User:Vtaylor/Computers and Society

Welcome to CIS2 - Computers and Society


 * Read the Syllabus. The Syllabus for the course is online. Please keep a copy for future reference.


 * Begin working on the assignments for this week. 1. Unwrapping the Gift. For each topic there is an Assignments page. Click on the Assignment link in the main CIS 2 course page, and a list of all the assignment activities for the topic are displayed in a separate window.


 * Introduce yourself in the discussion forum. We have a busy schedule for the semester. I hope you enjoy it!

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== Getting started==
 * NEWS forum
 * Questions about CIS2? Ask here... Forum
 * ** General interest, off topic, cat pictures... Forum
 * CIS Getting Started Resource
 * Syllabus - CIS 2 Computers and the Internet in Society Resource
 * Introduction to CATALYST (aka Moodle) - Discussion participation
 * DeAnza CIS2: WELCOME to CIS 2 - Computers and the Internet in Society Resource
 * Missing assignments Resource
 * Drop notice Resource

== 1. Introductions== What impact have computers and the internet had on society in general? Is this good or bad? Who has been affected? Where are computers now?


 * Resource /1. Introductions/
 * Academic Integrity, Copyright, Fair Use and Plagiarism Resource


 * VARK Learning styles Choice
 * Brain Color Choice
 * Online Learning Choice
 * I think... 1 Assignment

== 2. Privacy and Freedom of Speech== An important area of society that is being impacted by computers. Your personal information may be at risk.


 * /Assignments 2/ Resource /2. Privacy/ /2. Privacy and Freedom of Speech/
 * /Notes 2/ Resource
 * Discussions 2 Forum


 * Research Process and Citing Sources Quiz


 * Web-Based Learning review Quiz
 * Handed-ness Choice
 * I think... 2 Assignment

New - Privacy guidelines: What you can do to protect your privacy and personal information - student contributions

3. Freedom of Speech Controlling online publication has an important new meaning in cyberspace.


 * /Assignment 3/ Resource /3. Freedom of Speech/

== 3. Intellectual Property== Because of the ease of access to information and the ability to duplicate and store vast amounts of data, people have concerns about their rights to it.


 * /Assignments 4/ Resource /3. Intellectual Property/
 * /Notes 4/ Resource
 * Discussions 3 Forum
 * Students' Guide to Group Work


 * Ideal Breakfast Choice
 * I think... 3 Assignment

== 4. Crime== There are many new ways to commit crimes, and to detect and prevent crime, as well.


 * /Assignments 5/ Resource /4. Crime/


 * /Notes 5/ Resource
 * Discussions 4 Forum


 * Birth order Choice


 * I think... 4 Assignment

== 5. Employment, Education and Entertainment== Thousands of people are working in jobs that did not exist ten years ago. Other jobs have changed dramatically.


 * /Assignments 6/ Resource /6. Work/ /5. Employment, Education and Entertainment/
 * /Notes 6/ Resource
 * Discussions 6 Forum


 * Computers and Work Quiz


 * Snacks Choice


 * I think... 5

== 6. Midterm - Millennium Development Goals==


 * /6. Midterm - Millennium Development Goals/


 * MidTerm discussions - goal, research, 3 links - solutions, results, questions, participation


 * MidTerm Millennium Development Goals quiz


 * /Millennium Development Goals (MDG)/


 * MidTerm Student Evaluation Survey Choice


 * I think... 6 Assignment

== 7. Evaluating and Controlling Technology== What are the broader implications for a global society?


 * /Assignments 7/ Resource /7. Evaluating and Controlling Technology/
 * /Notes 7/ Resource
 * Discussions 7 Forum


 * Final Project preparation Quiz
 * Broader Issues Quiz
 * Free Time Choice
 * I think... 7 Assignment

== 8. Errors, Failures, and Risks== What happens when there are conflicts within the rules or data and something goes wrong? Having professional qualifications and a code of ethics are considered by many to be important to safeguard society in a computing environment.


 * /Assignments 8/ Resource /8. Errors, Failures, and Risks/
 * /Notes 8/ Resource
 * Discussions 8 Forum
 * * Ethics and Responsibilities - instructor graded Quiz
 * Brains are weird Choice
 * I Think... 8 Assignment

== 9. Anytime, anywhere==

Introduced in just the last 20 years, mobile computing and the internet have both made anytime anywhere computing a reality. While there are disadvantages to being available all the time, there are many more benefits to access to information and services 24-by-7 (all the time). Being location-independent has enormous benefits as well for researchers, people with unusual hobbies, and acquiring scare or unique goods and services from anywhere on the planet.


