...Internet Discrimination & Social Learning Theory Ashley Bowers SOCW 510 September 21, 2011 Everyone has the right to be respected, safe and free from violence, harassment and bullying. A life free from violence and from cruel, degrading and inhuman treatment is a fundamental human right. Bullying and harassment can also lead to violations of a range of other human rights. People have the right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, work and fair working conditions, freedom of expression and to hold opinions without interference, and the right to be free from violence. People, especially the youth, have the right to feel free to go by their day without fear of persecution and bullying can affect these rights and this should be taken into consideration before people decide to sign into the internet. People today have been using multiple electronic digital devices which provide a new means of communicating with each other and access to the worldwide Internet. While these devices should be used as positive tools in educational and other settings, unfortunately, these devices are also sometimes used in very unsafe and irresponsible ways. When people start resorting to bullying and harassment via the Internet and other electronic communication devices, these behaviors are called “cyber bullying.” Recently, there have been many public service announcements (PSAs) trying to stop the use of discriminatory slurs with little or no effect. There were articles...
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...spending on computers at home and school has raised questions about how the use of computer technology and internet may make a difference in their lives—from helping with homework, to causing depression and to encouraging violent behavior. Students may sometimes use it for social networking and entertainment, but most of the students uses computer and internet for educational purpose. There a lot of sites and browsers that the students can use to help them make life easier, especially in academic. Google, Wikipedia and Wisegeek are some these sites that can truly be called 'best friend' by students in times of their hardships. In the year 1837, Charles Babbage first described his Analytical Engine which is accepted as the first design for a modern computer. Computers then, were purposely made for military weapon enhancement calculations. And internet was made to connect major universities to secure their research in the case of war or a natural disaster in 1962. Then, as the time passed by, computer and internet are now contributors of information. They are now source of knowledge for most of the people. And students are the main benefactors of them. Computer and internet have a big impact on students learning. It may be good and also be bad. As I've said a while ago, students may seek help from it on educational purpose. Students will just turn on the computer and internet, sit, surf net and there it is, the information you want. In an instant and in a click or two, you...
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...The use of internet at high learning institutions in Rwanda. Case study of ULK (2010-2012) Writer: Nyirahabimana Adeline Contact: e-mail: nhabimanadeline@yahoo.fr General conclusion and suggestions This part of general conclusion is made of dissertation recapitulation and suggestions. This part helps to highlight key element of the study. The main challenge we met, was to handle technical terms linked with ICT in general and internet in particular. However, the topic has been a good exploration of internet field in which we benefited a lot. We hope others will also benefit of this dissertation content. Summary of the study The topic on which this dissertation is built is entitled: “The use of internet at high learning institutions in Rwanda. Case study of Kigali Independent University - ULK (2010 – 2012)”. We worked on it as an academic requirement for the bachelor’s degree in development studies. Working on such topic has been an occasion to analyze the penetration of ICT and internet and their uses in Rwandan universities in general and in ULK in particular. Methodically we analyzed internet uses among ULK students, the benefits they get and challenges they meet in using internet. This was done in order to come up with suggestions which can help to uses efficiently internet. We limited ourselves on ULK Kigali branch students. Our motives in choosing such topic were to gain more skills on internet, few studies on internet uses in Rwanda among students and desire...
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...INTERNET STUDIES SOCIAL E LEARNING BY : ID : TABLE OF CONTENTS Page# | Article . | 1 | Cover Page . | 2 | Table Of Contents . | 3 | Social E learning. | 4 | Introduction to internet and social E learning. | 5 | Applications used in social E learning . | 7 | Internet and traditional education practices . | 8 | Boundaries of internet applications in education . | 9 | What is information security ? | 10 | What are the methods of control in social E learning ? | 11 | What are the conclusion ? | 12 | References . | 13 | Appendixes . | Introduction to internet and social E learning. What is Internet ? The Internet is known to be as a global system of interconnected computers that are networked together and also that uses the standard TCP/IP which is a protocol suite that works on serving millions and even billions of users throughout the world. Internet is a network from the networks available that consists of huge amount of private, public, academic, business, and government networks, of local to global scope, that are linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless and optical networking technologies. The Internet is known to carry a very enormous range of information , resources and also services, as its famous examples : the inter-linked which is the HYPERTEXT documents of the world wide web famous by (WWW) and the also to support emails. However ; people always do get mistaken about the point that the internet and the World...
