User:Dwocjo

I am a student at De Anza College. I am taking the CIS2 Class taught by Valerie Taylor

Although tsunami alerts can be issued within minutes of an earthquake occurring, the most effective warning for nearby communities is the earthquake itself.

Education is crucial in saving lives so people need to know how to evacuate immediately to higher ground if they feel a large earthquake. If higher ground is not nearby, another option is to evacuate vertically, by going upstairs in well-constructed multi-storey buildings.

Refining the alogrithm for earthquake early warning to better estimate the earthquake size and to reduce false alarms is an active area of research in the earthquake community.

Technological speed is the only reason earthquake warnings became possible. Improvements will cause warnign to arrive faster.

Since many parts of the world, communication infrastructure and mechanisms are limited and currently rely on word-of-mouth, we need new forms of communication or new approaches that allow the global standardization of accurate and rapid communication.

Technology needs to improve the timeliness and consistency in the communication of a natural disaster once an accurate prediction has been made. Sometime the information given out prior to a natural disaster is confusing, misleading, or ignored. In order to avoid loss of life we need quick, reliable, connsistent and one that can be accessed by everyone.

Group Project Individual List

1. Introductions Best is b. www.bing.com

a. www.HowManyOfMe.com David Owens, which is a very common name. I find that there are 2,535 people in the U.S. Named David Owens. It indicates that statistically my last name is the 126th most popular last name and my first names is the 7th most popular name. It also indicates that 99.75 percent of people with this first name are male. I was not surprised to find that 3,878,633 people in the U.S. with the first name David.

I chose this link because it give information about how many others have the same name in the US and how popular the name is.

b. www.bing.com Using Bing I find that the name David is a Scottish baby name and means beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. I know it is a popular Bible character.

c. The DuckDuckGo.com website have 1300+ David Owens profiles in LinkedIn I chose these links because they give you information on your name: how common, how many others.

2. Privacy and Freedom of Speech Best is b.

a. https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/multifactor-authentication-MFA

I chose this link because it explains what Multi-factor authentication is and how it can help keep information from unauthorized users.

b. https://www.scientificcomputing.com/news/2015/10/computer-security-and-privacy-benefits-and-risks-internet-thingsLinks to an external site.

A person needs to feel safe in a location. Information shared with visiting sites, how the information is being used and who it is being shared with is Privacy. This information should not be used to track me or cause me unnecessary spam emails, phone calls and text messages. This article gives information on not only personal information attacks, but car hackers who could remotely control the brakes, door locks and other function of your car. There is info on a tool called ShareMeNot which could detect and block online advertising and embedded content that used to track you without your permission.

I chose this article because it gave information on personal information attacks and a tool which could detect and block online advertising and embedded content that is used to track you.

2. continues- Learning Literacies

Best is a.

a. https://managementhelp.org/communicationsskills/listening-skills.htmLinks to an external site.

This site help me learn exercises to enhance my listening skills. This is very important in communication.

b. https://www.excelsior.edu/media/oels/owl/SourceChecklist.pdf

I found the article Source Evaluation Checklist from Cornell University very interesting. It talks about finding the purpose for the source and based your knowledge if the information is fact, opinion or propaganda. This could be determined by making sure the author is identifiable, what is his background, sources and citation. It also ask if this is current publication and when it was updated or revised.

3. Intellectual Property

Best is a.

a. https://www.quora.com/How-does-technology-affect-art

I chose this website because it reminds us how technology has altered the way we visualize arts. Even though through the internet is a way artist can now reach a larger audience it has somewhat taken away for the use of paint and canvas.

The Impact of Digital Technology on Art and Artists

b. http://www.midanmasr.com/en/article.aspx?articleID=200Links to an external site.

Technology and the internet has reduced time spent in execution of artwork which gives artist more time to create and developed ideas. This could have a negative effect through repetitiveness devoid of imagination. They become less creative and more dependent on technological capabilities which do not have that personal creative substance.

I chose this link because it shows us how before technology artist skills controlled the density of color, different shades, and abstraction of his work. Now it is controlled with clicks, tools and digital color.

4. Crime

Best is b.

a.https://www.wired.com/2013/03/what-to-do-after-youve-been-hacked/

I like this site because it let you know how to recover from situation where your information has been stolen. It gives you information how to determine the source and how it happened.

Hacked??? Now What b. https://www.preyproject.com/en/blog/my-computer-was-hacked-3-things-you-should-do-immediately

There are three things that should be done immediately if your computer is hacked 1. Change your passwords-- Make it at least 12 characters Change password to every service you have access that holds important information. 2. Quarantine your PC- disconnect from your Network 3. Spread the Word--try not to infect others

Be Ready Protect your Devices and Data Turn off computer when not in use. Save files on portable HDDs

I chose this site because it explains and list what you should after you have determine: My computer has been hacked. It informs you of the task to perform immediately after your determination.

5. Employment, Education and Entertainment

Best is b.

a. https://stemworks.wested.org/engineering-elementary I chose this article because it gives good information on how education has been affected by technology. It explains how teachers can effectively teach engineering at the elementary level. It explains the use of Stem work.

Adaptive / Assistive Technology (AT) b. https://www.atia.org/at-resources/what-is-at/ This website explains exactly what assistive technology (AT) consist of, how to choose the right assistive technology and who pays for it. Whether you have difficulty typing, writing, speaking, hearing, seeing, or walking and other problems, you may require different AT. There is a link to attend ATIA seminars and recorded webinars to get assistance with AT. I chose this website because it let me know schools like- DE Anza provides support to individuals with disabilities through a broad range to resources to help them through education and training. People with disabilities are able to participate more fully in work and careers through the use of Adaptive Technology.

