1. TOPIC: So yesterday ...

 

1. Some old web pages are ok and the information is still valid. Some are so outdated that they are funny, so long as you know the difference. There are millions of websites. Some are maintained, update and report the latest and greatest information. Others - not so much. Find 2 old web pages - 1 out of date web page with information that is no longer correct AND 1 page that is dated more than 5 years ago that is still correct. Post links to your selections and a brief explanation of your selections to the So yesterday ... discussion. Review the post of 3 others. (Just review - no comments required. You can comment if you want to add to the discussion.)
   

The website at http://www.aliweb.com/ was created by Martijn Koster in 1993. While some of its information is still accessible and relevant, other parts are now outdated. In the 1990s, it was among the most popular websites.

http://www.cyberfiber.com/news/ This webpage is out of date cannot able to access. 

http://www.buydirect.com/ This webpage is out of date and it cannot able to access. 

discuss computers and society.

 Search the web for resources that discuss computers and society. Select 2. Rate the effectiveness of each site on a scale of 1-5. Then provide pros and cons (total of 5) to explain your rating. For example, if you rate one of the sites as a 4, then provide 4 reasons why the site works that well and 1 reason why it didn't get 5 out of 5. Do this for both sites you select. Find one effective resource (4-5) and one that isn't very good (2 or less). Provide your rating and reasons for both sites along with the web addresses, and post your evaluations to the discussion Computers and Society Websites. Then throughout the week, review a minimum of three (3) other discussions on this topic.

ThoughtCo.com is the World's Largest Education Resource .

ThoughtCo.comLinks to an external site. is the education resources website.

https://www.thoughtco.com/Links to an external site.

I rate this website 4/5.

Pros: 

The site is well-organized, with a clean design and simple navigation, user friendly.
Everyone can easy access educational articles, quizzes, and resources across a variety of subjects.
This website making it a one-stop platform for learners, educators, and curious readers. 
The content is written in an accessible style, making it appropriate for all levels, from students to adults seeking general knowledge.

cons: 
Citations and academic references are limited.
Some content lacks the depth or detailed analysis.

Community Service Learning online

17. Community Service Learning online - There are many opportunities to do community service online via the internet. Many organizations have remote online volunteer work that can be done by people from their computers. SciStarter projects ask volunteers to look for unusual formations in pictures taken by space telescopes, or report birds in your backyard or a park near your school or office. Volunteer Match is a great resource for finding interesting projects. Find an example of an online volunteer or community service. What do online volunteers do? Who benefits from the services provided? Post a link to the site and a brief description of the community service opportunity to the Online Community Service discussion.

https://www.elcaminohealth.org/community/tele-care 

 I would like to introduce you to the website of the place where I work. This website offers an opportunity to become an online volunteer for Tele-Care, a service designed to support individuals who live alone. Tele-Care particularly benefits older adults, retirees, widows, or those recovering from illness by providing them with a daily phone call to check on their well-being. This service aims to ensure that these individuals have regular contact and support, offering them peace of mind and connection. The program is completely free and is managed by volunteers from the El Camino Hospital Auxiliary, providing a meaningful way to contribute to the community.

resources that discuss computers and society.

 Search the web for resources that discuss computers and society. Select 2. Rate the effectiveness of each site on a scale of 1-5. Then provide pros and cons (total of 5) to explain your rating. For example, if you rate one of the sites as a 4, then provide 4 reasons why the site works that well and 1 reason why it didn't get 5 out of 5. Do this for both sites you select. Find one effective resource (4-5) and one that isn't very good (2 or less). Provide your rating and reasons for both sites along with the web addresses, and post your evaluations to the discussion Computers and Society Websites. Then throughout the week, review a minimum of three (3) other discussions on this topic.

1. TOPIC: Selected media - Society

 Read, view, listen to several selections in the Society selected Media list (below) for this module. You don't have to review them all. Browse through several and find 2-3 that are interesting to you personally. What interests you about this selection? What keywords or study questions are addressed? Post a brief summary of ONE item from the Society media list to the Selected media - Society discussion.

What questions do you have about the general topic - Computers and the Internet in Society? Include 2-3 of your questions in your post.
Review and think about the questions in other posts. We will be exploring these in more detail throughout the course.

The "17 Goals" website intrigued me with its presentation of global priorities, providing brief information and facts for each goal.  On the website the quote stating that, "Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all,"I found the overall message of promoting equitable, lifelong learning opportunities inspiring, as it emphasizes the power of education to drive positive change and empower people, regardless of their background.

