Category Archives: Presentations

14-2 Final Class Virtual Festival

Dear Students, We are almost finished, and we’re going out in style. For the final class, I’m asking you to create a virtual photo and a shareable food (could be made up or realistic). Upload this to the class participation … Continue reading

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Thank you COMM165!

Dear Students, It has been a long semester, full of disruption and unpredictability. I am proud that you have risen up to the challenge of this class despite those setbacks. Here are some takeaways: Show up, do the work. It … Continue reading

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14-0 Final Class– Comm165 collaboration HawkTower

Dear Students, For our final sketch participation, I’m asking you to draw and upload your social distancing eyrie to the Hawk Tower. First download the template, customize your eyrie, and upload your sketch using the form. Take a look at … Continue reading

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14-1 Data Stories

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13-1 Penultimate Pictionary

Dear Students, For Class 28 sketch participation, I’m asking you to create a virtual character. Use an online avatar maker (like  maker or creator or cutesy app). Add some superpowers. Then, imagine a super study food they will bring to … Continue reading

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13-0 Data Studio for Interactive Visualizations

Dear Students, For Class 27 sketch participation, I’m asking you to upload images of your favorite BlogWorks. We’ll also go over the survey questions and responses. Upload them to the photo album. Enjoy the sunshine! See you soon! — Prof. … Continue reading

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12-1 Data Visualization

Dear Students, For Thursday’s sketch participation, I’m asking you to do two things– both must be completed for full credit: We’re going to do a “virtual scavenger hunt” using affinity diagrams. There will be opportunities to earn tokens and collaborate … Continue reading

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12-0 Infographics

Dear Students, For Class 25’s sketch participation, I’m asking you to give me feedback on the class in two ways: Quantitatively fill out this survey about finals. Qualitatively, sketch the high and low points of the class for you. Try … Continue reading

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11-1 Chart Stories

For Class 24’s sketch participation, I’m asking you to have a little fun with data and chart visualizations. First, generate data by looking around your house at collections of things you own. Write down some data about them. Then, try … Continue reading

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11-0 Data and Visualizations

Dear Students, On Monday, we have a guest speaker, Dr. Karen Donoghue from HumanLogic. She runs a successful design consultancy. She has worked with Google, VMware, T-Mobile, The Associated Press, Motorola, and many startups. Her software and products run on … Continue reading

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