Assignment 11

Assignment 11

Erin Edwards

What is a browser?

A browser is software that allows a user to look up websites by their addresses.  This is different than a search engine where the address is unknown and you look up information using key words.

Which browser do you use most often?

Internet Explorer

What are the 4 most popular browsers?

Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari

Assignment 8 questions 4 & 5

4. Some schools do not allow students or teachers to access sites such as Facebook or Twitter.  Explain why they are correct and give reasons/examples.

Some schools do not allow students or teachers to access sites such as Facebook or Twitter.  I think these social networks can be very harmful to our society.  They do not need to be used in school because they can be very distracting to children and possibly to teachers.  If not monitored correctly, the sites can be used for bullying while at school.  Another downfall to having these sites at school is that children would not learn to socialize using verbal language.  The kids would only communicate through typing on their phones or computers instead of face to face communication with their peers.

5. Some schools do not allow students or teachers to access sites such as Facebook or Twitter.  Explain why they are wrong and give reasons/examples.

Facebook can be a valuable tool when connecting with students, parents, and teachers in a school.  A school can set up a page and get the proper consents from parents for students to access it.  As long as it is controlled and monitored it can be used for updated messages, announcements, weather advisories, pictures, recruiting, and pretty much any information the school needs to relay.  The world is moving towards social media so schools need to introduce students to it and teach them how to use it responsibly.

Assignment 7

It is hard to imagine there could be much more progress in technology than what we have today.  We have wireless games, smart phones, digital cameras, etc.  One piece of technology that I think will be extinct in fifty years is the DVD player.  We have already seen the decline of video stores because of the popularity of streaming movies through computers and video consoles.  Companies like Netflix offer access to most any movie or television show that were created.  I believe more companies will be created that will offer the online video service through different devices. In fifty years, I think televisions will have a dashboard with options to view movies, TV shows, view personal videos, pictures, and much more.  Some televisions already have these options but I think it will be commonplace to have this technology.  I believe all family videos be recorded digitally and stored in cloud storage.  I don’t think videos will be burned on disks and they too will be obsolete.  This will be very beneficial because we won’t have DVDs lying around or have to find space to store them. Cloud storage is an easy way members of families can share their videos through the internet.  People may be apprehensive at the beginning when they put their precious memories in cyberspace to be stored, but eventually I believe it will be the most convenient way to do it.   

Midtown Pizza Kitchen

This weekend I tried the new pizzeria in Zelda Place called Midtown Pizza Kitchen.  It was a pleasant change from just ordering delivery!  The menu offers specialty or made to order pizza in a variety of sizes.  There is a wide selection of appetizers and salads to choose from.  Midtown also creates wonderful sandwiches including their delicious meatball sub.  For people who are not wanting pizza, the chef makes homemade lasagna, spaghetti, and other pasta dishes.  They do not have desserts but you can order milkshakes!  The restaurant is small but cozy and they have outdoor seating if the weather is good.  The prices are very reasonable and you don't leave hungry.  I would highly recommend this restaurant for those looking for good Italian food.