6. Midterm - Grand Challenges

Best is b.

a. https://futurism.com/calculations-fusion-energy-reality I chose this link because the topic of energy is important to the eco system. It explains a renewable source of energy how energy fusion will be able to help in the future.

b. https://www.shakealert.org/ Shake Alert is an earthquake early warning system for the West Coast of the United States. This system is to identify an earthquake a few seconds after it begins, calculate the likely intensity of ground shaking that will result and deliver warnings to people and infrastructure in harm's ways. This type warning comes before the S-wave arrives, which brings strong shaking that usually cause the damage. I chose this website because many parts of the world, communication infrastructure and mechanisms are limited and currently rely on word-of-mouth, we need new forms of communication or new approaches that allow the global standardization of accurate and rapid communication.

Technology needs to improve the timeliness and consistency in the communication of a natural disaster once an accurate prediction has been made. Sometime the information given out prior to a natural disaster is confusing, misleading, or ignored. In order to avoid loss of life we need quick, reliable, consistent and one that can be accessed by everyone. 7. Evaluating and Controlling Technology

Best is b.

a. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobmorgan/2014/05/13/simple-explanation-internet-things-that-anyone-can-understand/#4be2cc471d09 I chose this article because it makes us aware that no matter what devices we are using are connected to the internet of things. All this information is being stored somewhere and at some point could be used hopefully to help society and not harm it.

b. http://www.pewinternet.org/2017/06/06/the-internet-of-things-connectivity-binge-what-are-the-implications/

It appears that in the article 10 Fascinating Things We Learned When We Asked The World ‘How Connected Are You?’, it talked about what connected devices do we own and the biggest fear we have toward a more connected future. There is a lot of fear and optimism around the world in regards to a more connective future. People in India were the most optimistic, while people in France, UK, Belgium, Switzerland and the U.S. have lots of fear about the world becoming more connected. It appears that the biggest fear was losing their privacy. Most countries felt the same in this regards except Italy which felt the loss of connections with people as their main concern.

I chose this article because it makes us aware of other countries fears of connectivity as well as ours.

8. Risks, Failures and Responsibilities [edit source]

Best is b.

a. https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/medical-profession-is-underutilizing-computer-technology

I chose this link because it talks about the Electronic Medical Records and the advantages and disadvantages.

Failures- b. https://academic.oup.com/jamia/article/24/2/246/2723147

This article talks about the study done in regards to Information technology (IT) problems/failures that can cause harm, even death to patients. Healthcare was examined using the information value chain, which connects the use of technology to final outcome. It examines decision made in the care process that will impact the patient outcome. It identified problems from user interaction to clinical outcome. I chose this link because it talks about problems with health information technology and their effects on care delivery and patient outcomes. Very important information

9. Anytime, Anywhere

Best is b.

a. https://www.gravitatedesign.com/blog/what-is-geolocation

I chose this website because it explains how businesses use the geolocation to gather information on where you been and use it to make marketing advertisements to influence you to shop with their company. This is done with a google app on my phone. I turned it off because it was annoying.

b. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/533406/what-are-moocs-good-for/

The advantages was that this interactive technology was to deliver top teaching from institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT free via Internet to thousands/millions around the world. This was supposed to be a way to scale up higher education. This was a way to cut the cost of education for those who could not afford the Ivy League style universities. The disadvantage is over 90% do not finish their courses. Most people that sign up are not serious about getting an education. There is not enough incentive to complete the courses. I chose this link because it answers information about what the MOOCs' were intended to accomplish and the end results today

Some question still unanswered. Will MOOCs replace traditional education at the universities? What are you missing if you get your degree via MOOC instead attending? University classes? Are the MOOCs classes’ equivalent academically to University courses?

10. Technology Advances, Social Trends

Best is a.

a. https://www.path.org/about/ https://www.thetech.org/2017-laureates

I chose this site because it provided information about people and innovations that use technology to save lives, help those in other countries, provide needed medical assistance. Especially PATH who has provided vaccines for over 200 million a year worldwide.

b.https://www.rewire.org/our-future/wearable-computers-change-world-better/

How Wearable Computers Can Change the WORLD FOR THE better

I found this topic very interesting. There was a very good representation of the facts. The author started by reminding us of the Google Glass (which I did not know about) which was the talk a few years ago. This computer attached to your face and was integrated with your vision. This would tie computing into your words, movements and thoughts. He let us know that this wasn't really new and took us back to growing up and using wearable technology without knowing that what it was. He mention use of Discman, mp3 players and now smartphones.

We were presented with a brief history of wearable computers starting with Thad Starner who started building wearable computer prototypes in 1990. In 1999 he had a portable computer controlled with a handheld keyboard. He felt that bringing technology closer to the body gets it out of the way. This would add to our efficiency by taking task out of our hands into our sight. He indicates that wearable computers are just a messing device.

Google Glass can be used for social good because it can help people who are hard of hearing by using Starner's app called Captioning on Glass. The persons wears the glasses. The other person speaks into a smartphone that has the app installed which connects him wirelessly to the glasses. The smartphone will transcribe what is said into words which will appear on the google Glass screen for the person who is hard of hearing. The

I chose this site because it shows how technology will be used in the future to help those that have special needs. Google glass is one of these technologies.