CCT205+Labs

CCT205


 * LAB 1 :** Thursday, January 13, 2011


 * Q: What "digital innovations" do you feel best describes the title of "revolutionary" and why?**


 * A:** The digital innovation that deserves the revolutionary title would have to be Facebook. Facebook is a powerhouse social networking site which can connect people from different parts of the world with seamless effort. Facebook is primarily used to connect with your friends, and family. Through the functions of uploading pictures, wall posts and uploading videos this is made possible. Similarly, Facebook has expanded its horizons by allowing companies to do their business on the website. Many businesses around the world have accepted the virtual world as another outlet to spread the word about their companies. This is done my many musicians, news broadcasting companies and even regular people like you and me. Facebook is revolutionary because it changes the way that we communicate. It allows us to network in ways that were not possible, and it is constantly evolving as the users do.


 * LAB 2:** Thursday, January 20, 2011


 * Q: What do you think about the Apple Store application?**


 * A:** The introduction of the Apple Store Application online has received a phenomenal response. The Online Apple Store consists of the famous applications which are customizable to cater to the needs of the customer. Some applications are maps, music and even online banking. The Apple Store application allows the public to download these applications without having to physically be at the Apple Store.This presents a crucial advantage as customers can download these applications no matter where their current location is. Other advantages that the Apple Store app provides is allowing to provide revenue for the creators of different apps and the ability for the company to manufacture less systems since users can now access this from their own homes.

A disadvantage this application suffers from is the factor of downloading the applications itself. If your computer/device crashes would the applications still stay? I have not yet seen this factor addressed however they be be working on this. The applications also have a strict set of guidelines which may it difficult to create new and useful applications. For example a rule that was presented is the lack of making it look in the likeness of Apple. That presents a difficulty because an application developer you would want to make it look similar. Another issue is the lack of trials with the applications. You have to purchase them and there are no trials which means that people will end up wasting money on apps they may not even like. Aside from these issues, the Apple Store application is beneficial and provides convenience for the customers. For now, I feel that the introduction of the Apple Store application is in favour of the customers, but only time will tell how much t benefits the customers in the end.


 * LAB 3:** Thursday, January 27,2011


 * Q: Choose one of Daniel Pink's concepts and explain it with a real life example.**


 * A:** Daniel Pink emphasizes on different concepts but the idea of Design has impacted the world on a whole different level. With form and functionality being the top priorities of companies when releasing a new product. That is not necessarily the case today. Consumers respond well to products that look beautiful and esthetically pleasing to the eye. Without good design, the product introduced would have a short shelf life.

An example would be Apple products. Apple products are distinguished easily by the half eaten apple on the computers and laptops. When you purchase an apple product as a consumer you assume the product that you are going to get is clean and professional looking. The minimalist approach distinguishes the Apple logo and it is esthetically pleasing to the eye. All Apple products follow a similar theme so as a consumer when you purchase it, you know certain products can go with your Apple computer. More companies are improving their design ideas to visually please their consumers.


 * LAB 4:** Thursday, February 3, 2011


 * "Alone Together" By Sherry Turkle**


 * A:** Sherry's idea of how humans communicate is an insightful point of view. Upon reading the article I found myself nodding my head multiple times agreeing with the many statements that she was making. There were a few factors that stood out to me the most. The first being how as humans living a fast pace life style, time is money and we make our inquiries simple enough to receive a straightforward answer. This is true amongst the businesses today where in order to thrive in the industry any problem that arises should be addressed with a solution that should be carried out as soon as possible. She also mentions the idea of being alone together. Although we are alone we find a sense of belonging through communicating with others which essentially brings us all together. All the phones that I have have owned each time it would beep or flash a red light, its an automatic response to answer it. Its your communication with the world and the constant need for approval with the outside world. She states "I think it's that place for hope and change and the new, and what can be different, and how things can be what they're not now. And I think we all want that." I agree with her, in which each communication that any person has we always hope that is beneficial for us to make our lives better. Overall what I took away from this article is that today people are having the difficulty of distinguishing face-to-face communication vs. online communication. People are becoming absorbed into the online communities when they feel the need that the technology replaces our need to physically communicate with someone. This process is called disembodiment but that should not be the case. I think the new technologies such as Twitter, Facebook and other social networking sites are beneficial. It allows us to communicate with other people without difficulty. However, this is not a substitute for "human interaction". It is human nature to value the time that we spend and interact with one another, as it is a natural sense of belonging. In time, I believe that people will learn how to distinguish the difference between the real and reality if they understand the purpose of the technology as solely being a piece of technology to aid in communicating and nothing more.


 * LAB 5:** Thursday, February 10, 2011


 * Q: Talk about your views/concerns about the future of privacy. Why does privacy matter? Choose a specific example.**

Privacy is important because it is a social norm to refrain from knowing all the personal details of someone's life. If there was no privacy the world would be chaotic as all of our personal information is attainable to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Users should be mindful of what they post, in that sense their privacy would not be intruded. It's as simple as what you dont want to see online, wont be there if you dont post it. Protect your own privacy by not posting what you don't want to see online.
 * A:** Privacy is essential to humans because it protects your identity. We are all unique individuals and it is imperative that we protect who we are. Certain types of information should not be made available to the public as it is meant to be a personal matter. A prime example that I find seems to be an issue is Facebook images. After attending an awesome event it is the second step to go on Facebook to go online and post it. The fun is through being able to relive the night through the images as well as getting comments from other people. I find that people post incriminating pictures of themselves (getting drunk, doing something inappropriate) and they complain about it as if they didn't know it existed. If there are certain images that you do not want to be seen, then simply don't bother to post them. It is important to maintain a sense of privacy as there are personal matters that should not be public. It is intrusion in your personal life and that is an uncomfortable situation. Users on Facebook should also be mindful on how they control their profile. They should make their profiles private for only friends so that way, no one else can have a copy of your image, someone whom you have never met before.


 * LAB 6: Thursday, February 17,2011**


 * Q: Using the website [] Choose a topic that inspires you.**


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 * Lab 9: Web 3.0**


 * Q:** What will/ should web 3.0 be about?


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