Group F
CIS 2 - Fall 2013
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Workspace for Final Project collaboration and publication. Includes link lists for each group member and the final group recommendations for each topic, along with descriptions as outlined in the assignment.
Contents
- 1 Best resources - Group F
- 1.1 Introductions
- 1.2 Privacy and Freedom of Speech
- 1.3 Intellectual Property
- 1.4 Computer and Crime
- 1.5 Employment, Education and Entertainment
- 1.6 Millennium Development Goals
- 1.7 Evaluating and Controlling Technology
- 1.8 Risks, Failures and Responsibilities
- 1.9 Anytime, Anywhere
- 1.10 Technology Advances, Social Trends
- 2 Individual work
Best resources - Group F
Introductions
- 1. Ted Talk: To Upgrade is Human:
- Video link : http://www.ted.com/talks/gregory_stock_to_upgrade_is_human.html
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=249
- Gregory Stock’s Ted Talk, To Upgrade is Human, hits on the future of evolving biology through the advancement of technology. It not only contain a good amount of information, but also provides some controversial questions based on its topic. Controversy is important because providing a range of ideas is necessary to provide a well-rounded interpretation of the topic at hand. That way people can form their own opinions.
- 2. Social Media’s Effect on Loneliness:
- This is a great video that examines how computers and social media make us really lonely. They focus on the emotional impact which is not often thought about when people think of technology. This is important because the growing reliance on technology, especially social media, makes us increasingly dissatisfied.
- This is a great video that examines how computers and social media make us really lonely. They focus on the emotional impact which is not often thought about when people think of technology. This is important because the growing reliance on technology, especially social media, makes us increasingly dissatisfied.
Privacy and Freedom of Speech
- 1. Private Search Engine:
Website link : https://duckduckgo.com/
- This website is designed as a search engine that does not customize or alter your results. It is a great resource for people who want privacy because it does not filter or display information that is gathered through your web browsing. We included this because people are not aware that searching things privately is an option.
- This website is designed as a search engine that does not customize or alter your results. It is a great resource for people who want privacy because it does not filter or display information that is gathered through your web browsing. We included this because people are not aware that searching things privately is an option.
- 2. Privacy Vanishes Online:
Website link : http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/17/technology/17privacy.html?_r=0
- This article emphasizes on online privacy and reflects what most individuals fail to realize when browsing the web: that their behavior online should resemble their behavior in public. The truth of the matter is that everything done online is accessible in some format; it is a public arena. The discussion adds to the topic by gathering awareness and helping society realize the implications of working with technology.
- This article emphasizes on online privacy and reflects what most individuals fail to realize when browsing the web: that their behavior online should resemble their behavior in public. The truth of the matter is that everything done online is accessible in some format; it is a public arena. The discussion adds to the topic by gathering awareness and helping society realize the implications of working with technology.
Intellectual Property
- 1. Defining Various Copyrights and Licenses:
Website link : http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/06/14/understanding-copyright-and-licenses/
- This article clearly defines various copyrights and licenses in clear sections. This breaks down the confusing way it's typically presented, allowing people to understand what they mean behind all that legalese. This was included to make sure that students have a firm grasp on the concepts and what the differences are between different copyrights and licenses. In doing so, they can be better able to make sure they don’t plagiarise.
- 2.Plagiarism Quiz:
Websitelink : https://www.indiana.edu/~tedfrick/plagiarism/index2.html
- This quiz gives great examples and clearly outlines plagiarism, which can be confusing at times. The interaction is useful to see where the fine line between plagiarism and support lies. This is especially useful for students because many individuals do not cite things correctly but are not aware of their improper citations. This is incredibly useful, especially as they go throughout their other courses, because plagiarism, even unintended plagiarism, can have huge academic consequences.
