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    November 24

    Are Our Brains Becoming “Googlized?”

    Please read the article entailed Are Our Brains Becoming “Googlized?” and then answer the following questions in two pages by submitting your work to turnitin.com

    1. What was the original purpose of this study? What other suggested theories can from this research?
    2. Do you often find searching for something online difficult? Describe a normal search routine that you would use to find information online?
    3. The author suggests that this might be another way to learn. What stereotypes do people hold against finding information online? Will that stereotype fade away one day?
    4. Has online search effected the way your write, speak, or think? Do you find these to be negative habits or just the new way to communicate and work?

    http://searchengineland.com/are-our-brains-becoming-googlized-15421.php

    The assignment is due on Friday, December 12th.

    November 07

    Falling Behind is Not an Option

    Please read the following article about continued education.  From a personal stand point as an educator and a IT director I continue my education through books, webinars, and college classes.  Please answer briefly online the following questions.

    1. Reflect on the following statement, "Those who work with computers tend to adapt to new jobs and responsibilities much quicker then those outside the industry."
    2. Have you ever went the extra mile outside of class to learn more about a subject or topic?  Describe that experience.
    3. After reading this article are you interested in a computer science field?  If yes what are the beneficial reasons for doing so.  If not what caused you to choose another industry.
    4. List a number of web sites that you check frequently that does not deal with social networking.
    http://www.wakeuplater.com/freelance-lessons/falling-behind-is-not-an-option.aspx

    When commenting please leave your name.  This assignment is due on November 17th.