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Lab 1:======


 * Briefly explain the focus you would have for a changecamp event, and explain why **

====The focus of my changecamp event would be in regards to the depletion of earths biodiversity. Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth, including the number of species of plants, animals, and different ecosystems, such as rainforests and coral reefs.==== ====The issues surrounding the depletion of our biodiversity have become an increasing concern to people all around the world. Most people around the world understand the importance of nature and the need to maintain it, however not all people are as educated on that topic, so my change camp even would focus on this.====

====I would create a way for people to gather and discuss ways to minimize our footprints, and if possible reverse any damage done. For example, the group could meet every other Tuesday a 7 pm. We would discuss the different causes leading to the loss of our biodiversity. We would discuss appropriate conservation and sustainable development strategies. The members would also discuss ways to reverse some of the damage done to our environment, and find ways to convey these messages to the public. For example, we know that human activities such driving cause pollution which ruin our ecosystems. We could ourselves, carpool as much as possible and create a carpool campaign encouraging other to do so. This ruins our environment by causing extinction of animal species, forests and ecosystems, which support forests and marine life. ====

Lab 2:
==== I agree with the statement “one laptop per child is a neocolonial Trojan horse” The company is being neo-colonial using economic and political means to extend their influence to other countries that are developing. I also agree with it being a Trojan horse because developing countries are intervening these developing countries. ==== ==== ====

===Lab 3: I do not think the iPad is a revolutionary product. In my opinion it is simply a combination of other products. Specifically the iPad greatly resembles the Apple iTouch. The software of the two are extremely similar and they perform the same basic functions. A scaled up version of an already existing product does not seem revolutionary to me. In addition, the iPad greatly resembles the tablet computer which has been around for about a decade. They share similar characteristics such as it’s size, function and its capability of being mobility. In my opinion, the iPad is getting too much credit. I feel that people see Apple as being a company which constantly comes out with revolutionary products, so customers simply associate every new Apple product as revolutionary. ===

Lab 4: Social networking sites, such as MySpace, and Facebook can act in a way to both connect, and also to disconnect people.

In my opinion social networking sites create networks between people world wide. On these sites, individuals have the opportunity to link with their friends, families, and with people of similar interests. Without the use of these sites this networking would be greatly minimized. Individuals are now communicating with people they otherwise would not have. Facebook makes connecting easy through tools such as search and friend finder. People can use little information, such as a name, or school name, to find others. People around the world are able to communicate through these sites, with the click of a mouse. Barriers such as time and location do not restrict users when connecting with others. Individual who are too busy to visit family members or make calls are able to connect with others, are able to converse, share information, pictures, and notes through these sites.

These sites can also disconnect people when they are used in excess. Some people may choose to stay home and chat on face book, with people they would have otherwise communicated with in person or on the telephone.

Lab 5

Respond to the statement: "If you have something that you don't want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn't be doing it in the first place."

I disagree with the statement, "If you have something that you don't want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn't be doing it in the first place." In some cases it is appropriate to say that if one has nothing to hide they should not be worried if others know. Often people feel that if someone is hiding something from others, it is because it is wrong, and they would be scolded if their actions were open to the public. However this common belief is not always true. Some things we don’t want others to know are not wrong, but are just personal. For example the average person does not want their social insurance, address and full names to be open to the public because this information can lead to fraud. Some people want to hide their income from the public because they do not want to be embarrassed or expected to do or buy certain things because they are wealthy, or be a target for a robbery. Other things people may want to hide from others is health issues. Someone with a serious illness may not want others to know because it can cause them saddness, or they may not want others to feel bad for them. Evidantly, there are several reasons why one would want to hide information from others, and in conclusion, not everything hidden is something that should not be done.

Rules for Radicals -** **Rule 4**: Make opponents live up to their own book of rules. “You can kill them with this, for they can no more obey their own rules than the Christian church can live up to Christianity.”
 * Lab 6

This is a great rule because it is always important for everyone to practice what they preach. What is the point in making a “rule” if one wont stick to them. Once a rule is made the creator must stick by them completely. It is simply unfair to make others “play” by your “rules” when the creator of them does not. There should be no room for hypocrisy during a confrontation. In the case you can find hypocrisy in your opponent, it will give you the upper hand in the situation. It is proving the person is untrustworthy, unreliable, and unfair. In conclusion, both opponents must consistently live up the their own book of rules, in order to prevail in a conflict situation. The opponent to first break one of their own rules may in fact be the one who loses.

Lab 7: Identify something that you think best demonstrates web 2.0, and explain why.

To me, Facebook best domonstrates web 2.0. I support this because both encourage people to discuess topics of their personal interests. Both Facebook, and Web 2.0 encourages people to edit information to what they feel is best regardless of if it is true or not. Facebook and web 2.0 give users the feeling that they own the material, and that they "own" the internet.as they users are participating, and engaging in material that is available to the public and is accessible easily.

Lab 8:

Personally, I would prefer a physical classroom, over a virtual one. Virtual classrooms promote interaction, and discussion between student-teacher, and student-student. Asking questions in a classroom is much quicker and easier then sending an email and waiting for an online response. Another reason I would prefer a physical environment is because I know I cannot miss class. Once the lecture has ended I cannot attend it at a later time. For this reason, I am sure to attend every class and to be on time.

In a virtual classroom it is rude and impolite to engage in other activities while the professor, or other students are speaking, as it distracts and interrupts. For this reason, it is easier to focus, since there is nothing to do but listen to what is going on. However, in a virtual “classroom” it is much different, I can become easily distracted, since my distractions wont distract everyone else. I would probably be busy watching TV, and chatting away on my cell phone while I was “attended” class, which would probably be reflected in my overall mark. In addition, I know since I can watch the lectures at any time I desire, I will most likely watch them all the day before my exam, again which would be reflected in my overall grade.

For these reasons, I feel that although a virtual class seems convenient, and easy to use, it would not be as effective as a virtual classroom. After all, most students enjoy their schooling experience most, because of the friends they make, the experiences shared with them, and all the memories carried through out life.