Computer and Crime
- 1. Top Five Computer Crimes:
Website link : http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-five-computer-crimes-protect/
- This resource clearly outlines five major crimes associated with computers: spam, child pornography, cyber-stalking, identity theft, and malware. This is important because, in our discussion, we only focused on things like identity theft, rather than the wide range of what cyber crime looks like. This would be a great article to include, as it not only introduces various crimes that are committed with the aid of a computer, but also how to protect against them.
- 2. Email Scam Quiz:
Website link : http://www.sonicwall.com/furl/phishing/
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=272
- This quiz allows for an interactive component, which allows people to recognize how alert they are to email scams. This is something that is integral for people to know , so that they can protect themselves as best they can. Scams occur relatively frequently, so it is imperative that people safeguard against them. Providing people with a quiz allows them to test how aware they are
- This quiz allows for an interactive component, which allows people to recognize how alert they are to email scams. This is something that is integral for people to know , so that they can protect themselves as best they can. Scams occur relatively frequently, so it is imperative that people safeguard against them. Providing people with a quiz allows them to test how aware they are
Employment, Education and Entertainment
- 1. Visual Disability Simulation:
Website link : http://www.webaim.org/simulations
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=279
- These simulations really allow for a small glimpse into the struggles of those who have visual disabilities. This is important because it enables people to step into others' shoes for a moment. When people have an understanding of what a disability is like, it is much easier to have empathy for the individuals who experience it. This is important because we often don’t consider what having disabilities means to other people if we are fully able-bodied.
- These simulations really allow for a small glimpse into the struggles of those who have visual disabilities. This is important because it enables people to step into others' shoes for a moment. When people have an understanding of what a disability is like, it is much easier to have empathy for the individuals who experience it. This is important because we often don’t consider what having disabilities means to other people if we are fully able-bodied.
- 2. One Laptop Per Child Article:
Article link : http://www.psmag.com/education/one-laptop-per-child-redux-38589/
- This article examines the potential of One Laptop Per Child. This ties in how uses of technology can expand to help education, possibly minimizing the digital divide. This is important because it allows for people to see how technology can alter how our society functions by providing more opportunities that extend beyond the boundaries of oppression.
- This article examines the potential of One Laptop Per Child. This ties in how uses of technology can expand to help education, possibly minimizing the digital divide. This is important because it allows for people to see how technology can alter how our society functions by providing more opportunities that extend beyond the boundaries of oppression.
Millennium Development Goals
- 1. Technology Helps to Prevent and Control Malaria Outbreaks:
Article link http://blog.usaid.gov/2013/05/use-of-technology-in-malaria-prevention-and-control-activities/
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=290
- Usaid article discusses the issue of malaria in Zanzibar and how technology is helping to solve the problem. The technology involved encompasses both control and prevention form malaria outbreaks. The discussion contains more articles and videos that stress the importance of diseases; which are taking valuable lives around the world even though they are treatable and curable. we believe that this article examines how technology can improve real-life situations. Through this article we see how technology has helped both control and prevent malaria outbreaks. There is a clear connection between technology and improving the lives of people.
- Usaid article discusses the issue of malaria in Zanzibar and how technology is helping to solve the problem. The technology involved encompasses both control and prevention form malaria outbreaks. The discussion contains more articles and videos that stress the importance of diseases; which are taking valuable lives around the world even though they are treatable and curable. we believe that this article examines how technology can improve real-life situations. Through this article we see how technology has helped both control and prevent malaria outbreaks. There is a clear connection between technology and improving the lives of people.
- 2. Technology Helps Limit Child Mortality Rates in Ethiopia:
Article link : http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2013/sep/13/ethiopia-achieves-development-target-child-mortality
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=292
- The article focuses on the statistic in child mortality reduction thus far and also focuses on how to move forward and eradicating these unnecessary deaths. The discussion adds to the topic and share more articles about this important issue of Child mortality.
Evaluating and Controlling Technology
- 1. Resource for Free Textbooks Online:
Website link : http://www.collegeopentextbooks.org/
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=299
- The website, collegeopentextbooks.org, contains a great amount of resources in the form of text book. There is a wide variation of subjects available for individuals to learn from. The discussion shares some textbooks with some descriptions that were found on the site.
