Monday, December 15, 2014
Surprising facts or statistics
The Black Market sell human body parts, organs, guns, drugs, and animals
the extent of the problem
It is found in countries with little government support
important people or institutions involved
key schools of thought
common misconceptions
It is used by countries,yet governments try to stop it because it is illegal
observations you've made
A lot of revenue can be made by the people selling the goods
important trends
with the use of the Black market some animals have gone endangered due to poaching for specific parts like rhino horns and elephant tusks for ivory
major controversies
The Black market poaches animals for money which lowers the population
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Choose five topics that you think are potential research topics for your paper and briefly (in 2 to 5 sentences) explain why these topics are of interest to you.
Black Market
(Underground Economy) The illegal selling of banned products such as smuggled animals from different countries or human organs/ body parts.
The Black Market can be a bad thing for countries, the market can contain many illegal things from organs to animals. On the other hand the market can bring productivity to people and get them money to then use to help bolster an economy.But since the Black market contains many controversial things it is normally stopped by law enforcement.
Doping in Sports The use of PED's and other drugs that give an advantage. These can be in the form of HGH or other things such as steroids.
Doping in sports is a bad thing to almost all except the culprit, HGH can give an athlete an unfair advantage against others. The drugs promote healing and muscle growth that give more strength but can give side-effects such as weakened joints. Some may say it makes the game different and helps athletes heal faster, and some say that even if they are used it doesn't always create an effect that gives positive feedback and sometimes was never found in some people.
Medical Marijuana This is a controversial topic that is in many views. medical marijuana is used to help treat patients for glaucoma to help ease their pain.
Medical marijuana is a broad and very debated topic that creates protest for some. Some people can create a positive with this because of the pain numbing effects for glaucoma patients. Some may argue and say this will be abused because of the many people that just use it for the effects which can affect the surrounding people.
Sports Mascots
(Controversial Mascots) This is found in the last year with the logo's and mascots of famous sports teams. The Cleveland Indians and Washington Redskins are targeted for depicting a =Native american tribes men in a typical stereotype.
Human Smuggling people now smuggle people into countries to create profit. The people who use these illegal people are forcing them into cheap labor which is illegal. Police and border control constantly work to prevent these situations from occurring.
Black Market
(Underground Economy) The illegal selling of banned products such as smuggled animals from different countries or human organs/ body parts.
The Black Market can be a bad thing for countries, the market can contain many illegal things from organs to animals. On the other hand the market can bring productivity to people and get them money to then use to help bolster an economy.But since the Black market contains many controversial things it is normally stopped by law enforcement.
Doping in Sports The use of PED's and other drugs that give an advantage. These can be in the form of HGH or other things such as steroids.
Doping in sports is a bad thing to almost all except the culprit, HGH can give an athlete an unfair advantage against others. The drugs promote healing and muscle growth that give more strength but can give side-effects such as weakened joints. Some may say it makes the game different and helps athletes heal faster, and some say that even if they are used it doesn't always create an effect that gives positive feedback and sometimes was never found in some people.
Medical Marijuana This is a controversial topic that is in many views. medical marijuana is used to help treat patients for glaucoma to help ease their pain.
Medical marijuana is a broad and very debated topic that creates protest for some. Some people can create a positive with this because of the pain numbing effects for glaucoma patients. Some may argue and say this will be abused because of the many people that just use it for the effects which can affect the surrounding people.
Sports Mascots
(Controversial Mascots) This is found in the last year with the logo's and mascots of famous sports teams. The Cleveland Indians and Washington Redskins are targeted for depicting a =Native american tribes men in a typical stereotype.
Human Smuggling people now smuggle people into countries to create profit. The people who use these illegal people are forcing them into cheap labor which is illegal. Police and border control constantly work to prevent these situations from occurring.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Why are you most interested in the topic of argument selected?
I am interested to this topic due to the wide variety of things sold. The black market deals in many things, animals, humans, organs, guns, drugs. The Black Market is a very wide market that can effect many economies and countries in a good or bad way. The good influence would be to bring extra money into the market which will lead to more growth in that areas economy. The negative influences would be the poaching of animals which will endanger them almost to extinction. Also it will bring illegal drugs and guns into countries which will create even more illegal distribution.
