Diversity & Tech 2024 #2 (9 September)

Announcements

Today’s timed exercise will ask you to discuss subtext. If you need a quick refresher as to what this is, here’s a dictionary definition! https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subtext

Agenda

Assignment

  1. If you are new to the course, read the Syllabus carefully to make sure this writing-intensive class is right for you.
  2. Sign up to facilitate 2 discussions during the semester. Be sure to choose a different author for each session.
  3. Read/listen, take notes, and be ready for in-class timed exercises & discussions on: 
  4. What current technology issues come to mind from your reading? Please find a news item about a relevant technology issue, and add its URL to the 9/11 tab in “D&T Share-outs 2024.” Note: In the future, if a tab doesn’t yet exist for the next class, go ahead and create a new one!