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11. Final Projects.
1. Introductions
(Best) - "The CRAP Test for Evaluating Website" http://ccconline.libguides.com/craptest
This article comes from the "Find It" course media resources for module 1. It educates users on how to do quality and responsible searches that provide information from credible sources. Internet users need to be educated on how to determine and decipher between credible internet sources and those that just provide random information or opinion. I chose this resource because I think it's getting harder and harder to decipher between "real" information and information that is just opinion or "hear-say".
"15 Educational Search Engines College Students Should Know About" http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/15-educational-search-engines/
This is a great article that details 15 different search engines that are verified and proven to have accurate information for research purposes. It is really crucial to have multiple sources of information to truly corroborate that what you are saying is true and have the sources to back that up. Using educational sources like the ones listed in this article will provide you with solid facts that can be trusted
2. Privacy and Freedom of Speech
(Best) - "A techie's rough guide to GDPR" https://www.cennydd.com/blog/a-techies-rough-guide-to-gdpr
This website from the Selected Media list presents an explanation of the General Data Protection Regulation in plain language with very helpful examples of how the law works. the GDPR made major changes to internet privacy law in the EU, and understanding those changes is crucial to understanding the evolving online landscape.
"Supplementing Passwords" http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST05-012 -
This resource was posted in the "Privacy and Freedom of Speech Keywords" discussion. It was posted by Abigail Proffitt. It presents information on 2-factor authentication and how it's more secure to protect personal information. I chose this resource because it comes from the U.S Dept. of Homeland Security which I believe to be a very credible source for protecting information
3. Intellectual Property
(Best) - "AI-generated art: who owns the copyright?" https://lighthouse.mq.edu.au/article/december-2019/AI-generated-art-who-owns-the-copyright
This article is about AI generated art and its right to be used by the public domain since it is nearly impossible to determine where the artwork originates. Because AI generates an output without any human input and AI is not a physical person you cannot give a copyright to it; this a grey area though since someone created the algorithm that made the artwork. This article goes on to say that the laws are behind the times and needs to catch up to AI generated work
"How to Spot Fake News" http://www.factcheck.org/2016/11/how-to-spot-fake-news/
This article offers several tips in spotting fake news; first check the date of the article or post you are reading to make sure it is recent, second is to check the source of the information to make sure they are credible and not a gossip outlet, third is to read past the headline to make sure that you get all of the information and not just a catchy title, fourth is to check the author which means to google the author and make sure they are real and not a made up name for the purpose of sounding real. The article also suggests going to link provided to fact check the claims they make and also checking to ensure it is not satire and meant to poke fun at something. The article details all of these steps and tips in more detail and is a good source.
4. Crime
(Best) - "What To Do After You've Been Hacked" https://www.wired.com/2013/03/what-to-do-after-youve-been-hacked/
This article has great tips on what to do if your computer is hacked and some good steps to take to make sure you get control back and keep it. Everyone could benefit from this article, it is general but also helpful and covers many bases.
"Planned Obsolescence" http://catless.ncl.ac.uk/Risks/31/52#subj24
This is a podcast and comes from the "Risks Forum" discussion. It was posted by Yohann Tolentino. The podcast talks about how the consumer market is fueled by products that expire at a certain rate. Companies are designing products that constantly change, update, and transform; making it very hard to stay current with technology. I chose this article because it's a reality in our world now to buy something and have it be "out-of-date" within a year. This drives consumer habits and requires companies to be constantly transforming.
5. Employment, Education and Entertainment
(Best) - "Teach Engineering" https://www.teachengineering.org
This is a resource that I posted to the "K-8 Engineering" discussion. This is a massive topic in current education. This is definitely the way that education is heading and students are being prepared for jobs that don't exist yet. There will be so many advances in the future that it's essential that STEM subjects are not front and center in education. I chose this resource because it helps teachers with prepared lessons for teaching STEM curriculum
"Working Remotely: Pros and Cons of Remote Work" https://www.hotjar.com/blog/what-is-remote-work/
At time of writing, This article from the Selected Media list, that explains what remote work looks like, the good and the bad, could not be more applicable. This workplace model is going to be very common in the coming months, so it is great to see an example of remote work that runs smoothly and efficiently.