- The website, collegeopentextbooks.org, contains a great amount of resources in the form of text book. There is a wide variation of subjects available for individuals to learn from. The discussion shares some textbooks with some descriptions that were found on the site.
- 2. Digital Divide may be Widening for Americans:
Article link : http://mashable.com/2013/08/18/digital-divide/
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=12121
- The article is about the digital divide and how it affects access to technology in a social class structure.
This article examines how the digital divide may exacerbate class inequalities. This is great because it shows how technology enables and disables people based on class oppression, thus tying it to a larger world structure of inequalities.
- The article is about the digital divide and how it affects access to technology in a social class structure.
Risks, Failures and Responsibilities
- 1.Moral Implications of Genetic Testing:
Article link : http://www.psmag.com/science/frightening-fraught-future-genetic-testing-69307/
- This article examines the moral implications of genetic testing, which has become a new found technology. It's a great resource because it can spark debate between what technology enables us to do and what should be done with it. This is important for the same reason as the above article; advancements in technology are often correlated with advancements for society, but those two are not synonymous. There are many moral and ethical complications that can arise as a result and it’s important to think about these as we move forward.
- This article examines the moral implications of genetic testing, which has become a new found technology. It's a great resource because it can spark debate between what technology enables us to do and what should be done with it. This is important for the same reason as the above article; advancements in technology are often correlated with advancements for society, but those two are not synonymous. There are many moral and ethical complications that can arise as a result and it’s important to think about these as we move forward.
- 2. Medicine That Monitors You:
Article link : http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/23/disruptions-medicine-that-monitors-you/?_r=1
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=304
- This article discusses computerized pills that one can swallow and monitors their health. The discussion focuses on how the advancement of technology can help and improve on medicine. This does bring up issues as far as privacy and misuse of the product goes. This, once again, leads to moral implications of technology. Because we can develop it and use it, doesn’t mean we should. This is important because these kind of advancements may be detrimental to society.
- This article discusses computerized pills that one can swallow and monitors their health. The discussion focuses on how the advancement of technology can help and improve on medicine. This does bring up issues as far as privacy and misuse of the product goes. This, once again, leads to moral implications of technology. Because we can develop it and use it, doesn’t mean we should. This is important because these kind of advancements may be detrimental to society.
Anytime, Anywhere
- 1. More Schools Use Cellphones as Learning Tools:
Article link : http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/08/07/views-shift-on-cell-phones-in-schools/2607381/
- This article covers educational institutions utilizing smartphone technology for long distance learning. This is important because classrooms are adapting to new technological innovation and adapting to fit with the trends. The process for learning, therefore, becomes dynamic as new technology is integrated and new models for education are tested.
- This article covers educational institutions utilizing smartphone technology for long distance learning. This is important because classrooms are adapting to new technological innovation and adapting to fit with the trends. The process for learning, therefore, becomes dynamic as new technology is integrated and new models for education are tested.
- 2. Ted Talk - Thomas Suarez: 12 year old app developer:
Video link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkd9TWUtFm0
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=309
- This Ted Talk is lead by a 12 year old app developer and regards how to help children assimilate with technology. This is important because it empowers individuals to not be thwarted by typical oppressors, like age, race, gender, etc. when dealing with and mastering technology.
- This Ted Talk is lead by a 12 year old app developer and regards how to help children assimilate with technology. This is important because it empowers individuals to not be thwarted by typical oppressors, like age, race, gender, etc. when dealing with and mastering technology.
Technology Advances, Social Trends
- 1. Phonebloks - Reevaluating the Way We Look at Technology :
Website link : https://phonebloks.com/en/goals
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=313
- This website provides a new concept that allows people to adjust compartments of their smartphone without having to upgrade the entire phone completely. This is great because it shows that a concept can become actualized and manufactured. This mentality stops planned obsolescence that is occurring with technology with increasing frequency. It also may help the environment by reducing the amount of waste generated from outdated technology.
