Class participation 1:
The uses of
computers and what they mean to me.
For me, I feel that the main benefit of computers on us is
the increase in efficiency. They enable us to store information and retrieve
them easily, and with the addition of the internet, we are able to search for information
from multiple sources. This helps to open the world up to people and bring
knowledge around much faster.
On the side note, it is not surprising to say that we are
becoming too depending on computers, be it for work or even leisure. It is hard
to imagine what it would like without them now.
Class Participation 2: Goggle and find out more about these Computers to Fit Every Need (world café)
6 basic categories of computers
1)
Embedded
computers
Rather than stand alone computers like
personal computer (PC), embedded computers are installed into other devices
such as telephones, digital watches, cameras and television. They serve a key
purpose of controlling something within a larger system.
2)
Mobile
devices
Mobile devices (also identified as handheld
devices) are pint-sized computing device which are compatible. They have evolved
over time and are capable of performing various functions especially with the
addition of WI-FI, Bluetooth and GPS,
3)
Personal
computers
Personal computers (PC) are designed
specifically for individual usage in terms of size, functions and pricing. They
include desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or a handheld PC.
PC these days usually has connection to the
Internet, which provides access to the World Wide Web. It may be connected to a
local area network (LAN), either by a cable or wireless connection.
4)
Super
computers
Super
computers are computers that are used to perform highly
calculation-intensive tasks such as weather forecasting, climate research and
oil and gas exploration. They are very expensive and they are able to carry out
immense amounts of mathematical calculations. The key difference between a super computer and a mainframe is it channels all its power
into carrying out a few programs as fast as possible, while a mainframe uses
its power to carry out many programs simultaneously.
5)
Mainframe
computers
Mainframe computers are powerful computers mainly
employed by corporate and governmental organizations for critical applications
and bulk data. They are capable of supporting hundreds, or even thousands, of
users concurrently. A simple example of
a mainframe is the automated teller machine (ATM) and credit purchase at a
retail store.
Class participation (3):
A mindmap in about my life (present and future– your work especially) and computers.
Class Participation 4:
Jig Saw for different computer
communicative learning
1)
Asynchronous Online Communication
Tools
Asynchronous tools enable communication and collaboration over a
period of time through a "different time-different place" mode. These
tools allow people to connect together at each person's own convenience and own
schedule, thus this benefits people living different time zones.
Example: Online Blogs
2) Synchronous Online Communication Tools
Synchronous online communication tools are being used
simultaneously, unlike asynchronous. They enable
real-time communication and collaboration in a "same time-different
place" mode. Their advantage is that they enable people to engage
immediately at the same point of time.
Example: Google Documents, FaceTime, Skype
3)
Social Bookmarking And Tagging
Social bookmarking is
the usage of a web-based site that contains tags and tags of people we know,
enabling us to benefit from their bookmarks as well as our own. It brings the
organization of precious research to a new level.
Social tagging is
also identified as collaborative tagging and it enables ordinary users to
assign keywords, or tags, to items. These items are typically Web-based
resources and the tags become instantly available for others to see and use.
4) Social Networking
Social network is
a social structure consisting of a group of individuals and dyadic
relationships between them.
Examples: Facebook, Twitter
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