1- define biometrics.
-> a method of identifying individuals based on biological properties. ex: fingerprint DNA matching voice recognition who uses biometrics. airports use scanning technology.
2- list and explain a use of a biometrics system in each area of impact.
-> How biometrics can be used in each area of impact:
-Business and Employment: People who work in businesses can use biometrics to keep their information secure and confidential.
-Education: Teachers can use biometrics to open their accounts and student's grades.
-Health:
-Arts, Entertainment, and Leisure:
-Science and Environment:
-Politics and Government: The government obviously holds a lot of information and "top secret" things, so they'll definitely have to use biometrics if they don't use them already to keep everything secured.
3- explain how one type of biometric system works.
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3- who approves/disapproves of the use of biometrics?
-> People who approve are people who think that biometrics supports the security and government and other things.
People who are against it are people who think that biometrics will be misused by government and so forth.
4- explain 3 concerns regarding the use of the biometrics system.
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5- explain 3 advantages to using the biometrics system.
-> Security
6- what is the benefit of using biometrics as shown in the last clip?
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
HW: Multiple Choice Questions and Review Questions 7-9 (pgs. 96-97)
Multiple Choice Questions (pg. 96-97)
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Review Questions 7-9 (pg. 97)
7) What are the advantages of nonimpact printers, such as laser printers, over impact printers? Are there any disadvantages?
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8) Some commonly used peripherals can be described as both input and output devices. Explain.
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9) What is the difference between sequential-access and random-access storage devices? What are the major uses of each?
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7) What are the advantages of nonimpact printers, such as laser printers, over impact printers? Are there any disadvantages?
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pg. 97 Review Questions #s 5-6
Review Questions
5) What are the advantages of CRT monitors over LCDs?
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6) Name at least two hardware devices that use LCDs because using a CRT would be impractical.
- Computer screen/Laptop:
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5) What are the advantages of CRT monitors over LCDs?
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6) Name at least two hardware devices that use LCDs because using a CRT would be impractical.
- Computer screen/Laptop:
- Projector:
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Homework: link to article on Peripherals
http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Office-Peripherals-And-The-Printer/191956
http://www.articlesbase.com/hardware-articles/computer-peripherals-are-essential-components-1146753.html
http://www.articlesbase.com/hardware-articles/computer-peripherals-are-essential-components-1146753.html
Reading Review:
1. List five input devices and three output devices that might be attached to a PC. Describe a typical use for each.
- Input devices include: a mouse, keyboard, joystick, USB drive, and cpu
- Output devices include: the monitor, printer, and hard drive
2. Name and describe three special-purpose input devices people commonly use in public places, such as stores, banks, and libraries.
- A sound card can be used to play music or other sounds and be heard through speakers/headphones. It can play digital recordings made with the PC and a microphone and a program downloaded from the internet. It can be used for entertainment.
- A printer can be used in libraries and places like Kinko's. They're used for many purposes such as educational, entertainment, or other purposes.
- A monitor is used to display texts, images, and other symbols.
3. Many people find that the mouse is impractical for use as a pointing device on a laptop computer. Describe at least three alternatives that are more appropriate.
- Touchscreen
- Keyboard...or voice
- Ball mouse in the middle of the keyboard or mouse pad on the laptop itself.
1. List five input devices and three output devices that might be attached to a PC. Describe a typical use for each.
- Input devices include: a mouse, keyboard, joystick, USB drive, and cpu
- Output devices include: the monitor, printer, and hard drive
2. Name and describe three special-purpose input devices people commonly use in public places, such as stores, banks, and libraries.
- A sound card can be used to play music or other sounds and be heard through speakers/headphones. It can play digital recordings made with the PC and a microphone and a program downloaded from the internet. It can be used for entertainment.
- A printer can be used in libraries and places like Kinko's. They're used for many purposes such as educational, entertainment, or other purposes.
- A monitor is used to display texts, images, and other symbols.
3. Many people find that the mouse is impractical for use as a pointing device on a laptop computer. Describe at least three alternatives that are more appropriate.
- Touchscreen
- Keyboard...or voice
- Ball mouse in the middle of the keyboard or mouse pad on the laptop itself.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Criterions G and H
Criterion G:
As we grow older, we have more responsibilities to take care of. For a woman, it would probably be very beneficial for her to learn how to cook, especially if she plans on getting married or living on her own for educational reasons in the near future. Here, we have Saliha, an unexperienced cook. Saliha wants to learn how to cook at least a few meals so that she can get a head start. Then she'll be able to cook at home, experiment on her own, so that by the time she's married or moves out she has it all under control and won't panic or have to eat out every single night. She'll have to learn to be independent one day, and this definitely should help. If she doesn't learn how to cook, she'll either go bankrupt or she'll have to suffer eating her own food.
Criterion H:
I will have my own cooking show (series) dedicated to Saliha. Each episode will have a full meal which includes an appetizer, main dish, side dish, and desert. Some times I'll make a lunch, a breakfast, or even something as simple as a smoothie (which will not be on its own, but most likely with the main meals). I will also be making a recipe book for all the meals that I make on my show so that Saliha (and other people) can keep it, look back at it, and use it eventually. This will help her create her own meals and not always be stuck, not knowing what to cook each night. This project would take a load off her shoulder, and make her feel a little more relaxed every day knowing that she always has a cook book to look back at. And it's not just any kind of cook book. It'll be foods that she's seen me cook and that she's actually tried before, so she'll know what she's doing.
As we grow older, we have more responsibilities to take care of. For a woman, it would probably be very beneficial for her to learn how to cook, especially if she plans on getting married or living on her own for educational reasons in the near future. Here, we have Saliha, an unexperienced cook. Saliha wants to learn how to cook at least a few meals so that she can get a head start. Then she'll be able to cook at home, experiment on her own, so that by the time she's married or moves out she has it all under control and won't panic or have to eat out every single night. She'll have to learn to be independent one day, and this definitely should help. If she doesn't learn how to cook, she'll either go bankrupt or she'll have to suffer eating her own food.
Criterion H:
I will have my own cooking show (series) dedicated to Saliha. Each episode will have a full meal which includes an appetizer, main dish, side dish, and desert. Some times I'll make a lunch, a breakfast, or even something as simple as a smoothie (which will not be on its own, but most likely with the main meals). I will also be making a recipe book for all the meals that I make on my show so that Saliha (and other people) can keep it, look back at it, and use it eventually. This will help her create her own meals and not always be stuck, not knowing what to cook each night. This project would take a load off her shoulder, and make her feel a little more relaxed every day knowing that she always has a cook book to look back at. And it's not just any kind of cook book. It'll be foods that she's seen me cook and that she's actually tried before, so she'll know what she's doing.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Review Questions
3) The computer will read the number 123.4 as ahuge set of 0's and 1's.
4) Computers can only read the numbers 0 and 1 so the actual text/numbers are translated so the computer can read it.
5) Each is read differently, so not two different softwares can be read the same by one CPU.
6) Architecture can also limit it.
7) Internal Expansion: When the information is already in the computer.
External Expansion: When the information comes from outside of the computer (with either a USB drive or something like it).
8) Multiprocessing is putting multiple CPU's on one single chip.
9) RAM: Random Access Memory is memory that is already built in (to the computer) and no matter how many times the computer shuts down and restarts, it's still there.
ROM: Read Only Memory is memory that is very temporary. It is saved temporarily on the computer, but once the computer is shut down, it is no longer saved.
10) Primary Storage: Things stored into the computer.
Secondary Storage: Things that are stored on something outside of the computer (other than on a computer but can be taken out of and brought into a computer) such as a USB drive, a disk, a hard drive, etc.
4) Computers can only read the numbers 0 and 1 so the actual text/numbers are translated so the computer can read it.
5) Each is read differently, so not two different softwares can be read the same by one CPU.
6) Architecture can also limit it.
7) Internal Expansion: When the information is already in the computer.
External Expansion: When the information comes from outside of the computer (with either a USB drive or something like it).
8) Multiprocessing is putting multiple CPU's on one single chip.
9) RAM: Random Access Memory is memory that is already built in (to the computer) and no matter how many times the computer shuts down and restarts, it's still there.
ROM: Read Only Memory is memory that is very temporary. It is saved temporarily on the computer, but once the computer is shut down, it is no longer saved.
