User:Jwoodjr/CIS2 Group Projects - Fall 2015

Topic #1 Introduction

References: (1)	How technology has changed the world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o35ruCZ6S4&feature=youtu.be (LINK)

I selected this reference is because it got me thinking about how about 30 years ago we barley had any technology, and in this video for this reference it display images of how the first technology looked. And how technology, such as phones, computerized motors have changed the world. Also it doesn’t have anybody talking during video just video images show how technology has change the world, but one thing I can say is it did make me smile to see all the changes. (2)	The impact of the internet on society: A global perspective| MIT Technology Review http://www.technologyreview.com/view/530566/the-impact-of-the-internet-on-society-a-global-perspective/ (LINK)

The reason I selected this reference is because it gives a perspective on how when the internet first hit they were reports that the internet would isolate you and you wouldn’t have any sociability. But in fact it has been the opposite of this, it’s actually benefited us and there was actually some discussions about this in the course. (3)	CRAAP Test- evaluate the information you find http://www.technologyreview.com/view/530566/the-impact-of-the-internet-on-society-a-global-perspective/ (LINK)

I feel this is the most important reference to this topic, as it good tool everyone can use to see if their information is accurate. I selected this reference because I feel it is really useful, a lot of people assume that they know something since they researched it on the internet, but how do you know if what your learned is accurate well this test helps with that, and I thought it was pretty neat. One thing I thought this topic was very interesting and not a lot of people discussed in the class. One thing is for sure this put a smile to face since I now have something to reference from.

Topic #2 Privacy & Freedom of Speech

References: (1)	Protect/ Digital Tattoo http://digitaltattoo.ubc.ca/protect/ (LINK)

I selected this reference because I thought it was important that everyone knew how to uses the internet and they need to know how to protect their computer from viruses, any other malicious wear. The site also has great links for other digital tattoo’s, that I and other students have discussed throughout this topic. (2)	The 5 biggest online privacy threats of 2013 http://www.pcworld.com/article/2031908/the-5-biggest-online-privacy-threats-of-2013.html (LINK)

I selected this reference because I have been a victim of a third party collecting data from and using it, and I assumed it was against the law and they informed me that I had accepted their privacy agreement which allowed them to collect data from. So this is why I liked this article because it listed the top 5 online privacy threats that, anyone using the internet should be aware of, and not just accept the agreement without understanding it. (3)	FBI-Internet Fraud http://www.pcworld.com/article/2031908/the-5-biggest-online-privacy-threats-of-2013.html (LINK)

This reference is the most important to this topic, as it can benefit everybody, and protect them against crimes they probably didn’t know existed. I selected this reference because it explains how easy it to become a victim of internet fraud, and they provide tip on how to void certain type of internet frauds. Also in the class discussion we talk a lot about various frauds and how they affect society.

Topic #3 Crime

'''References: (1)	How to Protect Your Computers from Hackers, Spyware, and Virus''' http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-protect-your-computer-from-hackers-spyware-and-viruses/ (LINK)

I would have to say this reference is the most important to this topic, because you can have valuable things on your computer, and a hacker still everything. The reason why I selected this reference is because the article list way to protect your computer from hackers who use spyware and virus’s to obtain information. I feel everybody should review this article as it list steps to protect your computer with anti-virus’s protection, update your computer, and installing only trusted software. Also I noticed that during this topic discussion I didn’t see a lot information on what software and virus’s protection to use. (2)	Online fraud cost global economy ‘ many times more than $100bn’ http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/oct/30/online-fraud-costs-more-than-100-billion-dollars (LINK)

I selected this reference because it alarming and talks about how online fraud has exceed $100 billion dollars, and the next big cyber-attack could possibly bring down a state’s national infrastructure. Also the article list how cyber corps are working with banks a finical institutes to help with fighting cyber criminals. There was a lot of heated discussion on the topic fraud in this course, and I must saying learning this information did not put a smile on my face but made me wonder. (3)	8 Things successful people do http://www.edudemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/what-does-it-take-to-be-remarkably-successful_5245d0297bcf4-640x1600.jpg (LINK)

This reference is a little different from the other as it more of a picture on 8 things successful people do. I feel this is something great to reference as it list a variety of motivational goals to set for yourself, and to know your value. Also I wish I would have read this earlier in the course as I would of brought it up for discussion in the class.