- This website provides a new concept that allows people to adjust compartments of their smartphone without having to upgrade the entire phone completely. This is great because it shows that a concept can become actualized and manufactured. This mentality stops planned obsolescence that is occurring with technology with increasing frequency. It also may help the environment by reducing the amount of waste generated from outdated technology.
- 2. 30 Interesting Technological Innovations and Concepts :
Article-link: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/03/magazine/innovations-issue.html?_r=0
- This compilation provides a fun, comprehensive list of new and interesting technology that may be available soon. We included it because it's interesting, as it provided us with a bunch of new information and concepts we weren’t aware of. This encourages people to think outside the box of what technology is currently capable of and see how it can be applied to various new concepts.
- This compilation provides a fun, comprehensive list of new and interesting technology that may be available soon. We included it because it's interesting, as it provided us with a bunch of new information and concepts we weren’t aware of. This encourages people to think outside the box of what technology is currently capable of and see how it can be applied to various new concepts.
Individual work
Alexander Corrales
Introduction
A. Computers and Society Websites :
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=247
Article link : http://www.psmag.com/education/one-laptop-per-child-redux-38589/
This article hits on an important issue of bridging the gap in the digital divide. One Laptop per child brings hope and most importantly access to education, technology, and a good foundation to start a building block for a strong structure in progressing as a community. The discussion adds to the article in asking the question of resource prioritization and how people view in their own opinions the importance each.
B. Selected media :
Selected Media link : http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_kelly_on_how_technology_evolves.html
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=249
This media talks about the evolution of technology and the impact on human evolution. It looks at evolution in a technical sense and alludes to the comparison to biological evaluation to technology evolution. The discussion adds to this topic by describing each selected media and giving a personal opinion to their interpretation of the selected media.
C. Online Community Service :
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=360
This discussion has great resources and shares links and descriptions to online community websites that help out society and the community as a whole.
Privacy and Freedom of Speech
A. Privacy and Freedom of Speech keywords :
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=255
website link : http://lavabit.com/
In this discussion forum we hit on topics about data collection and the rights to privacy. A specific website that gets shared is lavabit.com and is an example of an oligarchy structure taking place.
B. Privacy and Personal Information :
Article link : http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/17/technology/17privacy.html?_r=0
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=254
This article emphasizes on online privacy and reflects what most individuals fail to realize when browsing the web. That their behaviors online should resemble their behaviors in public. The discussion adds to the topic by gathering awareness and helping society grasp more knowledge on how technology work.
C. Selected Media :
Website link : https://duckduckgo.com/
This website is designed as a search engine that does not customize or alter your results. It is a great resource to have in that it does not filter or display information that is gathered through your web browsing.
Intellectual Property
A. Intellectual Property keywords :
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=261
website link : http://sampleswap.org/
This discussion has a great amount of information about copyrights and fair use terminology. Through the forum you will find interesting description about related topics, such as open source and technology that correlates to DMCA. The website sampleswap.org is a great resource that encourages a community to interact and share audio files with another.
B. Internet Predictions Database :
Website link : http://www.elon.edu/e-web/imagining/
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=259
The website allows access to research statistic and data that reflects societies’ use of technology and communication, which in turn explores the potential of where technology is head in the near future. The discussion in the forum has a great amount on information and personal opinions of the pros and con to the future of technology.
C. Art and Computers :
Article link : http://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/aug/14/robert-levine-digital-free-ride
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=258
This article is a great example of how when technology changes it is only rational that industries’ must change with it in order to survive and advance with technology. The discussion also relates by emphasizing the assimilation between analog type of art and a digital type of form. That individuals must adapt and take advantage or they will not survive the digital era.
Crime
A. Social Bookmarking :
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=271
This discussion has a great amount of information about social bookmaking and within each example that is shared in the discussion forum; there is a structure set up to hold outsourced websites and bring a community together on common subjects. Here is an interview of one of the sites that participate in the social bookmarking http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/430524/november-14-2013/alexis-ohanian.