6. Midterm - Grand Challenges
(Best) - "Creating Water From Thin Air" https://www.xprize.org/prizes/water-abundance
This XPRIZE was designed to use 100% renewable energy to affordable and decentralized access to clean water everywhere and at all times for anyone that needs it. The leader of this XPRIZE stated "OVER 780 MILLION PEOPLE IN 43 COUNTRIES ARE FACING WATER SCARCITY DUE TO LACK OF AVAILABILITY, UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION AND ACCESS, AND CONTAMINATION". There have been methods for purifying water in the past but these methods have been destructive and incredibly expensive; this XPRIZE was able to accomplish the task by extracting a minimum of 2,000 liters of water per day from the atmosphere, having a combined cost of operation and capital being less that $0.02 per liter, and using only renewable energy.
"Provide Access to Clean Water" http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/challenges/water.aspx
Many of the students showed an interest in the engineering challenges of providing clean drinking water. This site gives a great break down of where we stand on this issue, how it works, and what different technologies are being created to resolve the issue.
7. Evaluating and Controlling Technology
(Best) - "How we need to remake the Internet | Jaron Lanier" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ-PUXPVlos
This Ted talk selected by Jasmine Atwal for the Computers and Society Video discussion verbalizes very clearly the major problems with online culture as it exists, and why changing how we interact with each other over the internet is so important to maintaining a functional society. This particular video stands out for the speaker's fervent belief in the possibility of a better future, as many similar talks tend towards defeatism
"Tech's Moral Void" https://podcast-a.akamaihd.net/mp3/podcasts/ideas-5GpOLJfy-20190314.mp3
Tech's Moral Void. This is the second podcast and discussed the ethics and morals of giant technology companies. Two points that stood out to me in this podcast were 1) Consumer/behavior tracking and 2) Internet users not really having any control over who or what has access to their personal information.
8. Risks, Failures and Responsibilities
(Best) - "10 Ways Computers Are Used in Medicine" https://www.techwalla.com/articles/10-ways-computers-are-used-in-medicine
This article is about 10 ways that computers are used in the medical field. This article does a good job of illustrating how computers have made taking care of patients and working on patients easier than it has been in the past. The use of computers allows for assistance in surgery, the ability to video chat with our doctors from the comfort of our homes and get advice that way, easier access to medical databases and more.
"Internet Safety | Common Sense Education" https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/internet-safety
This article is about 10 ways that computers are used in the medical field. This article does a good job of illustrating how computers have made taking care of patients and working on patients easier than it has been in the past. The use of computers allows for assistance in surgery, the ability to video chat with our doctors from the comfort of our homes and get advice that way, easier access to medical databases and more
9. Anytime, Anywhere
(Best) - "Teach teachers how to create magic" https://www.ted.com/talks/christopher_emdin_teach_teachers_how_to_create_magic
I found this TED talk to be a great resource for me personally. I chose this resource, that was posted by Zachary FitzGerald in the "Social Innovation" discussion, because I'm a teacher and I'm always looking for more ways to engage my students
"Beginners Guide to Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)" https://www.classcentral.com/help/moocs
This was a site that was posted on the "Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs)" discussion page. This site was posted by multiple students and is a very basic introduction to what MOOCs are and how they work. I chose this because it gives a clear picture of what MOOCs entail.
10. Technology Advances, Social Trends
(Best) - "Technology Adoption - Our World in Data" https://ourworldindata.org/technology-adoption
This website, posted to the Interesting Quantitative Facts discussion by Fantazya Kemnitz presents the adoption of various technologies by American households over time. This is very interesting data, especially the data on technologies like flush toilets and indoor plumbing, which most Americans take for granted nowadays
"Education And The Future of Technology" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPO_HGafBsE
This was a great resource for learning where we've come from and where we're headed pertaining to technology. This video came from the class resources that were assigned to us for the "Future Considerations" discussion. Although this video is out of date, I chose it because it really puts into perspective where we are in the world and where we're headed. It shows how the world has changed, is changing, and will continue to change at a fast pace. I wish the information/statistics were more current, but this is still a great resource for showing the part technology plays in our world.
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