Introduction
This session we'll go over the course logistics, and then discuss what we mean by the term 'civic media.' We'll also use the 10 points tool to come up with our own shared definition.
- Intros, Background, Overview of Syllabus. Examples of Intro Civic Media projects from last year (1 hour)
- Dotstorm: Topics & Tools (10 min brainstorm, 10 min cluster and +1, 10 min discuss)
- 10 min break
- Workshop on '10 Principles of Civic Media' using 10 points tool by cdetar (30–40 min)
- Remaining time: Logistics: create accounts on course blog; sign any necessary forms, explore etherpad