B. Risks Forum :
Website link : http://catless.ncl.ac.uk/Risks
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=273
The website contains a great resource of articles that pertain to the risk of advancement of technology. The discussion describes and shares article from the site, as well as some opinions to the articles.
C. Computers and Crime :
website link : http://www.sonicwall.com/furl/phishing/
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=272
The website sonicwall.com/furl/phishing/ is a test to evaluate and bring awareness to how simple one can mistake a scam based on technology as a legit one. The discussion forum focus on how crime that relates to technology is advancing as fast as technology itself. This forum holds a great amount of article that helps bring awareness to the topic of crimes and computers.
Employment, Education and Entertainment
A. Disabilities and Accessibility :
Website link : http://webaim.org/simulations/
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=279
The website webaim.org/simulations allows people to experience disabilities through simulations. I believe this site does a great job in bring awareness to an important subject in technology and disabilities. The discussion forum contains many first-hand experience of the simulations and a brief description and opinion of the site.
B. Games in Education :
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=277
Website link : http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/games/memory-2.aspx
This discussion forum has a good amount of websites that incorporates technology, education, and entertainment. The game that sticks out is the memory game.
C. Video at Work :
website link : http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505266_162-57565097/inside-google-workplaces-from-perks-to-nap-pods/
This video link displays the work environment in google and show how technology comes into place in the work place.
Millennium Development Goals
A. Reduce child mortality :
Article link : http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2013/sep/13/ethiopia-achieves-development-target-child-mortality
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=292
The article focuses on the statistic in child mortality reduction thus far and also focuses on how to move forward and eradicating these unnecessary deaths. The discussion adds to the topic and share more articles about this important issue of Child mortality.
B. Achieve universal primary education :
Article link : http://unchronicle.un.org/article/towards-universal-primary-education-experience-tanzania/index.html
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=294
This article shows the importance in the history and future of Tanzania education reform. The discussion echoes the articles message around the world.
C. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases :
Article link http://blog.usaid.gov/2013/05/use-of-technology-in-malaria-prevention-and-control-activities/
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=290
This article discusses the issue of malaria in Zanzibar and how technology is helping to solve the problem. The discussion contains more articles and videos that stress the importance of diseases; which are taking valuable lives around the world even though they are treatable and curable.
Evaluating and Controlling Technology
A. Open Textbooks :
Website link : http://www.collegeopentextbooks.org/
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=299
The website, collegeopentextbooks.org contains a great amount of resources in the form of text book. There is a wide variation of subjects available for idivduals to learn from. The discussion shares some textbooks with some descriptions that were found on the site.
B. Evaluating and Controlling Technology :
Article link : http://mashable.com/2013/08/18/digital-divide/
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=12121
The article is about the digital divide and how it affects access to technology in a social class structure.
C. Simulations :
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=300
Website link : http://www.learn4good.com/games/simulation/reallifeonline.htm
The discussion focuses on simulations that help and raise awareness on major issues. This simulation game is geared toward learning about the hardship of farming in a third world environment. It dives into making choice of what to harvest and how to plan for future development. As well as how to survive and keep track of your family's health.
Risks, Failures and Responsibilities
A. Medicine and Computers :
Article link : http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/23/disruptions-medicine-that-monitors-you/?_r=1
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=304
This article discusses computerized pills that one can swallow and monitors their health. The discussion focuses on how the advancement of technology can help and improve on medicine.
B. Risks, Failures and Responsibilities keywords :
Article link : http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/artificial-maturity/201301/the-unintended-consequences-technology
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=306
The article brings up an important issue on addiction of technology and defines what addiction is to technology.
C. Wikipedia and Trust :
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=303
Website link : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dream
The discussion focuses on analyzing a wiki page based on its history and context. The web link covers lucid drams and gives information on what the term meaning and how to use it.
