Mark Milton's presentation brought back some memory of school that was surprising, to see again too clearly (which I suffered for in a headache later). I really appreciated Mark's presentation since I had been around during the time of the Love Canal, and a lot more information and activism would of been more helpful then, than what actually happened. With the environmental issues available online or in cyberspace, it allows for communities to get information faster and I believe more accurate. Good and interesting presentation Mark.
Sarah's presentation was on facebook and how we represent ourselves as extension of ourselves made me think of exploring other avatars when I am on the Internet. Even though I have been concerned with my exposure when on the Net, I never really had any fun with it, I have only done things in a serious fashion. So, I explored a little on Zwinky.com...It was fun. I picked a avatar and got her dressed, then I picked another and got her dressed. The shopping spree was fun, since I would like to do that in reality and don't.
Cassie Lane had another interesting presentation. The social sites like WooggiWorld and A Really different Place, was very interesting that I even explored some social networking sites later that I had been ignoring due to personal time constraints. I found myself pulled in and very intrigued that there are plenty of educational sites out there in cyberspace that can help children interact online to potentially help them in real life. Not just for the fun of online exploration but helping students engage in class learning. These sites showed good concern over the learning of children up into adulthood. Good presentation.
Dena Lacey had a presentation on Social Media and Cyber bullying that almost made me so mad that I could cry. You see I was a kid that was bullied when I was young. And yes I can understand the thoughts of those poor kids... anyways, they had bigger obstacles then I had encountered. You see I was against violence when I was young and the bully's found a way to make me and another kid fight...I still don't understand it today but the kids nowadays have a bigger weapon and Know how to use it, it is just sad that an Adult was involved, you figure he/she would know better. The Communications Decency Act and Phoebe Price I think is a important topic since kid violence is now in the courts and these kids are going to prison as adults. Interesting.
Michelle's thesis interfaces and designs of computers are helping create a seamless transition from machines. HCI, Why is it important? Users are befriending there computers and I believe this allows for new design of interfaces and more human computer involvement. I named my car, computers and pet, and why not?! It helps me deal with those things when things go wrong and I can step back instead of 'shooting my laptop and hanging it on the wall' (Tidbits article). This makes for a blurred line in the reality of woman or man and machine(s). Good presentation.
Brittany Bogenreif New media Direct Marketing compared to snail mail marketing. I remember a the 'Junk Mail' that we would get when I was younger compared to today. Us youngen's would get the catalogs to lay on the floor and look at and the adults would get the bills and other mail. Now, its on your computer, no in your e-mail and in your phone mail. Sure the phone is a social networking revolution the marketing strategies for mail has yet to change.
Mark Belbens Argument for WOW is interesting on how the designs change video games to make them more appealing. The community addition that adds challenges to gaming is nice but the time spent on these game is the same as before except that there is more interaction between the player(s) and the computer games with the social sites involved. It is almost a conceptual integration of social networking and gaming that I think appeals to the players to succeed in the game. Interesting and well prepared.
Kristopher's Digital divide presentation was interesting because I really never looked at it from an Utopian view. I guess being online as someone else is like looking for that perfect cup of coffee... It gives you a sense of success when you find the perfect place or taste. Makes me wonder how long it will take before we close the gap of a perfect Utopia in cyberspace when everyone will want to be in the same place and what or how far technology will go to get there. Good presentation.
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