Journalists gather news and reports them through their writing. Journalism can appear in various media including newspapers, magazines, and now - the Internet.
Journalists are expected to be out at the scene of their story to gather first-hand information. They may also use other information gathering modes like the telephone, emails, interviews and many more.
The wide variety of subjects that a journalists can write on politics, business, health, education, sports, hobbies, lifestyles, fashion, food, pets, relationships, family and so so many more - actually - there are no boundaries to the kinds of subjects that a Journalist can write on (but he/she will have to keep in mind his/her company's aim, motto, vision, rules and regulations...etc.)
Thanks to the invention of the Internet - WE ARE ALL JOURNALISTS NOW!
Citizen journalism are what we call ourselves now. With millions of bloggers, and readers, online news sources have radically reshaped the way we access our daily news.
While mainstream news organizations have expressed doubt about the value of online sources such as blogs, they too have gone online with their own blog sites with employees maintaining them.
For example, Singapore has its own xin.sg and stomp - these two websites are places were the community meet online to discuss certain issues, post their thoughts and to read about other'sopinions too. If online sources are not reliable or of value, then how do you explain the big number of blogs (especially offical blogs e.g.political party blogs)?
Technorati, a blog search engine, reports that it tracks 75,000 new blogs each day. Wow! with giant growth daily, I predict that within a few years, everyone will have at least one blog - now I have 3 blogs! ;-)
Collaborative news sites, staffed by volunteer citizen journalists, have also grown in popularity. For example, Ohmy News, a South Korean news site that publishes exclusively user-generated stories in both Korean and English, has developed into one of that country's leading news sources.
From a media perspective, the emergence of citizen journalism has blurred the line separating mainstream/traditional media from online new media. This to me is an advantage as more sources of information will mean greater knowledge - as long as I know how to deceide for myself what is real and what is not real on media.
Online media is always seen as less credible and unrealiable. People get this negative idea as they think that anyone - including children can join in with the conversation online. This is true, but I feel that it may not be bad. We can learn from all.
I see the further of journalism as something exciting, with a place for me to express myself freely.
References:
http://michaelgeist.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1280&Itemid=85
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Using the internet for Political Campaigning
Despite its youth, the Internet has already had tremendous impact on political campaigns, particularly in regards to raising campaign $$$.
For example, in 2000 U.S. Presidential candidate John McCain raised $1 million in 48 hours! Peak contributions for McCain reached $18,000 an hour on the Internet.
Democratic nominee John Kerry raised $10 million on the Internet in just 10 days!
According to the article The Internet and political campaign advertising: A cotent analysis, "Grass root movements are particularly successful on the Internet. This is because of the Internet's unique qualities: there is no centralized control, anyone can set up a web page, it can be used for little to no cost, and all that is necessary is a connection."
The Internet can help you gather lots of support from the public, however, it may also work to your disadvantage. For example, the Dean campaign was addressed in the article The Internet and political campaign advertising, calling it a “dot-com miracle”. A year before the Iowa
caucus the Dean campaign was run by only six people, had no real money on which to campaign , and had about 9,000 possible (not confirmed) supporters.
The only tool in their campaign was a computer sitting in the corner that had not yet been turned on. The change in momentum occurred when the computer came on and the first important Internet link (www.Meetup.com.) went up on the Dean web site(www.DeanforAmerica.com). Meetup.com arranges for people with like interests to get
together. Simple concept, but its power is incredible. Dean’s campaign made jumps
from 432 online supporters wanting to meet up to 2,700, to 190,000 and so on. With
their own version of Meetup, www.GetLocal.com , netting another 170,000 supporters,
Yet, the Dean Internet campaign did not have the strength to save him from
traditional media, after the loss of the Iowa caucus. A brief moment when Dean was seen
screaming to the crowd was quickly run repeatedly on traditional media. In the end, even
the dot-orgs could not counter. Ironically, the Internet assisted in the demise of the campaign as voters went online for more information about the spot traditional media dubbed the “I have a scream” speech.
What a realistic example which all of us can learn from!
For example, in 2000 U.S. Presidential candidate John McCain raised $1 million in 48 hours! Peak contributions for McCain reached $18,000 an hour on the Internet.