Anytime, Anywhere
A. Virtual Lectures :
Video link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkd9TWUtFm0
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=309
This video link is presented by a 12 year old application developer that is now help children assimilate with technology. The discussion focuses on video lecture from Tedtalks and has a great amount of interesting subject that one can learn from.
B. Smartphones :
Article link : http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rowdyrobot/tod-connect-real-world-actions-to-mobile-devices-a
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=311
The article introduce a site call kickstarter that is based on a community that invest on ideas that are supported by the community. It main focus though is the application that can be used to track indivduals, such as children.
C. Anytime, Anywhere keywords :
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=312
Article link : http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2013/08/07/views-shift-on-cell-phones-in-schools/2607381/
The Article covers education institutions utilizing technology through smartphone for long distance learning.
Technology Advances, Social Trends
A. Future of Computers :
Article link : http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2013/02/the_future_of_lying_what_if_computers_can_keep_us_from_lying.html
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=316
This article covers a controversial issue that might spills into rights been violated in that this type of technology is taking away some type of free will.
B. What's new and important? :
Website link : https://phonebloks.com/en/goals
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=313
The website introduces a new concept that may help the environment by reducing a great amount of outdated technology. This is done by having their phone blocks be upgradeable and customizable.
C. Tech Awards with major impact :
Discussion link : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=315
website link : http://d-rev.org/
This discussion contains information, descriptions, and personal opinions on technology that is making a difference with new and present innovation that help out society. The website introduces an inexpensive phototherapy device that cures jaundice in infants for developing worlds.
Alicia Fox
Topic 1: Introductions
A. http://www.ted.com/talks/gregory_stock_to_upgrade_is_human.html
Selected Media
This video provides a controversy to my own opinion. This is important because providing a range of ideas is necessary to provide a well-rounded interpretation of the topic at hand, that way people can form their own opinions.
Discussion: https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=247
This article deals with negative effects of computers on human ability. This is important because people need to recognize the various effects of technology, especially with how frequently we use them.
New Source - Facebook
This is a great video that examines how computers and social media make us really lonely. They focus on the emotional impact which is not often thought about when people think of technology.
Topic 2: Privacy and Freedom of Speech
Selected Media : http://wikieducator.org/User:Vtaylor/Computers_and_Society/2._Privacy_and_Freedom_of_Speech
This is a great resource for people who want privacy. I included this because most people aren't aware of how to search things privately.
B. http://halfanhour.blogspot.com/2006/08/things-you-really-need-to-learn.html
Assignment - Things You Really Need to Learn - https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=247
This is a great article that provides a way to approach life, but doesn't relate to the topic much.
C. http://ccctechedge.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=229&Itemid=96
Selected Media
This article explains things well and also leads to additional resources. I included it because it is a great starting point.
D. http://chronicle.com/article/Why-Privacy-Matters-Even-if/127461/
Discussions : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=255
This article explains why privacy matters, even if people have nothing to hide. This is important because many people have the viewpoint that only those who have something to hide are concerned with privacy. This viewpoint turns the public matter into a personal attack.
E. http://www.newswise.com/articles/online-privacy-and-freedom-of-speech-what-s-next-for-the-nsa
Discussions : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=255
This article discusses the NSA in regards to this topic. There is a lot of relevance to the students' lives.
Topic 3: Intellectual Property
A. https://www.indiana.edu/~tedfrick/plagiarism/index2.html
Assignment - What is Plagiarism?
This quiz gives great examples and clearly outlines plagiarism, which can be confusing at times. The interaction is useful to see where the fine line between plagiarism and support lies.
B. http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/06/14/understanding-copyright-and-licenses/
Discussions : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=261
This article clearly defines various copyrights and licenses in clear sections. This breaks down the confusing way it's typically presented, allowing people to understand what they mean behind all that legalese.
New Source
This website helps people to understand plagiarism and provides resources so that people can be more aware and refrain from plagiarising.
Topic 4: Crime
A. http://www.alternet.org/sex-amp-relationships/i-took-down-man-who-posted-hacked-topless-photo-my-daughter-internet? page=0%2C7 '
New Source - Facebook
This article provides someone's inspiring reaction to being the victim of a cyber attack. It's useful in helping people learn how they can effectively react if they're in this position.
