the context of online dating?

The creation of fake online identities to deceive others emotionally. Signup and view all the answers

What is described as a 'moral panic'?

A disproportionate public reaction to a perceived social threat. Signup and view all the answers

Which historical phenomenon illustrates fears around new communication technologies?

Public anxiety about radio in the 1930s. Signup and view all the answers

According to the criticisms of popular media, which of the following is NOT a complaint mentioned?

An increase in academic engagement. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of moral panics, what has been a common perception towards video games?

They are contributing to violent behavior among children. Signup and view all the answers

What does Carr suggest about changes in reading habits due to technology?

They have diminished the ability for deep reading. Signup and view all the answers

What primary effect do critics attribute to modern media concerning face-to-face interactions?

They lead to decreased face-to-face interaction. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'inauthentic communication' refer to in the context of media criticism?

Interactions that lack sincerity and genuine emotion. Signup and view all the answers

What should students focus on during group activities in class?

Presenting findings or discussion points to the class Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of showing up late to class?

Students may miss out on important discussions and activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the instructor's preferred method for broader discussions about readings or exams?

Meeting during Office Hours Signup and view all the answers

Which actions are considered inappropriate in the digital classroom?

Using devices for unrelated purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is expected from students before class begins?

Reading all required readings Signup and view all the answers

What type of environment is promoted in the digital classroom?

A respectful and inclusive space Signup and view all the answers

What concern does Plato express regarding speakers and their responses?

Speakers always offer identical answers regardless of the question. Signup and view all the answers

According to Adrien Baillet, what is necessary to avoid chaos in literature due to the growing number of books?

Organize books into distinct categories of importance. Signup and view all the answers

How does Kierkegaard characterize the public in relation to media?

The public is portrayed as a lazy mass seeking distractions. Signup and view all the answers

During the ice-breaker activity, what should participants avoid doing after receiving an item in their hand?

Revealing the item to anyone except their partner Signup and view all the answers

In the activity involving impostors, how should impostors present themselves?

By lying about their name, hometown, and favorite thing convincingly Signup and view all the answers

What role does Kierkegaard attribute to the media in society?

A distraction that entertains the public. Signup and view all the answers

What vision of the telegraph does the content suggest regarding global communication?

It will become a central connecting force among nations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the group activity involving the Course Outline?

To find answers to high-priority questions received from another group Signup and view all the answers

What does Baillet suggest will happen if the overflow of books is not managed properly?

Future generations may regress into barbarism. Signup and view all the answers

What is a shared element in both hopeful and critical perspectives of media?

They agree that media can transform individuals Signup and view all the answers

What should the presenter in a small group be responsible for during the course outline activity?

Summarizing the group's findings to the class Signup and view all the answers

What type of content is featured in the scheduled video discussion?

An episode of a dystopian television series Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is part of the ice-breaker activity before revealing one's partner?

Observing others while they introduce themselves Signup and view all the answers

In the ice-breaker activity, what is the significance of closing one’s eyes and opening the left hand?

To prepare for surprise elements in the ice-breaker Signup and view all the answers

What are the two societal perspectives typically associated with the introduction of new media technologies?

Utopia and Dystopia Signup and view all the answers

In the context of media technologies, what does 'utopia' generally refer to?

An ideal society Signup and view all the answers

How did Socrates describe writing and its effect on communication?

It is lifelike but silent Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding discussions about new media technologies?

Critics of media often have the same historical fears. Signup and view all the answers

What does dystopian thinking often overlook when evaluating new media technologies?

Potential benefits of the media Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following media technologies is commonly associated with dystopian fears?

Social Media Signup and view all the answers

Which example is often used to illustrate both utopian and dystopian views of media?

Video games Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern raised by critics of new media technologies?

They diminish face-to-face interactions. Signup and view all the answers

What social condition does dystopia most closely represent?

A wretched and fearful life Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase describes the historical trend concerning new media technologies?

Boosters and critics coexisting Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

About Jean Hebert

Contact Jean Hebert via email at [email protected] for quick questions
For more in-depth discussions or academic assistance, visit during Office Hours.
Office Hours:
- Monday/Tuesday (Zoom): 12pm-1pm
- Wednesday/Saturday (in person): 12pm-1pm, Room 530 (main campus)
Jean checks his emails daily and responds within 24 hours.
His weekend is on Sunday and Monday.

Classroom Etiquette

This digital classroom is a respectful and inclusive environment.
Speak to each other with respect and openness.
Oppressive language and actions are not welcome.
Be on time for class and refrain from using other devices unrelated to class activities.
Take notes using your computer or paper and pencil.
Participate in group activities and present findings to the class.
Complete all required readings before class starts.

Icebreaker

Get paired up with another student for a 10 minute icebreaker.
Share your name, city/town you grew up in, and one favorite musician, movie, TV show, or video game.
Take notes about your partner.
Introduce your partner to the rest of the class.
Impostors will lie about their name, hometown, and favorite thing.

Activity: Course Outline Questions

Divide into small groups of 5.
Appoint a note-taker and a presenter.
Identify 2-3 high priority questions about the course.
Pass the list of questions to another group.
Use the Course Outline to find answers to the questions received from another group.
Write down the answer and the page number from the Course Outline.
If the answer is not found, make a note of that.
Each group's presenter will ask and answer the questions in turn.

Saturday Video & Discussion

Video: Black Mirror S3 E1 (“Nosedive”)
Lecture: Utopia/dystopia

Black Mirror Case Study

Watch Season 3, Episode 1 of “Black Mirror” on Netflix.
Take notes on the following:
- What forms of media are shown in the episode? Make a list.
- What media technologies shown are 1) socially beneficial or 2) socially destructive?
Discuss the following in your groups of 5-6:
- Why are we sometimes dystopian about new media?
- Can you think of ways new media technology has improved your life or your community?

