User:Brimw

I'm currently enrolled in a CIS2 class. I'm an art major from the Bay Area

== Introductions and Society ==

Online Community Service

There are several community service options on this website like Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Volunteer Monitoring Program where volunteers gather data from their surrounding environment and submit their notes and information to the EPA online. Another is Electronic Emissary, which is an online tutoring program where adults are able to help students with their projects and education remotely. This resource is important because it provides information on how you can help your community. -- BEST

Computers and Society

This blog post "How Does the Computer Affect The Society" provides information on how computers/internet impact us in both a positive and negative way. We have access to so much information in a matter of seconds, and nowadays all we have to do is type up our questions on search engines, and we can access multiple links, images, and videos that are correlated to our search. This post is significant because the author provides her insight, and although she is only in 6th grade, she seems to grasp the negative and positive affects technology has on society.

15 Fun Things on Google

I read the article on 15 fun things you can do on google, and i thought it was pretty entertaining for example the nutritional face-offs, which can help you decide which fruits/vegetables or even protein that fits best into your meal preps. Also when you want to leave things up to chance, and you don't have dice or a coin, you can just use google. This article is amusing, and can come in handy in several circumstances

== Privacy and Freedom of Speech ==

Copyright and Fair Use

Copyright laws protect your creations, and It's structured so that people have to get your permission before they copy or share your work. Fair use on the other hand explains the freedom of using other people's work for educational purpose's, the news, comments/opinions. This video is note-worthy because people need to be educated on both of these significant terms. -- BEST

Privacy Regulations

According to the article I posted below this analysis, AT&T has been known to secretly work with the NSA, and have been spying on American citizens. They built several "secret rooms" in San Francisco that were used specifically to spy on people through each text, and call, which shows that privacy isn't really privacy because people are looking through your phones,and analyzing conversations, ideas, and the people you are affiliated with. I do believe that people have the right to their privacy, and live their own lives without being spied on, and this is article is important because people deserve the right to know this information.

Protecting your Creations

I'm a visual learner, so I love learning while watching a video, and this video states the laws on protecting your creations, and informs people on the legal and illegal ways of using other people's work. Copyright laws state that you need the creators permission to use your work for non- profit, and fair use would be using other people's work for educational purposes or commenting and forming an opinion on their work. This video is worth watching because it informs you on two terms you should be familiar with.

== Intellectual Property ==

Predictions on Creativity and Technology

This website shows you a survey of predictions and the correlation and collaboration for creative work, and platforms for more independently-produced work to showcase their work online for free. There are a lot of apps, and websites that host free platforms for work, such as Soundcloud, and several social media accounts. This site is valuable because you can access information on these predictions, and creativity with technology.

Fair Use and Creative Commons

In this article by Kathy Schrock, she explains the guidelines and laws for using other people's work in your own. For example, referring to photography she states that "You can use 1, but no more than 5, by the same photographer or illustrator without their permission." The article should be read because it also provides information about a project called Creative Commons, which lets creators explain how you can use their work freely, as well as the limitations of use for their work.

British Library's Search Engine for Legal Photos

This article explains a collection of over a million copyright- free images from as early as the 17th century from the British Library. These images are all available to download online, and many visual learners can integrate photos that are correlated to their studies. This is important because people should know they have access to a large search engine of photos that they can use without doubting the legality. --BEST

== Crime ==

Hacked Accounts

This article tells you information about what to do when your online accounts get hacked. It also tells you the further steps, and tips to help prevent you from getting hacked, and It links you to a website which is the Federal Trade Commissions website, which gives you tips on staying on top of your finances. This information is important because it provides the essential steps in order to dodge hackers, and further steps when you do get hacked. -- BEST

Value of Lectures

What do Lecturers value in their students is a video that records several teachers, and lecturers for example Tracey Chapman, said that she likes when students are enthusiastic about their work, which I can agree with. Other teachers said that they like when students learn fast, meet deadlines, the willingness to take risks with their ideas, and are curious about their work with the ability to pause and take time. This video should be highlighted because it introduces you to a video that provides insight from several educators.

