Class Introduction:
To be used at the beginning of every semester for BECA 505.
Welcome to KSFS:
I'm Juliet, the Communications Director for this semester. Any questions or concerns can be directed to me via e-mail, and I can point you in the right direction: ksfs@sfsu.edu
First off I want to say CONGRATS for now being a part of the radio station! My goal this semester is to make sure everyone has a great experience-so please don't hesitate to talk to me!
By asking me questions, you help the management team figure out how to better serve the needs of new students. Since this semester we're striving for complete interaction in the class and having a great level of digital communication.
The KSFS Wiki Manual is the new centralized location for everything at KSFS. We are doing our best to make it intuitive, comprehensive and user friendly. It can be edited by anyone (including you) by following the simple steps on the Wiki Instructions page, or simply follow the link below and watch the video. (Always keep the instructions page as a reference.)
What's a Wiki? Watch the "Wikis in Plain English" Video.
Watch the Required Introductory Jottit Video.
And The Optional Intro to Tabbed Browsing Video.
Note:Mac users apple-click instead of ctrl-click for tabbed browsing)
It doesn't take a technical expert to participate in the KSFS Wiki Manual Project, because contributions don't need to look perfect the first time around. Almost everything written will be edited, modified, formatted, and perfected over the course of the semester, then cut, copied, pasted, organized, and finalized shortly thereafter. The important thing is that you have an have fun, learn a lot, then commit to sharing that knowledge with future KSFS students. Note: To see a time-lapse example of how a Wiki evolves, follow this link here.
General Introduction
Mailing List: Make sure you're on the KSFS staff mailing list. If you received a mass email from the Communications Director leading you here, then you are enrolled in the class and on the list. If not, contact Professor Jeff Jacoby at jjacoby@sfsu.edu to make sure that you are on the list and enrolled in the class. If you added the class, then not being on the list is probably normal. Email jeff anyways to make sure he doesn't forget about you.
Any Problems? Any issues, problems, or concerns about anything should be directed towards the Communications Director. Contact information is located through the Class Contacts Page. You have already been sent the password for this semester in an e-mail, and announced it in class. If you still can't find it, email Jeff Jacoby at jjacoby@sfsu.edu. Also, write down the KSFS & CATS contact information on the Class Contacts Page.
Questions? Post any questions about the Wiki Manual to Class Q & A page. Any ideas or recommendations you can make for the online manual should be put on the Manual Improvements page. (This Manual is in its infancy for the time being, and we could use a lot of suggestions)
Syllabus: Download a copy of the Spring 2008 Syllabus if you haven't already. (this version is out of date. It could give you a good idea. Check with Jeff about the changes.)
Departments: Read about departments, and find tasks that you may be interested in becoming a part of. Please contact the head of that department and let them know you are interested. Emails of the department heads should be found on the Station information page or the Class Contacts page to talk to the department heads directly).
Hours Requirement Last semester there was an hours requirement but this semester working for departments in class time has replaced that requirement. So please make sure you go to class and work for the department you have signed up for. If there is any problems/concerns with your department please talk to the department head and please send an email to the Communications Director so we can help assist you and work out any issues to make this class a better experience for you!
Announcements New information will be posted as it comes up on the Class Announcements page. Please check it frequently in order to stay as up-to-date as possible. In fact, it may be a good idea to temporarily set it as your home page for the duration of the class.
Your First Assignment
Part 1: Week 1
Put your contact information on the contact page.
Read all of the directions first before attempting the assignment.
Make sure you hit PUBLISH when you are done. Use the following format:
Your Name
Your phone number
Your e-mail address
TXT MSG: Y
Facebook: N
Available for Fill-ins: Y
- To find your contact information, follow the links on the Class Contacts Page.
- Copy your contact info from the Wiki and paste it into an email to the Communications Director.
- If you are having problems editing the page, check the Wiki Instructions page. If that doesn't solve the problem, contact the Communications Director or Jeff. If you are have run into additional obstacles, please post a question on the Class Q & A page.
- I've already sent you the password for this semester in an e-mail, and announced it in class. If you still can't find it, email Jeff Jacoby at jjacoby@sfsu.edu.
Part 2: Week 2
Update the On-Air Schedule to include the show name and the full name of every show member. Write or update your Bio on the On-Air Show Description page.
- WARNING: Starting this semester, students will not be allowed on-air until they have completed a brief bio for their show.
- Follow the instructions located at the top of the On-Air Schedule and On-Air Show Description pages.
- Don't worry about formatting, because we can always come back and fix it later. The words are what is most important. If you want to focus on format, you have two choices:
- Find an example where the formatting is correct. Click edit. Find that example on the left and copy it. Paste it where your information should be. Change the words so it includes your information.
- Or, click on the formatting help link in the upper right (while editing) and follow the examples they have for you.
Part 3: Week 4
Each student should take the time to vote on items on the Wiki Wish List
- You may only vote once for each item. You should vote on every item unless it's confusing.
- Voting against ideas that you consider to be a waste of money is just as -- if not MORE important than voting positively for ideas you support
- Consider that we have a fairly fixed budget, so more expensive "wishes" should be weighed more carefully than inexpensive ones
- Any Questions about the Items on the Wish List should be posted on the Class Q & A page.
- Instructions are located at the top of the Wiki Wish List page. If you do not know how to edit a page, please refer to the Wiki Instructions.
Special instructions
- Add this site to your bookmarks or favorites so that you can easily refer back to it. The bookmarks or Favorites button should be located near the top of the Web Browser.
Disability Statement
Students with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the instructor. The Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC) is available to facilitate the reasonable accommodations process. The DPRC is located in the Student Service Building and can be reached by telephone (voice/TTY 415-338-2724) or by email (dprc@sfsu.edu). http://www.sfsu.edu/~dprc/facultyfaq.html#1