...INF103: Computer Literacy Instuctor: Carolyn Hughes October 28, 2013 “Social Networks its More Than Meets the Eye” In the past 10 years, social networking websites have become increasing popular among internet users, especially young teens, who use sites like Facebook and Instagram to meet people, communicate and exchange information with their peers. With anything there is always a down side; social networking does have its peaks and benefits such as the ablity to connect with business partners, family, friends, exchange and share photos and even your current emotions and locations. Ollier-Malaterre,Rothbard and berg discuss the effects that social networking site have on professional relationships and what happens when the professional collides with the personal. Many companies and politicians’ use social media sites to reach the masses in a matter of seconds with little to no overhead costs, and the same way these agencies use the sites to promote products and services they also use them to locate and research persons of interest. In, Wilcox and Stephen’s research “Are friends the Enemy” they discus and probe the theory of social networks in comparison to self-esteem and self control. The web is just like being at the park or a community pool; it’s a public places that can be accessed by anyone. While it may appear to be a private place to share your inner most thoughts it is defiantly not. Online social networks...
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...Sigfried McGee INF103: Computer Literacy (ABD1224C) Joan Rhodes Computer Literacy June 2012 Whenever you use databases like those of the Ashford library or any library from a scholastic source you know that any information found will be from a credible source; however I cannot say the same for other sites. The Ashford University online library is comprised of different types of databases with credible information from around the world. Information on the Internet was created for many purposes such as to inform or persuade to present a viewpoint, and to create or change an attitude or belief. Although when used properly credible information can be obtained through search engines not everything recovered is from a credible source. For example when using google search engine, you can type a question and the first thing pops up is answer.com this is a site where people amongst your peers answer the question you post, which is not a credible way of getting an answer, although it might be right but still you are taking a chance on what someone is telling you which might be incorrect. Another thing about using search engine is it always gives you an option for Wikipedia, which is not a bad option but still not reliable because ordinary people like myself which is not a scholar can edit and put information which can mislead, or persuade a person thoughts. I think if you are looking for a credible source, then you should choose where you obtain your information wisely because academic...
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...Janique Picquet INF103: Computer Literacy Jeanette Cobabe June 29, 2011 Childhood obesity has become one of the most predominant health problems facing our nation today. Its prevalence in the United States is such that it is considered an epidemic that has a powerful, adverse impact on the well-being of our society. Childhood obesity affects all aspects of a child’s life; most significantly by contributing to poor health and negative social perceptions by society. Extensive research of this issue has identified numerous causal and risk factors associated with obesity. Given the multifaceted nature of the problem, and its severe implications for the future health and well-being of affected children, I believe that the most effective solutions will be achieved through programs that focus on prevention efforts. This thesis begins with a definition of the obesity epidemic, followed by a discussion of research into the multiple causal factors associated with childhood obesity. Particular emphasis is placed on prevention and intervention programs in the school environment, as many of the efforts to address childhood obesity have been school-based. This thesis also concludes the causes of obesity, environmental factors, biological, genetic, and dietary behaviors, the cost of obesity, and so much more. Recent studies and surveys provide clear evidence that children and adolescents are becoming overweight and, more significantly, obese at increasingly younger ages. Statistical...
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...Ten ways Artificial Intelligence will affect our lives Bruce Alan Sasser INF103 Professor Roger Goodman 4 February 2013 10 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Affect Our Lives. I chose my title and my ten A.I.’s from discovery.com. I have read around 100 articles for this project and before I started I did not think A.I.’s existed yet. I was surprised to find that, there is a car in Nevada that drives itself. Earlier this year, the state of Nevada issued the first license for an autonomous car. Everywhere you turn A.I. is touching our lives, from the weather predictions to your spam remover on your email. “We have long suspected that intelligence is not exclusively a human quality, and that it is possible to build machines that can reason and learn as well as a human can. But what seemed straightforward at first has turned out to be surprisingly difficult.” Peter Norvig, New Science, Ashford Library. I found many different ways that A.I. will affect our lives but I chose these ten different ways. Taming the Weather- After researching Artificial Intelligence I came across many articles about the weather being predicted by A.I… They state that the software can sift through complex data and spot patterns missed by the human eye. The Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence said that “when the software sees a big storm coming, it will automatically issue alerts to warn residents and the media, and this may help save lives.” The University Corporation...
