Tag: trust
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Net Neutrality
This week in class, I am covering several in-depth technological concepts. One subject is computer networks, which can be set-up and used either wired or wireless. Computer Networks are set-up either client/server based or peer-2-peer, known as P2P. Most college networks are considered a WAN – a wide area network. Another topic is ’Net Neutrality’.…
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Operating Systems
In week 5, the class is studying different operating systems that are required for a computer to work, such as MS-Windows, Linux, or Mac OS 10. They’re also being taught about how to protect a computer using various utility programs like antivirus software, as well as, how to use Microsoft Windows’s built-in features that are…
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IBM Watson & Puppies
My CISC 120 classes will have the privilege of meeting guest speaker Lorraine Trapani from IBM Watson and Keaton her trained guide dog. The students will learn about IBM’s New2Blue program and the partnership between IBM Watson and Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB). IBM Watson is collecting a lot of statistical data on puppies…
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T. H. I. N. K.
Chapter 1 deals with social media and how we can use it to influence others around us. Before talking or texting we must teach students the acronym of T. H. I. N. K. in order to be effective communicators, especially on social media. T – is it True? H – is it Helpful? I –…
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First Day of School
Wow, I survived teaching my college class despite me being so nervous. So thankful for the tech guru who showed me how to use the classroom’s interactive whiteboard. With today’s technology, there is absolutely no need for an eraser or color markers. I was simply amazed that anyone can draw right on the screen and…
Sandra Wisor 