Cyber Crimes

I read an article about one of the biggest cyber crime case's in US History, which includes five hackers who stole and sold credit card numbers, which cost companies more than 300 million dollars. The hackers were from Ukraine, and Russia and they stole about 160 credit cards from companies like Carrefour SA, Visa, JC penney, and JetBlue Airways Corp. People should be informed about these cyber crimes, so they can learn how to prevent them, and protect themselves from these hackers.

== Employment, Education, and Entertainment ==

K-8 Engineering Classes

This website provides curriculum for teachers and their K-8 Engineering classes. It is the NSTA Learning Center (National Science Teachers Association) which provides events and opportunities, professional learning tools, and it is a short class that provides information about teaching these kids about engineering, and integrating it into their discussions. This is important because it helps teachers learn the concepts of K-8 Engineering, so they can incorporate it into their lectures.

Early Roman Empire Art Online Textbook

This online textbook provides a plethora amount of free information from a variety of subjects, like Painting in the Early Roman Empire, which educates you on the Romans early painting style, and introduces you to several different artists, and their work. People can use this as a second source for their classes, or to just learn more about a subject, and they are also  environmentally-friendly. This site is significant for students worldwide because it introduces you to e-books, and reliable sources.

Technology and Disabilities

Heather B. Hayes, (2013) the writer of the article gives us an example of a student whose name is Kevin O'Brien, a seventh grader at Charlotte Wood Middle school in California who has a physical disability that causes him to sit in a wheelchair. Because of the advance in technology the world has been experiencing these past couple of years, Kevin was given an updated version of his device that allows him to stay wireless, so instead of being plugged into a wall, he's able to move more freely, and comfortably. This article explains how technology is a big help for students with disabilities, and is truly significant because it is a prime example of technology can change someone's life for the better. -- BEST

== Grand Challenges ==

My grand challenge was researching on Engineering Better Medicine. I looked at important illnesses like Cancer, and gathered information on new technology, and several interesting approaches to these illnesses.

Visualizing Neurological Diseases with VAST

On July 30, 2015 a group of researchers from Harvard, MIT, and Boston University published their results on the human brain’s intricacies, and they compiled 3D Color Images of the Brain, which is a massive mission that may help researchers visualize neurological diseases. This method allows scientists to see the brain in a layered 3D structure that differentiates the separated sections, and cells of the brain, and they did this by using VAST, which is an annotation tool, that allows users to manually add color to EM photos. It was made to differentiate human brains, and this is a significant approach that will help doctors recognize the difference in color resulting in different imbalances that forward you to a more fit medication. -- BEST

Technology and the Medical Field

Technology is such an important factor towards these past decades of achievements for nearly every aspect of life, ranging from help with research to other people’s insights and involvement on a particular project. For example nurses and doctors who are working to improve personalized medicine need to communicate with their patients, or other doctors through technology. This article signifies the importance of technology, and using it in the Medical Field.

Surprisal Analysis

This video introduces you to surprisal analysis, which allows engineers to apply thermodynamics and identify biomarkers of cancer that are in a patient’s geno. Studying the use of energy in cancer cells lets doctors and scientists know how and when these cells will grow, which also allows them to prevent that from happening. This is important because the video introduces you to a potential cure for cancer, and another aspect of creating better medicines.

== Evaluating and Controlling Technology ==

Evaluating Technology

This website provides information on how we should evaluate technology to factor out what is useful for us, and it shown in a graph checklist that helps us scan, focus, decide, and evaluate technology. Evaluating and controlling technology means to filter out which technology is beneficial for you, and controlling it's purpose to help you. This is important for learning professionals, and how to evaluate technology for your benefit.