B. http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-five-computer-crimes-protect/
New Source
This resource clearly outlines five major crimes associated with computers: spam, child pornography, cyberstalking, identity theft, and malware. This is important because i our discussion, we only focused on things like identity theft, rather than the wide range of what cyber crime looks like.
C. http://www.sonicwall.com/furl/phishing/
Assignment - Email Scam
This quiz allows for an interactive component, which allows people to recognize how aware and alert they are to email scams. This is something that is integral for people to know how to protect themselves as best they can.
Topic 5: Employment, Education, and Entertainment
A. http://www.psmag.com/education/one-laptop-per-child-redux-38589/
Discussion : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=247
This article examines the potential of One Laptop Per Child. This ties in how uses of technology can expand to help education, possibly minimizing the digital divide. This is important because it allows for people to see how technology can alter how our society functions.
B. http://www.ted.com/talks/salman_khan_let_s_use_video_to_reinvent_education.html
New Source - Ted Talk
In this Ted Talk, the Khan Academy creator discusses how technology has potentially shifted how we can learn; he introduces the concept of a flipped classroom. This also allows for people to access the Khan Academy as a great resource.
C. http://www.webaim.org/simulations
Assignment - Adaptive Technology
These simulations really allow for a small glimpse into the struggles of those who have visual disabilities. This is important because it enables people to step into others' shoes for a moment.
Topic 6: Millennium Development Goals
A. http://www.undp.org/content/undp/fr/home.html
New Source
The United Nations Development Programme enables people to realize that they shouldn't shy away from pages that are in another language, they could still be a wonderful resource.
B. http://www.psmag.com/business-economics/technology-wont-solve-hunger-65847/
Discussions : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=295
This arrticle provides a contrasting view; that technology will not help in eradicating hunger. This is useful because often people see technology as an end-all solution, but it's important to provide a variety of opinions to allow students to form their own opinion and be critical thinkers.
C. http://www.unicef.org/aids/zambia_65520.html
Discussions : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=290
This is a great article examines SMS technology helping with HIV and AIDs by cutting down time for people to get information. This is important because it shows a very clear tie between how technology can improve real-life situations.
D. http://blog.usaid.gov/2013/05/use-of-technology-in-malaria-prevention-and-control-activities/
Discussions : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=290
This is another great article that also examines how technology can improve real-life situations. In this one, we see how technology has helped both control and prevent malaria outbreaks. There is a clear connection between technology and improving the lives of people.
Topic 7: Evaluating and Controlling Technology
A. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLPVCJjTNgk
Selected Media
This is a really fascinating video about replicating the mechanism of the oldest computer, which determines the position of celestial bodies, using only legos. I chose this because of the metaphorical reasons; if someone can make something so amazing out of legos, consider what can be made with the simple tools the average consumer has.
B. http://www.ted.com/talks/skylar_tibbits_can_we_make_things_that_make_themselves.html
Selected Media : http://wikieducator.org/User:Vtaylor/Computers_and_Society/7._Evaluating_and_Controlling_Technology
In this Ted Talk, they examine how technology is now being adapted to mimic nature, specifically its the ability for it to self-assemble. This is really interesting because it shows how they're learning from nature, when nature and technology are often presented in contrast, with technology being an "improved" version of nature.
C. www.usatoday.com/story/cybertruth/2013/06/19/privacy-identity-theft-two-factor-authentication-limitaions/2440033
Discussion : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=301
This article talks about how the two-factor authentication is not nearly enough for security. This is useful because people are relying on the internet and technology more and more for their lives, and it's important to be aware of how secure everything is (or is not).
D. www.nytimes.com/2012/10/04/technology/two-step-verification-is-inconvenient-but-more-secure.html_r=0
Discussion : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=301
This article juxtaposes the above article by going in depth to explain why the two-factor authentication process is more secure. This is useful for the same purpose - to get people to think about the security they're relying upon since so much of our lives are conducted via the internet.
