Thursday 31 March 2016

How Computers Work

Central Processing Unit (CPU) or Processor- this part of a computer is where information is processed, it handles all instructions it receives.

Popular companies that manufacture CPUs are: Intel, and AMD \



Motherboard or Mainboard- is the foundation of a computer system; holds together many of the crucial components of a computer. It also allows the other parts of the computer to communicate with one another.

Popular companies that manufacture Motherboards are: Gigabyte Technology, and Asus



Power Supply Unit- provides power to the computer system.

Popular companies that manufacture Power Supply Units are: Analog Devices, Inc, and Glu Mobile, Inc 



Random Access Memory (RAM)- stores information on a computer so that it can be retrieved easily. But, the RAM’s storage is only temporary. If the computer is turned off, it loses all stored information.

Popular companies that manufacture RAMs are: Apacer, and SK Hynix



Hard Drive- is a device that permanently stores and retrieves information.

Popular companies that manufacture Hard Drives are: Western Digital Technologies Inc, and Seagate 



Video Card- creates the picture on a screen.

Popular companies that manufacture Video Cards are: Asus, and MSI



Sound Card- produces sound on a computer that can be heard through speakers or headphones.

Popular companies that manufacture Sound Cards are: Creative Technology, and Asus



Network Card- enables a computer to connect to a network; through this you can access a home network, or the Internet.

Popular companies that manufacture Network Cards are: Asus, and 3Com 








Sources:
www.computerh
ope.com
www.investopedia.com
www.ranker.com


Group: Jayden, and Gina.

Thursday 17 March 2016

Journal Entry #8: Digital Law

When completing the Digital Law unit, what really stood out to me is that this unit is very close to home and relatable. Teens are often dealing with these situations all the time. It is surprising that so many situations can be a problem with other's livesThe only somewhat difficult part with this unit was attempting to locate some of the information which was not too hard to deal with. I think the NeedHelpNow website is great for people having a hard time looking for help. I think the copyright manual is very helpful for students that are unsure of the copyright issues because it has a lot of useful information and it is very easy to understand. NeedHelpNow.com is a very useful website for people looking for help with cyber bullying because it also has a lot of information that is put so readers can understand it all. I think the biggest issue for young people and copyright is that sometimes we don't know we're doing it and we don't think of it as serious as it actually is.

Assignment #2: Cyberbullying and Privacy

1. Two actions that can violate someone's privacy are:
Non-Consensual Distribution of an Intimate Image if someone has a sexual/intimate picture/video of you that was created in private circumstances, and that person knowingly posts it online or shares it with someone else knowing that you would not consent to that (or being reckless about whether you would consent to it), the person could be charged.
Voyeurism secretly observing or recording a person who reasonably believes his/her actions are private and
2. Harassment -making threats
-stalking-repeatedly texting/emailing
Blackmail (extortion)
-pushing
-shoving
-yelling
3. Three ways on how to report a potential crime are
- Police (Online Agency or Phone Detachment)
- Cybertip.ca (Online reporting site or i.e.a site such as America's most wanted)
- Other options (Telling an adult, Kids help phone, etc.)
4. Removing Pictures and Videos from the internet- If a sexual picture or video is ever leaked online, there are procedures to have an intimate photo/video removed. Saying your age, you gave the photo/ video to someone else, saying you sent the photo to something else, and saying you did not post nor want the photo to be posted online are all important things to include while remove unwanted pictures.
Dealing with peers- shows how you can regain control of your situation. One of the best things to do when you are being harassed on the internet or in person is to not respond to them. This makes them feel like they aren't getting to you and it may turn them off to bullying you.
5. After watching these three short videos, There were many interesting points. The most important one would be to not let others live your life. You have the right to protect yourself and others.
6. One way I could help the #ChangeTheStory campaign would be sharing it with my friends on social media. 







Tuesday 15 March 2016

Assignment #1: Copyright and Copy-wrong



1. The purposes of research, private study, criticism, review, news reporting, education, satire, and parody.

2. Up to 10 per cent of a copyright-protected work can be copied under fair dealings.

3. Copying or communicating multiple short excerpts from the same copyright-protected work with the intention of copying or communicating substantially the entire work is prohibited.

4. A fee can be charged but it has to cover only the cost of the institution, including overhead cost.

5. Yes teachers can copy and use other peoples work for the teaching and tests.

6. To make a large print book, they must have permission from the owner.

7. Yes teachers and students can use audio or video for school projects.
Rules-
• it must take place on the premises of an educational institution;
• it must be for educational or training purposes;
• it must not be for profit;
• it must take place before an audience consisting primarily of students of the educational institution, persons acting under its authority, or any person who is directly responsible for setting a curriculum for the educational institution; and
• it must not involve a “motive of gain.“

8. Yes students at school preform a play or play music that is copyrighted. The same conditions as cited for audio and video apply. They can also play music with these conditions:
• take place on the premises of an educational institution; 
• be for educational or training purposes; 
• not be for profit; and 
• take place before an audience consisting primarily of students of the educational institution, persons acting under its authority, or any person who is directly responsible for setting a curriculum for the educational institution.

9. Schools require permission at their own dances and sporting events. SOCAN and Re:Sound can provide licences to schools and school boards across Canada.

10. The key questions are:
• Did the music use occur during school hours? 
• Will the student be graded on the activity involving the music use?
• Does the music use involve a demonstration by a student or teacher for other students, teachers, assessors, or parents? 
• Is it reasonable to consider the music use to be for educational purposes? The phrase “educational purposes” is not defined in the Copyright Act but can be described as an activity that is planned and where the objective is for students to meet one or more subject or program outcomes. • Was the music used on school premises?
• If admission was controlled, was it free?
• Was the music use for a non-profit purpose?

11. Students and teachers can use other's copyright protected work to create new works.
Rules:
  • It can only be used for non-commercial purposes. 
  • The original source must be mentioned, if it is reasonable to do so.
  • The original work used to generate the content must have been acquired legally.
  • The resulting user-generated content does not have a “substantial adverse effect” on the market for the original work. 
 12. Teachers can show audiovisual works purchased or rented from a retail store, a copy borrowed from the library, a copy borrowed from a friend, and a YouTube video.

13. No teachers cannot copy an audiovisual work at home and then show it in the classroom. Teachers can, however, show a legally obtained copy in the classroom. 

14.  The owner of a computer program can make a single copy in these two situations:
  • An owner of a legitimate copy of a computer program may make one backup copy of that program. The person must be able to prove that the backup copy is erased as soon as he or she ceases to be the owner of the copy of the computer program from which the backup was made.
  • An owner of a legitimate copy of a computer program may also make a single copy of that program by adapting, modifying, or converting the computer program or translating it into another computer language.
15. Yes students and teachers can copy from the internet. They must cite the source of the material they used.

16. The works you create in school are copyright protected. I think this is good because without people would steal your work and you wouldn't get credit.

17. Bell,  J. (2011). Living In Quarryville. Miramichi: Local Publishing Press. 








    

Thursday 3 March 2016

Journal Entry #7: Digital access

The thing I found most surprising about this unit hat small communities are getting more of an advantage to high-speed internet than very populated cities are getting. The thing I found most difficult was trying to think of three positive and negative things. I found it difficult because I had to think of a lot of points to go with the statement.   I do think everyone should have fast, reliable internet because it is very frustrating if you don't have it and the companies would get a lot of complaints. You should be happy with the internet speed you have. I am concerned about my privacy online because I never know if someone is going to get my information. I do not consider ways I can prevent my privacy because I never really think about it. What I think is the biggest issue for young people with digital access and privacy is that they will post things they will regret.