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...The Influence of Internet in Learning/teaching English Language Abdullah Ibrahem Alorini Imam Mohammed Bin Saud Islamic University Introduction The Internet offers tons of information and unlimited resources that people can use in order to expose them to authentic language use. Exposure, however, is not enough to trigger language acquisition. People need to be acquainted the use of computers to enhance language acquisition. The aim of this paper is to prove that Internet is a great influence to Enhance English communication skills through their exploration of the Internet that will ultimately help them improve communication skills and enrich their vocabulary. The Internet offers tons of information and unlimited resources that people can use in order to expose them to authentic language use. Exposure, however, is not enough to trigger language acquisition. People need to be acquainted the use of computers to enhance language acquisition. (Mei Lin, Caroline. 2007) Literature Review In a Study by Yi Zhou about Attitudes and Motivation toward learning a second language in an internet-based informal context: Perception of University ESL Students done in university of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; the study investigates the motivational factors for learning English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL). One of the purposes of the study is to benefit the educators and the instructors to gain a better understanding of the characteristics inherent to a internet-based concept to help support...
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...ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Internet has been in existence since 1950. This began with point to point communication between main frame computers and terminals, expanded to point to point connections between computers and the early research into packet switching. Packed switched networks such as ARPANET, Mark I, Merit network, Tymnet and Telenet were developed in late 1960’s and early 1970’s using a variety of protocols. Until now, internet has been using and it is still on the road of innovation. Nowadays, World Wide Web is used for the students’ reference and studies. They search in the internet what they want. In just one click, thousands of answer comes out. On the other hand, few students use books as their reference. Some of them do not want to browse authentic books, hundreds of books in the library just to find the answer in their question. Instead, they just use internet to find their answer easily. Moreover, Internet is faster and efficient. You will spend hours finding the right authentic book for the answer in your question but you can also find answers in the internet with just one click. Both are forms of research. There are reasons behind why students must stay with authentic books but there are also reasons why they must choose internet. Internet will continue revolutionize the world even in the fields of study. Statement of the Problem Nowadays, students chose internet as their reference in their studies. Truly...
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...Integrating Technology Craig E. Fain EDU648: Teaching & Learning with Technology August, 4, 2013 Integrating Technology An analysis of proper integration of technology with pedagogy, reveals some challenges for the teacher: demonstrating to the student’s technological literacy, identifying proper technologies that work best for each assignment, and employ the proper knowledge of how the technologies are used for the assignments. Recognizing that these challenges must be met for proper support of the learner and their learning style and intelligences. Assignment Prompt One (Digital Whiteboard and PowerPoint) – INSTRUCTIONS: Reading the chapter on European Society in the Early Modern era, highlight and note the powerful movements that transformed European society during time. Referencing the highlights and notes, create a PowerPoint presentation (with slide notes) and briefly describe the origin of each, and how it affected society as a whole. Incorporate animations, and graphics with your presentation. You will present your PowerPoint presentation using the digital whiteboard to the class. Researching the use of PowerPoint in relation to teaching and learning I found the tool seems to be a popular choice for business, education, and training industry. It offers an excellent and powerful tool to facilitate and improve the delivery of lessons and other content to a large audience. As we have learned in this course, technology is not an end in and of itself...