10) Primary Storage: Things stored into the computer.
Secondary Storage: Things that are stored on something outside of the computer (other than on a computer but can be taken out of and brought into a computer) such as a USB drive, a disk, a hard drive, etc.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Review from Homework/Reading
1) What are the four basic functions of a computer?
- to store information
- to recieve input
- to produce output
- to proccess information
2) What does CPU stand for?
- CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.
3) Explain what a bit is.
A bit is the smallest unit of information a computer can read.
4) Name two codes used to convert words, etc. into bits.
- ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
- Unicode
5) Why is informations stored in some kind of binary format in computers?
- Information is stored in binary format because computers can't read text in its original format.
- to store information
- to recieve input
- to produce output
- to proccess information
2) What does CPU stand for?
- CPU stands for Central Processing Unit.
3) Explain what a bit is.
A bit is the smallest unit of information a computer can read.
4) Name two codes used to convert words, etc. into bits.
- ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange)
- Unicode
5) Why is informations stored in some kind of binary format in computers?
- Information is stored in binary format because computers can't read text in its original format.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Computer Tour: Video Notes
7 main parts to a computer:
Motherboard is the most important part of the computer
cpu is the central processing unit
it runs the software and processes data
it's usually like a fan
RAM: is the random access memory . sits on motherboard. you'll find 1,2 or 3 banks of RAM
stick of memory added to motherboard (in a slot)
video card connects to motherboard in vid card slide
gamers update vid cards every 3 to 6 months
power suppl...all the wires are from there
hard disk holds info even when power is off
old machine: contains personal info. deleting is no enough. you've got to DESTROY the drive. ppl can get through it if they use the right toold
cds and dvds can't handle deep scratches. they keep data and stuff u wanna save on it.
Motherboard is the most important part of the computer
cpu is the central processing unit
it runs the software and processes data
it's usually like a fan
RAM: is the random access memory . sits on motherboard. you'll find 1,2 or 3 banks of RAM
stick of memory added to motherboard (in a slot)
video card connects to motherboard in vid card slide
gamers update vid cards every 3 to 6 months
power suppl...all the wires are from there
hard disk holds info even when power is off
old machine: contains personal info. deleting is no enough. you've got to DESTROY the drive. ppl can get through it if they use the right toold
cds and dvds can't handle deep scratches. they keep data and stuff u wanna save on it.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
TechReflect (12/1/09)
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting.
Advantages:
1- You can work in your own comforatble area where there may be no distractions.
2- You can wake up any time you want and go to bed whenever you want.
3- You can take breaks whenever you like.
4- You can do things that are not work related on your computer if you just want to "take a break" and check your e-mail or search a funny video or even listen to your own music.
5- You won't have the pressure of someone always watching you.
6- If you need to get to a place ASAP and you need to stop working, you can arrange things more easily.
7- If you need assistance in anything (for someone to actually come and help you with something) you can do it in the comfort of your home and not worrying about distracting people around you.
8- You can blast the music or sing aloud (without worrying about distracting others) if that's what makes you focus or keep you on track.
9- You can be around your family (in case they need you or just want to be with you).
Disadvantages:
1- If you don't choose a good place to work in, you can get distracted VERY easily.
2- You're not in the "working" mood because you ARE in the comfort of your own home, so you might slack a bit.
3- Because you don't feel the pressure of having someone watch over you at all times (or almost at all times) you might go off track and do things that are not work-related whatsoever for too long and not be able to get back to work easily.
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Advantages:
1- You can work in your own comforatble area where there may be no distractions.
2- You can wake up any time you want and go to bed whenever you want.
3- You can take breaks whenever you like.
4- You can do things that are not work related on your computer if you just want to "take a break" and check your e-mail or search a funny video or even listen to your own music.
5- You won't have the pressure of someone always watching you.
6- If you need to get to a place ASAP and you need to stop working, you can arrange things more easily.
7- If you need assistance in anything (for someone to actually come and help you with something) you can do it in the comfort of your home and not worrying about distracting people around you.
8- You can blast the music or sing aloud (without worrying about distracting others) if that's what makes you focus or keep you on track.
9- You can be around your family (in case they need you or just want to be with you).
Disadvantages:
1- If you don't choose a good place to work in, you can get distracted VERY easily.
2- You're not in the "working" mood because you ARE in the comfort of your own home, so you might slack a bit.
3- Because you don't feel the pressure of having someone watch over you at all times (or almost at all times) you might go off track and do things that are not work-related whatsoever for too long and not be able to get back to work easily.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Review Questions (pg 420 #s 4-10, 12-17)
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6) De-skilling is when the use of technology is so great that there is not much need for actual human skills in the job or area. Up-skilling is when there is actually a positive benefit from it and the workers have to learn new skills in training for the job, using technology.
7) Supposedly, machines and other technological advances will be "taking over" the jobs of some workers in sweatshops. That raises a whole other issue about whether it's "right" or not. Should their jobs be "taken over" by machines? Will it make things easier/better or worse?
8) why is education critical for our future as we automate more jobs?
9) what were the goals of education in the industrial age? which are still appropriate in the information age? which aren't?
10) what kind of an education does a student need to prepare for living and working i nthe information age?
12) describe how multimedia can be used by teachers and students in the classroom. give several examples.
13) give several examples of ways that distance learning can enhance education.
14) tech alone is no guarantee that students will learn better or faster. what else is necessary to ensure success?
15) describe several ways people use home computers.
16) what are smart cards, and how are they used?
17) how is home entertainment being changed by computer technology ad telecommunication?
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6) De-skilling is when the use of technology is so great that there is not much need for actual human skills in the job or area. Up-skilling is when there is actually a positive benefit from it and the workers have to learn new skills in training for the job, using technology.
7) Supposedly, machines and other technological advances will be "taking over" the jobs of some workers in sweatshops. That raises a whole other issue about whether it's "right" or not. Should their jobs be "taken over" by machines? Will it make things easier/better or worse?
8) why is education critical for our future as we automate more jobs?
9) what were the goals of education in the industrial age? which are still appropriate in the information age? which aren't?
10) what kind of an education does a student need to prepare for living and working i nthe information age?
12) describe how multimedia can be used by teachers and students in the classroom. give several examples.
13) give several examples of ways that distance learning can enhance education.
14) tech alone is no guarantee that students will learn better or faster. what else is necessary to ensure success?
15) describe several ways people use home computers.
16) what are smart cards, and how are they used?
17) how is home entertainment being changed by computer technology ad telecommunication?
Discussion Questions (pg. 420 #s 4, 6, 11-13)
4) I think that technology will soon replace many jobs that humans take over nowadays. I think it's very efficient, but I also think it's not the best thing to do. Sure, technology can ASSIST humans so that there are less random/human errors. With technology there can be systematic errors, though, but it reduces other errors that come from us. It wouldn't be the best idea because these workers might have that as their only job in the world (as of now). If that job is taken away from them, how will they make a living? Or what if they can't find anotehr job with the same/more pay? It'll affect the workers and their families negatively, but as mentioned before, it'll help reduce random errors.
6) I agree that our children are becoming too independent on computers, calculators, and technology overall, but in a way it also helps. If our students are less concerned with the detailed, smaller things they need to get done, they can get MORE done in less time. But on the flipside, it's also harmful to the students because then they have become DEPENDENT thinkers, not independent thinkers like they probably should be. They will always be relying on something or someone else to help give them answers while they can easily train themselves to do these simple tasks on their own (even if they take a bit more time, with practice it'll become easier and take less time).
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12) I think that home computers strengthen families and communities but at the same time also weaken them. When one is too addicted to computers, they spend less time with family. But on the other hand, if there's a family with relatives overseas, then computers can be very helpful. They can chat, go on webcam, use the mic, and everything else that comes with it to keep in touch and always "be together". They can also strengthen communities because there can be many people working to help the community grow or help make programs and get the youth together, and by keeping in touch with computers they can get a lot more done than just having "one on one" meetings and being unable to meet up unless they're physically together. That's one main example of how they would be very useful.
13) I think it all depends on the person using it. If the person gets easily attached to it, then it'll make them less creative. If the person using it can figure out how to use it to their advantage and use it wisely, then it's something that can definitely help them be more creative.
