Is Facebook Dangerous?

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/unfriend_VhP9QLXispf2RzznaNHPNK 

Take a look at this interesting post about how Facebook can be a tool that actually SEPARATES us from our friends (rather than connects us). Please write a response post on your blog, talking about your experiences (good and bad) with social networking.

When you're done, find two other blogs to comment on.

 

Welcome Back ITGS!!

It's time to get back into the habit of thinking with the Triangle again! In case you've forgotten what it's all about, take a look here.

I want you to analyze the article (I'll give it to you in class) using the tools we practiced last year. Remember, this is very close to how your exams are going to be structured.

 

Facebook Ruining Marriage?

Read the following article and create a blog post that discusses the role of Facebook in romantic relationships. Should people know everything about each other or is having privacy a good thing? Try to relate a personal experience you've had with this.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/more_than_third_of_divorce_filings_3KZ8hsHnd9NSCB2SvcoPmJ?utm_source=SFnewyorkpost&utm_medium=SFnewyorkpost

Can we trust anyone anymore?

photo by sasastro

We've become a society that has almost forgotten about privacy. As much as we try to educate ourselves and each other about the importance of keeping our personal data safe, it seems like hacking and identity theft are becoming more and more common. Take a look at the following article and think about a personal experience you have (or someone you know has) experienced. Post about it on your blog.

http://boingboing.net/2012/03/13/the-scary-consequences-of-a-lo.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+boingboing/iBag+(Boing+Boing)

 

New Tech Articles

Please choose TWO of the following articles and analyze them using the Triangle.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16969509

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16962129

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16971177

Computer Misuse and Copyright

(image taken from: http://harisbahalwan.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/hacking-21.jpg)

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/legal/1dataandcomputermisuserev1.shtml

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ict/legal/2copyrightrev1.shtml

 

Read through both of the links, take the quizzes, and create a blog post answering the following questions:

1) if a hacker simply gains access to a computer system without trying to cause any damage, should they still be considered a criminal?

2) how strict should copyright laws be? Do you feel stealing a movie or a song is enough of a crime to go to jail?

SOPA/PIPA: For or Against?

vs.

"I want to make it clear right at the outset

that our fight against content theft is not a

fight against technology. It is a fight

against criminals." - Christopher Dodd,

Chairman of the MPAA

 

You will be split into two groups (girls vs boys, just because we haven't done that yet). Nahyeon and Nadia, your job will be to defend SOPA/PIPA as an important development and a necessary new legislation. The boys will attack using reason and logic and come up with arguments that these acts are unnecessary/intrusive.

 

Spend today's class familiarizing yourself with both sides of the argument.

ITGS Article

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15834476

 

What the heck is the 'DarkNet' anyway? What sort of connections can you make to the ITGS Triangle with this article? Post some ideas on your blog.

 

Also, today we'll be reviewing the Exam Answers, so make sure you have read your copy.