Does Your Digital Life Have Side Effects?

Several recent Times articles have looked at different effects of heavy use of technology. The side effects that your digital life is having an impact of some people real life. Such as affecting multitasking, memory and fostering the appearance or reality of technology addiction. Some people feel left out or jealous of there friends, from activities when they look at Facebook.
I personally don't because I can go out, but kids who have parents that like them in the house may tend to get jealous. Or feel like they need to go out,or try and fit in. When it should be about being yourself, not fitting in. At times I do have trouble remembering material when I'm interrupted from studying by checking in online, on my twitter and facebook notifications.
My mother sometimes wonder about why I stay online for long, but its just me interacting with my friends. I'm not doing any thing inappropriate, I know the side affects of the usage of computer. But I believe I do positive things, I'm not a jealous person. If I have to study, I'll stay off facebook, some kids are addicted to being on the computer so its hard for them to focus.

The Exterminator

Imagine a world with no homework: A Q and A with Alfie Kohn - Do you think that homework has made you a better student? Is homework necessary or just a waste of time? Daily Objectives:

No, I do not think homework has made me a better student.  Homework is just a waste of time for me, because when I do it I hurry up, I'm not focus and I'm already tired from school it doesn't matter to me.

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: (100 Points) Watch the video: What is wrong with the way kids are educated today? Why is school often considered boring by students? How should the educational system be changed to meet the needs of the 21st century economy? Why do you think that eduction needs to change?

I believe the problem in the way kids are educated today is by education level, taking a  test when anyone can cheat, we should be  put in classes due to our personality and the way we interact or the things we like. School is normally considered boring to students, because of the teacher's  personality if the excited about teaching, we will be as well. If there not and just assigning us a bunch of work everyday, its starts to become less fun or even if it doesn't  interest us. Educational system be changed to meet the needs of the 21st century economy by having us put our income in to get the change that we want,and input more fun programs. I think that eduction needs to change so everyone and not having some people fail . 

Watch the Video - Do you think that technology has increased teenage depression and loneliness or does technology help to relieve depression and loneliness?

I don't think technology has increased teenage depression , if a child is already depress for her own personal reason then she'll stay like that. I believe technology help to relieve depression and loneliness, if your bored you can go unto the internet and interact with your friends or family.

Watch the video above: What would you like to have a robot do for you? Do you think it will be possible some day?

I would like a robot to bring me food, fan me when I'm hot and be my personal maid. Yes I think its possible some day for a robot maid to be made. 

Watch the Video Above. How do you feel about devices that track your every move? Is this a good thing or an invasion of your privacy? Would this stop you from using these devices?

 I think its weird that people can take a device to know your every move.I personally feel like that's an invasion of my privacy because I wouldn't be able to go anywhere without someone or something not knowing. I would not use any device that would track where I'm going.

Tell us how you feel about the notion of punishing parents if their children are failing in school. Which of the proposals described in the article, if any, seem sensible to you? That is, should parents be graded, as has been proposed in Florida; forced to do school volunteer work, as has been proposed in Indiana; fined if children are truant, as is currently done in Alaska; or forced to attend parenting classes if the child is in a gang, as is currently done in California? What complications might judging parents in any of these ways raise?

            In some cases  the parent can be blame when a child is failing, due to what there teaching them in there household. If there to bus working, there not home making sure the child is doing there homework. Yet sometimes students doesn't apply themselves, so why should the parent be held accountable for that. I believe the proposals of parents blame is more sensible.
  Yes parent should be graded, because some teachers never see students parents to inform them of what thee child can improve on. Parents being graded, as it has been proposed in Florida; forced to do school volunteer work, as has been the proposals described in the article, if any, seem sensible to you? That is, should parents be graded, as has been proposed in Florida; forced to do school volunteer work, as has been proposed in Indiana; fined if children are truant, as is currently done in Alaska; or forced to attend parenting classes if the child is in a gang, as is currently done in California?
   If child is in a gang that has to do with how thee brought up. In that case no punishment should be involved, only that the child and parent has to go to consoling.

Question of the Day: Do you think you can learn and have fun at the same time?

Yes I think you could have fun at the same time and learn, its a matter if your doing something your interested in.

Question of the Day: What role do you think games play in learning? How does age influence the role games play in learning?

Some games play a big  part in learning  such as  games you actually have to use your brain the only thing is that at least they are learning something constructive that they will actually use in the future instead of just some silly how to steal a car or to kill some opponent game.

Question of the Day: Why is it important to check your scripts for errors? What do you learn from the errors that you make?

 It is important to check to check my scripts for error, so when its time for it to play and corporate the way you want it to, it will be fixed. You can learn from the errors you can do the next script with less mistakes.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Question of the Day

1. Where does the game take place? 2.Who is the main player character? What will the sprite look like? 3. What is the story in your game? What problem is getting solved or goal is being met by the player?

1.Our game takes place in a world where ants try to take over. 2. The main character is the the man. The sprite will look like a human being. 3. The story is a man who decided to be brave enough to take on the challenge and try to exterminate the ants. The player is trying to get rid of all the ants before they take over the planet.

If you were a character in a story or a video game who or what would you be? Why?

 If I was a character in a story or a video game, I would be Cinderella from Cinderella story, because i love reading romance stories. I'll love to wear dresses and heals.