The "17 Goals" website intrigued me with its clear presentation of global priorities, particularly the inspiring message of promoting inclusive, quality education for all, highlighting education's power to drive positive change and empower individuals.

 How can we ensure that lifelong learning opportunities are accessible to everyone, regardless of their background?

I completely agree; the "17 Goals" website does a fantastic job of emphasizing the importance of inclusive, quality education. To ensure lifelong learning opportunities are accessible to everyone, we need to focus on affordable education programs, provide access to technology, and support community-based learning initiatives. Collaboration between governments, educational institutions, and private organizations can help bridge gaps and make education more inclusive for all.

Computer Geek's History discussion.

Read A Computer Geek's History of the Internet - Not the complete history but just the cool stuff. The Internet history from the perspective of a computer geek. Pick one event that was interesting to you and post a brief note about the event you selected in the Computer Geek's History discussion. Why was this particular event interesting to you?

http://web.archive.org/web/20050401033400/http://www.wbglinks.net/pages/history/

" Adam

 Osborne develops the Osborne 1 which is considered by many to be the first portable computer (laptop) and weighs in at 24.5 pounds."

It's fascinating to learn that in 1981, the year I was born, Adam Osborne developed the Osborne 1, widely regarded as the first portable computer. Despite being considered a "laptop," it weighed a hefty 24.5 pounds. This milestone marks an important moment in technology, showing just how far portable computing has evolved since then.

Digital literacies -week 1

Digital literacies - With technology becoming ever more prevalent in today's world and Apps being designed to meet specific needs, it is becoming increasingly important to identify these technologies and recognize how they may be of benefit to you now and in the future. Complete this short quiz to reveal a personalized profile spanning six different genres, which suggests ways you can improve how you use technology for school, business and living. http://wip.exeter.ac.uk/collaborate/itest/#questions Note: The quiz is not accessible with some browsers.

 https://www.thoughtco.com/individual-rights-definition-and-examples-5115456. I found a useful site, ThoughtCo, which offers reliable, well-explained information on a variety of subjects. This resource can be incredibly helpful for school assignments, as it breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand articles. You can research or exploring other academic fields, ThoughtCo provides quality content that can support for learning  and find relevant information.

TOPIC: Learning Literacies - Find it

Digital literacies - With technology becoming ever more prevalent in today's world and Apps being designed to meet specific needs, it is becoming increasingly important to identify these technologies and recognize how they may be of benefit to you now and in the future. Complete this short quiz to reveal a personalized profile spanning six different genres, which suggests ways you can improve how you use technology for school, business and living. http://wip.exeter.ac.uk/collaborate/itest/#questions Note: The quiz is not accessible with some browsers.

Discussion Topic: 1. Learning Literacies - Find it

Note: ALL Module activities - discussions, quizzes, etc, are due on the due date assigned to one or more activities within the module.

 https://www.thoughtco.com/individual-rights-definition-and-examples-5115456.Links to an external site.I found a useful site, ThoughtCo, which offers reliable, well-explained information on a variety of subjects. This resource can be incredibly helpful for school assignments, as it breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand articles. You can research or exploring other academic fields, ThoughtCo provides quality content that can support for learning and find relevant information.

Look up your name in 2-3 search sites

 

Look up your name in 2-3 search sites - Google, DuckDuckGo, LinkedIn. Are there any references to YOU? Did you know that you are mentioned on the internet? Are there other people with the same name listed? Is there a problem for you if people mistake the other person for you? How many links were found that contained references to people with the same name as you? Look at a few of these sites. Are there some interesting people who share your name? List 3-4 people in discussion Interesting People with My Name.

There are more than 400,000 references to Valerie Taylor. There is a romance novelist, a professor of Electrical Engineering, a shark researcher, a woman who works to build hospitals in Bangladesh, and me, just to name a few.

There are more than 600 people - mostly female, with my name in the U.S. I haven't met any, but another Valerie Taylor - similar but different date of birth, goes to the same dentist.

                            Phyu Phyu Thant, a common Burmese name, is shared by many individuals working in various professional sectors. A search on DuckDuckGo revealed people with the same name holding roles such as a head of trade marketing at Heineken, a senior client reporting analyst, a business analyst, a software developer, a senior marketing specialist, and a CAD designer. Additionally, a Google search showed links to the author's own social media accounts as the top results.

