Tbers,

Social computing is defined as using computer and network technologies to
more effectively generate knowledge, share knowledge, collaborate, learn and
make decisions collectively.  An interesting example of social computing and
teaching can be found at a Swarthmore College web site where a faculty
member posts his syllabus for his course on African art and culture and
receives comments and suggestions from others.  The web site can be found
at: http://weblogs.swarthmore.edu/burke/?p=87

I've never thought to post my syllabus for comments, but can see from this
site it could be an excellent way to improve my teaching.


Mr. James B. Greenberg
Director Teaching, Learning and Technology Center
Milne Library
SUNY College at Oneonta
Oneonta, New York 13820

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phone: 607-436-2701
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"Ignorance is curable, stupidity lasts forever"