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...Social Networks Juan Maldonado INF103: Computer Literacy As we grow in life so does everything around us. With this growth there are two things that are also included. Our family grows, and so does our friendship network. One thing that will sometimes be impossible to do is to stay in contact with your family members and with friends. Going back just a couple of years if we wanted to talk to one of our family members or a friend that was located far away, we would either write a letter or if you were able to have a phone in the house you would call and speak for just a couple of minutes. With technology advancing and we have evolved from home phones to cell phones. From pagers to smartphones that is able to text. From walkie-talkies to smart phones that now allow you to make a video call. Technology has evolved and has made it easy for us to maintain contact with those in our “network”. With this evolution we have Social Networks. We have studied about social networks. Learning about the different types of social networks and what they can do. According to our text book, we now have internet applications that make it easy for us to communicate with these networks in new exciting, fun ways. There are different sites like Facebook, and LinkedIn. Our text explained to us the difference in between both. Our text explains Facebook as difficult to understand if you have not experienced it personally. Facebook allows you to blog, establish networks...
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...How Mobile Computing has Changed Training John R. Jones Ashford University – INF103 Instructor: Mark Johnson How Mobile Computing has Changed Training The growth of mobile technologies has created numerous opportunities for learning and training development. Because mobile learning or mLearning allows for immediate access to materials, instantly collaborating on and discussing content enhances the learning experience. mLearning can also be used with other modalities to enhance on the job training, providing the learner with just-in-time tools and references. History of Traditional training is conducted in a classroom style environment with a number of students being taught at the same time in one location. With the introduction of synchronous virtual training, students could be all over the country or world; sitting in their offices or home to complete training. However, the training is still conducted with all the students attending a class at the same time. Similar to what is used at Ashford University, asynchronous training allows the student to develop new skills on their own timeframe and at their own pace. “The evolution in education and training at a distance can be characterised as a move from dLearning (distance learning) to eLearning (electronic learning) to mLearning (mobile learning).” (Keegan, Desmond 2002) Mobile training or mLearning allows a learner to use a mobile device to access training content, complete training modules or games and collaborate...
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...The Reality We Create Anthony Leyba INF103: Computer Literacy Stephanie Webb 27MAY2013 The world around us is becoming smaller, duller and less interesting. At least for the average person the computer screen is where people go to escape the monotony of their unfulfilled lives. Virtual reality seems to be the way of the future. Creating your own world and living a life you could only otherwise dream about. Even providing treatments to the medically impaired virtual reality is a miracle technology with seemingly limitless application. However everything has a price, could this amazing creation have a hidden danger? Why would anyone want to live their real lives that are full of uncertainty, lack of comfort, and no control when they could have everything they have ever desired in a world they create. I believe their are various uses for this technology but without proper restrictions we will lost in the addictive worlds we create for ourselves. When we think of virtual reality we often think of video games and simulated worlds that are used for entertainment or relaxation, but I think that real world application is what makes this technology so remarkable. many companies are incorporating simulated driving so that they may train new vehicle operators without having to worry about damages if a mistake is made. This applies especially to the operation of aircraft where you are traveling at hundreds of miles per hour and have to account for...
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...The digital divide Jamie R. Harris INF103: Computer Literacy Author Note Instructor: Mathias Fok October 12, 2014 The "digital divide" refers to the fact that certain parts of the population have substantially better opportunities to benefit from the new economy than other parts of the population. Internet and computer use has undoubtedly increased in the United States and the digital divide may be smaller within certain population (Neilson 2006). The digital divide separates those who are information rich on one side from those who are poor, who live in an underdeveloped country, or who reside in a rural area with no Internet access. In 1990, 22% of all homes in the United States had a personal computer. This percentage increased to 63% by 2001, and in 2004, nearly 75% of all Americans had Internet access in their homes. While this is a high number, and growing daily (especially among multiple-computer households) there are still a significant number of people without computers or Internet access, and they are getting left behind in school and in the workplace (Bowles, M.D. 2013). Although the majority of Americans now have access to broadband, too many minorities, non-English speaking populations, and members of low income and rural communities remain disconnected. Addressing this digital divide goes beyond providing access to those without it. America must do more to ensure that those who are disconnected understand the need and value that broadband can bring to...