6) I agree that our children are becoming too independent on computers, calculators, and technology overall, but in a way it also helps. If our students are less concerned with the detailed, smaller things they need to get done, they can get MORE done in less time. But on the flipside, it's also harmful to the students because then they have become DEPENDENT thinkers, not independent thinkers like they probably should be. They will always be relying on something or someone else to help give them answers while they can easily train themselves to do these simple tasks on their own (even if they take a bit more time, with practice it'll become easier and take less time).
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12) I think that home computers strengthen families and communities but at the same time also weaken them. When one is too addicted to computers, they spend less time with family. But on the other hand, if there's a family with relatives overseas, then computers can be very helpful. They can chat, go on webcam, use the mic, and everything else that comes with it to keep in touch and always "be together". They can also strengthen communities because there can be many people working to help the community grow or help make programs and get the youth together, and by keeping in touch with computers they can get a lot more done than just having "one on one" meetings and being unable to meet up unless they're physically together. That's one main example of how they would be very useful.
13) I think it all depends on the person using it. If the person gets easily attached to it, then it'll make them less creative. If the person using it can figure out how to use it to their advantage and use it wisely, then it's something that can definitely help them be more creative.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Homework (October 22, 2009)
Find a product involving computer technology for the following areas: entertainment, publishing, medicine, airlines, and science. Post a link to the product’s home page on your blog.
Entertainment:
http://www.apple.com/ipodclassic/
Publishing:
Medicine:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/xrays.html
Airlines:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2008-06-05-bodyscan_N.htm
Science:
http://www.labx.com/v2/spiderdealer2/vistaSearchDetails.cfm?LVid=6639752
(for lab equipment)
Entertainment:
http://www.apple.com/ipodclassic/
Publishing:
Medicine:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/xrays.html
Airlines:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2008-06-05-bodyscan_N.htm
Science:
http://www.labx.com/v2/spiderdealer2/vistaSearchDetails.cfm?LVid=6639752
(for lab equipment)
pg. 337 Questions (for October 8th, 2009)
1) What is SMS?
SMS is practically texting from one phone to another or to a database.
2) How is it used in Kenya?
In Kenya, SMS is used to help figure out and record info on the children with malnutrition. This is just a more efficient way of recording the data because there are so many children there who are getting their records down for malnutrition and I don't think they want any errors in their data, especially when it's being recorded. This makes it easier for them and helps the "patients" who really need special attention right away.
3) Social and Ethical issues:
Reliability: If the person who records the data makes a mistake when recording it, well that just won't be good. Also, what if the connection doesn't work where the people are at? That'll just cause more problems.
Privacy and Anonimity: Just the fact that the information is being sent through a phone doesn't make it seem too professional. Not that it isn't, but doesn't it mean that it goes through some kind of process to get sent somewhere? And when that happens, isn't there a "copy" saved? If not, can't other people read them? (not other normal people, but people who work with these things).
4) How can this be used in education?
This would actually be a very good use for educational purposes. A teacher can even assign homework and easily send SMS to their students. If a student wants to ask their teacher a question, that can easily be done at any time, anywhere. And I'm sure there are other advantages to using SMS in school, but I just don't know of all of them.
SMS is practically texting from one phone to another or to a database.
2) How is it used in Kenya?
In Kenya, SMS is used to help figure out and record info on the children with malnutrition. This is just a more efficient way of recording the data because there are so many children there who are getting their records down for malnutrition and I don't think they want any errors in their data, especially when it's being recorded. This makes it easier for them and helps the "patients" who really need special attention right away.
3) Social and Ethical issues:
Reliability: If the person who records the data makes a mistake when recording it, well that just won't be good. Also, what if the connection doesn't work where the people are at? That'll just cause more problems.
Privacy and Anonimity: Just the fact that the information is being sent through a phone doesn't make it seem too professional. Not that it isn't, but doesn't it mean that it goes through some kind of process to get sent somewhere? And when that happens, isn't there a "copy" saved? If not, can't other people read them? (not other normal people, but people who work with these things).
4) How can this be used in education?
This would actually be a very good use for educational purposes. A teacher can even assign homework and easily send SMS to their students. If a student wants to ask their teacher a question, that can easily be done at any time, anywhere. And I'm sure there are other advantages to using SMS in school, but I just don't know of all of them.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Tech Reflect and reading question (10/22/09)
1- TechReflect: Imagine you were asleep for a thousand years and suddenly woke up in this technological age. What are some things that can help you get up-to-date with using technology?
-- I would be freaked out like crazy. I would think I was on a different planet or a different country, not knowing how far apart countries are and how they've advanced in this so-called "technology". I would probably have to learn to speak the way people do nowadays because only a few would actually understand me. After that I'd have to learn how to use a computer, telephone, and all the other things that have become "necessities" for living in this age. A car would be like something we've imagined back then, but nothing we ever thought we'd actually make. It's kind of like us thinking about flying cars and not actually having them. Who knows. Or maybe it's even too "out there" for us to imagine...something totally different we haven't even thought of. I would learn to use computers and go to local libraries to research on the "past" (which to me only seemed to be yesterday) and see what's been going on, which King has fallen and who the president of the U.S. of A is. There would be so much more for me to find out and learn about the present day and how things work around here. It would be difficult but entertaining, too. :)
2- What inspired Alan Kay? What did he accomplish?
-- He became an Air Force programmer before attending college and he built one of the first microcomputers for his Ph D. project. He was a leader of Xerox team researchers. He made Macintosh and 12 years after being at Apple, he made a graphical programming tool for children called Squeak. His inspiration may have been children altogether. He says, "start with end users, usually children, and try to think about the kinds of experiences that would help them grow in different ways." So, he might have just wanted to make technology fun for children so they can learn and grow.
-- I would be freaked out like crazy. I would think I was on a different planet or a different country, not knowing how far apart countries are and how they've advanced in this so-called "technology". I would probably have to learn to speak the way people do nowadays because only a few would actually understand me. After that I'd have to learn how to use a computer, telephone, and all the other things that have become "necessities" for living in this age. A car would be like something we've imagined back then, but nothing we ever thought we'd actually make. It's kind of like us thinking about flying cars and not actually having them. Who knows. Or maybe it's even too "out there" for us to imagine...something totally different we haven't even thought of. I would learn to use computers and go to local libraries to research on the "past" (which to me only seemed to be yesterday) and see what's been going on, which King has fallen and who the president of the U.S. of A is. There would be so much more for me to find out and learn about the present day and how things work around here. It would be difficult but entertaining, too. :)
2- What inspired Alan Kay? What did he accomplish?
-- He became an Air Force programmer before attending college and he built one of the first microcomputers for his Ph D. project. He was a leader of Xerox team researchers. He made Macintosh and 12 years after being at Apple, he made a graphical programming tool for children called Squeak. His inspiration may have been children altogether. He says, "start with end users, usually children, and try to think about the kinds of experiences that would help them grow in different ways." So, he might have just wanted to make technology fun for children so they can learn and grow.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tech Reflect: 10/21/09
Tech Reflect:
a-Do you think educational games are good ways for students to learn in schools? Give examples that support your arguments.
I think educational games are a great way for students to learn in school. It's a fun way to get them to think and learn things even without them knowing. There are math games, spelling games and even if you come to think about it, there are a lot of other games that are just for skill and strategy. For exmaple, there are game with problem solving but not even in a mathematical sense. Like a maze, for example, or even snake. They allow you to find new ways of solving the problems or not biting your own tail. Also memory games help. All kinds of games can help, it just depends on what the main thing behind it is. What do they help you learn?
b- What about other games, such as this one?
Yes, this game can also help. It's not just a "for fun" game. It helps you think "outside the box". There are ways you can get to the flag, but you have to use your own strategies to see how you can get "around it" or get to it in a way where you won't "die". This helps with critical thinking and other such things, like finding new ways to get to a certain goal or a certain conclusion. It's a "hidden" benefit, but it sure does help. :)
a-Do you think educational games are good ways for students to learn in schools? Give examples that support your arguments.