E. http://www.psmag.com/culture/lonely-crowd-social-media-68487/
New Source
This article examines the effects of social media on loneliness. It has a similar message to the loneliness video from Topic 1. I think this is important because people don't often contemplate how technology relates to their emotional well-being, and since it is such a large component in our lives, we should be sure that it is productive to all areas of our lives.
Topic 8: Risks, Failures, and Responsibilities
New Source
This article examines the many long term consequences of letting toddlers play with iPads, or other tablet computers, for extended periods of time. This is important because too often parents are turning to media to entertain their child, while they do other things. This shows how this can be really damaging for the children medically, which some people would need as the reason to not be lazy with their responsibilities.
B. http://www.psmag.com/culture/we-are-all-internet-addicts-now-just-dont-call-it-that-58797/
New Source
This article examines how internet addiction, isn't really an addiction, but "the logical extension of existing biological functions, not necessarily a sign of dysfunction." I liked this, particularly because many people, including myself, believe to be addicted to the internet. It provides a contrast to what I believe, and, as I mentioned before, a range of viewpoints is necessary for a full education.
C. http://www.psmag.com/science/frightening-fraught-future-genetic-testing-69307/
New Source
This article examines he moral implications of genetic testing, which has become a newfound technology. It's a great resource because it can spark debate between what technology enables us to do and what should be done with it.
D. http://www.psmag.com/science/our-cyborg-overlords-may-arrive-sooner-than-expected-64354/
New Source
This article examines how biotechnology's rapid expansion looks as though cyborgs may become a reality sooner rather than later. This is great because it's interesting and provides relevance to our generations preoccupation with cyborgs and robots.
Topic 9: Anytime, Anywhere
New Source
This infographic is about millennials' usage of technology, including how often it's used and what it's used for. This is important because it presents the data-based in a comprehensive way with pictures to enhance what's being said.
B. http://assignments.ds106.us/
Assignment - Digital Storytelling DS106
This homework assignment was really enjoyable. It provides various options that allow for creative focuses for each student. The reason I like this and chose it was because it encourages people to expand on their creative capabilities using their computer. It also tailors to what the student wants to do, whether it be music, art, writing, etc.
C. http://www.npr.org/2011/07/14/137472487/what-it-means-to-be-always-on-a-smartphone
New Source
This talk, taken from NPR, has a technology writer examine what our addiction to our cell phones mean to our lives, and how they've affected us in various arenas, for better and for worse. This is a great resource because it sparks people to think about technology as a component in their lives.
D. http://www.psmag.com/education/even-dropouts-digital-divide-matters-69988/
New Source
This article examines how the digital divide may exacerbate class inequalities. This is great because it shows how technology enables and disables people based on class oppression, thus tying it to a larger world structure of inequalities.
Topic 10: Technology Advances, Social Trends
Discussion : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=313
This website provides a new concept that allows people to adjust compartments of their smartphone without having to upgrade the entire phone completely. This is great because it shows that a concept can become actualized and manufactured. This mentality stops planned obsolescence that occurs with technology with increasing frequency.
B. http://www.google.com/glass/start/
Discussion : https://catalyst.deanza.edu/moodle/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=313
This website promotes the most prominent of wearable technology; google's introduction to google glass. This is important because it's very relevant to what's occurring in the technological world right now.
C. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/03/magazine/innovations-issue.html?_r=0
Selected Media : http://wikieducator.org/User:Vtaylor/Computers_and_Society/10._Technology_Advances,_Social_Trends
This compilation provides a fun, comprehensive list of new and interesting technology that may be available soon. I included it because it's interesting and provided me with a bunch of new information and concepts I wasn't aware of.
D. http://www.toxel.com/category/tech/
New Source
This is a fun blog that has various design and technological concepts. I included it because I use it frequently and love to examine innovative concepts, especially as they relate to design and technology.