Democratic nominee John Kerry raised $10 million on the Internet in just 10 days!
According to the article The Internet and political campaign advertising: A cotent analysis, "Grass root movements are particularly successful on the Internet. This is because of the Internet's unique qualities: there is no centralized control, anyone can set up a web page, it can be used for little to no cost, and all that is necessary is a connection."
The Internet can help you gather lots of support from the public, however, it may also work to your disadvantage. For example, the Dean campaign was addressed in the article The Internet and political campaign advertising, calling it a “dot-com miracle”. A year before the Iowa
caucus the Dean campaign was run by only six people, had no real money on which to campaign , and had about 9,000 possible (not confirmed) supporters.
The only tool in their campaign was a computer sitting in the corner that had not yet been turned on. The change in momentum occurred when the computer came on and the first important Internet link (www.Meetup.com.) went up on the Dean web site(www.DeanforAmerica.com). Meetup.com arranges for people with like interests to get
together. Simple concept, but its power is incredible. Dean’s campaign made jumps
from 432 online supporters wanting to meet up to 2,700, to 190,000 and so on. With
their own version of Meetup, www.GetLocal.com , netting another 170,000 supporters,
Yet, the Dean Internet campaign did not have the strength to save him from
traditional media, after the loss of the Iowa caucus. A brief moment when Dean was seen
screaming to the crowd was quickly run repeatedly on traditional media. In the end, even
the dot-orgs could not counter. Ironically, the Internet assisted in the demise of the campaign as voters went online for more information about the spot traditional media dubbed the “I have a scream” speech.
What a realistic example which all of us can learn from!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
McDonalds.com.au
Visit the Australian McDonalds website and you will be clicking away like a curious young kid...everything's floating and so colorful! :-)
McDonalds uses Flash and calls it the "Full Experience" - they want their visitors to feel like they are at a McDonalds counter, ordering their happy meals! Wow! What an experience!
From colorful images to hip music, McDonals uses multimedia to its max, entertaining visitors and making them feel good about McDonalds.
In the "What's NEW" section, visitors can view newest McDonals TV Ads and see what's new on the lastest menu!
There's even a website for Happy Meals! Visit it at http://www.happymeal.com.au/
On this website, kids get to play games like "Loopy Laundry", "Ball Rescue" and "Skate Smartz". If they are still not satisfied, kids get to view the latest toys in the market! Ranging from "Bionicle" to "Strawberry Shortcake". Parents get a fair share of the Happy Meal website too - with "Parents'Retreat", mums and dads get to learn about McDonalds' services for kids.
All very interactive and cool!
Phishing attacks at UB!
From:
Chuck Dunn " name=Email>
Sent: Tue Mar 4 16:15
To:
UB@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU
Priority: Normal
Subject:
Important Security Alert about an E-mail Scam at UB
Type: Text
Alert:
The users email-address has been added to the addressbook
UB is being targeted by "phishing" attacks designed to trick UBfaculty, staff and students into revealing their UBITName and passwordby threatening loss of access to e-mail. This constant stream of falsemessages is being received from many different sources including forgedUB addresses.We continue to work on improving the university spam management filterson a daily basis. Although we intercept approximately 3 million spammessages daily, a small percentage of messages continue to get throughundetected.Here are some specific recommendations for protecting yourself:* You should never email your password or any other private information(e.g. credit card number, driver's license number, bank accountinformation or social security number), and UB will never ask you to do so.* Don't open attachments or click on websites in unsolicited e-mail fromsent from unknown sources.* Don't be tricked - never reveal your password(s) to anyone.* Reputable banks and financial institutions will never ask for youraccount numbers, pins or passwords by email.* Never enter your credit information into a non-secure web page. Asecure web page starts with https:// (note the "S" for "Secure") andwill display a lock on the browser frame.* Don't fall for stories about winning the lottery, promises of moneyfrom newly discovered relatives or requests to act as an agent for abusiness or individual. If the story sounds too good to be true, it isa probably a scam.* Don't respond to the current round of death threat extortion emailmessages.See http://computersecurity.buffalo.edu/ for more information.Please call or contact the CIT Help Desk (645-3542,cit-helpdesk@buffalo.edu) if you have questions.Charles F. DunnInformation Security OfficerUniversity at Buffalochuck@buffalo.edu716-645-3582
Chuck Dunn