I think educational games are a great way for students to learn in school. It's a fun way to get them to think and learn things even without them knowing. There are math games, spelling games and even if you come to think about it, there are a lot of other games that are just for skill and strategy. For exmaple, there are game with problem solving but not even in a mathematical sense. Like a maze, for example, or even snake. They allow you to find new ways of solving the problems or not biting your own tail. Also memory games help. All kinds of games can help, it just depends on what the main thing behind it is. What do they help you learn?
b- What about other games, such as this one?
Yes, this game can also help. It's not just a "for fun" game. It helps you think "outside the box". There are ways you can get to the flag, but you have to use your own strategies to see how you can get "around it" or get to it in a way where you won't "die". This helps with critical thinking and other such things, like finding new ways to get to a certain goal or a certain conclusion. It's a "hidden" benefit, but it sure does help. :)
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Key Terms and Review (10/15/09)
Key terms:
URL— Uniform Resource Locator: The address of a Web site.
Domain-- A class of Internet addresses indicated by a suffix such as .com, .gov, or .net.
Network server-- A server that is a software designed to provide services to clients.
USB drives-- A portable storage device that stores data in flash memory and connects to a computer through a USB port.
Review:
1- Write the URL for your blog.
http://itgsfutureblog.blogspot.com/
2- What is a domain? Where does it appear in the URL?
A domain is the end of a website such as .com or .net or .gov and so on.
3- What is Boolean logic? How can you use it to find a passage of Beowulf in Old English?
You’d have to put AND or AND NOT in between words to search certain things in a wide topic. ex: Beowulf AND old english AND NOT viking history.
4- How is using the search engine helpful in different classes? Math? Arabic?
You can search things up from different countries that speak the language or you can search things under certain domains and different locations to get what you're looking for whether it's for studying Math or the Arabic language.
5- What is the purpose of a network server?
They share data, programs and other things. They store files and give access to the internet.
6- Pros and cons of USB drives?
+ --> When your computer is down, you can still save files and use it on other computers.
- --> It can crash and you can lose your files.
URL— Uniform Resource Locator: The address of a Web site.
Domain-- A class of Internet addresses indicated by a suffix such as .com, .gov, or .net.
Network server-- A server that is a software designed to provide services to clients.
USB drives-- A portable storage device that stores data in flash memory and connects to a computer through a USB port.
Review:
1- Write the URL for your blog.
http://itgsfutureblog.blogspot.com/
2- What is a domain? Where does it appear in the URL?
A domain is the end of a website such as .com or .net or .gov and so on.
3- What is Boolean logic? How can you use it to find a passage of Beowulf in Old English?
You’d have to put AND or AND NOT in between words to search certain things in a wide topic. ex: Beowulf AND old english AND NOT viking history.
4- How is using the search engine helpful in different classes? Math? Arabic?
You can search things up from different countries that speak the language or you can search things under certain domains and different locations to get what you're looking for whether it's for studying Math or the Arabic language.
5- What is the purpose of a network server?
They share data, programs and other things. They store files and give access to the internet.
6- Pros and cons of USB drives?
+ --> When your computer is down, you can still save files and use it on other computers.
- --> It can crash and you can lose your files.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Review Questions (Friday, 10/9/09)
1- Why is file compression important on the Internet?
--It makes thing easier for when people search things online. It takes words that are redundant and "marks them up" and if they appear again, then they are easily put in. It's slightly confusing.
2- What new services are available as a result of the commercialization of the Internet? What new problems are arising as a result of that commercialization?
--A lot of people are buying and selling online. This can also be a problem because if someone wants to buy something from online, they can't always be guaranteed safety (identification theft happens a lot) and they can't be guaranteed satisfaction. They can't see the product in from of them, so they don't know if other people are fooling them or if anything else is going on on the other end. People can always be dishonest...and then there are a few who are honest...even on the net. :)
3- Residents of the People’s Republic of China can have their Internet access blocked for a period of time if they attempt to access banned sites. Do you feel this is an effective way for the Chinese government to control people’s behavior on the Internet?
--I think, just like any other kind of restriction, that is not a good way to do it. There's restriction and then there's just plain idiotic restriction. You can't force your people to do a certain thing and not do another. There's a limit to how much a country can restrict their own citizens from watching or taking part in certain activities, and I believe it's not up to the government to say whether their people should or should not view certain things (unless they are COMPLETELY immoral), but even then, who's to say who can or can't do what? I just think there should be a limit to all the restrictions in certain countries. ahem ahem...
COUNTRIES AND THEIR ACCESS TO THE INTERNET:
China
Research into mainland Chinese Internet censorship has shown that censored websites included, before the 2008 Summer Olympics:
Websites related to the persecuted Falun Gong spiritual practice[11][12]
News sources that often cover some taboo topics such as police brutality, Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, freedom of speech and democracy sites.[13] These sites include Voice of America, BBC News, and Yahoo! Hong Kong
Media sites which may include unregulated content, social commentary or political commentary censored by the PRC. The Chinese Wikipedia and Livejournal are examples of such blocked sites.
Sites hosted by Taiwan's government and major newspaper and television media and other sites with information on Taiwanese independence[11]
Web sites that contain obscenity, pornography, and criminal activity.[14][15]
Sites linked with the Dalai Lama and his International Tibet Independence Movement, including his teachings.[11]
"Nine Commentaries" or the nine articles that were published by theepochtimes.com that comment on the Chinese Communist Party [16]
From the above list, the websites of the Voice of America, BBC News, Yahoo! Hong Kong, and the Chinese Wikipedia are currently (17 August 2008) unblocked.
Blocked websites are indexed to a lesser degree, if at all, by some Chinese search engines, such as Baidu and Google China. This sometimes has considerable impact on search results.[17] According to a Harvard study, at least 18,000 websites are blocked from within mainland China.[18] According to The New York Times, Google has set up computer systems inside China that try to access Web sites outside the country. If a site is inaccessible, then it is added to Google China's blacklist.[19] However, once (if) unblocked, the websites will be reindexed.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is in ONI's substantial category and is on RSF's internet enemy list. Saudi Arabia directs all international Internet traffic through a proxy farm located in King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology. Content filtering is implemented there using software by Secure Computing.[30] Additionally, a number of sites are blocked according to two lists maintained by the Internet Services Unit (ISU):[31] one containing "immoral" (mostly pornographic) sites, the other based on directions from a security committee run by the Ministry of Interior (including sites critical of the Saudi government). Citizens are encouraged to actively report "immoral" sites for blocking, using a provided Web form. The legal basis for content-filtering is the resolution by Council of Ministers dated 12 February 2001.[32] According to a study carried out in 2004 by the OpenNet Initiative:
The most aggressive censorship focused on pornography, drug use, gambling, religious conversion of Muslims, and filtering circumvention tools.[30]
Cuba
Main article: Censorship in Cuba
Cuba is on ONI's watchlist and on RSF's internet enemy list. According to Reporters Without Borders, Cuba has the lowest ratio of computers per inhabitant in Latin America, and the lowest internet access ratio of all the Western hemisphere.[14] Citizens have to use government controlled "access points", where their activity is monitored through IP blocking, keyword filtering and navigation history checking. The government cites its citizens' access to internet services are limited due to high costs and the American embargo, but there are reports concerning the will of the government to control access to uncensored information both from and to the outer world.[15] The Cuban government continues to imprison independent journalists for contributing reports through the Internet to web sites outside of Cuba.[16]
Salim Lamrani, a professor at Paris Descartes University, has accused Reporters Without Borders with making unsupported and contradictory statements regarding Internet connectivity in Cuba.[17]
Brazil
Brazilian legislation restricts the freedom of expression (Paim Law), directed especially to publications considered racist (such as neo-nazi sites). The Brazilian Constitution also prohibits anonymity of journalists.
United States of America
Main article: Internet censorship in the United States
The United States of America is in ONI's nominal category and is not on RSF's internet enemy list.
Although some content is illegal and can be taken down, e.g. child pornography, there is no nationwide filtering of (foreign) content. This would be considered a violation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, especially since no filter is perfect and some overblocking would occur.
