A Brief History of the Internet , a three-part video series that chronicles the birth and growth of the Internet. So allow time for downloading and printing the files, which is about a dozen articles. Again, hyperlinks on the Web are volatile and some may be unavailable when you need them. You might find that printing out most of the articles you need at the beginning of the semester makes the most sense. Obviously you have to print out materials in order to make notes, highlight important passages, etc.
Some students go ahead and punch holes and collect the course materials in a notebook.
It's your decision and partially depends on how comfortable you are with reading and retaining information through a Web browser and whether you have convenient Web access. Many students enjoy discussions, but some are more timid. Therefore, in addition to the discussions which take place in the classroom , we will experience a variety of computer-based tools for class discussions. Workshops will be set up to instruct you in their use. Each of you should come to every class prepared to launch a thoughtful discussion on the reading assignment.