 * anywhere anytime - mobile, presence, publishing, distribution, geo-locating, source forge, open source, paypal, commerce, security, off-shoring, games, entertainment, education, mobile learning, eWallet

Assignments 9 Resource Discussions 9 Forum Video length Choice Final Project progress Assignment I think... 9 Assignment

== 9. Professional Ethics and Responsibilities==


 * /Assignments 9/ Resource /9. Anytime, anywhere/
 * /Notes 9/ Resource
 * Discussions 9 Forum


 * Video length Choice
 * Final Project progress Assignment
 * I think... 9 Assignment

== 10. Technology advances, trends and responsibilities==

The need for Information Systems continues. Advances in technology open up opportunities for new applications, businesses and services. Having professional qualifications and a code of ethics are considered by many to be important to safeguard society in a computing environment. There have been some surprises - personal computers, the internet, multi-purpose mobile devices have replaced telephones, just to name a few. But wait, there's more...


 * technology advances and social trends - art and music, identity, privacy, ethics, professional certification, environment, climate change, digital divide, wearable computing, second life virtual worlds, healthcare


 * * ethics, professionalism, responsibilities, violations, consequences, conflict of interest


 * /10. Technology advances, trends and responsibilities/

Assignments 10 Resource Final Projects file Final Project Guidelines file Final Project Group groups - select your group here Choice Final Project discussions Forum Group Project Grade Assignment Final Project Summary - instructor graded Quiz

== 9. Professional Ethics and Responsibilities==


 * /Assignments 9/ Resource /9. Anytime, anywhere/
 * /Notes 9/ Resource

10. Final Project== The Final Project is an opportunity to demonstrate the application of everything that you have learned in this class.


 * /Notes and assignments 10/ Resource /10. Technology advances, trends and responsibilities/
 * Final Projects file
 * Final Project Guidelines file
 * Final Project Group groups - select your group here Choice
 * Final Project discussions Forum
 * Group Project Grade Assignment
 * Final Project Summary - instructor graded Quiz

== 11. Final projects==

The Final Project is an opportunity to demonstrate the application of everything that you have learned in this class.


 * /Notes and assignments 11/ Resource /11. Final Projects/

== 12. Peer reviews ==


 * /12. Peer Reviews/


 * Thanks and best wishes Forum
 * Collaboration Feedback 2 Assignment
 * I think... 12 Assignment
 * Peer Review and Feedback Forum

== 13. Extra Credit assignments ==

There are several Extra Credit assignments. These can be submitted throughout the quarter for additional points. Each extra credit can be submitted once for credit.

For extra credit points, you are required to do extra work. These submissions are in addition to other assignments, and should expand your knowledge of the course material through research and reporting. Extra credit assignments are optional.

Additional Extra Credit points are available for assignments that come up from time to time - course information review, special questionnaires, research project participation.


 * X. Movie Review Forum
 * X. News Item Forum
 * X. Lectures and podcasts Forum - Some students like to listen and watch as well as read. Suggest lectures and podcasts to include in the course. Post a link to the media, the topic and a brief note outlining how the lecture or podcast adds to the course.


 * X. Changes since the text was written Forum - As you read through the book and find information that has changed, post a notice here. Please quote the original text, include the page number and provide a description of the change and the current situation.


 * X. Glossary Terms, Definitions, Other Forum - Post a word or term relating to computers and society, and a definition. This should be something that is not "common knowledge" and will be of interest to others in the class.


 * X. Catalyst features and guidelines Forum - Suggestions for using Catalyst features, or explanation how Catalyst tools work. If you discover some good way to use a Catalyst feature and think others will benefit, post a note here. How do you access this feature? How do you use it? Why would someone want or need to use it?


 * X. Engineering is... Forum - 	There are many different kinds of Engineering projects and jobs. Link to a site that provides interesting information about Engineering and describe why you selected this site.


 * X. Mobile learning Forum - Mobile learning (m-learning) thoughts, comments and links. There is a lot of interest and many concerns about cell phones and if they have a positive role to play in education. Links and comments on articles about Mobile Learning are always welcome. Do you have suggestions for how m-learning can make a difference? What concerns would you have about optional Mobile learning activities - lessons, lectures, assignments, quizzes? Did I miss anything?


 * X. Scenario-based learning Forum - Suggestions for improving the scenario-based learning experience.

== 13. Resources==


 * CIS2 Chat - OPTIONAL
 * Collaborative Projects - Collaboration and Group Projects Resource
 * Grading Criteria Resource
 * Reporting a Problem Resource


 * Students' guide to group work

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