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...OF COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS IN BUSINESS STUDENTS’ACCEPTANCE OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN UniMAP MOHANRAJ A/L SUPPARAMANIAM School of Business Innovation and Technopreneurship, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Pengkalan Jaya, Jalan Alor Setar - Kangar, 01000 Kangar, Perlis, MALAYSIA DECLARATION I hereby declare that the project is based on my original work except for quotations and citations which have been duly acknowledged. I also declare that it has not been previously or concurrently submitted for any other MBA at UniMAP or any other institutions. ____________________________ (Signature) NAME: MOHANRAJ A/L SUPPARAMANIAM DATE: 10/05/2015 THE ROLE OF COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS IN BUSINESS STUDENTS’ACCEPTANCE OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN UniMAP By MOHANRAJ A/L SUPPARAMANIAM Research Report Submitted in Partial Fulfillment Research Methodology Requirement of the Degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA) UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PERLIS 2015 ABSTRACT This study was taking into account past research that explored the divergence or crevice between the individuals who have entry to PCs and the Internet and the individuals who don't( (Hoffman & Novak, 1998; NTIA, 1999b; Carey, Chisholm & Irwin, 2002; Vail, 2003 Zeliff, 2004; Glenn, 2005). The Technology Acceptance Model grew by Davis, Bagozzi, and Warshaw (1989) was utilized to explore whether PC and Internet access impacted the acknowledgement of e-learning innovation apparatuses...
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...The academic effects of internet usage of MFI 2nd year IT students. Chapter1 Introduction Background of the studies The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to serve several billion users worldwide. It is a network of networks that consists of millions of private, public, academic, business, and government networks, of local to global scope, that are linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless and optical networking technologies. The Internet carries an extensive range of information resources and services, such as the inter-linked hypertext documents of the World Wide Web (WWW), the infrastructure to support email, and peer-to-peer networks. Most traditional communications media including telephone, music, film, and television are being reshaped or redefined by the Internet, giving birth to new services such as voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). Newspaper, book and other print publishing are adapting to website technology, or are reshaped into blogging and web feeds. The Internet has enabled and accelerated new forms of human interactions through instant messaging, Internet forums, and has social networking. Online shopping boomed both for major retail outlets and small artisans and traders. Business-to-business and financial services on the Internet affect supply chains across entire industries. The origins of the Internet reach back to research...
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...is used for administrative and managerial work, and now more frequently for teaching and learning practices and opportunities within classrooms (Kamau, 2012). One of the ICT tools utilized for learning is electronic mail (e-mail). E-mails are electronic messages distributed from one person to another via the use of a computer and network system. ICT tools, such as e-mails, offer both affordances and constraints, as well as require knowledge of how learning occurs in order to be incorporated into teaching and learning practices; however, there are solutions to the constraints associated with such tools. Affordances, as indicated by Norman (As cited in Hammond, 2010, p. 208), are the “perceived and actual properties” and functions of a mechanism, that define its possible uses in certain situations. However, affordances typically coexist with constraints (EDTK2030: Unit 1), which are certain boundaries that limit the way in which an object or mechanism can be manipulated. Despite the affordances, ICT tools used for education purposes require appropriate knowledge of how learning takes place in order to be able to “facilitate learning” (EDTK2030: Unit 2, p. 35). Learning theories in education, provide a framework for understanding how people learn, as well as helps teachers and instructors to utilize and incorporate different learning and teaching methods in order to support such learning. The...
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...2008 MOBILE LEARNING: AN APPLICATION OF MOBILE AND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGIES IN NIGERIAN LEARNING SYSTEM. Boyinbode O. K. and Akinyede R. O. Department of Computer Science, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria Abstract Mobile learning (M-Learning) is the point where mobile computing and e-learning intersect to produce an anytime, anywhere learning experiences. Advances in mobile technologies have enhanced M-learning tools at just the right moment to meet the need for more costeffective just in time training options-learning on the go. Electronic Learning offer methods, which decrease the limitations of traditional education but M-learning offers more. This paper discusses the existing devices and technologies appropriate to realize Mobile learning, its advantages over e-learning, and challenges to its adoption of in Nigeria. Keywords: e-Learning, m-learning, mobile computing, SMS, MMS disadvantages lead to search for new and more effective educational methods. E-learning offers new methods for education based on computer internet technology. Mlearning is the intersection of mobile computing and elearning [5]; M-learning has the ability to learn everywhere at every time without permanent physical connection to cable networks. Mobile and Wireless technologies are being used in diverse areas such as travel, education, stock trading, military, package delivery, disaster recovery, and medical emergency care; but emphasis in this paper will be on mobile learning. Mobile and...
