This is the course blog for our section of BIS 390. I will mainly use it to make announcements and adjustments to our schedule. You will mainly use it to post your research log entries and to extend the classroom discussion.
Click here to preview the Monday 4:30 course syllabus and here to preview the Wednesday 7:20 course syllabus.
Please write a test post in the reply below so I can make sure the blog is working for everyone.You can either use an existing Google/Gmail I.D. or make a Blogger I.D. Let me know if you have any difficulty and I can help. It would be best if your test post was some kind of question or comment about the syllabus. Read it carefully!
Late Breaking Update:
This is a fuller explanation of the various stages/parts of the 390 proposal you are developing. This is the same document, but written for creative projects (which only applies to a small number of you). And this is the really important one, which is a grid (Mon ~ Wed) of all the class assignments. You will get a printed copy of all of these documents in the first class meeting.
It was great getting to know the Monday group today. Such interesting backgrounds and projects... lots of fuel in the tank, so to speak. Looking forward to meeting the rest of you on Wednesday.
This is the Big Libowski Test to ensure I am doing this correctly. I enjoyed hearing all the creative ideas regarding everyone's 390 Project. Should be fun:)
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By the way, if that Big Lebowski Test was meant to be an html link, unfortunately you need to type the addresses in full for these comments.
ReplyDeleteI think the syllabus is clear and straight to the point. It's a lot of information so I will go back to it often to make sure I'm on the right track. I really enjoyed our class on Monday...this sould be a great semester!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed meeting everyone on Monday. The potential projects are very interesting and I look forward to learning more about all of you and your projects as class progresses. Question: Are the bulleted items for the dates on the schedule due on that day or are they assigned for that week?
ReplyDeleteNaomi... if you mean the schedule in the syllabus, then the bullets are assignments due on that day, unless otherwise specified. (Not one week later.) Other bullets describe things that will happen in class that day.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoying the walk through after alot of on line classes
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All right- I am feeling pretty on top of things right now. I have a sneaky feeling this might be the last time I feel this way. Can't wait to get to know all of you over the course of the year.
ReplyDeleteHello. This is Jamie. I like to eat peanut butter and take long, long walks in the rain; sometimes I enjoy both at the same time.
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i used my gmu email to access this blog but i don't know what email to use to access it the next time.
ReplyDeleteEmma I think is will be a very busy semester.
ReplyDeleteDo you also believe that a gap exist between IT professionals and business professionals in an organizations?
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ReplyDeleteI'm typing this from the GMU library on a Saturday night. :(
ReplyDeleteJeremy... in the first week of classes too! That is hardcore.
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ReplyDeleteI have started brainstorming topics that I am most interested in researching in my areas of study. I reached out to my mentor with a list of potential ideas, and he has helped me work through them and narrow them down. I am currently considering researching the following topic: “Will cloud computing lead to individual business units in organizations setting up their own IT and the end of a centralized IT department?” I am going to continue to work with my mentor to further refine this topic, but I feel like this is definitely in the ballpark of where I want to be.
Research Log #1- Kathy Milburn
ReplyDeleteI have been greatly encouraged by our reading homework. It has changed my attitude from "should I even be here" to "oh, this guy is writing about me!". I like the guidance both you and the books are giving us. Until now the whole BIS experience has felt like a solo adventure. This class feels like it will develop into something tight knit and supportive and that makes me feel MUCH better- about the class and myself.
I am also wondering how much I should be involving my advisor about the development of my project ideas. Should I work up a couple with you(Aaron), then run those by her, or vice versa? I don't want to disillusion her by looking like an unfocused twit, but also don't want to slight her. Advice?
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteIn general it's better to have brainstorming type sessions with me and your classmates, then to meet with the faculty mentor when you have something specific to discuss/ask. Just because their time is less available. But then again we have had many BIS students who had more of a brainstorming type relationship with the mentors, so you will need to play your individual situation by ear.