Topic #4 Employment, Education, & Entertainment

'''References: (1)	Benefits of Online Learning and Online Education''' http://www.worldwidelearn.com/education-articles/benefits-of-online-learning.htm (LINK)

The reason why I selected this reference should be obvious, it talks about all the benefits from learning online and list examples of what exactly benefits a online student, and even gives statistics. I feel every online student should review this article and give their perspective if they agree or not. There was little class discussion if any at all about this reference, but I must say it did put a smile on my face. (2)	How technology can Build a Bridge from Education to Employment http://blogs.workday.com/how-technology-can-build-the-bridge-from-education-to-employment/ (LINK)

I selected this reference because it talked about how many higher education students spend a lot of money and time with their education but find it hard to find meaningful jobs. I also wish I could have brought this up earlier in the class discussion, it would be very interesting to hear other classmates’ opinions. (3)	Khan Academy: The Man Who Wants to Teach the World http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/9568850/Khan-Academy-The-man-who-wants-to-teach-the-world.html (LINK)

I would have to say this is the most important reference to this topic, because it has helped so many people around the world including my little brother. I selected this reference because it talks about how Khan helped his cousin with her math, and also he inform us that if your 11 year old 6th grade child is not placed on face track for math, they have zero chance of getting in Stanford. Also he goes on to list how this inspired him to create khan academy, and he is actually on the top 100 most influential people list.

Topic #5 Risk, Failure, and Response

'''References: (1)	Ethical problems in Computing''' https://www.aitp.org/news/98451/ (LINK)

the reason I selected this reference is because it talks about how their really poor ethic in the Computing world and gives examples of such as, a stealing funds via computer, the worst thing that can happen is you have to return the money and you’ll probably get fired. Also I agree with him White collar criminal’s should face the same punishment a violent criminal’s.

(2)	Ethical Issues for IT Security Professionals http://www.computerworld.com/article/2557944/security0/ethical-issues-for-it-security-professionals.html (LINK)

I thought this was alarming and had know Idea that there was this big of an ethical issue in the IT therefore leaving it the most important reference. I selected this reference because it describe the ethical issues in the IT professional such as, some IT abuse their power, should they be able to read your emails, see the website’s you visited. Also the reference describe how IT professional aren’t trained on IT Ethic, and therefore don’t realize that they lack ethics. There was no discussion from what I can remember on Ethic issues in IT, which I regret I didn’t bring up a discussion.

(3)	Reliability and Service: Technology Most Reliable Brands http://www.pcworld.com/article/187407/reliability_and_service_2009.html (LINK)

I selected this reference because it talks about all how every year it requested 45,000 people to take a poll and list the most reliable brands. I think this list is extremely important if you are looking to buy some hardware and want to see which one’s are good or bad. There was a lot class discussion on this topic for the class which was very interesting.

Topic #6 Anytime, Anywhere

'''References: (1)	Web-Maker''' https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.webmaker (LINK)

I selected this reference because it’s app that lets you be a web maker and you can make scrapbooks, meme, and bunch of other cool things. This actually put a smile on my face as I download it myself as was able to create a couple of memes.

(2)	Benefits and Limitations of Mobile Learning http://blog.commlabindia.com/elearning-development/mlearning-benefits-limitations (LINK)

the reason I selected this reference because it talks about how a lot business are using mobile devices, and even list some statists. Also the reference list the benefits and the limitations such as, benefits: be able to learn on the go. Limitations: Screen Size might be heard to see. I actually thought the reference was interesting and alarming that so many company are using mobile device more than desktops.

(3)	Mobile Games Bring Social Change to Developing Worlds https://blog.usaid.gov/2012/11/mobile-games-bring-social-change/ (LINK)

Normally I wouldn’t say this was important reference but after learning what it has contributed can help but say it the most important to this topic. I selected this reference because it talks about how mobile games can help people around world such as, app giving concern and advice about health issue to people in India. Also creating mobile games that promote gender equality for the women in Kenya. I thought this article was very interesting and inspiring, and had no clue that people were creating mobile game of this such matter.

Topic #7 Technology Advances and Social Trends

'''References: (1)	15 Predictions for The Future of the Internet''' http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/15-predictions-future-internet/ (LINK)

I selected this reference because it talks about how the internet has change a lot of people’s lives in America, and that eventually the internet will be like electricity. Also the reference goes on to list some of it prediction for the future of the internet such as, the internet of things will make people more aware of their world. I really enjoyed this reference a lot and it was interesting seeing some if their predictions. Also I remember us discussing this in class a lot of classmate had a lot of interesting stuff to discuss.

(2)	The Future of The Internet http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/03/11/digital-life-in-2025/ (LINK)

The reason I selected this reference is because it talks about how the internet will change the way people associate, gather and share information with each other. Also the reference list some of the experts beliefs for the future like Disruption of business models established in the 20th century, most notably impacting finance, entertainment, publishers of all sorts, and education. I thought this reference was similar to the 15 predictions, and for that reason I liked it and thought it was like an extension,

(3)	Poll: Today’s Society Too Dependent on Gadgets http://www.marketingcharts.com/online/poll-todays-society-too-dependent-on-gadgets-8791/ (LINK) This is the most important reference to this topic because I do agree we have become too dependent on gadgets, and it time to wake up. I selected this reference because it talks about a poll that was taking and list statistics on how people think were too dependent on gadgets, and how some don’t think gadgets make us productive at all. Also the reference goes into detail with more statics on how people believe in the long run technology will help with a lot of areas that need attention. I found the statics alarming that so many people think that we’ve become dependent on electronics, what was interesting is so many people didn’t think electronics made you productive.