I am interested to this topic due to the wide variety of things sold. The black market deals in many things, animals, humans, organs, guns, drugs. The Black Market is a very wide market that can effect many economies and countries in a good or bad way. The good influence would be to bring extra money into the market which will lead to more growth in that areas economy. The negative influences would be the poaching of animals which will endanger them almost to extinction. Also it will bring illegal drugs and guns into countries which will create even more illegal distribution.
What have we been studying in class this year?
This year we have learned how to search databases and to determine what sites give proer information and fake information.
Which subjects appeal to me?
Subjects that appeal to me are world issues and subjects to highly debated topics.
What are people writing about?
People right now mainly write about the court rulings from the mike brown case and also the presidents choices as well as the mayors choices on speed limits and way to spend money.
What's most interesting to me?
Topics most interesting to me are about the world problems and the U.S choices.
Can I find information about that?
Yes many new articles talk about these topics and they are highly debated throughout the internet.
What is an underground economy?
The underground economy is an economy hidden from the government due to illegal trades and purchases. The market sells anything from guns to organs.
Explain why proponents believe a flat tax would rein in black markets.
A flat tax would rein in an underground economy because the dealers will be able to keep most of their money.
Explain why opponents fear a flat tax would encourage underground economies.
A flat tax would encourage the spread of underground economies because of the never rising tax bracket, dealers will be able to sell high priced products and keep most of the revenue.
Should athletes be allowed to take performance-enhancing drugs? Why or why not?
Do you think the use of performance-enhancing drugs diminishes the integrity of a sport? Explain.
yes it does because it can create false accomplishments such as the home-run title in the MLB which is held by Barry Bonds who was part of the doping.
Should the sports records that have been broken by athletes accused of doping be allowed to stand? Why or why not?
No these records should be voided because they were obtained illegally.
How can the organizations that govern sports prevent the use of performance-enhancing drugs by their athletes?
The organization can make it a lifetime ban in the sport it resides to.
Where does marijuana come from?
Marijuana is from the cannabis plant.
List three side-effects of marijuana use.
Hunger,Tunnel Vision, Memory Loss
If marijuana were legalized, what government agency should be charged with its regulation?
The Federal Govt because it could create the laws and amounts.
Sports Mascots
Do you think sports organizations should regulate what names and mascots their teams use? Why or
why not?
I believe that the names of team should not be put under extreme scrutiny because some teams facing present day issues are franchises that have existed for centuries.
Why do you think some Native Americans are offended by the use of Indian names, symbols and mascots by sports teams?
Native Americans may be appalled by these figures and names because the have given up much of their land and lost their status as being equal rather then different
Would you be upset if your favorite team had to change its name or mascot? Explain
It would bother me more for the reason of change if the have had the same mascot and name for all their time for it to now appear as an issue would bother me
What should be done to combat human smuggling?
Stricter border patrols as well as searches in suspect areas along with heavy penalties and fines.
How does human smuggling differ from human trafficking?
Human smuggling is using an illegal immigrant for heavy enforced labor for little to no pay in bad conditions, while Human trafficking is one selling their body to another person for explicit things.
Is the U.S.-Mexico border fence the answer to the human smuggling problem?
No because people still will find ways around the fence, even though it has been built the country still see's extreme numbers of illegals.
Should athletes be allowed to take performance-enhancing drugs? Why or why not?
Do you think the use of performance-enhancing drugs diminishes the integrity of a sport? Explain.
yes it does because it can create false accomplishments such as the home-run title in the MLB which is held by Barry Bonds who was part of the doping.
Should the sports records that have been broken by athletes accused of doping be allowed to stand? Why or why not?
No these records should be voided because they were obtained illegally.
How can the organizations that govern sports prevent the use of performance-enhancing drugs by their athletes?
The organization can make it a lifetime ban in the sport it resides to.
Where does marijuana come from?
Marijuana is from the cannabis plant.
List three side-effects of marijuana use.
Hunger,Tunnel Vision, Memory Loss
If marijuana were legalized, what government agency should be charged with its regulation?
The Federal Govt because it could create the laws and amounts.
Sports Mascots
Do you think sports organizations should regulate what names and mascots their teams use? Why or
why not?
