I'm interested to see in the syllabus for the African art and culture course that the professor has not identified what s/he expects students to learn nor how they will demonstrate that learning, instead focusing on what will be presented. This would not be considered adequate in my discipline. -----Original Message----- From: Teaching Breakfast List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jim Greenberg Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 8:38 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Example of "Social Computing" and the Conversation of Teaching 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 email: [log in to unmask] phone: 607-436-2701 fax: 607-436-3081 IM: oneontatltc "Ignorance is curable, stupidity lasts forever"