CCT205+Labs


 * Lab #1:**


 * Change Camp Event**

A Changecamp event would involve a real citizen-led social network connection that would help people become active participants in a whole community. With the increase and advance of technology, there are many ways in which people can communicate fast and efficiently. With the use of communication technology we can all actively participate in making a positive change within our community. We can start off by eliminating violence, which affects the lives of everyone. The act of violence is a serious matter, therefore citizens who take part in a Changecamp event are brought closer would be able to raise awareness. If everyone was able to stay connected then everyone can help look out for each other and create a safer community. If there are any act of crime or violence seen within the community people should be able to report it immediately to authorities. Violence is an ongoing issue that concerns everyone constantly. Each day there are reports of several crimes and violent acts that can affect the lives of everyone. That is why Changecamp can help make a difference by bringing citizens within a community together to be present and take control. Becoming your own authority ensures the protection and safety needed to create a non-violent community. The focus of violence within a Changecamp event is essential for citizens to create awareness and help put an end to it.


 * Lab #2:**

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Neocolonialism can be defined as the act of a powerful nation involved in a less developed nation where they start to take control and influence the less developing world. This concept can relate to a trojan horse effect in regards to the "One Laptop per Child" project. However, I believe that this would not be seen as a dangerous surprise or an act of taking control of the developing world since they are only trying to help promote the use of the internet in a more positive and educational way of communicating globally. Some positive perspectives about the whole "One laptop per child" project is that it will help to expand on the technological knowledge gap and eliminate that sense of digital divide. The internet should not be seen a dangerous westernized tool that will take over the world. It would only help make things done faster and more efficiently where people in the developing world can stay connected and learn to expand their knowledge. Some people in developing nations would lack computing skills which is why there needs to be something done in order for people to become more educated. This project should be seen in a positive way to help make the world stronger and more connected. =====


 * Lab #3:**

In my opinion the iPad would not be considered as a revolutionary product that will make a huge impact on the market. I basically see it as a larger form of an iPod Touch since it has the same kind of features and characteristics. There are still very limited things that it can do as a revolutionary device since it does not have a camera for example nor does it similar to a laptop. It's basically another simple and convenient way using a touch screen interface to access your information on web and carry all of your digital media. The only difference is that it's a larger form of an iPod touch where you can use it to do everyday things.If this device were to be however a touch screen laptop running an actual mac os x snow leopard operating system than this product would be more useful for people. It would just eliminate the use of an ordinary laptop with a keyboard and have it turn into just one touchscreen device that does it all. Unfortunately this is not the case but if apple is able to come up with this kind of device in the future than this would definitely be an ideal product.


 * Lab #4:**


 * Connected or Disconnected**

When we go online and use social networking websites such as Facebook or Twitter, both intend to help us stay connected with people we know like our friends and family. People use them to create personal profiles to identify themselves online and ideally sell themselves to the public where they post things about their daily lives so everyone stays informed. People also post blogs, pictures, and videos to share with everyone. I find that these social networks actually do keep everyone connected rather than being disconnected form the real world. In order for people to post and share things about their recent activities, they would have to go out and and experience these events themselves. That's when people turn to Facebook or Twitter afterwards so they could share what they did or experienced with their friends. This would keep everyone informed in some form so they may stay connected with each other. If some people live far away from their friends or family then these networking sites would be ideal for them since they do not see each other very often. However if people just turn to Facebook or Twitter to be socially active then they would actually be disconnected from real life themselves where they would find it hard to be socially active in person.