I believe that the names of team should not be put under extreme scrutiny because some teams facing present day issues are franchises that have existed for centuries.
Why do you think some Native Americans are offended by the use of Indian names, symbols and mascots by sports teams?
Native Americans may be appalled by these figures and names because the have given up much of their land and lost their status as being equal rather then different
Would you be upset if your favorite team had to change its name or mascot? Explain
It would bother me more for the reason of change if the have had the same mascot and name for all their time for it to now appear as an issue would bother me
What should be done to combat human smuggling?
Stricter border patrols as well as searches in suspect areas along with heavy penalties and fines.
How does human smuggling differ from human trafficking?
Human smuggling is using an illegal immigrant for heavy enforced labor for little to no pay in bad conditions, while Human trafficking is one selling their body to another person for explicit things.
Is the U.S.-Mexico border fence the answer to the human smuggling problem?
No because people still will find ways around the fence, even though it has been built the country still see's extreme numbers of illegals.
What cases can be made for or against X
The black market can be a way to introduce new money toward economies in debt. These forms of illegal trade may help a struggling economy but will also hurt what it is trading. The black market can contain a multitude of objects such as humans, body parts and/or organs,animals, and drugs to name a couple. These can be highly controversial and many want it to be stopped.
Doping in Sports
This is the use of PED's which are hormone injections or pills that help grow muscles at a rapid pace and heal them fast aswell. The use of these is seen as bad for sports because some players get an unfair advantage that others don't have. Some mat think its good due to an extra power in their bodies which can be more entertaining and make historic accomplishments less of a reach.
Medical Marijuana
This is a highly debated topic with a constant view of it being a bad thing. The medicinal values can help patients with glaucoma. These positives can be easily out weighted by the negatives. A major negative of this is it would create a want for the substance and also an easy way to obtain it.
Sports Mascots
Sports Mascots for some reason have been under attack of late, people throughout the country believe that they are offensive and displayed in a vulgar manner and can be offensive to some cultures. In the past St. Johns had to change from the red men to the redstorm.
Human Smuggling
this can be good because it can move people from bad situations and give new life. This also can be bad because these people can be taken advantage of and given a new life with bad situations again.
The black market can be a way to introduce new money toward economies in debt. These forms of illegal trade may help a struggling economy but will also hurt what it is trading. The black market can contain a multitude of objects such as humans, body parts and/or organs,animals, and drugs to name a couple. These can be highly controversial and many want it to be stopped.
Doping in Sports
This is the use of PED's which are hormone injections or pills that help grow muscles at a rapid pace and heal them fast aswell. The use of these is seen as bad for sports because some players get an unfair advantage that others don't have. Some mat think its good due to an extra power in their bodies which can be more entertaining and make historic accomplishments less of a reach.
Medical Marijuana
This is a highly debated topic with a constant view of it being a bad thing. The medicinal values can help patients with glaucoma. These positives can be easily out weighted by the negatives. A major negative of this is it would create a want for the substance and also an easy way to obtain it.
Sports Mascots
Sports Mascots for some reason have been under attack of late, people throughout the country believe that they are offensive and displayed in a vulgar manner and can be offensive to some cultures. In the past St. Johns had to change from the red men to the redstorm.
Human Smuggling
this can be good because it can move people from bad situations and give new life. This also can be bad because these people can be taken advantage of and given a new life with bad situations again.
Monday, November 24, 2014
Choose five topics that you think are potential research topics for your paper and briefly (in 2 to 5 sentences) explain why these topics are of interest to you.
Black Market
(Underground Economy) The illegal selling of banned products such as smuggled animals from different countries or human organs/ body parts.
The Black Market can be a bad thing for countries, the market can contain many illegal things from organs to animals. On the other hand the market can bring productivity to people and get them money to then use to help bolster an economy.But since the Black market contains many controversial things it is normally stopped by law enforcement.
Doping in Sports The use of PED's and other drugs that give an advantage. These can be in the form of HGH or other things such as steroids.
Doping in sports is a bad thing to almost all except the culprit, HGH can give an athlete an unfair advantage against others. The drugs promote healing and muscle growth that give more strength but can give side-effects such as weakened joints. Some may say it makes the game different and helps athletes heal faster, and some say that even if they are used it doesn't always create an effect that gives positive feedback and sometimes was never found in some people.