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...technology through information, communication and problem solving. My expectations for my students are set at a high standard for their success for the future. Mission Statement – My mission as an educator is to prepare my students to become independent leaders for a positive future and a safe environment. Students will implement the use of technology into their learning environment in order to gain the skills needed for society. I will provide students with a strong curriculum where technology is used to its highest expectations for success. It is important that each student strive for excellence in their academic work. Having a strong curriculum allows the students to be creative and inspired to prepare themselves for the framework of the 21st Century. Section Two: Communication Plan As teachers start their academic school year, they will be communicating with students, parents, and the administrative staff. There will also be goals set in place for all students to achieve prior to moving forward to the next grade. Furthermore; a teacher will implement the importance of a safety plan and internet security for all students. Educators must understand that the use of technology in the classroom is a skill of great importance for success. This communication plan is structured in three sections explaining how to ensure safety of students, parents, and the administrative staff. As educators, our goal is to make parents feel comfortable with the trust that our...
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...The Internet has become a real breakthrough of the 20th century. Information and computer revolution prepared the basis for the profound social changes, and today these transformations touch upon all the levels of the society – social structure, economic life and labor relations, politics and education. Covering all the sphere of life, global network has become an integral part of a modern man, without which human existence can no longer be imagined. Indeed, a man of the 1960’s wouldn’t probably believe being told that it would be possible to instantly connect with any person on the planet, or to access any information accumulated by mankind, staying at home. Half a century ago, letters were written with a ballpoint pen, people spoke only by phone, and contacted through telegraph for urgent messages. Today the rate of information transfer from one point to another planet gives the opportunity to learn the news almost instantly, overcoming thousands of miles, not only from the network media, but also from each other. In addition, the huge amount of information contained in the network, makes it possible to gather almost limitless knowledge (Brockman 52). Many people have forgotten when was the last time they took a dictionary or encyclopedia from the shelf, because one can find the answer to any question on the Internet; for this same reason, public libraries have moved to background (Brockman 3). Although, people still mostly prefer a hard copy of fiction just as they did 60...
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...Essay Writing 2: Planning & Structuring Your Essays Effective Learning Service Essay Writing 2: Planning & Structuring Your Essays University of Bradford, School of Management Essay Writing (2): Planning & Structuring Your Essays ESSAY WRITING (2): PLANNING & STRUCTURING YOUR ESSAYS WHY WRITE ESSAYS? Look for the word ‘essay’ in the dictionary and you will find one meaning listed is ‘to attempt’. An essay is an attempt by you to communicate your arguments or knowledge of a subject to the reader, usually your tutor. The mark awarded is a reflection, not on your intellect generally, but on your ability to communicate your ideas on the subject in question. Many tutors – and students – believe essays help in four ways: Ø They can be a good way to learn. The process of writing will help you clarify your thoughts on a subject or topic Ø They show your tutors that you understand key ideas on any particular subject Ø They are useful as a means of gaining feedback on your academic progress Ø Essays are usually an important part of overall assessment. Essay writing can therefore be viewed in a positive way. However, essays can cause be a source of anxiety to many students, particularly at the start of their academic careers. Many students feel vulnerable when they write and submit essays and feel their intellect generally is subject to official scrutiny. They have plenty of thoughts and ideas inside their heads – but how to get these out in a readable form? This is the challenge...
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...Online Learning Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Body 4. Conclusion 5. Recommendations 6. References Executive Summary Today in any educational system one of the biggest challenges is how to provide quality instruction to the students who require it. Online learning for the teachers and the students is considered as the fastest growing trends in the educational system. Online learning (digital learning) can achieve its objective of reaching greater number of students by making the educational system move beyond the traditional way of teaching i.e. face to face. High quality education can be made accessible through online learning to students living in rural areas as well as under high poverty. On the other hand, the courses which are unavailable at local schools can be made available through online learning. Introduction Online learning came into existence since 1999 when during a CBT seminar a new word was used i.e. e learning which meant a method to learn via new technologies through the utilization of internet, intranet, CD-rom etc. The e learning tools expanded in 20th century with the introduction of computers and internet. In 1980’s the first Mac made people use computers at their homes which helped them to develop certain skills and knowledge. In today’s era internet is regarded as the most important motivational tool of learning as well as technologies as it helps in making the online learning environment most...
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