hey, guys, this is the most updated exam guide, I'll add more points if any more info comes up.
Work hard!
Exam 2
1
Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC)
ENIAC Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator
MIT Whirlwind
UNIVAC: Universal Automatic Computer I
What are the characteristics? What are the inadequacies? Any famous applications?
2
Intel, Microsoft, Apple, the establishing stories
The facts about Intel 4004 microprocessor
How is apple I an improvement over the Altair? Basic traits of Altair, who created it?
Why did Microsoft DOS become the dominant operatinf system over Kildal’s CP/M
What is a ‘killer app’
3 Know your amazon story in Ben’s lecture
4 What does BIOS do? Know the basic function of the key parts of a computer(hard drive, random access memory, operating system, motherboard)
5 facts about GUIs, what it does
6 difference between freeware and shareware
7 WYSIWYG, how if helps with text editing
8 what’s a corporate model? What’s Gate’s position on software(implications)
9 What is a source-code? Why is the access to it important? You could bring in the google initiave as your supporting material.
10 What is the difference of Web 2.0, what are its characteristics?(explain each point with concrete examples)
11 What are criticisms of Web 2.0? explain each point with concrete examples
Thursday, 27 March 2008
Monday, 24 March 2008
Instructions
Okay, guys, here is the instructions for the assignment due on Friday Please only explore one theory and cite it properly
Go to YouTube. Search for and view the video “A Vision of Students Today.”
(Or use this link, if it works: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o )
Note carefully the points held up by the students in that video.
Choose and take note of the three most interesting points, and respond to them.
For example, one of the points was “18% of my teachers know my name.” Respond with your answer.
Review also the comments to the video. There are more than 6,800 comments. Your instructors will let you know which comments to read.
Take down what you think are the most important arguments.
Think deeply about the ideas or issues or themes that you find most relevant or interesting. Come to discussion session ready to talk about these.
At the end of the discussion, write a 2 page paper reflecting on your experience as a college student today, focusing on the ideas, issues, or themes you noted and discussed.
Political economy of the media:
How culture is produced; what happens to the work of culture when it is produced, disseminated and accepted
Screenwriters, backstage (Goffman), talk about creative producers
A maximal and minimal interpretation
Adorno specific analysis of particular product
Williams in order to see distinctions, cultural materialism
Subculture, style politics, use resources offered by dominant culture, contre-strategy,
Go to YouTube. Search for and view the video “A Vision of Students Today.”
(Or use this link, if it works: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o )
Note carefully the points held up by the students in that video.
Choose and take note of the three most interesting points, and respond to them.
For example, one of the points was “18% of my teachers know my name.” Respond with your answer.
Review also the comments to the video. There are more than 6,800 comments. Your instructors will let you know which comments to read.
Take down what you think are the most important arguments.
Think deeply about the ideas or issues or themes that you find most relevant or interesting. Come to discussion session ready to talk about these.
At the end of the discussion, write a 2 page paper reflecting on your experience as a college student today, focusing on the ideas, issues, or themes you noted and discussed.
Political economy of the media:
How culture is produced; what happens to the work of culture when it is produced, disseminated and accepted
Screenwriters, backstage (Goffman), talk about creative producers
A maximal and minimal interpretation
Adorno specific analysis of particular product
Williams in order to see distinctions, cultural materialism
Subculture, style politics, use resources offered by dominant culture, contre-strategy,
Sunday, 23 March 2008
Assignment 2 instructions?
Fan,
Can you post the instructions for Assignment #2, please? There aren't any on blackboard. Also, is the due date is Friday March 28th or April 4th? The assignment sheet says the 28th but i thought you mentioned that it was due in april.
Thanks!
-Morgane
Can you post the instructions for Assignment #2, please? There aren't any on blackboard. Also, is the due date is Friday March 28th or April 4th? The assignment sheet says the 28th but i thought you mentioned that it was due in april.
Thanks!
-Morgane
Thursday, 13 March 2008
11am Session, Free Debater
I lost my my voice that day so I wrote everything I wanted to say, and here are some of them:
Side 2 Debater explained that the government puts a lot of money in to the education system, but U.S.'s education ranking is still low which means it is the student's fault and not the technology.
- I wanted to say that how are student's different in the U.S. than maybe the student's in U.K. who have a higher ranking? Are U.S. students brought up to go on facebook in class? Maybe the money the government is putting in isn't put in an effective area. Technology can definitely help students concentrate more and learn more, we just need to know how.
Side 1 Debater said that sometimes students aren't lazy, but they couldn't keep up with the school work, which is how they don't do well. Professers just assume you are lazy.
- But this is also why we have to apply to Colleges, and colleges accept you if your competent for this particular school's workload. Also there are a lot of review sessions, SI, TA's you can email or help you can get from departments. It is still the student's fault if they lack behind and don't try to get help.