Medical Marijuana This is a controversial topic that is in many views. medical marijuana is used to help treat patients for glaucoma to help ease their pain.
Medical marijuana is a broad and very debated topic that creates protest for some. Some people can create a positive with this because of the pain numbing effects for glaucoma patients. Some may argue and say this will be abused because of the many people that just use it for the effects which can affect the surrounding people.
Sports Mascots
(Controversial Mascots) This is found in the last year with the logo's and mascots of famous sports teams. The Cleveland Indians and Washington Redskins are targeted for depicting a =Native american tribes men in a typical stereotype.
Human Smuggling people now smuggle people into countries to create profit. The people who use these illegal people are forcing them into cheap labor which is illegal. Police and border control constantly work to prevent these situations from occurring.
Black Market
(Underground Economy) The illegal selling of banned products such as smuggled animals from different countries or human organs/ body parts.
The Black Market can be a bad thing for countries, the market can contain many illegal things from organs to animals. On the other hand the market can bring productivity to people and get them money to then use to help bolster an economy.But since the Black market contains many controversial things it is normally stopped by law enforcement.
Doping in Sports The use of PED's and other drugs that give an advantage. These can be in the form of HGH or other things such as steroids.
Doping in sports is a bad thing to almost all except the culprit, HGH can give an athlete an unfair advantage against others. The drugs promote healing and muscle growth that give more strength but can give side-effects such as weakened joints. Some may say it makes the game different and helps athletes heal faster, and some say that even if they are used it doesn't always create an effect that gives positive feedback and sometimes was never found in some people.
Medical Marijuana This is a controversial topic that is in many views. medical marijuana is used to help treat patients for glaucoma to help ease their pain.
Medical marijuana is a broad and very debated topic that creates protest for some. Some people can create a positive with this because of the pain numbing effects for glaucoma patients. Some may argue and say this will be abused because of the many people that just use it for the effects which can affect the surrounding people.
Sports Mascots
(Controversial Mascots) This is found in the last year with the logo's and mascots of famous sports teams. The Cleveland Indians and Washington Redskins are targeted for depicting a =Native american tribes men in a typical stereotype.
Human Smuggling people now smuggle people into countries to create profit. The people who use these illegal people are forcing them into cheap labor which is illegal. Police and border control constantly work to prevent these situations from occurring.
Sunday, November 23, 2014
There are some annoyances and some things that just tick you off. When it comes to parents to friends family to neighbors stuff can just get to your last nerve. some things that will tick me off are the constant repetition of questions because people just don't listen. Another thing that will bother me is when people light up and smoke in front of you, i constantly avoid these people in public because of the problem with health they yield. Also what bothers me is the internet radios because you will listen for 5 sons then get interrupted by these commercials that seem to never end. Another thing is when you arrive on time to an event or meeting and then our friends show up 20 min later, this is because I could have left a little later or done other things. Finally another thing that bothers me is when a friend will tell you to do something and the don't go with it, they always will find a way to get out of it.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
1. Why does the author, Nicholas Carr, feel like his mind is changing as a result of the Internet?
Carr believes that his mind is greatly changing from the way the web is utilized. He believes that these search engines are ruining peoples abilities in searching and finding solid sources such as a book. The web is a luxury which is why people don't need libraries as much as the past.
2. How does research today compare with doing library research in the old days, twenty and
more years ago? (I know you weren't around 20 years ago, but answer this based on what knowledge you have gathered about libraries in your lifetime).
In today's modern world we can search anything in a moments notice, books are obsolete now compared to high tech smart phones and computers. In a modern library you must first search the book in the data base and then find the respective area and use the Dewey decimal system to find the correct book, now its type and search the topic and its there in less then .56 seconds.
3. How have Nicholas Carr's reading habits changed because of the Internet?
Carr has lost his reading habits because of the web and its quick functionality. We all use it such as Carr and instead of reading like in his past he has been able to read on many thing without books which he greatly dislikes.
4. How is reading online different than reading a long article or book? Explain.
Reading online is much more of a luxury because all the key points are solidified compared to having a highlighter while reading an important article.
