Class Minutes February 7, 2007

(Taken by Jay)

Housekeeping

Introductions

Everyone had an opportunity to introduce themselves. Welcome to all new Tactical Media Group Members.

Facilitator and Note Taker

Jay took notes tonight and will coordinate a signup list for future meetings.

Steve facilitated tonights meeting

Seqouia will take notes next week and Aaron will facilitate next weeks meeting.

Handout

Fred gave a handout for discussion topics

Fred’s Blog

http://fredjohnson.mwg.org/telecom/

Web2.0 and Collaborative Media

Jason led a discussion and presented information about web2.0 and collaborative media. Topics included the following.

• Efficient use of technology and online communications
• History of communication = Mass media (Movies, TV, Radio) = More ability to communicate

= Internet (Web1.0) = More people, advanced technology

= Web2.0 = More interactive, new ways for community building, new ways for social networking, advanced technology including open source

• Technology used to receive information of interest. How to configure your Firefox browser and RSS feeds (Help/customization/themes and extensions/mozilla updates).
• Technology used to organize your information on the web and connect with others that have like interests. http://del.icio.us/

Reading Assignment

Read introduction and first two chapters of assigned book. Link to book on Fred’s Blog/syllabus

Brief Discussion about Workshops and Projects

We discuss further next week and start scheduling. Fred discussed the requirements of individual projects and expectations of people getting involved outside of the Wednesday night meeting.