What game did or do you have the most fun playing? Describe why this game is so much fun? It does not have to be video game.

The game I had the most fun playing is halo on X-box. It was fun because i got to play and go onto more levels, killing aliens!

Question of the Day: "Headphones or No Headphones" You are listening to an iPod or mp3 player. Someone starts a conversation with you. What is the proper etiquette for wearing your headphones or ear-buds? Should you remove them or can you wear them during the conversation? Explain your answer.

If you are listening to an iPod or mp3 player. Someone starts a conversation with you. The proper etiquette for wearing your headphones or ear-buds is to take it off. Hear exactly what there saying, to still wear your head phones and someone is talking to you, that's rude.

Question of the Day: "Programming Lessons" What other skills do you think you learn from computer programming? How will these skills help you in the future?

"Programming Lesson" I think skills you can learn from computer programming is making your own programs, making money, learning. These skills can help you in the future by making your own program on the internet to make money.

"Music and Technology"How has technology changed the way people listen to music? What are the pros and cons of these changes?

"Music and Technology"has change the way people listen to music the pros is we as the fans save money on not buying Cd's and listening to walk mans when we now download music to our i pods.

What do you think are the long term effect of wearing ear-buds and listening to music constantly? What can you do to help prevent any negative effects?

The long term effect of wearing ear-buds and listening to music constantly is prolonged exposure to loud sounds can actually injure or kill your cilia. Once damaged or killed by loud sound, the cilia are unable to heal or grow back, and as a result your hearing is permanently damaged. You can avoid negative effects by not listening to music contently, also make sure the volume is low, good enough for you to hear not the loud so everyone can hear.

Tablets that take orders, entertain guests and accept check payments are coming to a table near you. What do you think are the pros and cons of using tablets at restaurants and other retail stores? How do you think this will affect you both as a patron and a worker?

Tablets that take orders, entertain guests and accept check payments are coming to a table near you. The cons of tablets, Is that it can replace waiters at restaurants taking job opportunity away from people. The pros of tablets is that it give a better detail of what were exactly ordering so there's no mistake made. I think this will only affect workers.

Watch the video and answer the question. Do you think what the girls are doing is just a harmless joke or very cruel? What would you do if you saw someone being made fun of online? Would you say something to the person or persons doing this? What would you do if they asked you to help them? Write a detailed response of at least one paragraph.

I don't think those girls are doing a harmless joke it is very cruel. If I saw someone being made fun of online, I would say that's not cool.I would tell the person how I feel about it. If they asked for my opinion I wouldn't take part in it because I think everyone is beautiful in there own way. Why should you tell someone there ugly and criticize. No one is perfect, that can lower people self esteem. Cyber bullying should be no be permitted on the internet at all.

If you were the Principal, what would you do with students that wear clothes that violate the dress code policy? Should there be exceptions to the rule? What do you think would be a fair dress code?

If I was the Principal, I would give a week detention to students who violate the dress code policy. The only exception is kids with religious beliefs, or medical reasons. A fair dress code is not wearing shorts, skirts above your knees and shirts that show off a lot of skin.

Robots are being used at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan. What do you think might be the potential pros and cons of using robots instead of humans in environments that are hazardous to human? How do you think that humans who currently work in these environments might react to robotic workers?

The pro's on robots used Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan it can take painful or dangerous works away letting the robots do it. The cons is if robots do jobs better than humans causing people to be out of work. I do think humans who currently work in these environments might react to robotic workers trying to work faster or stronger because they will start thinking its a competition.

Robots are being used at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan. What other uses can you think of where robots might be placed in environments that would be hazardous to humans?

Robots are being used at the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan. W
Robots can be placed in environments that would be hazardous to humans as keeping them to do concern things such as them being drivers and don't let it take job opportunities away, but not a danger to people.

Would you want someone to use your for a school project? Do you think that they should get your permission first? Why?

Yes, I wouldn't mind if someone was to use my school project. I think they should get my permission first, before they use it because if they use it to get money I don't think that would be fair.

What does "Give Credit Where Credit is Due" mean to you? How does this apply particularly to social networking and electronic media?

When credit is due, give it on time to show your a person who does things on time.
Yes this apply particularly to social networking and electronic media such as paying your bills or time, taxes, phone bill and other bills.

In programming, multiple threads can communicate with each other by signaling events and handling events. An event, then, is like a message from one thread to another. In Scratch, blocks whose labels begin with "broadcast" signal events whereas blocks whose labels begin with "when" handle events, the latter of which, recall, effectively represent threads themselves.

This tutorial introduces budding computer scientists to the building blocks of programming by way of Scratch. It assumes that you are already familiar with Scratch's usage and, accordingly, have a general sense of how to program with Scratch. This tutorial aspires to formalize your understanding of programming, framing some basic programming constructs in the language of Scratch. After all, it is either true that some number is less than another number or it is false. Sometimes, you want one or more statements to be executed multiple times in a row. To implement this behavior, we turn our attention to loops. But of statements, Boolean expressions, conditions, loops, variables, threads, and events can you construct interesting (and fun) programs. In fact, let's explore the inner workings of what, on first glance, appears to be a very complex program but, ultimately, is just an application of these building blocks.

