Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a specific form of bullying that occurs deliberately and repeatedly through the use of computers, cell phones, and other forms of technology. Although both bullying and cyberbullying are close in comparison, I think that cyberbullying is the more severe of the two. Bullying and harassment has been a social issue for a while, and when technology is mixed, it allows the bully to create ways to continue their harassment off of school grounds and out of parents’ sights. An example of a form of cyberbullying would be to intentionally send someone abrasive and cruel messages anonymously on the internet as a means to cause distress and suffering. After reading the article, “Warily, Schools Watch Students on the Internet”, I think that with the school districts and Geo Listening working together, they can create a way to moderate students without violating their rights. I don’t see it as a harmful thing, and would make a bully think twice about what they write in on the internet fear of being penalized.

World Wide Web

After reading, “Microsoft CEO to Focus on Mobile, Cloud Technology”, I think that Microsoft has a good chance at creating a new smartphone that is as efficient, innovative, and timeless, as its competitors. One comment that  Satya Nadella, of the new CEO’s, made was the reason he said he has associated with Microsoft was to bring impact. iCloud is basically like a wireless sync connection that allows you to have access or back and store information to your computer from any ios7 running device with a wireless receiver. ‘The Cloud’ in this instance is this imaginary storage unit that gives you the capability to obtain your files from anywhere that allows you a wireless connection.

Networks And Communication

The main difference between asynchronous and synchronus communication I believe is only the relatively of how fast a conversation can take place between the sender and recipitants in either case. With asychronous communication you can communticate with people on a “phone” tag basis, meaning the conversation is taking place but the two conversing are simply replying on their own time and what is best convenient. The best time to use asynchronous would be in meeting, a moment when you don’t want to be rude or distracted on the phone, and even public areas. Synchronous communication would be used in long-distance communication, but best for fast and direct communication. Although e-mail is considered an asynchronous means of communication it has evolved into so much more. As stated in the reading, "What started out as an asynchronous electronic memo-sending facility has grown in functionality to a piece of software that, in addition to sending electronic messages, also acts as a to-do list; supports task management; serves to remind the user of important tasks, meetings, and deadlines; incorporates a calendar to support diary keeping; archives messages; sustains lengthy and extended conversations between two or more participants; and acts as an address book (Bellotti, Ducheaneat, Howard, Smith, & Grinter, 2005)", you can come to understand how technology is a progressive device that aims to make life efficient.

Introduction

Hello my name is Ariel Hernandez.
I feel the course can effectively integrate Web 2.0 technologies by giving students the freedom to interact in a virtual classroom setting. It can also help teaching staff to keep records of a students own effort to stay informed and connected to the material and other students. As in Rachael Barillari's article, "
Barillari: Classroom technology effective when used as additional tool", she states that technology is changing the classroom setting significantly; and I think that with technology improving and becoming more efficient that overall teaching and communication may evolve as well.