5. Do you agree or disagree that our minds think like computers? Explain.
I believe our minds think like computers to an extent. Every memory we have is filed in our brain every experience is also filed in our brain. When we do things we think of the consequence and if we have already done it or what can happen. We all basically search for an outcome from what we have seen before.
6. Do you agree or disagree that the computer "is subsuming most of our other intellectual technologies?"
I believe the computer is because slowly it is becoming an all in one idea. Computers now can do various tasks in seconds and control them all at once. Our technology is growing but is also creating problems for others.
7. Why do you think The New York Times changed its format? Do you think it was a good idea or a bad idea? Why?
I think the New York Times changing it's formatting was a good idea because it helps to change technology grows. It can help to also help with their website and accessing it from the web via
Google or any search engine.
8. What does Nicholas Carr mean by "knowledge work?"
Knowledge work is to carefully search books and also read them instead of internet articles. Books have knowledge that can sometimes not be found on the web, books are good sources and trustworthy but the web creates a feeling of ease and comfort.
9. Do you agree or disagree that Google has been successful in its mission "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful?"
I agree because Google successfully searches and produces correct information for all searches. An topic that needs to be looked further into is there in lees then 1 second which is quick and easy for anyone to use.
10. How does Google's mission compare with a library's mission in light of the fact that there is no fiction or nonfiction section on the Internet, but there is a fiction and a nonfiction section in a library, and that all the books are organized on the shelves in a library, but "scattered on the floor" of the Internet?
A library does indeed have sections while the internet lacks it. But a key word or overall thought will bring a fictional result. If you search a fictional object on the internet you will get the ideas on that object and the same holds true for a non-fictional search on the web you will get information that is correct pertaining to that topic
11. Do you think it would be a good thing if your own brain and intelligence were "supplemented, or even replaced, by an artificial intelligence?" Why or why not?
It can both help and hinder the person with artificial intelligence. If supplemented wit an AI it could of course make you smart but it will be found in everyone and will make people basically the same person which can greatly hinder society.
12. Do you think that the human brain is "just an outdated computer that needs a faster processor and a bigger hard drive?" Why or why not?
I do believe our brains can indeed work as a computer but with an update. we all think in similar fashions or the same. People have experiences to use as a form of sources and can search many things such as what will happen if i don't get this or if i do that.
13. What do you think about your own surfing habits, the links you click on and the pages you view, being an opportunity for "Google and other companies to collect information about you and to feed you advertisements?"
I believe these ads can be aggressive in making you click them. Many times they pop up on pages at random or are very visible in trying to persuade you to buying or endorsing the object/product.
14. How do your surfing habits compare to reading a book? Do you agree or disagree that companies online, collecting data about us by what we click on and view, are using subversive tactics to discourage "leisurely reading," and "slow, concentrated thought?" Are you yourself driven to distraction while on the Web? How or how not?
I know for a fact i can be distracted by the web. I can be dong one thing such as trying to think of a way to write a paper and then in the middle start playing an internet radio or watch a small clip which can help me to proceed in my writing or can just keep me watching.
15. Do you agree with Socrates that the development of writing led to people using the written word as a substitute for the knowledge they carried around in their heads? Why or why not?
I believe that Socrates is correct because we all use words to teach or learn. It is a way to communicate. It will always be used and is indeed a substitute for written word due to functionality.
16. Do you think the Internet is doing the same thing? Why or why not? How or how not?
The internet is doing the same thing but not with words, the internet is using convenience to hinder libraries. People use the web to search for needed things and news articles to find out current events. Even newspaper companies use the web to promote reading of the paper which shows how slowly but surely all written objects are being promoted on the web.
17. How do your own reading habits compare to what Nicholas Carr describes in this article?
I don't have a solid reading ethic like Carr did but as sen in his article it diminished quickly as the web grew rapidly his ability to find many things to read grew to an ease. He didn't need to search libraries but was able to search Google to find the needed papers and articles.
18. So, do you think Google really is making us stupid? Why or why not? How or how not?
I believe Google is making us more savvy then stupid. It helps use grow with technology and learn the functions and uses for it. Google creates an easy learning tool an makes it work for everyday life. All people use Google in daily life whether it be to search a simple thing like the weather for the day or to help support a project and find research.