Education World

Education world is a simulation where you can access lesson plans that are submitted by teachers, an interesting article library, tips on your education, games that help you learn, programs, strategies, events, and a lot more. The access of vast information helps students in every grade, and there are also app and website reviews, tech tools, templates, and worksheets. This is important because it helps students, teachers, and people worldwide. --BEST

29 Websites You Wish You Knew Earlier

The article 29 Incredibly Useful Websites You Wish Knew Earlier, links you to several companies, and other websites that help you in your everyday life for example, Memrise is a tool that helps you study by fitting information into a game that improves your memory. Another is Instructubles, which a platform for people to communicate with other people, and it also provides information on how to help you construct a future project, or product. Most of these sites can be very helpful if you utilize them properly, and It's nice to know that there are websites trying to make it easier for students to educate themselves, and organizational websites that help you save time, and help you stay prepared.

== Risks, Failures, and Responsibilities ==

5 Reasons to Teach Kids to Code

This website provides information on 5 Reasons to Teach Kids to Code, and the first reason is because learning programming empowers kids, which I agree with. Being able to maneuver technology this way is beneficial for their future, and it's a bit like learning a second language. According to the website, in the next ten years programming will be one of the fastest growing occupation, and this is important because teaching kids this at a young age is smart because our future generation will be more tech savvy, and that can lead to many positive outcomes.

Dependency on Technology

The article explains the dependency on technology, and how people rely on technology, and social media. Although many people can become dependent on technology, it's also important for businesses and innovators, and technology makes it easier for these innovators to hatch their ideas. This article is significant because it brings up artificial intelligence, and the risks and responsibilities of the creators of technology. Changing Leadership

This website explains how technology changes leadership, and why it's important to realize these changes. The writer states that people running businesses are so use to their usual business tactics and strategies that they forget to merge with contemporary practices. Bridging this tech gap for business is important because it puts you on the same playing field as other businesses, and although "keeping up" with technology can be a drag, it's important to stay in the technology loop because technology is made to help us. --BEST

== Anytime,Anywhere ==

Free Education with Elite Universities

This website has information on Top 10 Sites for Free Education with Elite Universities. A benefit of taking an online class for free is being able to access information, and teachers without having to worry about making payments for it. People should really consider these sites because they are very helpful for students, and people who want study particular subjects.

Social Innovation

Gopi Kallayil explains how we can use social innovation for social good, and he states how social media can drive powerful social change with a video on the Kenya community. He speaks on how social media can benefit you, and can be a platform for social change, because you can use it to express your ideas, and share your stories to the world. This video is a great video of the Kenya community, and how social innovation is powerful.

Google's Institute and Art Project

Amit Sood is the director of Google's Cultural Institute and Art Project, and he explains how they have created a vast search engine of art from around the world, and from different time periods. This is an accessible online platform that provides all this art with vivid detail. I find this to be really interesting, and beneficial because it's comparable to an online museum, and is easily accessible for people around the world. --BEST

== What's New and Important ==

New and Upcoming Technology

This link directs you to several new and upcoming technologies, and one very eco- friendly product is solar phone screens, which convert solar energy into electrical energy, and people would be able to use chargers less. Also another upcoming technology is Self driving cars, which can change the world for disabled people, and people who don't know how to drive. These technologies are important because they can help the environment, and people in general.

Video Game Statistics

This link directs you to a lot of information, and it is structured in chart form, and these charts show the statistics of Video game players, and how much violence is really in these video games. I think we need to consider what games we put in front of our kids, because it can influence them in many ways, especially if they're younger. It's important to review them for yourselves, because it's puts information in this kids brains, and we have to make sure to guide them, and make sure they balance their time with video games, and technology in general.

Robotic Arm

Many people around the world don't have functional arms, and a lot of these prosthetic arms were built for aesthetic reasons, and are really expensive. This man who entered in the Google Science Fair decided that he wanted to find an alternative way that isn't as costly, so he found a substitute that only cost 200 dollars to construct, and also a 300 dollar headset from Emotive. He gives instructions on how he builds this robots arm, and the materials he uses. This is important because this invention can change the world for a lot of disabled people, and help them gain functionality in their limbs --BEST