Social Networks

What are some of the problems that you face as teenager as a result of Social Networking? This would include using social networking sites, like Facebook and Twitter, Instant Messaging, SMS and or Text Messaging. How does interacting 24/7 affect the way you think and communicate? Does social media affect your school work in a positive or negative way? Do you agree or disagree with the author of this article that Social Networking affects both your writing skills and social manners? What do you think? Make sure to defend your position.
Teens now have a different set of problems than they did when their parents were children. However, one thing that remains the same is a teenager’s need for friendship and acceptance in school and other social arenas.



Teenagers enjoy using networking sites and texting there friends. It affects us because were not outside interacting with friends or doing typical things teenagers did years ago. Spending all our free time on the computer, to talk to friends we see everyday.Some people will go to extreme measures to satisfy their desires. Sexual abusers, drug dealers, and other criminals targeting minors are all willing to monitor, track, and wait until the time is right to pounce. Most of them are targeting multiple children anyway, so waiting for the right moment is not difficult for them. Therefore, parents must take the responsibility to do all they can to prevent their child from becoming a victim.
Yes,because were on the phone or using networking sites when we should be doing our homework or studying. Social networks makes us forget what we have to do. Some teenagers face internet addictions, making them only care about whats on the internet. The documentation is clear, many crimes involving teens, as both targets and offenders, stem directly from MySpace and other social networking accounts. As you read this, an online predator could very well be profiling your child in order to “groom them” online for a meeting, abuse or worse, all without your knowledge.
No, I don't agree with the author of this article that social networking affects writing skills and social manners because I use social network a lot. It doesn't change my manners or writing skills.our extended social network can act as your online eyes and ears, making you aware of new opportunities, information, and contacts that could benefit you. Networking works especially well if you have a strong personality and people know what you’re looking to experience. This alone can save you a tremendous amount of time and enhance your life immeasurably. One good contact can send your life spiraling in a fantastic new direction.

What is a variable? How are variable represented in Scratch? What are the two types of variables and how can they be used? What is a Boolean variable?

What is a variable?

A variable is something that can be changed, such as a characteristic or value. Variables are generally used in psychology experiments to determine if changes to one thing result in changes to another.

How are variable represented in Scratch?

With statements, Boolean expressions, conditions, loops, and variables now under your belt as building blocks, we can now explore two higher-level programming constructs, starting with threads.

What are the two types of variables and how can they be used?


We can distinguish between two types of variables according to the level of measurement:

1. Continuous or Quantitative Variables.
2. Discrete or Qualitative Variables.

What is a Boolean variable?

A Boolean variable can be used to hold the integer values 0 or 1, or the C++ literals true and false, which are implicitly promoted to the integers 0 and 1 whenever an arithmetic value is necessary. The type specifier to declare a Boolean variable is bool in C++. To declare a Boolean variable in C, use the bool macro, which is defined in the header file . A Boolean variable may not be further qualified by the specifiers signed, unsigned, short, or long.

Loops

What is a loop?
A loop structure, the program asks a question, and if the answer requires an action, it is performed and the original question is asked again until the answer is such that the action is no longer required.

What are the labels of the loops in Scratch?

Looping and scratching audio is so familiar at this point that it may be hard to know what more can be done with the concept.

How is a conditional statement used in a loop?
In computer programming, conditional loops or repetitive control structures are a way for computer programs to repeat one or more various steps depending on conditions set either by the programmer initially or real-time by the actual program.

Question of the day

What is a condition?
A certain response elicited by a specifiable stimulus or emitted in the presence of certain stimuli with reward of the response during prior occurrence.

What are some statements of a conditional construct?
Examples:
if the cat will run then the dog will chase the cat.......conditional
if the cat will NOT run then the dog will NOT chase the cat......inverse
if the dog will chase the cat then the cat will run.......converse
if the dog will NOT chase the cat then the cat will NOT run ...contra positive
If p then q conditional
if q then p Converse
if negation p then negation q inverse
if negation q then negation p contra positive
the conditional statement and its contra positive are logically equivalent

What do you think of people who do not stand for the Pledge of Allegiance? If you do not stand explain why you don't? Why do you think you should or should not stand? Remember if you don't stand for something you will fall for everything.

I don't think nothing about people who doesn't stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I personally don't stand because I'm not American and I highly believe its optional. I think its not a right or wrong thing if you don't stand.

Boolean expressions What is a Boolean expression? What is the shape of the Scratch block that is a Boolean expression? When do you use Boolean expressions in programming?

A Boolean expression is an expression in a programming language that produces a Boolean value when evaluated, one of true or false. In Scratch, any block shaped like an elongated diamond is a Boolean expression. The simplest control structure is the if..then..else statement.expressions in programming.

Question of the Day: Read: Statements What is a statement? What are some words that mean the same thing? What are some examples of statements in Scratch? List 2 examples of statements in programming.

A statement is an illocutionary act that has the assertive illocutionary point of saying that some state of affairs is true. Accede and Exceed is two words similar.

Should technologies, like nuclear reactors, that produce negative impact continue to be used?

Nuclear reactors has good effects and bad effects, the worst effect is the storage of nuclear waste. It is placed in breeder reactors where it absorbs neutrons to become neptunium 239 which quickly loses an electron to become plutonium 239, arguably the most toxic substance known. This plutonium can then be used in reactors or bombs. No,I do not think nuclear reactors that produce negative impact should continue to be used for the simple fact it can danger a human life.