Sent: Tue Mar 4 16:15
To:
UB@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU
Priority: Normal
Subject:
Important Security Alert about an E-mail Scam at UB
Type: Text
Alert:
The users email-address has been added to the addressbook
UB is being targeted by "phishing" attacks designed to trick UBfaculty, staff and students into revealing their UBITName and passwordby threatening loss of access to e-mail. This constant stream of falsemessages is being received from many different sources including forgedUB addresses.We continue to work on improving the university spam management filterson a daily basis. Although we intercept approximately 3 million spammessages daily, a small percentage of messages continue to get throughundetected.Here are some specific recommendations for protecting yourself:* You should never email your password or any other private information(e.g. credit card number, driver's license number, bank accountinformation or social security number), and UB will never ask you to do so.* Don't open attachments or click on websites in unsolicited e-mail fromsent from unknown sources.* Don't be tricked - never reveal your password(s) to anyone.* Reputable banks and financial institutions will never ask for youraccount numbers, pins or passwords by email.* Never enter your credit information into a non-secure web page. Asecure web page starts with https:// (note the "S" for "Secure") andwill display a lock on the browser frame.* Don't fall for stories about winning the lottery, promises of moneyfrom newly discovered relatives or requests to act as an agent for abusiness or individual. If the story sounds too good to be true, it isa probably a scam.* Don't respond to the current round of death threat extortion emailmessages.See http://computersecurity.buffalo.edu/ for more information.Please call or contact the CIT Help Desk (645-3542,cit-helpdesk@buffalo.edu) if you have questions.Charles F. DunnInformation Security OfficerUniversity at Buffalochuck@buffalo.edu716-645-3582
Monday, March 3, 2008
Fishing? No! It's Phishing! What's the difference?
Fishing is a family activity, while Phishing is a criminal activity... > <
Well, in computing, phishing is an attempt to criminally acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details. eBay, PayPal and online banks are common targets. Phishing is typically carried out by email or instant mesageing.
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing
Well, in computing, phishing is an attempt to criminally acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details. eBay, PayPal and online banks are common targets. Phishing is typically carried out by email or instant mesageing.
Cases of phishing attempts are on the rise! Social networking sites are also a target of phishing, since the personal details in such sites can be used in identity theft. In late 2006, a computer worm took over pages on MySpace and altered links to direct surfers to websites designed to steal login details. Experiments sho a success rate of over 70% for ohishing attacks on social networks.
Phishing techniques
1) Link manipulation - This may be a link in an email, directing users to a spoofed website.
2) Filter evasion - Some phishers use images instead of text to make it harder for anti-phishing filters to detect text commonly used in phishing emails.
(Don't try these at home!)
Damage caused by phishing
It is estimated that between May 2004, and May 2005, approximately 1.2 million computer users in the U.S. suffered losses caused by ohishing, totaling approximately $929 million.
Anti-phishing software
Consisting computer programs that attempt to identify phishing content contained in websites and e-mail. It is often integrated with web browers and email clints as a toolbar that displays the real domain name for the website the viewer is visiting.
List of anti-phishing programs:
1)Firefix 2.0
2) Opera 9.1
3) Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 7
My Personal Experience
I once received an email in my inbox and it said something along the lines of "the sender's father left him with one million dollars in his bank account, but the sender does not have a bank account, so he wants to put the money in my bank account, so I should give him my bank account number".
The email was written in good english and was quite fun to read! :-P
References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing
Friday, February 22, 2008
Goodie Good Google Tools
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Google"?
Is Google just a search engine?
Well, Google is a lot more than a powerful search engine. It’s a goodie bag filled with wonders! With more than 30 additional “Google Tools”, no wonder Google is so successful!
Google Tools are categorized under 5 branches:
1) Search
2) Explore and innovative
3) Communicate, show and share
4) Go mobile
5) Make your computer work better
I am currently using the following Google Tools:
1) Blog Search
This allows me to search for specific blogs or blogs that address certain issues.
2) Search Engine
The famous Google search engine is (in my opinion) the most powerful search engine ever created.