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...Is Social Networking Taking Over? Mandy Barnard INF103: Computer Literacy David Pittman March 15, 2015 Is Social Networking Taking Over? Social networking sites have been around since the mid-nineties and have continued to gain popularity through the years. New sites are constantly launching. Computers, smart phones and TVs, and tablets have become household fixtures for the majority of the population. We have incorporated them into our daily lives and routines and because of this we have access to social networking sites 24/7. Spending too much time on these sites creates the potential of a more sedentary lifestyle, becoming more egocentric, and withdrawing from activities and relationships. Social networking sites help connect us with the world, but with all that convenience and information comes a new set of social issues. In Introduction to Digital Literacy, Bowles (2013) gives in depths look at Web 2.0, its tools, and its significance. Web 2.0 gives us the ability to blog, tweet, email, and generally interact with others by using our computers or mobile devices. Bowles goes into some great detail about how to use social networking sites properly, protect one’s privacy, and the computer slang that has now become a part of the English language. While the exciting and wonderful world of social networking is celebrated, it is also mentioned that there is a dark side. One must be discrete and private about information they choose to share on social networking...
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...Virtual Reality Or Virtual Renegade? INF103 Computer Literacy Instructor: Lameika Gupton August 19, 2013 Outline * Introduction * Question: Is virtual reality another tactic organized by the government to control society? * Thesis: Due to the invasion of privacy from tapping into phones to trying to censor the Internet, it is most probable to conclude that virtual reality, which includes altering the mindsets of humans to believe they are in a stable world except they are not, is another allure transpired by governmental forces to control society. * Caution or Control? * Wiretapping * Internet Censorship * Allure * Virtual Reality Tactics * Cons of Artificial Intelligence/Virtual Reality * Scientific and Technical Problems With Virtual Reality * Negation * Pros of Virtual Reality * Comparison to Cons of Virtual Reality * Conclusion Virtual Reality or Virtual Renegade? According to Merriam – Webster online, democracy is defined by “a : government by the people; especially : rule of the majority b : a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections, c. : the common people especially when constituting the source of political authority” (Merriam – Webster, 2013). In each of these definitions, the reader may see that they all include...
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...The Advancements over Social Media Rachel Hammer INF103: Computer Literacy (ACD1246B) Instructor: Livia Muse-Johnson December 13, 2012 Social Media In today’s society, social media has become a part of our everyday lives. People of all ages and professions utilize social media in some form on a regular basis. Some common forms of social media are social networking, blogs, voice over IP, collaborative projects, content communities, virtual game worlds, and online shopping. These types of social media offer communication, sharing and shopping capabilities. People from all around the world are able to be connected with a click of a mouse. Social media also allows for creativity and expression. Social networking includes websites like Facebook. Over one billion people worldwide are active members of this online community. It is estimated that every user on Facebook has approximately 130 friends on their profile pages. This website is very easy to join, and the best part is that it is free. Members are able to upload and post pictures and videos to share with their friends and family. Privacy settings are available so the member can choose who is allowed to access their page or view their pictures. This is especially convenient for parents who monitor their teenager’s computer usage. Facebook originally created for peer-to-peer connections of classmates in college; however, it quickly expanded into a worldwide, multidimensional, phenomenon. Blogs, by definition...