Utopia/Dystopia

Utopia: A place of ideal perfection in laws, government, and social conditions.
Dystopia: An imagined world or society where people lead wretched, dehumanized, and fearful lives.
Media technologies are often believed to create these states.

Utopian Visions

Hoverboards are a notable example of utopian visions.

Dystopian Fears

Hoverboards can also be viewed as a representation of dystopian fears.

Utopia/Dystopia: Same as it ever was

Historically, new media always have boosters (utopians) and critics (dystopians).
Philosophical premises remain the same, although the styles might change.

Utopia and Dystopian thinking: A highlight reel

Examples of utopian/dystopian discussions throughout history:
- Writing and the alphabet (Greece, 3rd Century BCE)
- Books (beginning in 1450)
- The popular press (~1840s)
- The telegraph (1844)
- Radio (1930s)
- Video games (1980s)
- Google and Social Media (2000s)

Socrates on the alphabet/writing

Socrates believed that writing was like painting, lacking a way to answer questions.
He felt written words are easily misinterpreted and lack the ability to defend themselves.

On the overabundance of books

Adrien Baillet feared that an excessive number of books would lead to a state of barbarism similar to the period after the fall of the Roman Empire.

Kierkegaard on newspapers

He saw the public as lazy and seeking distraction; newspapers catered to this need.
The media were a “dog” that the public used for amusement.

The telegraph and utopian visions

The telegraph was seen as a powerful tool for connecting nations and promoting peace by facilitating communication.

Catfishing

The fear of fraud in online dating, including "catfishing," has existed since the telegraph era.
Ella Cheever Thayer's 1879 novel, “Wired Love: A Romance of Dots and Dashes,” demonstrates this fear in the context of the telegraph.

Moral panics and radio/television

Azriel L.Eisenberg described the anxieties associated with radio in 1936, suggesting it presented an uncomfortable influence on children and their behavior.

Moral panics and video games

Moral Panic: A sensationalized, false public perception that a phenomenon (often a new media form or genre) is corrupting a group of people (often children).
Examples include Momo challenge, violent video games, rap music lyrics.

Is Google Making Us Stupid?

Nicholas Carr argues that Google makes deep reading a struggle.
We shouldn't dismiss "traditional" literacy as normative and shouldn't determine what ought to be based on what is (naturalistic fallacy).

Popular criticisms of popular media

Common complaints about media:
- Distraction
- Reduced productivity
- Impact on face-to-face interaction
- Narrowing political perspectives
- "Inauthentic" communication
- Exposure of children to inappropriate material
- Identity fraud.
These criticisms are not new.
Familiarize yourself with the Moodle page for next week.

Instructor Information

Instructor: Dr. Jean Hebert
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
- Monday/Tuesday (Zoom): 12pm-1pm
- Wednesday/Saturday (in person): 12pm-1pm - Room 530 (main campus)

Classroom Etiquette

Be respectful of others and their perspectives.
Oppressive language and actions are not tolerated.
Disruptive behavior (e.g., lateness, using devices for unrelated things) will not be tolerated.
Taking notes is expected.
Complete all required readings before class.

Course Activities

"Ice-breaker" activities involving introductions and a partner to help you remember each other.
Group activities to discuss questions about the course and course outline.
Video and discussion on "Black Mirror" Season 3, Episode 1 ("Nosedive").
Lecture on Utopia/Dystopia.

Media technologies are often seen as either bringing about utopian ideals or dystopian fears.
Both hopeful and critical perspectives on media often ignore the full context of technology.

Black Mirror Example

Use the episode "Nosedive" from Black Mirror to analyze media technologies and their social impacts.
Discuss the episode's portrayal of media as both beneficial and destructive in shaping social interaction.

Utopia and Dystopia

Utopia: A place of ideal perfection in laws, government, and social conditions.
Dystopia: A society where people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives.

Historical Examples

The alphabet and writing (c. 3rd century BCE): Socrates argued that writing restricts communication and fosters passivity.
Books (beginning in 1450): Adrien Baillet feared a "barbarian state" due to an overabundance of books.
The popular press (c. 1840s): Soren Kierkegaard saw the media as a tool to distract and control the public.
The telegraph (1844): Seen as a utopian tool for global communication and understanding.
Radio (1930s): Concerns about its disruptive influence on children and family life.
Video games (1980s): Subject to moral panics, often associated with violence and negative effects on youth.
Google and Social Media (2000s): Concerns about "Google making us stupid" and its impact on attention span and critical thinking.

Moral Panics

Moral panic: A sensationalized fear that some phenomenon (often new media) is corrupting a certain group (often children).
Examples: Momo challenge, violent video games, rap music lyrics.

Catfishing

Catfishing: Fabricating online identities to deceive people into romantic relationships.
Existed even in the telegraph era, as evidenced by the novel "Wired Love: A Romance of Dots and Dashes".

Criticisms of Popular Media

Distraction, decreased productivity, negative impact on face-to-face interaction, narrowing political perspectives, inauthentic communication, exposure of children to inappropriate materials, identity fraud.

Upcoming Week's Assignment

Get acquainted with the course Moodle page.

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This quiz covers essential guidelines for classroom etiquette and communication with instructor Jean Hebert. It emphasizes respectful interactions, participation in activities, and effective use of office hours. Understand the expectations for a positive learning environment in this digital classroom.