Welcome to MIS2101
Welcome to MIS2101, Information Systems in Organizations. We will not be using Canvas for this class. Instead we’ll be using this site which is hosted by Community.MIS.Temple.Edu. This site is built on WordPress, a world class open-source blogging tool. As part of completing the assignments in MIS2101 you will gain some experience with WordPress and other technologies.
Unlike most intro courses, this course has no required textbook. The traditional textbook has been replaced by a collection of readings and videos that are freely available over the Internet. Another way you will find this class very different than most classes you will take at any university is that this class is “activity based”. With this type of class there is far less traditional lecture. We will used the time that is freed up from lectures to complete in-class activities that help students develop a deeper and more genuine understanding of the material that is discussed during our class discussions.
On this site you will find all of the required course materials including the syllabus, links to the assigned readings, links to assigned videos, assignments and access to your grades for the course. In addition announcements will be made in class and/or on this site so it is important that you check this site regularly for announcements.
Weekly Question #6 (The last one!)
Hi! This will be the last Weekly Question for the class…
Leave your response as a comment on this post by the end of day, Friday, October 12. Your response only needs to be about three or four sentences. For this weekly question, I am mainly interested in your biggest takeaway from this class. After spending the last semester learning about how you, as business professionals, will utilize technology in the workforce to be efficient and effective, what do you think is the most important aspect of technology in the workforce? What key elements can you use to shape your future (or current) outlook?
Just a reminder – if you sign in using your AccessNet ID and password you won’t have to fill in the name, email and captcha fields when you leave your comment.
Weekly Question #5
Leave your response as a comment on this post by the beginning of class on October 3, 2018. Your response only needs to be about three or four sentences. These weekly questions should reinforce class discussions, readings and show some insight.
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Here is the question:
This week we talked about SCM & CRM. Both are mission critical systems for some organizations. Which do you think is more important to an organization? Why?
Weekly Question #4
Leave your response as a comment on this post by the beginning of class on September 26, 2018. Your response only needs to be about three or four sentences. These weekly questions should reinforce class discussions, readings and show some insight.
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Here is the question:
This week, we talked about disruptive innovation & how the rise of technology has completely changed many business and consumer driven actions. What do you think was the most interesting or important technology innovation in the last few years? Why? What has it done to the original business model?
Weekly Question #3
Leave your response as a comment on this post by the beginning of class on September 19, 2018. Your response only needs to be about three or four sentences. These weekly questions should reinforce class discussions, readings and show some insight.
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Here is the question:
As you are preparing for the exam, what is something interesting you’ve pulled from the readings that you hadn’t really thought about before taking MIS2101?
Weekly Question #2
Leave your response as a comment on this post by the beginning of class on September 12, 2018. Your response only needs to be about three or four sentences. These weekly questions should reinforce class discussions, readings and show some insight.
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Here is the question:
We’ve spent the last couple of weeks looking at various diagrams that will assist an organization in decision making, increased efficiency and adding value… Of the tools we’ve reviewed thus far, which do you think is more beneficial? Why? How can you start using them now? (Swim Lanes, ERDs, Decision Trees, Conceptual Diagrams).
Andrea’s Office Hours
Hi there – Andrea will hold office hours in Alter 236B for 3:30-5:30 for the next 2 Thursdays (09/06 and 09/13)
Since we’ll be using a breakout room in Alter, the location may change bi-weekly, but I will always post an update here.
You can also reach Andrea at andrea.behler@temple.edu if you want to schedule some time to chat.
Weekly Discussion Question #1
Leave your response as a comment on this post by the beginning of class on 9/5/2018. Your response only needs to be about three or four sentences. These weekly questions should reinforce class discussions, readings and show some insight.
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Here is the question:
Watch the Did You Know Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqZiIO0YI7Y
Comment below on what you thought was the most interesting fact and why. As current or future business leaders, what skills do you think are essential for success in the digital economy? How do you think you will incorporate technology into your major and future career?
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