3) Earth
This function is amazing as it shows me the world! Before visiting a new country or place, I can give myself a rough idea of the place by using Google Earth.
4) Gmail
I prefer Gmail to Hotmail. Gmail is a lot more user friendly.
5) Groups
With Google Groups, project discussions and file transfers can be managed easily and efficiently.
6) Picasa
Photo editing and share has never been so fun and easy!
7) YouTube
Search for any video and just have fun!
Google makes me happy as I am encouraged to have fun while surfing the net! With all these Google Tools, I can't wait for computer time! Thanks Google! :-)
Saturday, February 16, 2008
The History of Microsoft Surface
With something so NEW, is there History?...Of course there is! This product has been years in the making at Microsoft.
Surface computing transforms tradtional user interface into a more interactive and "natural" way to use digital content. This allows effortless interaction with digital content with the natural gestures, touch and physical objects (e.g. handphone, camera, credit card...). Which means that the keyboard and mouse are no longer needed!
Wow! So where did all these genius ideas come from?
It all started in 2001...Stevie Bathiche of Microsoft Harward and Andy Wilson of Microsoft Research began brainstorming for ideas of an interactive platform which combines the physical and virtual world. The goal - to create a whole new interactive experience with the digital world.
Then in 2003, the first prototype was born, based on an IKEA table with a hole cut through its top and a sheet of architect vellum as a diffuser. The New Consumer Products Group saw the potential and value of this "table".
Then in 2004, the team built more than 85 early prototypes! Funtionality and applications were continuously refined. Until 2005, the current look and feel of the Surface was finalized!
The FUTURE of Surface computing...
Microsoft believes that the Surface will be in many environments - schools, businesses, homes, and in a number of form factors - part of the countertop, the wall or the refrigerator! I am very excited about this new product and would like to try the interactive experience for myself. I foresee this surface technology in all places in future...I hope that this "future" won't be too far from now!
Surface computing transforms tradtional user interface into a more interactive and "natural" way to use digital content. This allows effortless interaction with digital content with the natural gestures, touch and physical objects (e.g. handphone, camera, credit card...). Which means that the keyboard and mouse are no longer needed!
Wow! So where did all these genius ideas come from?
It all started in 2001...Stevie Bathiche of Microsoft Harward and Andy Wilson of Microsoft Research began brainstorming for ideas of an interactive platform which combines the physical and virtual world. The goal - to create a whole new interactive experience with the digital world.
Then in 2003, the first prototype was born, based on an IKEA table with a hole cut through its top and a sheet of architect vellum as a diffuser. The New Consumer Products Group saw the potential and value of this "table".
Then in 2004, the team built more than 85 early prototypes! Funtionality and applications were continuously refined. Until 2005, the current look and feel of the Surface was finalized!
The FUTURE of Surface computing...
Microsoft believes that the Surface will be in many environments - schools, businesses, homes, and in a number of form factors - part of the countertop, the wall or the refrigerator! I am very excited about this new product and would like to try the interactive experience for myself. I foresee this surface technology in all places in future...I hope that this "future" won't be too far from now!
Homework #4 Topics ~
1) How can we use e-Learning more effectively? What are the critical success factors of e-Learning?
2) The term eLearning 2.0 has been used to refer to the use of social software such as blogs and wikis, etc. Find out more about eLearning 2.0 and share about it.
3) Read and write about Microsoft Surface tachnology.
4) Do you think this technology will be a success in the future?
2) The term eLearning 2.0 has been used to refer to the use of social software such as blogs and wikis, etc. Find out more about eLearning 2.0 and share about it.
3) Read and write about Microsoft Surface tachnology.
4) Do you think this technology will be a success in the future?
Sunday, February 3, 2008
E-commerce 101
1) Do not neglect customer service
Selling on the web means that you will never meet your customers; however, customers often get turned off when there is a lack of personal contact. So if you would like to have repeat customers, take the below advice seriously!
a) Send e-mails to your customers when an order is received and when it is shipped. E-mail them again, after they have received their goods to make sure the products meets their expectations.
b) Answer e-mails promptly and personally
c) Make sure to leave your physical business contact details on your site. This makes the customers the sense that you are a "real" business.
