1. i312: Information in Cyberspace

2. What is i312? Undergraduate online course
Began in the classroom 6 years ago
Grew from 50 to 100 to 200 students
Introduction to the history, management, & use of online information
Consistently receives an average course evaluation rating of over 4 on a 5 point scale

3. i312 as an organization
i312 is different than most organizations because it is an iterative system
new users
new technologies to teach and try.
the use of information technologies in i312 shifts so often, it's difficult to pinpoint what works and what doesn't.

4. i312 content 6 modules with HTML lessons and Webcasts Final Project
Linux & Unix
Internet History, Protocols, & Governance
Computer & Internet Security
Internet Communication
Information Searching & Evaluation
Accessibility & Usability
Final Project

5. i312 communication Students Management
, IM, IT lab, Webcast, FAQs
Management
Blogs, , face-to-face

6. Growing pains Management of content and staff
Communication
Technology
Virtually unnoticed by students

7. Communication issues Team teaching Several Blogs
Management of course content
One instructor in Spain
Grading
IM assignment
Final Projects

8. Technology issues Seeking stable technology Management of website
Blackboard…limitations
Building a custom infrastructure
Management of website
Management of module problems

9. i312 communication overhaul
Wordpress vs. Blogger
Instructor in Spain
Flattened hierarchy
Communications liaison
Content Management
Undergraduate Assistants
Incorporating feedback
Assignments and FAQs
Revised web site workflow

10. i312 technology enhancement
Database
Rosters
Final Projects
Web Server
Webmin GUI to Apache
Streaming Server
Webcasts
Web site

11. Current issues Rosters Web site Name changes Blackboard & Clips
Add/Drop
Web site
Semantic markup
Archiving
RSS
Search
Name changes