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ReplyDeleteI am very excited to continue my research in the assistive technology fields as it relates to special education. In my BIS 390 class I was still deciding on how broad I wanted to take the assistive technology concentration but have decided that special education will best suit my goals to continue with the masters cohort in special education. Assistive technology is a field that is growing and can be applied to many areas of education to enhance curriculum. I plan on researching and exploring the production of a handbook for general education teachers that have special education students in the inclusion setting. This handbook can provide information as to the available AT devices both hardware and software that can assist students with disabilities as they access the gen ed classroom. These AT devices are available by the county but many teachers are not well versed in how to adapt them in their gen ed. curriculum. I will be meeting with my mentor to go through some of my questions about this topic but hope that I can go ahead with it this semester.
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ReplyDeleteResearch Log #1 Beth Egbert
ReplyDeleteA lot has been written about the importance of preschool education. How it provides for a great foundation for later learning. It also provides educators opportunities for early intervention if necessary. I want to focus my research on how the administrators’ roles can make the early education and socialization of the preschoolers more productive and positive. With better management, marketing, and human resource skills, along with knowledge of early childhood education needs, and keeping the center in line with the Virginia state licensing guidelines, centers will keep qualified teachers, and provide a safe yet fun learning environment for the children.
I am looking forward to the research, but am worried about getting overwhelmed with information. There are so many aspects to preschool education, and all are important. I don't want to be too broad or too narrow in my focus.
Research Log#1-Tom Ritchie
ReplyDeleteI am interested in creating a human intelligence (HUMINT) training course that would be marketed to the United States government and its allies. This course would teach a skill set that would help fill a capabilities void existing between the United States and its foreign partners relating to surveillance and counter surveillance operations. Future access to the trained personnel would primarily benefit human intelligence operators outside the U.S., but it would also be very useful inside the U.S. when an operations involve targets living in or using segregated communities.
I’ve enjoyed the reading so far, and it’s already clarified some planning and structuring concerns I’ve had regarding end product.
Research Log#1 George Njiiri
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking about the practical aspects of pursuing a successful photography business once I graduate and gathering information from various sources and professionals. My topic of interest would be to research the various components that make for a successful business selling fine art photography. I would have one relevant source, my professor and mentor. I am worried I will not find that many books or sources that will be informative and not sure if my topic is well defined enough to be sufficient for a semesters worth of work. I am only just at the beginning of this adventure though, much more reading and brainstorming to do, suggestions are welcome.
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The natural world and the sciences that explore it is a great interest of mine. My art practice is inspired by the discoveries and theories of scientific inquiry. I have worked as a scientific/medical illustrator and spend years as a graphic designer, therefore it should come as no surprise that I am especially interested in interdisciplinary collaborations between art and science which have great potential to create new processes and products.
In order for Art to impact complex, interdisciplinary issues it is imperative to be knowledgeable, precise and appropriate. Such undertakings not only demand a vision as well as visual communication skills but a targeted strategy of consultation, collaboration and ownership among professionals and experienced practitioners.
My goal is to understand the critical processes and important roles inherent in effective styles of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Organizations are constantly looking for more effective and efficient ways of achieving more growth with less resources, but one of the means that could be helpful in achieving this objective is to make communication an integral part of corporate goals. In today's corporate environment, IT professionals and business professionals are the key drivers but there is a huge gap between these two key professionals.
ReplyDeleteUpon this conviction, my research topic would focus on bridging this gap by integrating communication into IT and business professionals. My topic among others would be, "how would communication influence IT and business professional in achieving corporate goals and objectives."
I am still brainstorming and your comments are welcome.
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I'm lost. There, I said it. I have no idea what to write my paper on. That's not usually the kind of thing I like to admit in class, but this seems like the kind of class where if it's true you had better admit to it! I handed in the assignment in the first class and I had a couple of paper topics on the back, but I can't say I was really thrilled with any of them.
My degree has to do with business, consumer marketing, and just a pinch of psychology for fun. So it seems like there are 2 main criteria for picking a research topic. First, it needs to be something where there is ample related raw data and studies available that can be combined in a new way. Second, it seems like it would be prudent to pick a topic that interests me enough that I could see myself working on it for the next year. That's a pretty tall order!
I've always been interested in false advertising. So I'm trying to figure out if there is some way I can make that work. But I'm not sure if that actually works well with my degree.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Fluffy Bunny, come see Fuzzy Bear and his friends in the magical forest for a couple of weeks and I bet you get some new insights.