Robots discussion reply assignment week 1

 Thanks for highlighting the impact of robots and artificial intelligence. Robots are indeed enhancing efficiency and precision, especially in manufacturing and healthcare, by automating tasks and reducing errors. I work at a hospital, and I see many robots being used for transporting medication and supplies, as well as sending trash bins to designated areas, which is really cool and helps minimize the use of manpower. However, I am concerned about the potential loss of jobs in the future as robots take over tasks traditionally performed by humans.

Artificial intelligence

 Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence is (predominantly) the ability for a computer or machine to mimic certain types of human intelligence, such as learning, problem solving, seeing and understanding images or language. Machine Learning: technology that can learn from huge amounts of data with minimal input from humans. Computer Vision: technology that is able to see and understand the physical world in a similar way to us. Natural Language Processing: technology that understands us when we speak or write and can speak or write back to us. Deep Learning: this is a type of Machine Learning, which uses many layers of neural networks. The neural networks are usually trained with millions to billions of real world data. Predictive modelling: this works by analysing historical and current data and generating a model to help make predictions about what will happen in the future. For more on A.I. https://longitudeexplorer.challenges.org/artificial-intelligence/

 The Future Of Learning

20 Basic Rules For Digital Citizenship

The definition of digital citizenship has to do with the quality of behaviors that impact the quality of digital content and communities.

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The definition of digital citizenship has to do with the quality of behaviors that impact the quality of digital content and communities.

A few rules and strategies for digital citizenship include:

1. Respect Matters

Treat others online with respect, kindness, and empathy, just as you would in face-to-face interactions. Avoid cyberbullying, harassment, or spreading hate speech.

2. Practice Online Etiquette

Follow proper online etiquette, such as using appropriate language, refraining from excessive capitalization (which can be perceived as shouting), and avoiding offensive or inappropriate content.

3. Identify Privacy And Security That Fit Your Use Of Digital Spaces

Protect your personal information online and respect the privacy of others. Use strong and unique passwords, be cautious about sharing personal details, and think twice before posting or forwarding sensitive information.

4. Manage Your Digital Footprint

Remember that your online activities leave a digital footprint that can impact your reputation. Be mindful of the content you share, comment on, or engage with, as it can have long-term consequences.

5. Understand And Abide By Copyright And Intellectual Property Guidelines

Respect the rights of content creators and abide by copyright laws. Do not use or distribute copyrighted material without proper permission or attribution.

6. Critical Thinking

Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate the credibility and accuracy of online information. Be cautious of misinformation and fake news, and verify information from reliable sources before sharing it.

7. Limited, Efficient, And Responsible Use Of Social Media

Use social media platforms responsibly, being mindful of the impact your posts and comments can have on others. Be cautious about oversharing personal information or engaging in harmful online behavior.

8. Practice Quality Cybersecurity Measures

Maintain good cybersecurity practices, such as keeping your devices and software up to date, using antivirus software, and being cautious of suspicious emails, links, or downloads that could be malicious.

9. Digital Literacy Matters

Continuously develop your digital literacy skills to navigate the online world effectively. Stay informed about new technologies, privacy settings, and online trends to make informed decisions.

10. Find Your Digital Balance

Maintain a healthy balance between your online and offline life. Limit screen time, take breaks from technology, and engage in activities that promote physical and mental well-being.

See also Tips To Help Students Manage Their Digital Footprints

Beyond that are some additional guidelines (and some repeated) itemized in the graphic below.

To help clarify what that ‘quality’ can look like, knowthenet.org.uk put together the following infographic framed around Dos and Don’ts.

While seemingly written for a more general audience than students and educators, the thinking is sound, including “Treat others the way you want to be treated,” “Don’t forget the human behind the screen,” “Listen first, talk later,” and “Use proper grammar.”

Overall it’s a bit basic, but it does take the important step of moving beyond rhetoric to offer concrete tips to realize the idea.

20 Basic Rules For Digital Citizenship

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Post a brief explanation for your selection to Observations and Predictions discussion topic.

Technology - Review this document What do we mean by technology. Although you are not eligible to enter the competition, this background information has a really good overview of "technology" that is applicable to this course. Review the document and select 2 technologies that you think will have an impact on society. Post a brief explanation for your selection to Observations and Predictions discussion topic.

Comment on the posts of 2 others. What can you add to the discussion?