Carr believes that his mind is greatly changing from the way the web is utilized. He believes that these search engines are ruining peoples abilities in searching and finding solid sources such as a book. The web is a luxury which is why people don't need libraries as much as the past.
2. How does research today compare with doing library research in the old days, twenty and
more years ago? (I know you weren't around 20 years ago, but answer this based on what knowledge you have gathered about libraries in your lifetime).
In today's modern world we can search anything in a moments notice, books are obsolete now compared to high tech smart phones and computers. In a modern library you must first search the book in the data base and then find the respective area and use the Dewey decimal system to find the correct book, now its type and search the topic and its there in less then .56 seconds.
3. How have Nicholas Carr's reading habits changed because of the Internet?
Carr has lost his reading habits because of the web and its quick functionality. We all use it such as Carr and instead of reading like in his past he has been able to read on many thing without books which he greatly dislikes.
4. How is reading online different than reading a long article or book? Explain.
Reading online is much more of a luxury because all the key points are solidified compared to having a highlighter while reading an important article.
5. Do you agree or disagree that our minds think like computers? Explain.
I believe our minds think like computers to an extent. Every memory we have is filed in our brain every experience is also filed in our brain. When we do things we think of the consequence and if we have already done it or what can happen. We all basically search for an outcome from what we have seen before.
6. Do you agree or disagree that the computer "is subsuming most of our other intellectual technologies?"
I believe the computer is because slowly it is becoming an all in one idea. Computers now can do various tasks in seconds and control them all at once. Our technology is growing but is also creating problems for others.
7. Why do you think The New York Times changed its format? Do you think it was a good idea or a bad idea? Why?
I think the New York Times changing it's formatting was a good idea because it helps to change technology grows. It can help to also help with their website and accessing it from the web via
Google or any search engine.
8. What does Nicholas Carr mean by "knowledge work?"
Knowledge work is to carefully search books and also read them instead of internet articles. Books have knowledge that can sometimes not be found on the web, books are good sources and trustworthy but the web creates a feeling of ease and comfort.
9. Do you agree or disagree that Google has been successful in its mission "to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful?"
I agree because Google successfully searches and produces correct information for all searches. An topic that needs to be looked further into is there in lees then 1 second which is quick and easy for anyone to use.
10. How does Google's mission compare with a library's mission in light of the fact that there is no fiction or nonfiction section on the Internet, but there is a fiction and a nonfiction section in a library, and that all the books are organized on the shelves in a library, but "scattered on the floor" of the Internet?
A library does indeed have sections while the internet lacks it. But a key word or overall thought will bring a fictional result. If you search a fictional object on the internet you will get the ideas on that object and the same holds true for a non-fictional search on the web you will get information that is correct pertaining to that topic
11. Do you think it would be a good thing if your own brain and intelligence were "supplemented, or even replaced, by an artificial intelligence?" Why or why not?
It can both help and hinder the person with artificial intelligence. If supplemented wit an AI it could of course make you smart but it will be found in everyone and will make people basically the same person which can greatly hinder society.
12. Do you think that the human brain is "just an outdated computer that needs a faster processor and a bigger hard drive?" Why or why not?
I do believe our brains can indeed work as a computer but with an update. we all think in similar fashions or the same. People have experiences to use as a form of sources and can search many things such as what will happen if i don't get this or if i do that.
13. What do you think about your own surfing habits, the links you click on and the pages you view, being an opportunity for "Google and other companies to collect information about you and to feed you advertisements?"
I believe these ads can be aggressive in making you click them. Many times they pop up on pages at random or are very visible in trying to persuade you to buying or endorsing the object/product.
14. How do your surfing habits compare to reading a book? Do you agree or disagree that companies online, collecting data about us by what we click on and view, are using subversive tactics to discourage "leisurely reading," and "slow, concentrated thought?" Are you yourself driven to distraction while on the Web? How or how not?
I know for a fact i can be distracted by the web. I can be dong one thing such as trying to think of a way to write a paper and then in the middle start playing an internet radio or watch a small clip which can help me to proceed in my writing or can just keep me watching.