In 1996 the United States enacted the Communications Decency Act, which severely restricted online speech that could potentially be seen by a minor – which, it was argued, was most of online speech. Free speech advocates, however, managed to have most of the act overturned by the courts. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act criminalizes the discussion and dissemination of technology that could be used to circumvent copyright protection mechanisms, and makes it easier to act against alleged copyright infringement on the Internet. Many school districts in the United States frequently censor material deemed inappropriate for the school setting. In 2000, the U.S. Congress passed the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) which requires schools and public libraries receiving federal funding to install internet filters or blocking software.[83] Congress is also considering legislation to require schools, some businesses and libraries to block access to social networking websites, The Deleting Online Predators Act. Opponents of Internet censorship argue that the free speech provisions of the First Amendment bars the government from any law or regulation that censors the Internet.[84]
A 4 January 2007 restraining order issued by U.S. District Court Judge Jack B. Weinstein forbade a large number of activists in the psychiatric survivors movement from posting links on their websites to ostensibly leaked documents which purportedly show that Eli Lilly and Company intentionally withheld information as to the lethal side-effects of Zyprexa. The Electronic Frontier Foundation appealed this as prior restraint on the right to link to and post documents, saying that citizen-journalists should have the same First Amendment rights as major media outlets.[85] It was later held that the judgement was unenforcable, though First Amendment claims were rejected.[86]
The Department of Defense filters certain IP addresses. The US military's filtering policy is laid out in a report to congress entitled Department of Defense Personnel Access to the Internet.
India
Main article: Internet censorship in India
India is in ONI's nominal category and is not on RSF's internet enemy list. As of July 2006[update] the Indian government has directed ISPs to block seventeen websites, including some hosted on the Geocities, Blogspot and Typepad domains. Initial implementation difficulties led to these domains being blocked entirely.[56][57] Access to sites on these domains other than the specifically banned ones was restored by most ISPs after about a week.[58] The first documented incident of Internet censorship in India was the Yahoo! Groups ban of 23 September 2003. Kynhun, a Yahoo! group linked to the outlawed "Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council", a minor separatist group, was ordered banned by the Department of Telecommunications. Difficulties in implementing the ban by the ISP's ultimately led to all Yahoo! groups being banned for a period of about two weeks.
Recently, Indian law enforcement has entered an agreement with the popular social networking site Orkut to track down what it deems defamatory content which, in their example, includes content critical of Bal Thackeray.[59]
India is also looking to block Google Maps due to the Mumbai attacks.
France
France is in ONI's watchlist and is not on RSF's internet enemy list. French courts demanded Yahoo! block Nazi material in the case LICRA vs. Yahoo. The case is currently[citation needed] on appeal for an en banc rehearing.
The Hadopi law, enacted in 2009, allows disconnecting from the Internet users that have been caught illegally downloading copyrighted content, or failing to secure their system again such illegal downloads; as of August 2009, this law is to be supplemented by a Hadopi2 law. The LOPPSI law, brought before Parliament in 2009, will authorize a blacklist of sites providing child pornography, established by the Ministry of the Interior, which Internet service providers will have to block.
Internet censorship in Germany is practised by some court decisions.
The Cabinet of Germany passed a federal law[1] regarding internet censorship for child pornography access and distribution in the internet on 18 June 2009.[2][3] after the first government initiative in this matter by the federal government came up in January 2009 from the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth under minister Ursula von der Leyen (hence dubbed Zensursula - a portmanteau of censorship and Ursula).[4]
The first internet censorship occurred in 1996, when the Verein zur Förderung eines Deutschen Forschungsnetzes banned some IP addresses from internet access[5] Most cases of internet censorship in Germany were after state court rulings.
--It makes thing easier for when people search things online. It takes words that are redundant and "marks them up" and if they appear again, then they are easily put in. It's slightly confusing.
2- What new services are available as a result of the commercialization of the Internet? What new problems are arising as a result of that commercialization?
--A lot of people are buying and selling online. This can also be a problem because if someone wants to buy something from online, they can't always be guaranteed safety (identification theft happens a lot) and they can't be guaranteed satisfaction. They can't see the product in from of them, so they don't know if other people are fooling them or if anything else is going on on the other end. People can always be dishonest...and then there are a few who are honest...even on the net. :)
3- Residents of the People’s Republic of China can have their Internet access blocked for a period of time if they attempt to access banned sites. Do you feel this is an effective way for the Chinese government to control people’s behavior on the Internet?
--I think, just like any other kind of restriction, that is not a good way to do it. There's restriction and then there's just plain idiotic restriction. You can't force your people to do a certain thing and not do another. There's a limit to how much a country can restrict their own citizens from watching or taking part in certain activities, and I believe it's not up to the government to say whether their people should or should not view certain things (unless they are COMPLETELY immoral), but even then, who's to say who can or can't do what? I just think there should be a limit to all the restrictions in certain countries. ahem ahem...
COUNTRIES AND THEIR ACCESS TO THE INTERNET:
China
Research into mainland Chinese Internet censorship has shown that censored websites included, before the 2008 Summer Olympics:
Websites related to the persecuted Falun Gong spiritual practice[11][12]
News sources that often cover some taboo topics such as police brutality, Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, freedom of speech and democracy sites.[13] These sites include Voice of America, BBC News, and Yahoo! Hong Kong
Media sites which may include unregulated content, social commentary or political commentary censored by the PRC. The Chinese Wikipedia and Livejournal are examples of such blocked sites.
Sites hosted by Taiwan's government and major newspaper and television media and other sites with information on Taiwanese independence[11]
Web sites that contain obscenity, pornography, and criminal activity.[14][15]
Sites linked with the Dalai Lama and his International Tibet Independence Movement, including his teachings.[11]
"Nine Commentaries" or the nine articles that were published by theepochtimes.com that comment on the Chinese Communist Party [16]
From the above list, the websites of the Voice of America, BBC News, Yahoo! Hong Kong, and the Chinese Wikipedia are currently (17 August 2008) unblocked.
Blocked websites are indexed to a lesser degree, if at all, by some Chinese search engines, such as Baidu and Google China. This sometimes has considerable impact on search results.[17] According to a Harvard study, at least 18,000 websites are blocked from within mainland China.[18] According to The New York Times, Google has set up computer systems inside China that try to access Web sites outside the country. If a site is inaccessible, then it is added to Google China's blacklist.[19] However, once (if) unblocked, the websites will be reindexed.
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is in ONI's substantial category and is on RSF's internet enemy list. Saudi Arabia directs all international Internet traffic through a proxy farm located in King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology. Content filtering is implemented there using software by Secure Computing.[30] Additionally, a number of sites are blocked according to two lists maintained by the Internet Services Unit (ISU):[31] one containing "immoral" (mostly pornographic) sites, the other based on directions from a security committee run by the Ministry of Interior (including sites critical of the Saudi government). Citizens are encouraged to actively report "immoral" sites for blocking, using a provided Web form. The legal basis for content-filtering is the resolution by Council of Ministers dated 12 February 2001.[32] According to a study carried out in 2004 by the OpenNet Initiative:
The most aggressive censorship focused on pornography, drug use, gambling, religious conversion of Muslims, and filtering circumvention tools.[30]
Cuba
Main article: Censorship in Cuba
Cuba is on ONI's watchlist and on RSF's internet enemy list. According to Reporters Without Borders, Cuba has the lowest ratio of computers per inhabitant in Latin America, and the lowest internet access ratio of all the Western hemisphere.[14] Citizens have to use government controlled "access points", where their activity is monitored through IP blocking, keyword filtering and navigation history checking. The government cites its citizens' access to internet services are limited due to high costs and the American embargo, but there are reports concerning the will of the government to control access to uncensored information both from and to the outer world.[15] The Cuban government continues to imprison independent journalists for contributing reports through the Internet to web sites outside of Cuba.[16]
Salim Lamrani, a professor at Paris Descartes University, has accused Reporters Without Borders with making unsupported and contradictory statements regarding Internet connectivity in Cuba.[17]
Brazil
Brazilian legislation restricts the freedom of expression (Paim Law), directed especially to publications considered racist (such as neo-nazi sites). The Brazilian Constitution also prohibits anonymity of journalists.
United States of America
Main article: Internet censorship in the United States
The United States of America is in ONI's nominal category and is not on RSF's internet enemy list.
Although some content is illegal and can be taken down, e.g. child pornography, there is no nationwide filtering of (foreign) content. This would be considered a violation of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, especially since no filter is perfect and some overblocking would occur.