 Two technologies with significant potential societal impacts are 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are already changing many areas, like healthcare and finance. AI can quickly look at large amounts of data and help doctors find diseases faster or make better treatment plans. In finance, AI can help banks detect fraud and provide personalized advice to customers. It can also take over simple tasks that people do, making things faster and more efficient. However, there are some challenges, like concerns about privacy and whether AI could take over certain jobs, which is why people are carefully thinking about how to use it responsibly.

Computer Geek's History of the Internet

 Read A Computer Geek's History of the Internet - Not the complete history but just the cool stuff. The Internet history from the perspective of a computer geek. Pick one event that was interesting to you and post a brief note about the event you selected in the Computer Geek's History discussion. Why was this particular event interesting to you?

http://web.archive.org/web/20050401033400/http://www.wbglinks.net/pages/history/

5 To your Introduction, add 2-3 sentences about your outside interests.

 To your Introduction, add 2-3 sentences about your outside interests. Are you interested in art, music, computer games, travel, cooking? Do you have any pets? This is an opportunity to meet classmates with similar interests. Why are you taking this course and what do you hope to learn in the class? Is this "for fun" or do you need to take this class for work or school? Are you enrolled in other DeAnza classes this quarter? Have you taken other online classes? Could you physically get to DeAnza campus in Cupertino? If not, why not - travel, physical limitations, transportation, child care, scheduling? Are you planning to travel during the quarter and keep up with the class remotely? Where will you be? Post as a Reply or edit to add to your Introductions and expectations post.

                   My name is Phyu Phyu Thant, and I’m from Burma in Southeast Asia. I have a passion for traveling, sightseeing, and going on road trips. I also enjoy cooking and listening to music. I have a little dog named Soku, who brings me a lot of joy.

                  I’m currently taking CIS 2 to fulfill a credit requirement and as a prerequisite for my Radiologic Technology program. In addition to this class, I’m also enrolled in a photography class and Biology 40C.

 

Welcome to CIS 2

CIS2 Computers and the Internet in Society

Thank you for choosing De Anza Online Education.

Course format

• there is NO textbook for this course. All resources - reading, videos, podcasts are available online without charge
• ONE (1) module per week - keywords, notes, selected media, assignments, activities, discussion
  
• ALL activities for a module described in the module Assignments page are due at 11:00pm on the specified due dates - see Syllabus for dates. Late work may be accepted for partial credit
  - from the left navigation menu, select Modules. For each module, there are links to all the activities, discussions and the Assignments page that describes each of the activities required for the module.
• watch for Announcements (at the top of the main page) for changes and important information
• college level writing is required for all discussions and assignments
• many assignments require web research and citations
• NO on-campus meeting
• ASK if you have questions or need clarification

Online learning success in CIS 2 requires

• regularly participating in discussions
• allocating adequate time to do course work during the week
• completing ALL activities described in the module Assignments including discussion participation on time
• taking responsibility for your own learning
• learning to use technology as an important part of the course work - online discussions, collaborative writing, wikis, web-based materials
• understanding the Canvas course management system tools and process
• appreciating the unconventional course experiences and the opportunity to interact with other students online

CANVAS

Please get started right away. Get familiar with the Canvas course structure. There are several assignments for this module. See module Assignments for details.

We will be using Canvas, the DeAnza online learning management system for communication, discussions, homework assignments, quizzes and grade reporting. It is important that you check into Canvas at least 2-3 times each week.

Questions?

This class moves very quickly. Complete assignments on time. If you get behind, it is very difficult to catch up. Most of your grade will be based on your active participation in class discussions, so be sure to contribute to the discussions, as well as turning in the assignments.

In the online Syllabus, the modules are laid out with due dates. All activities in the module are due on the due date. Watch for NEWS messages for additional summaries and updates.

If you have questions, please ask. Post to the Questions discussion anytime. Other students may be able to provide answers. You can leave me an e-mail message. I will get back to you as soon as I can, usually with 24 hours.

External Email address : taylorvalerie@deanza.edu

Get to know your classmates. I hope that you will enjoy this learning experience.

I look forward to working with you this quarter.

Best regards, Valerie Taylor, Instructor

GETTING STARTED

• Read the Syllabus. Keep a copy for future reference.

• Begin working on the assignments for Module 1. Introductions

• For each module there is an Assignments page. Click on the Assignment link in the CIS 2 course Modules page, and a page with all the assignment activities for the module is displayed in a separate window.

