The last post!

Well I want to thank you all for your awesome work this semester, you have been a great class! 

Today is our last day of class and we are going to do a short recap of the semester.  I want everyone to pick one topic or article we discussed in this class then gather information to give the class a 2 minute current update on the topic.  Post the information and summary to this blog.

Please remember hand in your papers by Wednesday, December 18th at 11AM.  If I am not in my office just slide them under my door!

Have a great Christmas holiday!

Who is watching you?

**It is test day in my 8AM class so I will be a little late for this class.  Please get started on your blog reply right away.  We will start our discussion at 9:30.**

Government spying has been a huge hot topic issue over the past twelve months.  Now major tech giants are banning together to limit this "privacy intrusion".  Here is the latest news on their efforts.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/09/technology/nsa-government-spying/index.html

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/05/tech/web/microsoft-nsa-snooping/index.html

What are your thoughts on government spying?  Is it something that effects your day to day life?  Do you think they are overstepping or simply just doing their jobs? Share your thoughts!

Final Paper

Write a three-page, size 12, double spaced, 1" margin paper on "How Technology Affects My Life".  Please use specific examples as well as broad statements. Be sure to discuss various aspects such as communication, ethical factors, advancements, etc.  Papers are due by the specified time.

All final projects must be handed in as a hard copy.

Due by 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 18th

No class today - 12/4/2013

There will be no class today and no official blog post.  I will be posting the final exam outline later today if you want to get started on that! :)  See you all on Monday!

Marketing Mania - the Superbowl Edition

It is no secret that many viewers of the Superbowl are more excited for the commercials than the actual game.  Many go as far as to DVR the event and fast forward the game!  Here is one websites list of the best and the worst ads.

Do you agree with their selections? 
How does the marketing done during this event effect the game?
How does it affect the consumers?
Is there anything that you suddenly want or crave during these commercials?
How has technology changed the marketing plan of these businesses?
What are some other ways that advancements in technology has shifted how companies market their products?

http://www.superbowl-commercials.org/23531.html

http://www.superbowl-commercials.org/23491.html

Black, Small, Cyber, Giving

What comes to mind when you read the 4 words in the title?  There is actually a correlation between all these words!  Read the following articles.  What trends do you notice? What do these trends say about the current economy and society in general?  Did you participate in any of these events?  What are your thoughts on all of this craziness?

http://www.ecommercebytes.com/cab/abn/y12/m11/i27/s04

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/retail/2012/11/report-cyber-monday-sales-up-27.html

http://fox4kc.com/2012/11/27/black-friday-cyber-monday-and-now-givingtuesday/

HOT TOPICS - Round 2

You have the first 20 minutes of class to complete the following tasks.

You can work in partners if you would like! Chose one of the topics listed below or one you come up with on your own. Post your group and topic choice to this blog. Read 2 to 3 articles and give the class an update on current events in society and how technology is influencing that event. Do not read any article that is over 3 months old. Post the links to the articles you reviewed and a short summary on your topic.

Here are some options to get you started but feel free to be creative and pick something not on this list!!!

Tornadoes in the Midwest
Affordable Care Act
Google maps
Daredevil Divers
Mayor of Toronto
JFK Theories
Toddler napping with puppies
PS4