Course norms and expectations We will use a variety of lectures in this course, and as such, it is crucial to appreciate that students in the class are co-producers of class discussions and collective learning. For this to happen, class members need to listen carefully to one another and build on prior comments. Discussions need to stay on track, and it is the responsibility of the faculty and students to collectively accomplish this. Your contributions to this learning process will be appraised in addition to the content of what you contribute Because this course relies heavily on class participation for its success, class norms and expectations regarding class behavior are very important Attendance at every class is important to enhance your learning. Please schedule other activities at times other than when this class meets. Please arrive on time and stay from the beginning of class to the end. If you must miss a class, please advise the Professor in advance. If you unable to attend a class, it is your responsibility to find out from your classmates what materials were covered, what items were distributed in class, and what key points were collectively advanced 2. The classroom discussion presents a unique opportunity for you to develop and enhance your confidence and skills in articulating a personal position, sharing your knowledge, and reacting to new deas. All of you have personal experience with electronic commerce that can enhance our understanding of the subject, and that we want to encourage you to share 3. The reading assignments will be posted on the course website, and or distributed in class. You are responsible for checking the course website before every class for announcements, assignments and schedule changes. HW assignments should be done individually. Late submissions will be accepted and graded, but you will only be given credit for 50% of your score. And your carriage may turn into a 4. Group projects should be done in groups of 3-4 students( the exact number will be announced later) After you have posted your personal Blackboard page, your classmates will know you better, and this will help facilitate the group formation process. During the semester, we will give you a set of deta guidelines about working in teams. You will also be asked to evaluate the contribution of each of team members after the group project 5. During class sessions, you should turn off cell phones, beepers, laptops or other such equipment 6. Please bring your name card for each class. For the first several weeks, please try to sit in the same seat ch class with your name card in front of you. This will make it easier for me to get to know you and to make sure you get appropriate credit for your contributionsCourse norms and expectations We will use a variety of lectures in this course, and as such, it is crucial to appreciate that students in the class are co-producers of class discussions and collective learning. For this to happen, class members need to listen carefully to one another and build on prior comments. Discussions need to stay on track, and it is the responsibility of the faculty and students to collectively accomplish this. Your contributions to this learning process will be appraised in addition to the content of what you contribute. Because this course relies heavily on class participation for its success, class norms and expectations regarding class behavior are very important: 1. Attendance at every class is important to enhance your learning. Please schedule other activities at times other than when this class meets. Please arrive on time and stay from the beginning of class to the end. If you must miss a class, please advise the Professor in advance. If you unable to attend a class, it is your responsibility to find out from your classmates what materials were covered, what items were distributed in class, and what key points were collectively advanced. 2. The classroom discussion presents a unique opportunity for you to develop and enhance your confidence and skills in articulating a personal position, sharing your knowledge, and reacting to new ideas. All of you have personal experience with electronic commerce that can enhance our understanding of the subject, and that we want to encourage you to share. 3. The reading assignments will be posted on the course website, and or distributed in class. You are responsible for checking the course website before every class for announcements, assignments and schedule changes. HW assignments should be done individually. Late submissions will be accepted and graded, but you will only be given credit for 50% of your score. And your carriage may turn into a pumpkin. 4. Group projects should be done in groups of 3-4 students (the exact number will be announced later). After you have posted your personal Blackboard page, your classmates will know you better, and this will help facilitate the group formation process. During the semester, we will give you a set of detailed guidelines about working in teams. You will also be asked to evaluate the contribution of each of your team members after the group project. 5. During class sessions, you should turn off cell phones, beepers, laptops or other such equipment. 6. Please bring your name card for each class. For the first several weeks, please try to sit in the same seat each class with your name card in front of you. This will make it easier for me to get to know you and to make sure you get appropriate credit for your contributions