INLS 180 Day 6 Notes

9/11/02

 

 

  1. one-min papers
    1. Point

Innovation arises from disequilibrium (a variable out of sync)

Social factors as well as human characteristics influence communication and comm. systems

Evolution/adoption/diffusion is not linear

           

    1. Questions

Is relationship between excellence and harmony/equality (inverse??) like relationship between quality and profit?

How to reconcile different theories/ideas?

Where do libraries fit in Rogers’ model? [consider transition from library automation to digital libraries]

How to measure the effectiveness of our communications/messages?

Is water boiling rejection the same as US rejecting the metric system?

What about the economics and other ‘logical’ impediments to change?

 

  1. Discuss ISEE
    1. How many channels (windows) can you manage?
    2. Is remote study attractive to you?
    3. Relate ISEE to the open video project

 

3. Project Ideas

 

 

4. One-minute paper concept

What was the big point you learned in class today?

What is the main, unanswered question you leave class with today?