Today, we will begin by introducing Tyler Easterbrook, who will be available to help us with research aspects of the class.

Next, we will discuss our reading.

Next, we will get started collecting some tweets. Before beginning, you will need to identify some hashtags associated with topics that you might like to take up during the semester. We will conduct a brief in-class brainstorming exercise.

You will then do some searching on your own and come up with a list of potential hashtags to study.

Today we will go over the syllabus.

Next, we will begin thinking about professional and personal web presence in terms of social media and presentation.

For homework, create an account on our web site. Before getting started, you will want to have a Twitter and YouTube account. You will also need a profile photo. When ready, you can create your account by following this link.

Also before class on Friday, complete this reading assignment.