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...The Social Web: Voluntarily Tangled Mila Rokdack INF103: Computer Literacy Michael Chu June 24th, 2013 The social web is a set of social relations that link people through the World Wide Web. Websites have various functions and uses, but the most popular these days, are that of the social realm. Now days, people rarely pick up the phone and call each other. We no longer mail photographs to loved ones with letters attached. If we want to catch up with someone, we don’t write or call, we log on. Viewing someone’s Facebook page, and writing on their wall is the quickest way today to get in touch with someone. With privacy and copyright issues, surfing the social web can be a risky and comes with certain repercussions, but the benefits and advances, keep us coming back to get voluntarily tangled in the social web. With the development and growth in technology, communicating on the social web is at an all time high. Between our laptops, tablets, desktop computers and smartphones, keeping in touch with one another has never been easier. The most popular websites on the social web include: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Instagram, Flikr, Pinterest, Google, YouTube and the list goes on. Among these, one of the most versatile and widely used social networking website is Facebook, “Facebook was the number one social networking site for friends, with 1.1 billion visits in January 2009” (Bowles, 2010). A better understanding of facebook can be stated as, “Facebook (which...
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...RUNNING HEAD: Web Page 1 The Social Web Ericka Silva Computer Literacy INF103 Brett Ferns Dec. 10, 2012 RUNNING HEAD: Web Page 2 The Social Web What do we think of when we hear social web? A social web is a group of social networks that supports public interactions. Websites with advanced software are designed for supporting the communication between people. It is the term given for the World Wide Web as a kind of social media. Social web is everywhere; we have Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, and so many others. There are dating cites like eHarmony, okCupid and Match.com where people can go and meet new people and chat and find a relationship. There are even chat rooms and games that have social networks also. In my research paper I will address our use of the social web and how it has become a big part of our lives. The social web, which is also referred to as social networking, was first designed with the intention of making a way for people to interact with others over the internet. These sites are mostly formed around the connections of people of the same interests. It has become a new and exciting way for people all over the world to communicate with each other, without having to leave their own homes. It has become a thing of convenience for many people to turn on their computers or open an app and start communicating with family members, friends or even co-workers. We are now able to share photos, music and even use social...
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...The Social Web: It is what you make it Instructor Debra Austin INF103 Computer Literacy Heather Miller August 6, 2012 The social web is a somewhat new and exciting place where people from all over the world can connect without leaving the comfort of their own homes. Like any type of newfangled technology there are upsides and downsides that need to be considered before deciding if this is a good or bad thing. Like many other activities that utilize time and provide an escape from the pressures of the day, the social web has many advantages and downfalls; however, it is up to each of us to decide whether to participate or not. According to oxforddictionaries.com, the Social Web, or the Social Network, is a “…dedicated website or other application which enables users to communicate with each other by posting information, comments, messages, images, etc.”. The current top five social networking sites are Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and MySpace. All of these are places where you can connect with others to share opinions, play games, share interests, and overall, it is a place to be social. This is a place where someone who has more of an introverted personality or low self-esteem can be popular or outgoing; a place where a person can connect with people from different countries that they may never visit. Some people compare how many “friends”, or contacts, they have made on these sites; many may be people that you have not actually met face to...
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...Artificial Intelligence Christianie Dor INF103 LaWanda Morant 8/26/2014 Like with most phenomena, our imaginations are far more advanced than our current reality. This is especially true in the case of technology and more specifically artificial intelligence. If the scientific movies were any indication of reality humans should be fearful of any technological advancement in the field of artificial intelligence because it surely means some type of machine uprising. An uprising in which the creator must fear the created. Such an uprising is something that we don’t have to fear for quite some time because unlike how artificial intelligence is portrayed in the movies, science has not gotten that advanced. As research and time has went on in the artificial science field the conclusion that “superhuman artificial intelligence is far from the current state of the art and probably beyond the range of projection for even the most optimistic AI researcher” has been made (Hendler, 1995). It will take many lifetimes to get artificial intelligence to the levels we see it on the silver screens. Technology, knowledge, and implementing the information we know into actual programs is something that will take more time and different approaches. In order for someone to understand the concept of artificial intelligence they must first have an understanding of what intelligence actually is. The subject of intelligence has fascinated researchers and philosophers for years. Humans...
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