In 1996 the United States enacted the Communications Decency Act, which severely restricted online speech that could potentially be seen by a minor – which, it was argued, was most of online speech. Free speech advocates, however, managed to have most of the act overturned by the courts. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act criminalizes the discussion and dissemination of technology that could be used to circumvent copyright protection mechanisms, and makes it easier to act against alleged copyright infringement on the Internet. Many school districts in the United States frequently censor material deemed inappropriate for the school setting. In 2000, the U.S. Congress passed the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) which requires schools and public libraries receiving federal funding to install internet filters or blocking software.[83] Congress is also considering legislation to require schools, some businesses and libraries to block access to social networking websites, The Deleting Online Predators Act. Opponents of Internet censorship argue that the free speech provisions of the First Amendment bars the government from any law or regulation that censors the Internet.[84]
A 4 January 2007 restraining order issued by U.S. District Court Judge Jack B. Weinstein forbade a large number of activists in the psychiatric survivors movement from posting links on their websites to ostensibly leaked documents which purportedly show that Eli Lilly and Company intentionally withheld information as to the lethal side-effects of Zyprexa. The Electronic Frontier Foundation appealed this as prior restraint on the right to link to and post documents, saying that citizen-journalists should have the same First Amendment rights as major media outlets.[85] It was later held that the judgement was unenforcable, though First Amendment claims were rejected.[86]
The Department of Defense filters certain IP addresses. The US military's filtering policy is laid out in a report to congress entitled Department of Defense Personnel Access to the Internet.
India
Main article: Internet censorship in India
India is in ONI's nominal category and is not on RSF's internet enemy list. As of July 2006[update] the Indian government has directed ISPs to block seventeen websites, including some hosted on the Geocities, Blogspot and Typepad domains. Initial implementation difficulties led to these domains being blocked entirely.[56][57] Access to sites on these domains other than the specifically banned ones was restored by most ISPs after about a week.[58] The first documented incident of Internet censorship in India was the Yahoo! Groups ban of 23 September 2003. Kynhun, a Yahoo! group linked to the outlawed "Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council", a minor separatist group, was ordered banned by the Department of Telecommunications. Difficulties in implementing the ban by the ISP's ultimately led to all Yahoo! groups being banned for a period of about two weeks.
Recently, Indian law enforcement has entered an agreement with the popular social networking site Orkut to track down what it deems defamatory content which, in their example, includes content critical of Bal Thackeray.[59]
India is also looking to block Google Maps due to the Mumbai attacks.
France
France is in ONI's watchlist and is not on RSF's internet enemy list. French courts demanded Yahoo! block Nazi material in the case LICRA vs. Yahoo. The case is currently[citation needed] on appeal for an en banc rehearing.
The Hadopi law, enacted in 2009, allows disconnecting from the Internet users that have been caught illegally downloading copyrighted content, or failing to secure their system again such illegal downloads; as of August 2009, this law is to be supplemented by a Hadopi2 law. The LOPPSI law, brought before Parliament in 2009, will authorize a blacklist of sites providing child pornography, established by the Ministry of the Interior, which Internet service providers will have to block.
Internet censorship in Germany is practised by some court decisions.
The Cabinet of Germany passed a federal law[1] regarding internet censorship for child pornography access and distribution in the internet on 18 June 2009.[2][3] after the first government initiative in this matter by the federal government came up in January 2009 from the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth under minister Ursula von der Leyen (hence dubbed Zensursula - a portmanteau of censorship and Ursula).[4]
The first internet censorship occurred in 1996, when the Verein zur Förderung eines Deutschen Forschungsnetzes banned some IP addresses from internet access[5] Most cases of internet censorship in Germany were after state court rulings.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Review Question (Wednesday 10/7)
What is Boolean logic?
-Boolean logic is a system named after George Boole, and boolean logic is used in computers and such. It is like a secret code that is used when you want to search something. Instead of using the words "Literature" when searching for a certain work that is translated, you can search with words like "Literature AND Midcentury AND NOT English" or something like that. It is more specified and then you get better results.
-Boolean logic is a system named after George Boole, and boolean logic is used in computers and such. It is like a secret code that is used when you want to search something. Instead of using the words "Literature" when searching for a certain work that is translated, you can search with words like "Literature AND Midcentury AND NOT English" or something like that. It is more specified and then you get better results.
Tech Reflect (Wednesday, October 7th)
TechReflect: How easy/difficult is it to use RSS? Find 2 online applications that display feeds. How difficult is it to use RSS (can a clue-less web browser figure out how to use it)? Post a picture of the icon used for RSS.
--RSS is something that constantly alerts subscribers (to a certain website) about changes made on their page or favorite websites and so forth.
--That way, it's much easier for subscribers to see what's new and what's updated on their blogs and such.
--It's actually quite easy to read an RSS. You need the RSS Feed Reader to make it work, though. An RSS feed reader will take you directly to an article, if that's what you're looking for, while others will just show you the actual RSS which is written in XML (Extensible Markup Language).
--If a totally clueless person wants to figure out how to use an RSS, they can get an RSS feed reader. But in a way, everyone who has already subscribed to a social network, RSS is already being used when their "friends" or "followers" have updates on their blogs/profiles.
To see a picture of an RSS icon, click on or copy the link below:
http://www.coldwellbankerbelize.com/images/rss-icon-blog.jpg
or just look at this one. =)
--RSS is something that constantly alerts subscribers (to a certain website) about changes made on their page or favorite websites and so forth.
--That way, it's much easier for subscribers to see what's new and what's updated on their blogs and such.
--It's actually quite easy to read an RSS. You need the RSS Feed Reader to make it work, though. An RSS feed reader will take you directly to an article, if that's what you're looking for, while others will just show you the actual RSS which is written in XML (Extensible Markup Language).
--If a totally clueless person wants to figure out how to use an RSS, they can get an RSS feed reader. But in a way, everyone who has already subscribed to a social network, RSS is already being used when their "friends" or "followers" have updates on their blogs/profiles.
To see a picture of an RSS icon, click on or copy the link below:
http://www.coldwellbankerbelize.com/images/rss-icon-blog.jpg
or just look at this one. =)
Monday, October 5, 2009
Technology in Schools+Wishlist
Schools have a lot of new technologies to help enhance their student's learning experiences with things such as:
-laptops for every student
-video projectors
-smartboards
-live conferences (for classes either to interact with other schools or students who miss a class)
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Wishlist:
-laptops for every student
-camcorders and other technology to help us with projects
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-laptops for every student
-video projectors
-smartboards
-live conferences (for classes either to interact with other schools or students who miss a class)
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Wishlist:
-laptops for every student
-camcorders and other technology to help us with projects
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Review Question (Oct. 2nd)
a) What do e-mail addresses and URLs have in common?
--They both have a server. An e-mail address has the @ sign and the URL is what starts at www and ends after .com or any other domain.
--They both have a server. An e-mail address has the @ sign and the URL is what starts at www and ends after .com or any other domain.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Review Questions
a) How does the type of Internet connection influence the things you can do on the internet?
--The type of Internet connect one has influences the things they can do on the Internet. If someone has slow Internet connection, that person can't get a lot done. But someone who has a high-speed Internet connection gets things done in a lot less time. It only makes sense.
b) Choose 2 areas of impact to discuss 1-2 (in total 3) social & ethical issues related to internet connections.
IT
--Education: Reliability.
When sutdents search thigns on the internet, it's not always reliable. Other people are able to post information at any given time and some of the time (if not most of the time) the information is either false, biased, or just not the full, complete, correct information.
--Education: Equality of Access
Not everyone can sign in on any page or site. Some times teachers are given more priveleges depending on the site. And the same goes for students. Students can get free access to something that other people often wouldn't be able to get access to and vise versa.
--Arts, Entertainment, and Leisure: Privacy and Anonimity
Now with things like Facebook, Youtube, Yahoo, and other sites for "Arts, Entertainment, and Leisure", it's quite hard to tell whether or not your information is actually private or anonymous even when you supposedly checked the box for "private". Even then, some people can still get access to your information.
--The type of Internet connect one has influences the things they can do on the Internet. If someone has slow Internet connection, that person can't get a lot done. But someone who has a high-speed Internet connection gets things done in a lot less time. It only makes sense.
b) Choose 2 areas of impact to discuss 1-2 (in total 3) social & ethical issues related to internet connections.