• All these Assignment activities are due by 11:00pm on the module due day.
• Assignments must be submitted online. Please notify me if there is some emergency.

• Be sure to log in at the beginning of the module and check what assignments are due this module. All discussion assignments require participation throughout the week.

Discussions in an online class

It is important to see other ways to think about the issues and problems that computer technology and the Internet bring to society. Reviewing classmates' observations, making comments, asking and answering questions are great for learning more about the topics.

Final projects are group projects. Groups of students work to prepare the project deliverable. The projects are too big to be done by one person. In the real world, people work in teams or groups most of the time. It is just as important to learn to work in groups as it is to learn facts. More about the final projects later.

Assignments and Grading

Most assignments are structured to require research and discussing the information in creative and personally interesting, academically appropriate ways. These assignments allow for each answer to be different.

Posting Your Comments

When you are participating in a discussion, each response you post should provide new information which is appropriate to the issue being discussed.

• Is your comment accurate?
• Is it relevant to the issue under discussion?
• Have you taught us anything new?
• Have you added to the academic atmosphere of this course?

Also, thank someone for their assistance or simply let them know that you agree with what they have said. Non-academic comments such as these can add valuable social presence to the course, and help to create a sense of collegiality.

• Use your own words.
• If you copy/paste information from websites or other sources, you must use quotes and provide the link to the original source. Otherwise it is copyright infringement or plagiarism.
• Keep your quotes short. Others can read the full reference if they are interested.

An excellent comment is accurate, original, relevant, teaches us something new, and is well written. Comments add substantial learning presence to the course, and stimulate additional thought about the issue in the discussion.

There are usually multiple discussions assignments in each module.

Online Research

Many of the assignments in this course require you to search the web for articles that discuss issues relating to computers and society. Here are a few suggestions to help you get good results.

• Search engines prioritizes the responses. The ones at the top of the list are frequently referenced by other sites. If you don't find something appropriate in the top 20-30, change your search. Look beyond the first 5-8 results. Skip any "sponsored" or paid results.

• Do 3 or 4 different searches. Learn to pick search words that will give "good" results.

• If you are not familiar with a topic, do a search with one or two words. Scan the results to find more words that relate to the subject, then add those in your next search. Learning the vocabulary of the subject will help focus the search results.

• There are other search engines besides Google - DuckDuck Go for example.

Transfer Credit

CIS2 is UC and CSU transferable. It is a GE course so the exact credit equivalent will depend on the UC or CSU. Information about transfer credits is in the DeAnza College Schedule of Classes. Check Assist to see the exact transfer agreement. http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html (DeAnza UC Transfer Course Agreement)

 

Education should be active, cooperative, challenging.

• encourage student-faculty contact
• encourage cooperation among students
• encourage active/engaged learning
• give prompt feedback
• emphasize time on task
• communicate high expectations
• respect diverse talents and ways of learning

This course is structured to apply these practices to online learning. If you have questions or comments about the objectives or the implementation, please let me know. I appreciate your feedback. The course is evolving as we discover more about making online teaching and learning better. Thanks for your interest.

Welcome to CIS 2 Computers and the Internet in Society

 

The course is now open. There is a lot to do starting right now.

There is no textbook. All the resources are online. So you can get started now.

Syllabus

There are online discussions that require college-level reading and writing. Your participation makes up most of your grade for the course.

Start by reviewing the Module 1. overview and activity descriptions on the Assignments page.

 left navigation menu > Modules > Module 1. Introductions

> Assignments 1 (opens in a new browser tab or window)

These are linked from the Canvas course for your convenience. Then work through the activities and discussions outlined. All activities listed are required. All are due on the Module 1 due date -- at 11:00pm. **

 

CIS Department Tutor and Volunteer Teaching Assistants Program

Remember CIS has its own teaching assistants program as well as one-on-one tutoring:  

http://www.deanza.edu/cis/tutoringOnline.html 

Di and Ninh have created a video showing how to sign-up for this online support:

https://deanza.edu/cis/videos/Tutoring%2079sec.mp4Links to an external site.

 

If you have questions, please ask. You can use this course email, regular email or the questions discussion in Canvas.

Introduce yourself in the Introductions discussion. Get to know others in the class.

I am looking forward to working with you throughout the semester. This is always an interesting and important learning experience.

Cheers!