One of the other free debaters said: Students don't listen in class because they think the subject the learn in school are not relevant in life, even though it is. This is the student's fault.
- I don't think this shows the point that it is the student's fault. It actually shows the education system is flawed. It should evolve to make sure the students to be more engaged and understand that the stuff learnt is relevant to later career and life.
Side 2 Debater explained that the government puts a lot of money in to the education system, but U.S.'s education ranking is still low which means it is the student's fault and not the technology.
- I wanted to say that how are student's different in the U.S. than maybe the student's in U.K. who have a higher ranking? Are U.S. students brought up to go on facebook in class? Maybe the money the government is putting in isn't put in an effective area. Technology can definitely help students concentrate more and learn more, we just need to know how.
Side 1 Debater said that sometimes students aren't lazy, but they couldn't keep up with the school work, which is how they don't do well. Professers just assume you are lazy.
- But this is also why we have to apply to Colleges, and colleges accept you if your competent for this particular school's workload. Also there are a lot of review sessions, SI, TA's you can email or help you can get from departments. It is still the student's fault if they lack behind and don't try to get help.
One of the other free debaters said: Students don't listen in class because they think the subject the learn in school are not relevant in life, even though it is. This is the student's fault.
- I don't think this shows the point that it is the student's fault. It actually shows the education system is flawed. It should evolve to make sure the students to be more engaged and understand that the stuff learnt is relevant to later career and life.
Monday, 10 March 2008
10:00 AM class (first speaker)
Side 1: Our Educational systems are falling behind the tech trend, we should improve it
The video demonstrates how our educational systems are falling behind the technology trend. Clearly, students have easy access to technology, such as personal computers, and are eager to use them. If professors were able to integrate computer use into lectures, students may spend less time checking email and Facebook during class. This could be done by logging computer time, creating in-class assignments exclusively for computers, or issuing online quizzes.
Also, students today want to feel as if they are interacting with someone or something. New technology may help professors move away from dull chalkboards and PowerPoint presentations and toward a more interactive medium.
Some of these ideas may seem farfetched when you consider adjusting our educational systems campus-wide, across the country. However, universities and professors could come up with ways for every student to be able to afford the equipment and technology needed to be involved in these courses.
On the issue of textbooks, material could be made available online so that students wouldn’t have to spend as much money on hard copies of textbooks. Blackboard is a good example of what I think is the beginning of our educational systems moving forward with the technology trend. It creates another way for professors and students to connect (besides email, phone, and in-class discussions) and gives students access to documents (PowerPoint lectures, assignments, etc).
The video demonstrates how our educational systems are falling behind the technology trend. Clearly, students have easy access to technology, such as personal computers, and are eager to use them. If professors were able to integrate computer use into lectures, students may spend less time checking email and Facebook during class. This could be done by logging computer time, creating in-class assignments exclusively for computers, or issuing online quizzes.
Also, students today want to feel as if they are interacting with someone or something. New technology may help professors move away from dull chalkboards and PowerPoint presentations and toward a more interactive medium.
Some of these ideas may seem farfetched when you consider adjusting our educational systems campus-wide, across the country. However, universities and professors could come up with ways for every student to be able to afford the equipment and technology needed to be involved in these courses.
On the issue of textbooks, material could be made available online so that students wouldn’t have to spend as much money on hard copies of textbooks. Blackboard is a good example of what I think is the beginning of our educational systems moving forward with the technology trend. It creates another way for professors and students to connect (besides email, phone, and in-class discussions) and gives students access to documents (PowerPoint lectures, assignments, etc).
Friday, 7 March 2008
Side 2, Free Debater
I was a free debater for the "student's responsibility" side who jumped in and made comments. Here are some of the points I made:
Students need to help themselves, through organizing student-for-student type workshops or seminars that teach us how to use our technology effectively, how to multitask, and how to time manage so that we do not find ourselves wasting our time with our technology rather than utilizing it properly.
I also took a more utopian standpoint on technology, saying that I felt all the necessary tools for student success exist right now, it is simply the perogative of the student to rely on himself or herself, rather than the professor, university, or government (public school systems) to help us, because we can't afford to rely on others in this day and age when it comes to our education.
I added that at times it may even be adventageous to consciously not use our technology if we think we will waste our time on it rather than use it properly. For example, in big lectures I choose not to take my laptop and use a more traditional notebook. Yes, a waste of paper, I know, but it saves me from spacing out by working on other things, checking e-mail or facebook, etc.
That's pretty much the gist of my argument.
Students need to help themselves, through organizing student-for-student type workshops or seminars that teach us how to use our technology effectively, how to multitask, and how to time manage so that we do not find ourselves wasting our time with our technology rather than utilizing it properly.