Why do you think eating or drinking is not allowed in the classroom? Why does eating or drinking not go well when working on a computer?

I think eating or drinking is not allowed in the classroom because of the mess it makes from students leaving there snack wrappers or the crumbs bringing in insects. Eating or drinking does not go well when working on a computer because if it falls unto the computer it can ruin it.

What role does art, music or games play in your life?

In my life, art, music and games play a huge role,it makes everything better. I listen to music a lot, love to draw on my free time, and play games when I'm bored.

Do you think that video games like Tetris or PacMan have any educational value? Why or why not?

I think video games like Tetris or Pacman have educational value to kids, because it teaches you how to stay focus. If you lose not to give up and in life doing classroom assignments or in a work life.

Tell us what you think about parents sharing their family-related frustrations, concerns and stories with online readers. Should they obtain their spouses’ and children’s permission first? Would you approve or disapprove if your mother or father were sharing stories about you online – in, say, a blog, or on Facebook or Twitter? What ground rules would you want your parents to agree to? How protective are you of your privacy?

I think that its not necessary for parents to share their family-related frustrations online with readers. I believe this because, several times people have others who they can convey their concerns and stories with. However, it is always a wonderful thing to get a different outlook of someones life from an outside prospective. Yes, they should obtain their spouses and children's permission first. Depending on what kind of stories my parents are sharing of me online, I would be open to make acceptions as long as its not severely private information to my life. Some ground rules that I would want my parents to agree to is to not state too many personal things about myself because I wouldn't want to be exposed to much online. When it comes to my privacy, it is important that most things are kept concealed. I do share some stories with my family and friends but thats under my comfort. Although, most stories I do not feel comfortable to share with others about.

As a teenager, how do you think technology changed or affected your life?

Technology has changed and/or affected my life because everything that has to do with education or social skills can be built around a piece of technological equipment. Life as we know it today, does not include books or traumatic reading. All you have to do is pull up a internet website and site the things your looking for

Do you think modern technology reduces or increases cheating? Why?

Yes, I think that modern technology increases cheating because today, technology allows students too access anything online. All answers are published online for anyone too look upon there convenience.

Do you think modern technology reduces or increases stress? Why?

Modern technology increases stress because there are various programs and different objects that have to do with the ability to think, cross exam, use physical and mental skills and all those things could be linked to stress from our modern day technology. Technology today has provided us to do several things in which some can increase different health issues.

How do you use technology to broadcast events (communicate) in your life? How is this similar to events that happen in a computer program or video game?

I use technology to broadcast events in my life by telling myself what to do and how to handle certain things. Technology that I use is my cellphone, laptop, mp3 play etc. . . This is similar to events that happen in a computer program or video game because we, the people must tell the program what to do and how to do it.

Should you spy on your cheating bf (boyfriend) or gf (girlfriend)? What would you do if you caught your bf (boyfriend) or gf (girlfriend) spying on you?

If there's unsure evidence that he's cheating you may spy, its nothing wrong with trying to know the truth. If I caughtmy boyfriend spying on me, I'll ask him if or why he don't trust me.If I was cheating and got caught I'll tell him the truth.

A limerick on technology.

There once was a laptop name Claire!

Who sat on the edge of a chair.

A pretty web search.

On tabs of all kind,

The internet access is increases daily.

Why do you think x y coordinates are used in Scratch? How can the coordinates be used when commanding a Sprite?

I think that x and y coordinates are used in Scratch because it allows you to position your sprite in any way you want to based on the graph lines and coordinates. The coordinates can be used when commanding a Sprite in any direction that you would like to point it according to the way you rotate and change directions of your sprite.

Does listening to music help you to work or learn better? Or do you find music distracting? Does this vary with the type of work you are doing? Why?

Listening to music helps me work better. Yes, certain homework I am able to do while listening to music. While, others I need to focus and concentrate more on in order to complete the assignment given.

How is a song similar to a looping construct?

In a song, it can be repeated or go forever, that is why it is so similar to the construction of looping

How do conditions help you to make decisions? Is this the same way a computer uses conditions? Why?

Conditions help you to make decisions because, it allows you to send messages through the computer to relay a message to a certain spot or object. Yes, this is the same way a computer uses conditions because us, as the individual instruct the computer to do certain things whether it being true or false. We have the main control.

Boolean Expressions (true or false) similar to binary number (on or off). How do you think Boolean Expressions help a computer to process information(think)?

I think that Boolean Expressions help a computer to process information because it helps tell the computer whether its true or false information. While, binary numbers are processed on and off.

Computers follow directions exactly the way they are given and in the order they are given. When a program does not perform correctly who do you think is responsible, the programmer or the computer? Why?

When a program does not perform correctly, I think that the programmer is responsible for this incorrect action, because the computer works by a certain code and if the code is instructing to the computer to do something wrong, then the computer will react by the code in a incorrect way. Therefore, the programmer would be responsible for these wrong actions.

Have you ever learned a foreign language? How do you think learning computer programming will be like learning another language?

Yes, I have learned a foreign language before. I think learning computer programming will be like learning another language because to learn another language is like practicing on putting together a computer program. Both things take time, practice and skills inorder to obtain each correctly.

