Classroom Participation (10%)
The focus of this course is collaboration and discussion. Studentsshould arrive at class prepared to share their views on the week's assignments and readings by posting to the class listserv. Professional conduct is required of each student. This includes but is not limited to: attendance, polite discussions, listserve participation, weblogcommentary, group systems evaluation, timely completion of assignments and group participation.
Weblogging (15%)
Students will continually contribute to the class weblog throughout the semester.
Contributing includes (but is not limited to):
- Discussing class issues
- Following up on class discussion topics
- Linking to other Web resources and providing contextual commentary
- Commenting on Web resources provided by others
- Reviewing relevant KMS technologies
Lead Knowledge Management System Topic Discussion (15%) [Top]
Students should be prepared to review and lead a discussion of their assigned topic with these resources:
- Displayable presentation (e.g. a Powerpoint presentation) to review the assigned readings for the discussion topic
- Questions about the topic to provoke class discussion
- Graphics or links to applicable Web resources
- Demonstrations of relevant KMS technologies and applications (if additional setup or hardware/software is required - notify 24 hours prior to class time)
After completing the class discussion, upload your presentation to the class Web site using the upload form.
Class presentations will be evaluated based on a number of different criteria. The grading criteria for your class presentations is outlined in the Presentation Evaluation form.
| Name | Topic | Date of Presentation |
| Anuj | KM Infrastructure | Feb.15, 2005 |
| Stephanie | Email |
Feb.22, 2005 |
| Carrie | Personal Information Management |
Mar. 1, 2005 |
| Luci | Personal Knowledge Management |
Mar 8, 2005 |
| Krishnan | Intranets and Knowledge Organization |
Mar. 22, 2005 |
| Frieda | Groupware: Facilitation & Cooperation |
Mar. 29, 2005 |
| Prentis | Collaborative Filtering |
Apr. 5, 2005 |
| Lorrie | Wi-Fi, UbiComp & Smart Mobs | Apr. 12, 2005 |
| Curtis Thomas | Social Networks |
Apr. 19, 2005 |
| Heather | Agents | Apr. 26, 2005 |
Knowledge Management System Evaluation (20%) [Top]
A short (5-8 page) evaluation of a KMS System, different from the particular assigned category topic for class. Evaluations should include a technology overview (including screen shots if applicable), a brief history of the development of this type of KMS, intended uses for the KMS and examples or case studies of the KMS in use and its overall effectiveness. Printed copies of the paper are due at the beginning of class on March 1st.
Book Report and Review (20%) [Top]
A short (5 page) report of a book (choices listed below) and a 20 minute class presentation on the book based on the report in class. Focus should be on issues interesting to you and related to class topics and discussions. Printed copies of the report are due at the beginning of class on March 29.
Book eligible for report and review:
- Beniger, James R. (1989) The Control Revolution: Technological and Economic Origins of the Information Society
- Choo, Chun Wei (1998) The Knowing Organization: How Organizations Use Information to Construct Meaning, Create Knowledge, and Make Decisions
- Christensen, Clayton M. (2003) The Innovator's Dilemma. HarperBusiness.
- Crumlish, Christian (2004) The Power of Many: How the Web is Transforming Politics, Business and Everyday Life. Web site for The Power of Many
- Lessig, Lawrence (2001) The Future of Ideas: The Fate of the Commons in a Connected World
- Levine, Rich &. Christopher Locke, Doc Searls and David Weinberger (2000) The Cluetrain Manifesto: The End of Business as Usual
- Malone, Thomas W. (2004) The Future of Work: How the New Order of Business Will Shape Your Organization, Your Management Style and Your Life. Harvard Business School Press. Cambridge, MA.
- Nonaka, Ikujiro & Takeuchi, Hirotaka (1995) The Knowledge-Creating Company: How Japanese Companies Create the Dynamics of Innovation
- Oldenburg, Ray (1999) The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community
- Rheingold, Howard (2000). Tools for Thought. (Print Edition, MIT Press 2000)
- Shapiro, Carl & Hal R. Varian (1998) Information Rules: A Strategic Guide to the Network Economy. Harvard Business Press, Cambridge, MA.
- Surowiecki, James (2004) The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the Many Are Smarter Than the Few and How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economies, Societies and Nations
- Terra, José Claudio and Cindy Gordon. (2002) Realizing the Promise of Corporate Portals : Leveraging Knowledge for Business Success. Butterworth-Heinemann
- Watts, Duncan J. (2003) Six Degrees: The Science of a Connected Age
Research Paper (15%) [Top]
The Research Paper is a scholarly work, about 8 pages in length, that could be suitable for publication. Papers might include:
- Historical review of the KMS techology, including origin, inspirations and intentions for the technology
- Evolution of the technology and its application to Knowledge Managment
- Review of current applications utilizing the KMS technology including
- interface and interaction
- ubiquity
- system architecture
- system configuration and deployment
- technology transition in an organization
- Impact of the KMS technology in use and possible changes in:
- knowledge work
- organizational architecture
- management
- collaboration
- communication
- trust
- privacy
- reputation
- Future of the KMS technology including lifecycle, new developments and integration with other technologies
A short, written proposal describing the topic you have chosen is due at the beginning of class on March 22.
It is essential that the Research Paper include novel, thoughtful analysis of the KMS and its impacts. Referencing and expanding on ideas from souces from outside the class readings are highly recommended.
Research Papers should be formatted using APA style guidelines. Printed copies of the DRAFT paper are due at the beginning of class on due at the beginning of class on April 12. Late papers will have points deducted.
Revise and Distribute Research Paper (5%) [Top]
Revisions to the KMS Research Paperbased on instructor and class comments, as appropriate. The revised version must then be re-distributed to the class Web site using the upload form for additional commentary and reference. Updated, Web copies of the FINAL papers are due at the beginning of class on April 26.