2) Integrate your web site with your traditional business
Include your website address on every business-related document you create. Below is a list places where you should include your URL.
a) Direct marketing materials, including direct mail pieces, point-of-sale packaging, and trade show displays.
b) Advertising, including display or classified ads.
c) Any other materials you might send to customers.
3) Pick a Niche you know
How do you know there's a niche online for your business? Check around for content siteis that cater to particular interests.
Retrieved from http://www.infinities.com/e-commerce-basics.cfm on 3rd Feb 08
Selling on the web means that you will never meet your customers; however, customers often get turned off when there is a lack of personal contact. So if you would like to have repeat customers, take the below advice seriously!
a) Send e-mails to your customers when an order is received and when it is shipped. E-mail them again, after they have received their goods to make sure the products meets their expectations.
b) Answer e-mails promptly and personally
c) Make sure to leave your physical business contact details on your site. This makes the customers the sense that you are a "real" business.
2) Integrate your web site with your traditional business
Include your website address on every business-related document you create. Below is a list places where you should include your URL.
a) Direct marketing materials, including direct mail pieces, point-of-sale packaging, and trade show displays.
b) Advertising, including display or classified ads.
c) Any other materials you might send to customers.
3) Pick a Niche you know
How do you know there's a niche online for your business? Check around for content siteis that cater to particular interests.
Retrieved from http://www.infinities.com/e-commerce-basics.cfm on 3rd Feb 08
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Homework #3
Here are the topics...
1) 10 key factors why some e-commerce succeed
2) 10 reasons why some e-commerce failed
3) e-Marketing - How to make it a success?
4) Issues about security, privacy and legal issues for e-Business.
1) 10 key factors why some e-commerce succeed
2) 10 reasons why some e-commerce failed
3) e-Marketing - How to make it a success?
4) Issues about security, privacy and legal issues for e-Business.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
A special day (because Anita hardly brings her cam to class!)
We had a happy day...
Wishing all my friends and teachers a Happy Chinese New Year and a happy holiday! :D
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Steamboat vs. Second Life
~ Samy, Wida , Myself and Brenda...All going a little crazy with the utensils ~
My Toastmasters family and I went for an early Chinese New Year Steamboat dinner at Seoul Garden.
While enjoying the food and friends, I was thinking of COM 125 and Second Life...Weird huh?
I agree that Second Life can do lots of things for people, but I do not think that it can be the solution for all.
You can hold your own concert in Second Life.
You can buy an island in Second Life.
You can even change your gender in Second Life!
But is this all real? Of course NOT!
I rather be happy with my current life than live in a fake world.
People might think that I am not adventurous and boring, but I prefer the real world.
When I think of all the people in my life, I feel good and am satisfied.
Time is precious, I will spend it with my loved ones.
Friday, January 25, 2008
"Virtual life can't replace real one" by Lindsay Huggins Cavalier Daily
Hey readers, I find the below blog entry an interesting read...read on!
After a long day of classes and work, I usually follow the same routine. I grab a snack, catch up with my roommates, check my e-mail, and finally, peruse Facebook. Yes, I admit, Facebook-ing has become a part of my everyday routine, and I would be more ashamed to admit it if this were not the case for so many of my friends as well. But whether we like to acknowledge it or not, the online worlds of sites like Facebook and MySpace have collided with our "real" lives here at the University.
Many of us have come to rely on this collision for even the most basic human contact, whether that be keeping in touch with friends from home, staying connected with the social scene, making new friends or trying to remember the ones we met last night. While undeniably valuable for some things, this virtual world is also potentially threatening to our lives outside of the computer screen.
What prompted this concern for me was a glance at Google's list of top "googled" sites of 2007. One of these sites in particular caught my eye, an online community called Second Life. From its Web site, Second Life is described as a "3-D virtual world entirely created by its Residents."
Created in 2003, it now has millions of users, all of whom "retain the rights to their digital creations" and have the ability to "buy, sell and trade with other Residents." In other words, this virtual world operates on a very real economy, with its own currency and business practices that actually relate to the real world. The "Linden Dollar" has real value, and businesses can thrive and fail. In fact, one of the virtual banks collapsed recently, causing anyone who had invested in the establishment to lose a combined $750,000.And if you think that's strange, then think about this. Second Life is also home to copyright lawsuits.