How do you think the miniaturization of the cellular antennas will effect the way wireless technology and smart phones are used for education?

This will effect the way wireless technology and smart phones are used for education because it will be able to consume less space and it is more desirable to carry and store without becoming a huge factor of affecting kids way of learning.

Do you think the HSPA test should be given on a computer or over the Internet? Why?

I think that the HSPA test should be given over the Internet because it is an easy and accessible way to send your answers for your proctors or whoever is in charge of grading the tests. Also, this will disable any other source of web browsing so that cheating is not able to access.

Emoticons/ Packet Switching

Do you think that portable devices such as smartphones, ipods, game boys, etc. have value for education? Should they be banned from school or used to enhance education?



I think that portable devices such as smart phones, ipods, gam boys, etc. do not hold enough value for education in general, however in many ways it can enhance our social skills and cyber spacing with others. Things like this should be banned from school because its a huge distraction for teachers and the student. Portable devices are mainly used for some source of entertainment, business association and that is why I feel that these types of objects should be kept away from school properties.

Digital Citizenship/ Batch Processing

The first memory of using a computer was drum memory that came with a 128KB of memory. I was approximately 10 or 11 years old when this occurred. On the computer I was able to access games and store important files such as pictures and videos. This feeling made me feel great.
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The first memory of using a computer was drum memory that came with a 128KB of memory. I was approximately 10 or 11 years old when this occurred. On the computer I was able to access games and store important files such as pictures and videos. This feeling made me feel great.
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How is technology woven into your life? Do you socialize different online and offline? Or do you socialize the same way?

Technology is woven into our lives, because we use a piece of technology every day too keep our lives constant through life's motions and education. Yes, many times I socialize with more confidence in person, rather than online I socialize with more comfort and respect towards cyber users.

Homework Assignment

Japanese Robot Eats Snow, Poops Snow Bricks.


In this Japanese Robot, I have found out that not only is it a convenient way for humans to relax and allow technology to take over chores & handle our most frustrating jobs during the winter; it is fascinating that Robots can now eat snow and poop snow bricks. This innovation in technology is amazing and it should be allowed to purchase off market. The robot make life a bit easier for humans. Although, life has its struggles this piece of technology can work well, and remain cheerful at all times while doing what they know and how to complete it at their best.

Net Effect/ Artificial Intelligence

Could a computer be competitive in a fantasy league?

No, a computer can be competitive in a fantasy league because the computer would have to learn the fine arts of trash talk, and other reasons to believe that computers can be competitive in a fantasy league.

What would you do if someone created a page on Facebook using your name and information?

If someone created a page on Facebook using my name and information I would block them as a friend and report them.

Love Letter about technology.

I would write a love letter to my cell phone. I'm in love with my cell phone. It is the best invention on this earth. I can not live without my cell phone, when it's not next to me it makes me sad. When my phone dies it drives me crazy, so I keep my charger with me at all times. I text at least thousands of times a day, listen to music. Without cellphones I do not know how the world can corporate.

Lesson 6' Away From The Office

Why use Remote access?


Remote access is a way for people to connect to there companies network. It is made to make available to people who want to expand there business within distance and, who wants to access there companies network or files from a far away distance.

What are the levels of remote access?


The levels of remote access are, firstly remote users can access e-mail through a company's Internet e-mail account. Secondly, a business can access solutions to their network by adding a remote access and accessing information.


How does remote access work?


Remote access works by accessing through two types of communication services. A Client
Side allows dial-up networking and the Server Side can reside in offices and varies in many ways.

Lesson 7' As Your Company Grows

What factors should you consider before expanding a network?


Some factors you should consider before expanding a network is, that when your business grows your networks need to grown along with it. You will also need to make more space available for your equipment and staff holders.


What type of equipment is available to expand a networks capabilities?


Some equipment that is available to expand a networks capabilities are NICs which help control communication from one pc to another. Also there are peripheral services, file servers, routers and hubs.

Lesson 8: Pulling it All Together

What factors should you consider when designing a network?


Some factors that you should consider when designing a network is, sharing your networks with others. You should be able to share your files and applications, copy and send files, share an internet connection and connect with other co-workers. Moreover, you should consider sharing your equipments. When designing a network every aspect of communication applies when creating your very own business.

Why do you think packets are broken up into smaller pieces when traveling over the Internet?

Packets are broken up into smaller pieces when traveling over the Internet because it allows the person who you are sending the message to, to be able to receive the full message in an easier way. This is because when sending the whole message without it being divided can cause the message to not send correctly to the person whom you are sending it to, and not only that but it can cross over the Internet slowly.

Watch "How the Internet Works in 5 Minutes" & "World Wide Web in Plain English" Write an essay that answers the questions. What is the Internet? What makes the Web work? How are packets delivered using IP addresses and Web browsers?

The Internet is a wire that is actually buried into the ground, the wire however can be made from fiberoptic's or copper which can occasionally beam through satellites and also cellphone networks. The internet is a very useful source and it allows more than one computer too connect to the server at multiple times.


Its quite interesting how the web works. Actually, from what I have just learned is that each server or internet address holds its on IP address that allows you too search the web and identify the search engine that you are looking for or just a website. Now, what also allows the computer to work is that, the computers that we use daily is not a server therefore, it doesn't connect directly too the internet. The computers we use daily are called clients since it is indirectly connected to the internet service provider.


