Week 1 (28-09-2007)
Lecture: Introduction to (multimedia / social media) design issues within the Web 2.0 paradigm; design of interface, of content, of functionality; design for a purpose. Understanding the paradigm shift from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0: web-as-platform, web applications, web services, user-generated content and the ‘social web‘ (blogs, wikis, other participatory sites). Overview of the syllabus and structure of the module; identification of key web resources.
See also:
Workshop: Create personal blog for learning portfolio; enable comments; add fellow students’ blogs to your blogroll.
Readings:
Deitel & Associates, Inc. (2007). Dive Into Web 2.0: An introduction to the principles, applications, technologies, companies, business models and monetization strategies of Web 2.0. Accessed 25th April 2008 at:
ยป http://www.deitel.com/Web2eBook/tabid/2478/Default.aspx
Vossen, G. & Hagemann, S. (2007). Unleashing Web 2.0: From Concepts to Creativity. Burlington, MA: Morgan Kaufmann. ISBN: 0123740347. [Amazon]
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