I also took a more utopian standpoint on technology, saying that I felt all the necessary tools for student success exist right now, it is simply the perogative of the student to rely on himself or herself, rather than the professor, university, or government (public school systems) to help us, because we can't afford to rely on others in this day and age when it comes to our education.
I added that at times it may even be adventageous to consciously not use our technology if we think we will waste our time on it rather than use it properly. For example, in big lectures I choose not to take my laptop and use a more traditional notebook. Yes, a waste of paper, I know, but it saves me from spacing out by working on other things, checking e-mail or facebook, etc.
That's pretty much the gist of my argument.
Side 1: Concluding Debater
For my discussion, I served as the concluding debater for side 1. Here are some of my main points:
- Every child in America needs 21st-century knowledge and skills to succeed as effective citizens, workers, and leaders in the 21st century
a. If our technology is so good and advanced, then why do we STILL have millions of illiterate children in the world?
b. Every child needs literacy, basic communication skills, problem-solving skills, and awareness of the world.
c. We can use technological concepts, such as the $100 one laptop per child, but that is still moving slowly and there have been bumps along the road where it was too expensive or not plausible. We need to constantly improve technology to make these laptops and resources cheaper and available and widespread not just in America, but around the globe.
- There is always something that needs to be improved
- You cannot just say that our educational system is perfect and blame it on the students
- If our educational system was perfect, then no one would be complaining and everyone would have a quality education and be literate.
- Students can adopt a lazy attitude, but what about students in less fortunate circumstances who do not have access to technology or who cannot even afford electricity to power basic luxuries like computers that we take for granted?
a. Technology has been on the rise, and does answer many problems, such as making searches and contacts readily available with ease, but I’m arguing that many people do not have sufficient means to this technology because it is still too expensive.
Hope this helps for Assignment 2!Thursday, 6 March 2008
still not recieving emails
This post is for Fan- I was sick last friday so I didnt attend class and I am still not recieving emails so I'm not sure what is going on with a debate? If you could please email me klcrabtr@usc.edu and let me know what I can do that would be great. thank you
-Kelly Crabtree
-Kelly Crabtree
Marie's side
Hey, I need to be on side two, free debate in the 10-11am session. (My assignment had a little sun on it). Thank you, sorry I forgot to post that info earlier!
updated debate info
HI, all:
Here is what I got based on your posts on the blog and adjustment, for those of you who haven't posted, please add your name to the slots that are still open now and email me back by tomorrow.
If you are put to the wrong session, please let me know too
Thank you!
10-11am session
Side 1
First debator Dustin Free Debators Not known yet Fourth Debator Ashlie
Side 2
FIrst Debator Catwise Free Debators Kevin and should be two more Fourth Debator Not known yet
Judge Stephanie Ariadne Ashlee
11am-12pm session
Side 1
FIrst debator Daniella Free debators NOt known yet Fourth Debator Michelle
Side 2
First debator Kyle Free debators Whitney, Monica, Chunete Fourth Debator Britney
Judge Alyson, Morgane Katie Nick
Here is what I got based on your posts on the blog and adjustment, for those of you who haven't posted, please add your name to the slots that are still open now and email me back by tomorrow.
If you are put to the wrong session, please let me know too
Thank you!
10-11am session
Side 1
First debator Dustin Free Debators Not known yet Fourth Debator Ashlie
Side 2
FIrst Debator Catwise Free Debators Kevin and should be two more Fourth Debator Not known yet
Judge Stephanie Ariadne Ashlee
11am-12pm session
Side 1
FIrst debator Daniella Free debators NOt known yet Fourth Debator Michelle
Side 2
First debator Kyle Free debators Whitney, Monica, Chunete Fourth Debator Britney
Judge Alyson, Morgane Katie Nick
Wednesday, 5 March 2008
Judge for the Debate
Last week, the paper I picked up had a J on it so my role for the debate is a judge :)
Tuesday, 4 March 2008
Debate Role
Hi, Fan, I'm in the 11am-12pm section and would like to be a first debator for side 2.
thanks,
Kyle McKenzie
thanks,
Kyle McKenzie
Debate Side
I am in the 11-12 class, but I was wondering if I can attend the 10-11 class. I have a midterm at 12 and we never finish at 11:50 and don't want to be rude and leave during the debate. If you would prefer I can still go to the 11-12 class. I would like to be a judge or a free debator for the educational system is failing.
Thanks,
Daniella Griffay
Thanks,
Daniella Griffay
My role
Hi Fan,
I'm in the Friday 10-10:50 am section and my role is the judge.
Thanks, Ariadne Chucholowski
I'm in the Friday 10-10:50 am section and my role is the judge.
Thanks, Ariadne Chucholowski
Monday, 3 March 2008
11-12pm session
I would like to be on Side 1: Our Educational systems are falling behind the tech trend, we should improve it.
Thanks,
Michelle
Thanks,
Michelle
Sunday, 2 March 2008
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