Packets are delivered using IP addresses and web browsers by, commuting with each other through there IP codes. When information is transmitted to its sender it is broken into little pieces of information called packets which allows us to send and receive e-mails and picture messages

"You can observe a lot just by watching." Yogi Berra What does this really mean? How will following this advice help you to be successful?

Yogi Berra is mainly an observation. Understanding this baseball players work ethic is very understanding too many people and if you follow Yogi Berra it can help you later in life to become more successful because he was a high achiever and hes famous quotes and sayings are easy to follow in life.

Lesson 1:The Big Picture

What do computer networks do?
Computer Networks work together to share knowledge. The most basic things that the networks do is help share information or there resources to help equip each other. Secondly they share equipment, thirdly the networks share accessibility and the Internet. Furthermore, computer networks are able to benefit from the networked office. They share files and applications which can help them gain important informations. They also copy and send files, evenmore they share an internet connection and they are programed to communicate with co-workers.
What are the 3 types of networks?
Three types of networks are considered to be LANs, WANs and the Internet. LANs are a great advantage for networking because they are made up of nodes.LANs and WANs are private networks they are able to be a powerful source for businesses and home Internet connection.

Lesson 2' Do You Need A Network

How can a network improve business productivity and help businesses stay competitive?
A network can improve business productivity and help businesses stay competitive in many ways. Firstly networking facilitate higher productivity within businesses. Networks can improve business productivity by having the advantage of using more than three computers that share one printer or fax machine. Also, they can gain productivity by having employees frequently in need of access to customer records, inventory, or financial information. Businesses need to say competitive in order to flourish and grow. You can help businesses stay competitive by increasing sophistication of software applications and by also increasing dependence on the network by everyone in your organization.
What requirements can a network can fulfill?
Some requirements that a network can fulfill with the increased productivity is sharing a printer, sharing one Internet Connection. Also, they can share files and programs and lastly remote access. A network will always need to improve communication skills and shared equipment in order for business requirements to succeed.

Lesson 3' A Basic Network

What is a sneaker network?
A sneaker network is a network when you transfer information from one computer to the next. This can easily be completed by using a flash drive, magnetic tape, floppy disk and so on.
What is a peer-to-peer network?
A peer-to-peer network is a network that is commonly equal. This network can share files with other computers, and it can even share devices and software applications.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a peer-to-peer network?
The advantages of a peer-to-peer network is that it if one peer-to-peer computer malfunctions or acts up, the other computers will not be affected by that one computer. Another advantage, is that on some folders you can enable a password protection so that all your confidential data is not displayed to other peer-to-peer network users. A disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network is that any user on the network can access files stored on the other computers.

Lesson 4' Client/Server Networks

What is a client/server network?
A client/server network can be easily defined as a server that serves files and data to the client computers over the network. This requires its own operating system.
What the criteria is for having a client/server network?
The criteria for having a client/server network is requiring a server and a network operating system. Other criteria such as, software applications, and databases can be added and stored from the server. If the server ever malfunctions, the entire network will be greatly affected. These are just a few things to consider with a client/server network.


What are the advantages and disadvantages of a client/server network?


Some advantages and disadvantages of a client/server network is that many files can be stored in a single location which will disable problems later and it archives dependable results for the back up networks. A disadvantage of this is that if the server breaks the network is destroyed for good. Also, the connection to the network allows other people too view all files listed.

How can the internet help you to learn? What do you do to take advantage of this?

Internet can help you by the learning programs it has. The advantage of internet learning programs is that you can look at video's or see examples of work you may have problems on and you can play it over and over until you fully understand.

Today is Safer Internet Day. What can you do to help make the Internet safer?

Today is Safer Internet Day. We can set up laws, and advertise safe ways on how to make the Internet safer.

Lesson 5: How Fast Can a Network Work?

What is Ethernet?


Ethernet is a way for connecting computer workstations in a network. It tells you how to build a network and tells you what kind of cables to use. In the Ethernet information travels through a network.

How does Ethernet work?


In a Ethernet information goes to computers once at a time, if too many computers or whatever devices are asking for something from the Ethernet then it will slow down.The thing is, the Ethernet does this very fast.

How fast can Ethernet go?

It depends on the internet bandwidth which determine the amount of speed that travels. There are two types of Ethernet speeds, they are 10 megabits per second and 100 megabits per second.

What do you think are the dangers of connecting your computer or computer device to the Internet?

I think the danger's of computers are that there's a lot of good and bad things about it and can cause people to be in danger of there life. You can get yourself in trouble if you don't use it responsible.

How does technology cast its shadow over you and/or society?

Technology has cast its shadow over me and society. We depend on technology, using our cellular device, internet and video games on our spear time or time when we could be doing our homework. Its shadow our life because that's what I surround myself with and everyone I know.

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Part 2 Midterm

What is Watson? Why is it so much harder for a computer to compete on jeopardy than to play chess? Do you think this is good thing? Will computers like this help or hurt people? What problems can computers solve? Are computers going to take away more jobs? Will computers eventually take over the world? What do you think?