What is so disturbing about a site like Second Life is what it replaces in real life.
While people are so busy building their perfect avatar, changing everything "from the tip of your nose to the tint of your skin," they are escaping from their own insecurities in real life. While people are busy buying property and starting businesses with Linden Dollars, they are avoiding outlets for their ambition in the real world. While people are busy meeting other avatars and starting relationships, they are avoiding the people around them in real life. These online communities provide one thing: an escape.
Sure, some will argue they are merely entertaining, and lots of people enjoy playing harmless games like the Sims. But when a site takes itself so seriously that money and sexual health are at stake, there is something seriously wrong.
All of the hours spent perfecting your profile so it describes you (but better) and trying to find the right picture that looks like you (but better) could be spent actually doing something with the people around you, the people who exist outside of your virtual world.
Facebook and MySpace are not serious distractions unless you let them become serious distractions, but on a whole, our generation is becoming less and less reliant on human contact. We e-mail more than we write letters. We text message more than we call. We send Facebook messages more than we personally invite friends to parties. And in many ways, this is a great step in terms of time and efficiency.
But we must be careful with what we sacrifice in order to take advantage of the ease of online communication. There is still nothing better than an old-fashioned letter in the mail or an hour-long phone call from an old friend. Virtual communities are really just that: virtual. And they should stay that way.
Retrieved from http://media.www.lhueagleye.com/media/storage/paper485/news/2008/01/23/Opinion/Virtual.Life.Cant.Replace.Real.One-3163858-page2.shtml, on 25th Jan 08.
After a long day of classes and work, I usually follow the same routine. I grab a snack, catch up with my roommates, check my e-mail, and finally, peruse Facebook. Yes, I admit, Facebook-ing has become a part of my everyday routine, and I would be more ashamed to admit it if this were not the case for so many of my friends as well. But whether we like to acknowledge it or not, the online worlds of sites like Facebook and MySpace have collided with our "real" lives here at the University.
Many of us have come to rely on this collision for even the most basic human contact, whether that be keeping in touch with friends from home, staying connected with the social scene, making new friends or trying to remember the ones we met last night. While undeniably valuable for some things, this virtual world is also potentially threatening to our lives outside of the computer screen.
What prompted this concern for me was a glance at Google's list of top "googled" sites of 2007. One of these sites in particular caught my eye, an online community called Second Life. From its Web site, Second Life is described as a "3-D virtual world entirely created by its Residents."
Created in 2003, it now has millions of users, all of whom "retain the rights to their digital creations" and have the ability to "buy, sell and trade with other Residents." In other words, this virtual world operates on a very real economy, with its own currency and business practices that actually relate to the real world. The "Linden Dollar" has real value, and businesses can thrive and fail. In fact, one of the virtual banks collapsed recently, causing anyone who had invested in the establishment to lose a combined $750,000.And if you think that's strange, then think about this. Second Life is also home to copyright lawsuits.
What is so disturbing about a site like Second Life is what it replaces in real life.
While people are so busy building their perfect avatar, changing everything "from the tip of your nose to the tint of your skin," they are escaping from their own insecurities in real life. While people are busy buying property and starting businesses with Linden Dollars, they are avoiding outlets for their ambition in the real world. While people are busy meeting other avatars and starting relationships, they are avoiding the people around them in real life. These online communities provide one thing: an escape.
Sure, some will argue they are merely entertaining, and lots of people enjoy playing harmless games like the Sims. But when a site takes itself so seriously that money and sexual health are at stake, there is something seriously wrong.
All of the hours spent perfecting your profile so it describes you (but better) and trying to find the right picture that looks like you (but better) could be spent actually doing something with the people around you, the people who exist outside of your virtual world.
Facebook and MySpace are not serious distractions unless you let them become serious distractions, but on a whole, our generation is becoming less and less reliant on human contact. We e-mail more than we write letters. We text message more than we call. We send Facebook messages more than we personally invite friends to parties. And in many ways, this is a great step in terms of time and efficiency.