Topic #8 Intellectual Property

'''References: (1)	Copyright and Fair Use Animation''' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suMza6Q8J08&feature=youtu.be (LINK)

This is the most important reference since a lot of people are affected by not knowing this information, and reading this reference can help you. I selected this reference because it’s a video that talks about how many people copy and paste people contents, without their permission, and goes on to tell you what a copyright is. Also the narrator of the video goes on to list how many people aren’t aware of the different type of content. Such as fair use which doesn’t require permission, and has some limitations. I found this one of the most useful video I ever watched. Also I remember us having a big class discussion about this particular topic and a lot of interesting stuff discussed.

(2)	Three of the Most Common Misunderstood Music Copyright Laws http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2015/06/three-of-the-most-commonly-misunderstood-music-copyright-laws.html (LINK)

I selected this reference because it talks about three major music copyright laws such as: Performance right, Right to make changes to a song, and Fair use. The reference also goes on to describe each one in detail, and even gives advice on how to avoid this if you’re a musician. I thought the performance right was the most interesting, and even wrote about it in the class discussion, and a lot of my peer’s agreed that they also had no idea of this right.

(3)	ITunes Terms & Condition Adapted into a Graphic Novel http://www.openculture.com/2015/11/itunes-terms-conditions-adapted-into-a-graphic-novel-read-it-free-online.html (LINK)

This reference talks about how illustrator creating an illustration on the complete unabridged legal agreement, and he posted a new page every day to it on his tumbler. I thought this was a little weird but interesting because it gives a vivid look into a legal agreement, which amazes me that I didn’t find this article earlier and discuss it with the class

Topic #9 Grand Challenges

'''References: (1)	Residential Systems''' http://reusegraywater.com/residential/ (LINK)

I would have to say this is the most important reference to this topic, as California is a drought and anything that helps reduce water usage is good in my book. This reference talks about how family of four use about 20,000 gallons of water a month, and how we need to conserve that natural, resource and how by installing a resident water system it would save 50% of water the family used, and also a reduction in your water bill. This reference was interesting to me since I didn’t know that families of four use that much of water a month, and I do think it’s good to get a residential system.

(2)	Injectable Enzyme Stops Wounds From Bleeding http://www.popsci.com/injectable-biomaterial-stops-you-bleeding-out (LINK)

This reference talks about how reaserch from the university of washhignton came up with a way to stop bleeding from falls or car crashes, and have came up with the material PolySTAT which mimics the bodies enzyme;s. I thought this was really alarming as I didn’t even know something like this existed, and I think its wonderful. From my memory there was no mention of this in the class discussion.

(3)	Reverse Engineering The Brain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrnQtItGjuI (LINK) This reference is a video with a professor talking about aspects of the brain such as channels, networks of the brain. Also goes on to list how computer basically let us write code for hardware that we can use to reverse the brain, since in a way the brain has its own algorithm, and software. Another thing is he goes on state that they are far from understanding the algorithm of the brain. This reference should be alarming to everybody as it might one day change the face earth and how we view and interact with each other. There was a lot discussion on this topic, and I myself discussed on it and found it interesting.

Topic #10 Evaluating & Controlling Technology

References: (1)	Cell Phones Can Be Addictive https://atlas.mindmup.com/visualleap/mindmap_literacy_commonlit_visualleap/index.html (LINK)

This is the most important reference because it show how many American’s including myself are addicted to our phones. This reference is more of a process flow on what exactly make people addict to cell phones, such as people can experience withdrawal from technology, people panic if they can’t find their phones the reference goes on to list others. When I read this reference I could do nothing but laugh as everything on that process flow I have done myself. As for a class discussion I don’t recall too much about this particular topic, but I must say it did bring a smile to my face.

(2)	Does Technology Control our Lives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkpvAV8d51I&feature=youtu.be (LINK)

this reference is a video that show a couple of people who look depressed because they’re not using any technology, and the video goes on to say that we are losing conscious around reality us. Also at the end of the video it shows slideshow on how people are obsessed with technology. I really didn’t like this article but thought it was funny because all the people looked depressed without their for phone. Also I recall discussing my opinion on this topic with the class and how it made me feel.

(3)	Wanna Work Together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0VzUigrb_g (LINK)

This reference is a video that talks about your creative, and how your work can inspire people you never even met. Also the video goes on to describe creative content, and how copyright is involved with this, and give information on how to use which part if the copyright you want to use to the public, and their limitation on your creativity. I thought this video was very inspiring and think everybody should watch if they want to learn more about creative comments. Also there wasn’t any discussion about this topic, but there was about copyright.