IT
--Education: Reliability.
When sutdents search thigns on the internet, it's not always reliable. Other people are able to post information at any given time and some of the time (if not most of the time) the information is either false, biased, or just not the full, complete, correct information.
--Education: Equality of Access
Not everyone can sign in on any page or site. Some times teachers are given more priveleges depending on the site. And the same goes for students. Students can get free access to something that other people often wouldn't be able to get access to and vise versa.
--Arts, Entertainment, and Leisure: Privacy and Anonimity
Now with things like Facebook, Youtube, Yahoo, and other sites for "Arts, Entertainment, and Leisure", it's quite hard to tell whether or not your information is actually private or anonymous even when you supposedly checked the box for "private". Even then, some people can still get access to your information.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Internet/Computer Review Questions
a) Why is it hard to determine how big the Internet is today? Give several reasons.
--Billions of people have access to the internet, so as long as they're able to contribute to the growth of the internet (which most people do), then the growth of the Internet cannot be calculated. We can't really tell how big the Internet is, today, because of how many people are using it. People make their own websites, leave comments and links, share ideas, make their own blogs, and advertise for their own companies. While ideas are shared, people learn new things and want to inform others about these new ideas, concepts, terms, and such.
The possibilities are endless.
b) Why are TCP/IP protocols so important to the functioning of the Internet? What do they do?
--TCP/IP protocols are very important to the functioning of the Internet because they are used for internet CONNECTIONS. So, without them, there might not be many people who HAVE any internet access.
--Billions of people have access to the internet, so as long as they're able to contribute to the growth of the internet (which most people do), then the growth of the Internet cannot be calculated. We can't really tell how big the Internet is, today, because of how many people are using it. People make their own websites, leave comments and links, share ideas, make their own blogs, and advertise for their own companies. While ideas are shared, people learn new things and want to inform others about these new ideas, concepts, terms, and such.
The possibilities are endless.
b) Why are TCP/IP protocols so important to the functioning of the Internet? What do they do?
--TCP/IP protocols are very important to the functioning of the Internet because they are used for internet CONNECTIONS. So, without them, there might not be many people who HAVE any internet access.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Internet Doamins--Links
20+ Domains and Links
.aero--For the air-transport industry
.biz--Reserved for businesses
.com--For businesses, commercial enterprises, or online services like America Online. Most companies use this extension.
google.com
.coop--Reserved for cooperatives
directory.coop
.edu--For educational institutions and universities
arc.losrios.edu
.gov--Reserved for United States government agencies
science.gov
.info--For all uses
irrepressible.info
.int--For organizations established by international treaties
.mil--For the United States military
defencelink.mil
.museum--For use by museums
.name--For use by individuals
.net--For networks; usually reserved for organizations such as Internet service providers
teachers.net
.org--For non-commercial organizations
wikipedia.org
.pro--For use by professionals, such as attorneys and physicians
.mx—Mexico domain
.in--India Domain
.us
mon.itor.us
.co.uk
easily.co.uk
.ae
dubai.ae
.net.br
telefonica.net.br
.gs
.aero--For the air-transport industry
.biz--Reserved for businesses
.com--For businesses, commercial enterprises, or online services like America Online. Most companies use this extension.
google.com
.coop--Reserved for cooperatives
directory.coop
.edu--For educational institutions and universities
arc.losrios.edu
.gov--Reserved for United States government agencies
science.gov
.info--For all uses
irrepressible.info
.int--For organizations established by international treaties
.mil--For the United States military
defencelink.mil
.museum--For use by museums
.name--For use by individuals
.net--For networks; usually reserved for organizations such as Internet service providers
teachers.net
.org--For non-commercial organizations
wikipedia.org
.pro--For use by professionals, such as attorneys and physicians
.mx—Mexico domain
.in--India Domain
.us
mon.itor.us
.co.uk
easily.co.uk
.ae
dubai.ae
.net.br
telefonica.net.br
.gs
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Multiple Choice Questions/Answers pg. 30
Multiple Choice
1- C) 1960s
2- D) Photographs
3- D) All of the Above
4-
5- C) World War II
6- B) IBM
7- D) Vacuum tube, transistor, silicon chip
8- B) Became faster
9- B) The Space Race
10- B) Mainframe computer
11- E) Timesharing
12- B) Silicon Valley
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1- C) 1960s
2- D) Photographs
3- D) All of the Above
4-
5- C) World War II
6- B) IBM
7- D) Vacuum tube, transistor, silicon chip
8- B) Became faster
9- B) The Space Race
10- B) Mainframe computer
11- E) Timesharing
12- B) Silicon Valley
13-
Discussion Questions: Whither the Renaissance Man?
Discussion Questions/Answers:
1- The author suggests that people "invest in knowledge that won't wear out." What kinds of knowledge do you think he is referring to?
A: The knowledge that he refers to that "won't wear out" is knowledge that is acquired by students to its core. When someone specializes in a certain subject, reviewing the material, constantly connecting things to his/her subject, it's bound to stick with them for life. This knowledge is the knowledge that "won't wear out".
2- How could you make your own undergraduate studies more of an exploration and less of a routine?
A: Share what you learn on the Internet so other people can contribute to your knowledge of your profession and you can get a more broad view on things and can think of things in different terms, let alone the fact that you can learn something new in a whole new way.
1- The author suggests that people "invest in knowledge that won't wear out." What kinds of knowledge do you think he is referring to?
A: The knowledge that he refers to that "won't wear out" is knowledge that is acquired by students to its core. When someone specializes in a certain subject, reviewing the material, constantly connecting things to his/her subject, it's bound to stick with them for life. This knowledge is the knowledge that "won't wear out".
2- How could you make your own undergraduate studies more of an exploration and less of a routine?
A: Share what you learn on the Internet so other people can contribute to your knowledge of your profession and you can get a more broad view on things and can think of things in different terms, let alone the fact that you can learn something new in a whole new way.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Mainframes and Microcomputers
Mainframe Computers: Very large computers that are super speedy compared to the regular everyday computer. They are the size of refrigerators, which definitely takes up more room than a regular computer. They are very high-speed and fragile. Not just anyone can use them.
Microcomputers:Computers with microprocessors as its main processing unit. They are much smaller compared to mainframe computers. Some can be used as personal computers, some not.
Microcomputers:Computers with microprocessors as its main processing unit. They are much smaller compared to mainframe computers. Some can be used as personal computers, some not.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tech Refltect--Technological Inventions and How they Effect Modern Society
Before the 19th century, life was simple. Without modern technology, days went by slowly, things weren't as efficient as they are nowadays, and people worked harder to do things that can be done in minutes in the modern world. Two of the world's most common modern technologies are automobiles and television sets. Now that these two were invented and are in use, our way of life has changed drastically. Instead of walking to places, we can now drive, which definitely takes more than three quarters of the amount of time it would originally take. we can get around places nowadays, and it makes it a lot easier for us to get many tasks done in one day. Maybe, back then, by the time one person would send some food, a gift, or even do any regular daily task, that would be enough to wear US out. With cars, now we can get around and do things in less than half the time which makes it not only easier but also more efficient and less tiring. Television is also another invention that helped us improve and become more connected with our community, in a sense. Now that's not only because of the news we hear/see on TV, but it's also a form of entertainment and education. Young children and even adults can watch their own shows, others can host their own shows/games on TV, and some can just get their news from it.
People used to get news either by hearing it from one person and passing it on or by mail. Now, we can get it by watching the news on television, checking our e-mails, or even browsing the web, which brings us to our next modern technology: the computer. Yes, they had radio back then, but even then it's limited to just audio. You'd hear the news, but there isn't much interaction going on between the person giving the news and the one recieving it. With modern technology, we can now contact them via e-mail, comment, or even by posting things on their websites. Computers have made things so much simpler for us. So on TV we get access to news and shows and whatnot, and radio too, but a computer is an "on-demand" type of thing. "With a click of a button" you can do almost anything from searching for a job to looking up recipes to typing up an essay and researching on a certain topic. You can even go back to old files and other things you've kept safe on your computer in case you wanted to keep it with you for a very long time. These new technologies have been so beneficial to our societies, but then again they also have their own downsides.