But we must be careful with what we sacrifice in order to take advantage of the ease of online communication. There is still nothing better than an old-fashioned letter in the mail or an hour-long phone call from an old friend. Virtual communities are really just that: virtual. And they should stay that way.
Retrieved from http://media.www.lhueagleye.com/media/storage/paper485/news/2008/01/23/Opinion/Virtual.Life.Cant.Replace.Real.One-3163858-page2.shtml, on 25th Jan 08.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Topics for Homework Two :D
Here are the topics for homework #2:
1) Second Life
2) Experience on how RSS and Podcast works
3) Comments of learning on the Blog
1) Second Life
2) Experience on how RSS and Podcast works
3) Comments of learning on the Blog
Funny yet educational :D
For those that missed today's COM125 class, you missed out on some really really funny!
Mr. Abel showed the class a series of videos which were perfectly made to do two things:
1) Entertain the audiences
2) Teach us about the many features of the Interent
Not only were the videos funny, I learnt quite a bit from them. :D
I love it when teachers show us videos as it makes my day a lot more interesting!
Here is the link to download those videos:
http://www.commoncraft.com/show
Thank you to Mr. Abel again!
Mr. Abel showed the class a series of videos which were perfectly made to do two things:
1) Entertain the audiences
2) Teach us about the many features of the Interent
Not only were the videos funny, I learnt quite a bit from them. :D
I love it when teachers show us videos as it makes my day a lot more interesting!
Here is the link to download those videos:
http://www.commoncraft.com/show
Thank you to Mr. Abel again!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Homework 1: The Internet and its Past
The Internet is a network of networks, connected to one another by communication lines globally.
Although the Interent is reletively new, it has grown to be one of the must haves in modern day life.
The early Internet users were computer experts, engineers, scientists, and librarians. Unlike today, the early Internet was a very complex system that not many could understand and use.
As the functions of the Internet were standardized (e.g. e-mail), it became a lot easier for non-technical people to learn to use it. Although it was not easy by today's standards, it did open up use of the Internet to many more people.
Women and the Internet
Although the Interent is reletively new, it has grown to be one of the must haves in modern day life.
History of the Internet
The Internet grew out of an experiment which begun in the 1960s by the U.S. Department of Defense; who wanted to create a computer network that would work under harsh situations (like war). That network was ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) which linked U.S. scientific and academic researchers.The early Internet users were computer experts, engineers, scientists, and librarians. Unlike today, the early Internet was a very complex system that not many could understand and use.
As the functions of the Internet were standardized (e.g. e-mail), it became a lot easier for non-technical people to learn to use it. Although it was not easy by today's standards, it did open up use of the Internet to many more people.
Women and the Internet
Historically, the technological realm has been dominated by men, but it is wrong to believe that women have not contributed to scientific advancement. Actually, women's contributions to science and technical advances has often been undermined and silenced in order to enhance and advance the masculine discourse. According to Helen Fallon, women's contributions have been ignored, when in fact women have been responsible for several important inventions, including the sewing machine, the electric mower, the printing press and computers. Fallon explains that during the 40's, women created information processing systems which contiune to be used today. Unfortunately, the lack of women in the Sciences does not provide many role models for young girls who are interested in science and technology.
However little women may feel connected with technology, they involve themselves within the technological realm of the Internet. Researches like Winter and Huff found that women are unsing the Internet to communicate with other women. Women were more comfortable "chatting" with other females online, as compared to "chatting" with males.
References
Ross Shannon (2007). The History of the Net. Retrieved from www.yourhtmlsource.com/starthere/historyofthenet.html on 19 Jan 08.
Women and the Internet: An Exploratory Study of Feminist Experiences in Cyberspace. Retrieved from www.netwomen.ca/research/litrev.htm on 19 Jan 08.
Topics for Homework One
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The list of topics to choose from:
1) The Internet - its History and/or evolution
2) The Future of the Internet
3) Web - A Social Media
The list of topics to choose from:
1) The Internet - its History and/or evolution
2) The Future of the Internet
3) Web - A Social Media
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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In this blog, I will be discussing very interesting topics about the Internet! :D
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In this blog, I will be discussing very interesting topics about the Internet! :D
I will update my blog weekly, so my loyal readers will get to read new posts every time they visit!
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