Watson is a computer of IBM in which it has power 7 processors. It is very different, Watson understands the questions of Jeopardy. The questions of Jeopardy consist thinking, being confident and different. That's what Watson is about. It's hard for a computer to compete on Jeopardy than to play games, the computer will get confused of the meaning of the words and get the question wrong.
Yes, I think this is a good, computers are very smart. But us as humans need to be smart as well. I think this will help people because in health care natural languages are very important. That is exactly what Watson does. Computers can solve questions that has to do with different ways words are used and being different.
Computers are going to take over more jobs because it can do a better job than humans, which is processing a way a word is used. It can run many problems at once to find out how to process the language. I think that computers are going to take over the world because they are very smart and fast. They're working on stuff to make technology greater each day. People depend on computers in an every day life and if it has a brain of its own it can take over our life.

What is you accomplished in this class so far? What are you going to do differently in this class now that you have the chance?

In this class I accomplished most of the class work to my potential, I'm going to try and do all of the roar next cycle.

Martin Luther Kings Jr. had a dream ("I Have a Dream"). What is your dream for the future? What are you doing to ensure you accomplish your dreams?

Martin Luther Kings Jr. had a dream ("I Have a Dream"). I dream to become a better person, and be a successful actress. I'm keeping myself determine to ensure I accomplish my dreams, I think that anyone can do what they dream if they put there mind to it and stay determine.

Do you think that smart phones will become a digital wallet? How does the author say this will be accomplished? What is so important about near-field communication? What will NFC enable people to use their cellphones to do? What do you think are the advantages and the disadvantages of NFC technology? How do you think people will feel about using this technology?

Yes, I think cell phones will replace wallets because of the huge impact of communication technology has become. I'm sure that's going to work because the author says that it will be able to make payments at a cash register, scan computer chips inside ads and posters for discounts and product info, and eventually incorporate driver's licenses and other forms of ID. So that means they won't be no need for wallets anymore because wallets were created to hold money, but the phone is going to be able to make payments. It's also created to hold IDs and drivers licenses, but the phone is going to be able to do that to. It's just like the digital wallet.

Near-field communication technology is so important because the phone is going to be able to call, text, get a coupon and be a digital wallet, which is going to be cool. I can't wait for it to come out, I'm sure it's going to replace wallets. Plus you can lose stuff in your wallet but as for the digital wallet there's no losing anything except your no good for nothing wallet. NFC will enable people to use their cellphones to scan something they want to buy, get a coupon for it and you just bring it to the NFC register for the discount.


The disadvantages about the NFC technology is that if you lose your cell phone someone can use your pone and buy stuff off your credit or debit card. But then there's a good side to it, you don't need a wallet anymore and it gives a coupon if there is on your phone for you to use. I think there are going to be a lot of people that are going to love this new technology but then there's those people that always look on the bad side of thing and don't appreciate it.

What do you think are some advantages of using a LAN at home or in school? Example: Share a printer

Some advantages of LAN at home is that it can connect other devices in the home. For example your scanner, mouse or keyboard

Lesson 1 The Big Picture

What do computer networks do?


Computer networks share information from one computer to another so anyone in you house can share data and stuff. It also shares equipments it's just like getting all the computers to print in one printer. It also share accessibility, if you were to go somewhere you can use your laptop or anything to send messages and stuff to your computer. It also can share the internet meaning that any computer in your house or where ever can use the same internet connection (just like we do in the school).

What are the 3 types of networks?

The three types of networks are LAN which is local area network, WAN which is the world wide web, and the internet.

Lesson 2: Do You Need a Network

How can a network improve business productivity and help businesses stay competitive?


Without the network it will be hard for the business to function. How can people connect to the internet, manage your business and send stuff to other people? If you set up a network you can organize your files in the computer without your stuff being everywhere.


What requirements can a network fulfill?


If you need to look up stuff or background people you are hiring or doing something for, then the network will help.

Dr. Martin Luther Kings Jr. died for his beliefs. What beliefs would you be willing to die for?

Dr. Martin Luther Kings Jr. died for his beliefs. He believed in peace, and no matter what color your skin is were all equal.A belief I would die for is freedom, I hate the idea of not being myself.

What effect do you think Martin Luther King Jr. had on your life? How is his message still relevant? Or is it? Why?

Martin Luther King.Jr has a positive affect on my life, if you want change in this world or in any situation, you have to make yourself change first. His message is still relevant because in certain jobs in life, you have to have a good background because the job is looking for the best and people to represent them. People treat others the way they want to be treated.

Do you think using cell phones too much is bad for our physical or mental health? Why?

Yes I think using cell phones too much is bad for our physical or mental health because study shows kids are having trouble to sleep. Over usage of mobile or headphones may slowly cause damage of eardrums,too much of talking makes physically tired.

Input and Output Hardwares.

Lesson 6 Operating Systems

Operating System controls what the programs in a computer does.

User Friendly gives a list of other pages you can go to to find more information on what you are looking for. It's always there in google and or yahoo.

BIOS tells the computer how to start using a set of instructions.

Disk Operating System also known as DOS; it is in about all operating systems.

Graphical User Interface also known as GUI; it is based on graphics instead of text

Why do you think tablet computers have become so popular? What makes these devices so desirable

I think it's so popular because it's a new invention, plus you can carry it with you wherever you go.