Cars cause pollution; computers and television sets are very distracting if one doesn't know how to manage their time wisely. And if one DOES know how to manage his/her time wisely, still other problems can come from both TV's and computers. People can get misinformed about something on the internet if they're researching some kind of article or post. What if the person who posted a certain blog was biased and started ridiculing a certain race/gender/religion? It's so easy for people to register to a certain website and just add things to it or to their own profiles that almost anyone can see. Also, what if someone saves something on their own computer and then it crashes and suddenly everything that was "saved" on it is now gone? The possibilities of things going wrong with modern technologies are endless, but they're useful, too. We just need to understand how to use them and how to deal with problems if they ever should happen.
People used to get news either by hearing it from one person and passing it on or by mail. Now, we can get it by watching the news on television, checking our e-mails, or even browsing the web, which brings us to our next modern technology: the computer. Yes, they had radio back then, but even then it's limited to just audio. You'd hear the news, but there isn't much interaction going on between the person giving the news and the one recieving it. With modern technology, we can now contact them via e-mail, comment, or even by posting things on their websites. Computers have made things so much simpler for us. So on TV we get access to news and shows and whatnot, and radio too, but a computer is an "on-demand" type of thing. "With a click of a button" you can do almost anything from searching for a job to looking up recipes to typing up an essay and researching on a certain topic. You can even go back to old files and other things you've kept safe on your computer in case you wanted to keep it with you for a very long time. These new technologies have been so beneficial to our societies, but then again they also have their own downsides.
Cars cause pollution; computers and television sets are very distracting if one doesn't know how to manage their time wisely. And if one DOES know how to manage his/her time wisely, still other problems can come from both TV's and computers. People can get misinformed about something on the internet if they're researching some kind of article or post. What if the person who posted a certain blog was biased and started ridiculing a certain race/gender/religion? It's so easy for people to register to a certain website and just add things to it or to their own profiles that almost anyone can see. Also, what if someone saves something on their own computer and then it crashes and suddenly everything that was "saved" on it is now gone? The possibilities of things going wrong with modern technologies are endless, but they're useful, too. We just need to understand how to use them and how to deal with problems if they ever should happen.
Monday, August 31, 2009
IT Article (again)
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/08/31/robotic.fish.mit/index.html?iref=newssearch
New robotic fish are created by MIT egineers to map the ocean world and to be used as surveillance cameras to screen what's going on and whether or not there's pollution in the ocean. The whole idea is to have these robotic fish do things that we can't. Maybe we can't reach the bottom or maybe we can't go in certain areas only fish can go to. So, this should be a way to help us not only better understand the ocean and see what it's really like, but also to make it easier for us to find the problems and fix them.
New robotic fish are created by MIT egineers to map the ocean world and to be used as surveillance cameras to screen what's going on and whether or not there's pollution in the ocean. The whole idea is to have these robotic fish do things that we can't. Maybe we can't reach the bottom or maybe we can't go in certain areas only fish can go to. So, this should be a way to help us not only better understand the ocean and see what it's really like, but also to make it easier for us to find the problems and fix them.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
IT Article-->link and summary
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/08/27/online.portrait.avatar/index.html
Because so many people use Networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, Myspace and such, they obviously use pictures or icons to represent themselves on their own profiles. Some people even pay artists to paint their profile pictures and icons. Some websites have their own cartoon pictures of people when they want to use it in social media. It's just the whole idea of putting art back into the modern life. Art, which was used a very long time ago is now "finding new life with the masses online."
Because so many people use Networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, Myspace and such, they obviously use pictures or icons to represent themselves on their own profiles. Some people even pay artists to paint their profile pictures and icons. Some websites have their own cartoon pictures of people when they want to use it in social media. It's just the whole idea of putting art back into the modern life. Art, which was used a very long time ago is now "finding new life with the masses online."
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Computers: How I Feel About Them
I feel that computers are helpful and distracting. Computers come in handy when I need to search something up on the web for homework or type up a paper. Some times I just like to search online for recipes or even just to look up random information and learning new things. Some games are a lot more fun on the computer, too, or when you don't have a buddy to play the game with.
Computers can also be distracting for me, and I'm sure it's the same with many other students, when homework needs to get finished up. Also, some times I'll go on the internet to do something, and once I get on I go to something totally different. I get side-tracked is what it is.
And...
so much more.
Computers can also be distracting for me, and I'm sure it's the same with many other students, when homework needs to get finished up. Also, some times I'll go on the internet to do something, and once I get on I go to something totally different. I get side-tracked is what it is.
And...
so much more.
Monday, August 24, 2009
IT Triangle Approach: It's My Turn!
Technology:
* Cellphones
Section 1: Social and Ethical Issues
* Control: School administrators don't allow students to have their phones turned on during school hours, but they don't have control over what the students do.
Section 2: IT Systems in a Social Context
* Communication Systems: Students use their cell phones to call their parents or just to have it around with them in case of emergencies. Some do, some don't. Who knows? Maybe one student is using it to text/call and get answers for one of his/her tests.
Section 3: Area of Impact
* Education: It can distract students when they are supposed to be concentrating on doing their homework (even at home). If the phone rings in class, other students (even the teacher) can lose their train of thought, get distracted in class, or even annoyed. But it can also be helpful because if a student needs to search something up on the internet and there's no internet access they can easily use their phone for it (if it has internet on it).
* Cellphones
Section 1: Social and Ethical Issues
* Control: School administrators don't allow students to have their phones turned on during school hours, but they don't have control over what the students do.
Section 2: IT Systems in a Social Context
* Communication Systems: Students use their cell phones to call their parents or just to have it around with them in case of emergencies. Some do, some don't. Who knows? Maybe one student is using it to text/call and get answers for one of his/her tests.
Section 3: Area of Impact
* Education: It can distract students when they are supposed to be concentrating on doing their homework (even at home). If the phone rings in class, other students (even the teacher) can lose their train of thought, get distracted in class, or even annoyed. But it can also be helpful because if a student needs to search something up on the internet and there's no internet access they can easily use their phone for it (if it has internet on it).
Sunday, August 23, 2009
5 Communities
5 Communities:
* Blogger.com (blogspot)
* Myspace.com
* Facebook.com
* Hi5.com
* Yahoo.com
These five communities tie in with 1.7, Equality of Access, because no matter what your religion, race (or some times age) is, you can always get access to it or sign up for either one. Everyone can get access to any website, but not everyone can have an account on it. Some "communities" require money. If one can't pay for it, obviously they can't be a part of it. So it all depends on what is required. But for the most part, almost anyone can join or at least view the site.
* Blogger.com (blogspot)
* Myspace.com
* Facebook.com
* Hi5.com
* Yahoo.com
These five communities tie in with 1.7, Equality of Access, because no matter what your religion, race (or some times age) is, you can always get access to it or sign up for either one. Everyone can get access to any website, but not everyone can have an account on it. Some "communities" require money. If one can't pay for it, obviously they can't be a part of it. So it all depends on what is required. But for the most part, almost anyone can join or at least view the site.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Section 1: Social and Ethical Issues --> Star Wars: Death Star
1.4 Privacy and anonymity
Death Star:
Death Star:
- It was able to get their information and have them pulled into it. They had no idea where they were going, so they thought they were heading towards a moon.
People and Machines:
- People are more dominant when it comes to machines since they "create" them.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Computer and interaction in my daily life.
Some ways I interact with the computer in my daily life is by:
1) Staying connected with friends and family (relatives in Egypt) by chatting or e-mailing
2) Researching for homework or just for my own constant and intense thirst for knowledge
3) Doing things like I am now: blogging and answering questions teachers give us.
4) Searching for recipes or just surfing the net and getting random information
5) Checking out the latest news (around the world and local)
6) Typing papers (if needed for homework)
7) Finding phone numbers and/or directions to a place that I know exists but have no idea where or how to contact them.
8) Reading comics on Yahoo! like "Pearls Before Swine", "Garfield", and a few more that I actually really like.
9) So much more that I can't really think of off the top of my head right now. =)
7) Finding phone numbers and/or directions to a place that I know exists but have no idea where or how to contact them.
8) Reading comics on Yahoo! like "Pearls Before Swine", "Garfield", and a few more that I actually really like.
9) So much more that I can't really think of off the top of my head right now. =)
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