12 March 2007
Week 1: "Classic" CSCW and Groupware Concepts
This week we'll start by looking at some of the classic works on CSCW and groupware. What is CSCW, exactly? And how does it form the foundation for today's social computing applications?
Week 1 Readings: Introduction to CSCW
This week's readings are on "classic" CSCW and groupware definitions and analyses:
- Orlikowski, W.J. (1992). Learning from Notes: organizational issues in groupware implementation.
- Grudin, J. (1994). Computer-supported cooperative work: history and focus.
- Ellis, C.A., Gibbs, S.J., & Rein, G. (1991). Groupware: some issues and experiences. Commun. ACM, 34(1), 39-58.
All can be found in the files section of myCourses.
Also, please read:
Week 1 Lab Assignment: Configure Your Weblog
I have set up individual weblogs for each student, as well, which is where I will expect you post your weekly assignments, and the login information for your personal blog was emailed to you before the first week of class. (If you did not receive that email, please contact me.)
We're using Movable Type for the course weblogs. The user manual for Movable Type Enterprise can be downloaded from myCourses if you’d like more detailed information on any of its functions.
Before configuring your blog, please go to the TypeKey website and create a Typekey ID for yourself (if you already have a TypeKey ID, you can skip this step). You'll need the ID in order to comment on this class site, and to enable authentication of commenters on your own blog. Without that, you run the risk of being overwhelmed with spam comments.
Once you've obtained the TypeKey ID, log in to the MT server (using the information that I sent to you via email, not your TypeKey login) and change your password by clicking on your name in the top right corner (where it says “Welcome”) and editing your profile. (You can re-use your DCE password if you’d prefer not to have to remember an extra login; however, this system is not linked to the DCE system, so changing your password in one place will not change it in the other.) You can change your display name, if you'd like, but do not change your user ID.
Once you've done that, select the link to "Settings" for your blog, and then select "Switch to Advanced Setting" (you should now have five tabs for settings at the top of the screen).
Because of a problem with my automated blog creation script, your weblog name has an extra “\” in the title. You can remove this, and can change your blog's title if you’d like. However, I do ask that you leave your name and the course number (892) somewhere in the title. Please do not change the publishing path or URL for your weblog.
Save the changes you've made, and then select the tab for "New Entry Defaults" and change the post status option from "Unpublished" to "Published".
Save your changes again, and select the tab for "Feedback". Change the value of "Accept Comments From" to "Authenticated Commenters Only". This will require users to use a TypeKey ID to comment on your site.
In the option below that, click on the "Setup Authentication" button--you will be prompted for your TypeKey information in order to configure your authentication settings.
Change "immediately publish comments from" to "any authenticated commenters".
If you would like to receive email when someone comments on your blog, leave the email notification on. If you don't want those notifications sent, you can turn them off.
Save these changes, and then click on the "New Entry" link at the top of the left menubar. Create an introductory post, telling me and your classmates a little bit about yourself and why you're taking this class. When you're done, save the post.
Now click on "View Site" at the bottom of the left menubar. Does your blog, with the introductory post, appear? If so, you're done. If not, make sure you've done all of the steps above. If you still can't get it to work, IM or email me.