What do you think is the most important feature of a tablet computer? How will this change the way we learn?

To me the most important feature is the wifi. It lets us explore the features of the world.

Lesson 7 Files and Folders

Video File Extensions
1)Real Media File- rm.
2)Apple Quicktime Movie- mov.
3)Windows Media Video File- wmv.

Audio File Extensions
1)Windows Media Audio File- wma.
2)Real Audio File- ra.
3)Mp3 Audio File- mp3.


File Extensions
1).Microsoft Word-doc.
2) Memo File-mem
3) Keynote- key.
4)Microsoft Excel- xls
5)Power Point Presentation- ppt.
6)Log File- log.
7)Outlook Mail Message- msg.
8)Plain Text File- txt.
9)XML File- xml.
10)VCard File- vcf.

Video File Extensions
1)Real Media File- rm.
2)Apple Quicktime Movie- mov.
3)Windows Media Video File- wmv

lesson 5: programs-simple gates

What is computer programming? How do bits and bytes allow computers to understand instructions? How do NOT Gates, AND Gates, and OR Gates work?


Computer programing is instructions that tells the computer how to perform a specific task. This computer program tells the computer how to do something. you can download programs like: games and videos e.t.c or word processing such as Microsoft word or power point.


Bytes and bits both have network address or many numbers to represent the address. And gate is a logical conjunction which a two-place logical connective that has the value true if both of its operands are true, otherwise a value of false. Not gate takes one bit as an input and produces as an output, Or gate is when the output is at it's high.

lesson 6 operating system

Operating System or OS
User friendly
BIOS
DOS
GUI

Operating System-It is the most important program on every computer.

User Friendly-Is a understanding for people who don't know how to use programs.

Bios-Is a call to wake the computer up.

Dos-Part of the computer that holds programs and send them to RAM whenever someone turns the computer on.

Gui-pictures or graphics that help the person navigate the computer system.

What is the purpose of an operating system? Write a paragraph.

The purpose of the operating system is so that Most desktop or laptop PCs come pre-loaded with Microsoft Windows. Macintosh computers come pre-loaded with Mac OS X. Many corporate servers use the Linux or UNIX operating systems. The operating system is the first thing loaded onto the computer,without the operating system, a computer is useless.

What does an Operating System allow a computer to do? Write a paragraph.


An operating system allows the computer to make changes to the computer if necessary.For a desktop computer user, this means you can add a new security update, system patch, new application or even an entirely new operating system rather than junk your computer and start again with a new one when you need to make a change. As long as you understand how an operating system works and how to get at it, in many cases you can change some of the ways it behaves. The same thing goes for your phone, too.

What device or devices do you prefer to use to access the Internet? Why?

I would prefer using my laptop to access the internet. When I'm home, I can be online in every room. Take it with me outside, to my friend's house.

Do you think that having Internet access is mainly for rich people? Are poor people be disadvantaged? Or does Internet access help poor people? Why?

I think internet access is for people who have a good job. Someone who has problems paying there bills, should not focus on having internet access. I do think that everyone should have internet access, if your rich or poor.

Why do you think tablet computers have become so popular? What makes these devices so desirable?

I think computers became so popular because it gives you imformation that you want at a fast rate and it's alot of amusment to keep people entertain and up to date with the world.

Ultimate Computer System

History Of Computer Storage.

Computer Connections: Lesson 7 - Files & Folders

10 Files: Hard drive, a floppy disk, a CD, flash drive, text files, graphic files, folder, guide, programs, documents.

3 common audio

•Seamless integration of Scheme (dynamic scripting) and C++ .
•Audio Ports for real-time work.
•A dedicated scheduling thread for running processes (musical algorithms) in real time.

3 common movie files.

AMV Marker,

AMV Convert Tool,

Callum Hollywood AMV Studio.

How do you record the Timing on Keynote?

The most elegance, well-built application suitable for transforming ordinary slides into extraordinary presentation - maybe sounds unfamiliar to Windows users' ears. In most case, it's due to the fact that Keynote has its own extension; The slides and effects created in Keynote can be opened only with Keynote. However, Keynote is quite popular among Mac users; Perhaps, Steve Jobs also used Keynote for his presentations. But, as I've experienced, presentations and/or movie effects made on Keynote can surely wow your friends who own only Windows.

What do you think is the most important feature of a tablet computer? How will this change the way we learn?

The iPad is the most impactful product of the decade not for what it has already changed, but what it will change in the decade to come.The iPad represents nothing less than the first real 3rd-generation personal computer. This change the way we learn because without figuring answers out on our own we have moving technology we can get accurate answers from anywhere we go.

Why do you think tablet computers have become so popular? What makes these devices so desirable?

I think that tablet computers such as the IPad are popular because its a computer in the palm of your hand. With the IPad you can go anywhere and still be able to use it.

Do you think that learning should be fun? Do you learn more or less when learning is fun? Why?

Yes, I strongly believe that learning should be fun. I learn more when my teacher is a funny person or the assignment is fun and I enjoy doing it. Learning should be fun because why should I learn from a boring, and stuck up teacher.

What are you planning to do to make 2011 the best year ever in school, at home and in the rest of your life?

In 2011, I'm going to focus more to get better grades in order to be happy and make this year the best in school. At home I'm going to clean more, and enjoy life.