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ReplyDeleteI am feeling somewhat better about choosing a research problem. I met with Jeannie Leanard on Wednesday and she gave me excellent advice. She recommended contacting people already working in the areas of my potential interests and getting their feedback on what challenges they are facing. To address the idea of "marketing ballet" I drafted a letter to be sent to Rachel Moore, Executive Director of American Ballet Theatre asking her for feedback. I am also considering something not involving ballet. Solving a problem related to employing people with Asperger’s Syndrome interests me. This may be from the point-of-view of what can be done to help the employee or the employer. This topic interests me because my 11-year-old son has Asperger’s Syndrome. Most of my research this week has been about Asperger’s in the workplace and I have already found a gap in the research. Most of the research and intervention is aimed at children, teenagers, and young adults just entering the workforce. There are very few resources available for older adults, perhaps 30-50 that were diagnosed further into their adulthood. I will continue to evaluate these interests.
Blog #2 Statement of Interest analysis C
ReplyDeleteOur group found that sample C lacked the interdisciplinary elements that are required for a statement of interest. The writers statement was to broad of a subject and his explanation lacked details regarding his identified problem. His personal perspective of the issue was repeated throughout his statement with no specific information as to how he came to the decision that this statement could be validated by prior research. We did appreciate his passion for his interest in the subject but felt that he could have expanded on specific details within his own work place to back up his statement.
Erin, are you in Wednesday's class? I am in Monday's class and have no idea what you're talking about. Thanks in advance for clarifying.
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ReplyDeleteThis is an assignment you haven't had yet because the Wednesday class is one week ahead. But just FYI to everyone else, this was just an extra torture I inflicted rather than an official research log post.
Does that mean research log #1 doesn't count towards the homework/research log grade? It was just practice using the blog?
ReplyDeleteResearch Log #1 was a research log, yes. Ha ha. The only "practice" assignment was the test post most of you wrote that said, "hello I'm using the blog, this is my test."
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ReplyDeleteI'm so excited that everything here with the blog is working. I won't be in class this evening. Last class I was talking to my peer about wanting to reseach about trauma and addiction. I'm thinking about our wounded warriors, head injury victims, how they re-intergrate after their trauma, deal with changed lives, losses they experience and how they cope with a new life. Still thinking...what do you think?
ReplyDeleteAaron, I need to schedule a time so we can talk about the googles doc.
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ReplyDeleteFinally I found it "again". Well I am very interested in my research I actually went on and wrote the 25 questions though I am not sure I did it the right way, but it sure helped me figure out what I am trying to bring to the table with this research. I am looking forward to the semester ahead a bit worried about all the writing and reading, but they have been helpful so far so I think will be great.
My comment is here and I just want to let you know that I am in the Monday class, that is why I could not see it there.
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Lucy Paschahlides
1. What is a SE?
2. How do SE’s create capital for their social ventures?
3. Who funds SE’s?
4. What and who are micofinancers?
5. How do case studies prove the success of SE’s?
6. Are SE’s local change makers?
7. Do SE’s empower communities?
8. Who are SE’s?
9. What is the level of responsibility of a SE?
10. Is their awareness of SE in education and can business schools “bring out” the leader to serve social justice?
11. Is it important for small and medium sized business to have a corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
12. Is CSR driven by economics or morality and values?
13. Is it important to have goals and principals for social responsibility?
14. Does economics, social justice and environment work together to produce profit and social good?
15. Who are the non believers of social entrepreneurship and why?
16. Who does a greater good, government, SE’s or corporation?
17. Does government creates policy to better social justice, or are they enabling the population?
18. Are SE’s more capably of assisting basic human needs than government?
19. What is the difference between non for profit and for profit organizations?
20. If you eliminate non for profits from business is it than a SE?
21. What is the difference between SE and non for profit?
22. If you compared the mission statements of non for profit organizations to a SE how would they be different?
23. Who is Ashoka and how do they make social changes?
24. Do social ventures have a utilitarian identity or a normative identity or both?
25. What is the relationship between business ethics and entrprehership?
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ReplyDeleteThe resources I used to research my project were from the Jstore and ESCO business data bases. I found the collaboration between my fellow classmates very useful. They shared data sources and directions that they were taking as well as giving me research feed back in my disciplines. In my opinion it was a small critical thinking tank.