15. Do you agree with Socrates that the development of writing led to people using the written word as a substitute for the knowledge they carried around in their heads? Why or why not?
I believe that Socrates is correct because we all use words to teach or learn. It is a way to communicate. It will always be used and is indeed a substitute for written word due to functionality.
16. Do you think the Internet is doing the same thing? Why or why not? How or how not?
The internet is doing the same thing but not with words, the internet is using convenience to hinder libraries. People use the web to search for needed things and news articles to find out current events. Even newspaper companies use the web to promote reading of the paper which shows how slowly but surely all written objects are being promoted on the web.
17. How do your own reading habits compare to what Nicholas Carr describes in this article?
I don't have a solid reading ethic like Carr did but as sen in his article it diminished quickly as the web grew rapidly his ability to find many things to read grew to an ease. He didn't need to search libraries but was able to search Google to find the needed papers and articles.
18. So, do you think Google really is making us stupid? Why or why not? How or how not?
I believe Google is making us more savvy then stupid. It helps use grow with technology and learn the functions and uses for it. Google creates an easy learning tool an makes it work for everyday life. All people use Google in daily life whether it be to search a simple thing like the weather for the day or to help support a project and find research.
Monday, October 6, 2014
1) If you believe that all students should be Web literate, what is the best strategy for your school to prepare you with this skill? Explain.
The best strategy for a school to teach students to be web literate is by class. Students should have a class for it because it is rarely taught, some learn it while others don't. This can be what puts a new college student ahead of the class in finding solid sources to create good reports.
The best strategy for a school to teach students to be web literate is by class. Students should have a class for it because it is rarely taught, some learn it while others don't. This can be what puts a new college student ahead of the class in finding solid sources to create good reports.
2) What skills should all teachers have to be Web literate? Explain.
Teachers should be able to decipher good articles from bad and have skill with computers and databases.
Teachers should be able to decipher good articles from bad and have skill with computers and databases.
3) What role should school filtering play in your school district? Explain why schools
should block or not block Web sites.
Some websites should be blocked for obvious reasons, but others such as clothing sites shouldn't, like sneaker sites are partially blocked if not fully, sneakers can't cause problems.
Some websites should be blocked for obvious reasons, but others such as clothing sites shouldn't, like sneaker sites are partially blocked if not fully, sneakers can't cause problems.
4) Do you believe the Internet is as big a transformer of culture as the printing press? Explain.
The internet is what changed every person who has had it. It creates convenience in life for common things such as shopping and t.v. people use the internet in many ways in our lives, no matter what job and what day people have used the internet somewhere or has helped them through the day.
The internet is what changed every person who has had it. It creates convenience in life for common things such as shopping and t.v. people use the internet in many ways in our lives, no matter what job and what day people have used the internet somewhere or has helped them through the day.
5) If yes, what parts of our culture do you believe will be most affected? Explain.
The parts of our culture most effected would be how we talk to people and what is worn. people base their lives off items and some others don't even associate with people showing how it can create a lazy life in more ways then one. sometimes the less activity of people can out weigh the convenience the internet can bring.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
The subject I like reading most about is mystery and more on the side of action. My favorite book is the Hunger Games. I like it because it keeps me interested and thinking.
My favorite pastime is basketball I have played it for many years and still play it now for my CYO team OLGC.
If I won the lottery i would move my family somewhere nicer and help them with anything as well as let my cousin go to school anywhere.
I prefer to help with children for community service because I'm good with kids and like to make them happy.
My favorite school subject is History because it comes easy to me and interests me greatly. I always have done well in it since 6th grade.
If I ran the world I would try to create more peace then war and try to help the poor by actually taking from the wealthy unlike what our presidents say they will do.
My favorite pastime is basketball I have played it for many years and still play it now for my CYO team OLGC.
If I won the lottery i would move my family somewhere nicer and help them with anything as well as let my cousin go to school anywhere.
I prefer to help with children for community service because I'm good with kids and like to make them happy.
My favorite school subject is History because it comes easy to me and interests me greatly. I always have done well in it since 6th grade.
If I ran the world I would try to create more peace then war and try to help the poor by actually taking from the wealthy unlike what our presidents say they will do.
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