Skip to main content

Home/ Digiteen/ Group items tagged questions

Rss Feed Group items tagged

Filter: All | Bookmarks | Topics Simple Middle
Jenna A

Literacy Rate - How Many Are Illiterate - 0 views

www.caliteracy.org/rates

digital_literacy

shared by Jenna A on 24 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • Jenna A on 24 Oct 12
     
    "The literacy rate in the US has many educators in search of answers about this problem that has plagued our country for decades. Instead of decreasing, the numbers of literacy has steadily increased over the years. This raises a lot of questions about our education system, how it is ran, and why there is such a problem with illiterate people in our country. The NAAL (National Assessment of Adult Literacy) administered tests which revealed that an estimated 14% of US residents would have extreme difficulty with reading and written comprehension. These people can legally be defined as illiterate. This could lead to numerous problems for these people now and in the future. When looking to apply for a job, there are forms that have to be filled out. Adults with literacy issues are unable to fill out these forms which decrease their chances of getting a job and raises unemployment issues."
  • Jenna A on 24 Oct 12
     
    This tells about the way literacy has increased in the US, and how people with low literacy rates are illiterate.
Sophia O

Stories of Cyberbullying: What do they say? - 13 views

What can you do to stop cyberbulling

cyberbulling

started by Sophia O on 26 Oct 10 1 follow-up, last by Sophia O on 26 Oct 10
Becca B

Why is Netiquette Important? | Why - 0 views

www.knowswhy.com/why-is-netiquette-important

netiquette

shared by Becca B on 22 Feb 11 - No Cached
  • DO NOT CAPITALIZE TOO MUCH or it may seem like you are shouting and this is rude.
  • Be careful with any personal, confidential or legal matters sent through email messages. Remember, emails can be forwarded to anyone.
  • The very basic rule in Netiquette is thinking before posting.
  • ...1 more annotation...
  • Bear in mind that everything has consequences anything you do will affect you. Not observing proper Netiquette may mean losing your internet account. google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad); Share 
  • Becca B on 22 Feb 11
     
    "Why is Netiquette Important? The internet is now a medium of communication for most people nowadays. Everything from business transactions, buying and selling, socializing or simply blogging your thoughts are conducted over the internet. Net etiquette is a fusion of the internet and good manners in cyberspace. Though nothing is really concrete in cyberspace it is important to bear in mind that the internet involves millions of people. It is like a world in a gadget, but the people you are dealing with on the other end are real and not mere avatars. Our generation now lives in the internet; there are formalities and guidelines to follow to render professionalism, courtesy, and order making the internet more useful and effective as possible. The very basic rule in Netiquette is thinking before posting. Be careful with any personal, confidential or legal matters sent through email messages. Remember, emails can be forwarded to anyone. Unsolicited messages are spam and detested by everyone. Chain letters can be one example; it would be best to delete it and not forward it. Be careful when spreading warnings about Internet viruses sometimes it may just be a hoax. Many get fooled by this and immediately copy paste and send it to everyone in their mail list. You may end up getting a lot of junk mail or spam in the process. DO NOT CAPITALIZE TOO MUCH or it may seem like you are shouting and this is rude. Lessen the use of acronyms, BRB for “be right back” and etc. Not everyone is familiar with this internet lingo. Acronyms may be ideal in the chat room but unprofessional in email. Make use of the FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions, it is a form of orientation for news groups and social networks. Bear in mind that everything has consequences anything you do will affect you. Not observing proper Netiquette may mean losing your internet account. Share "
Rachel H

ADHD and Internet Addiction - 0 views

www.4-adhd.com/...dhd-and-internet-addiction.htm

digital_health

shared by Rachel H on 22 Feb 11 - No Cached
  • The Causes of Internet Addiction Although the causes of Internet addiction differ depending on the teen in question, experts at Stone Mountain School, a private boarding school for boys in North Carolina, have observed the following common precursors to Internet addiction: Low self-esteem Poor self-image Lack of achievements Feeling undervalued A feeling of lack of control over one’s life A feeling of being trapped Lack of a structured environment Stress and real-world problems Difficulty making and sustaining relationships Strained home environment Lack of community or friends Difficulty regulating persistent negative emotions Lack of a stimulating learning environment Lack of opportunities for mastery Lack of opportunities for exploration Lack of opportunity to play
  • Although the causes of Internet addiction differ depending on the teen in question, experts at Stone Mountain School, a private boarding school for boys in North Carolina, have observed the following common precursors to Internet addiction: Low self-esteem Poor self-image Lack of achievements Feeling undervalued A feeling of lack of control over one’s life A feeling of being trapped Lack of a structured environment Stress and real-world problems Difficulty making and sustaining relationships Strained home environment Lack of community or friends Difficulty regulating persistent negative emotions Lack of a stimulating learning environment Lack of opportunities for mastery Lack of opportunities for exploration Lack of opportunity to play Warning Signs of Internet Addiction Computers are going to remain a central part of American life, so it is essential for parents to learn ways to monitor their child’s computer use and detect the symptoms of Internet addiction. The experts at Stone Mountain School advise parents to watch for the following signs of Internet addiction: Preoccupation with the Internet Change in eating habits, sleep patterns or school performance Physical ailments such as numbness in the hands, eye strain, weight gain or loss, and headaches, back aches or neck aches Neglecting personal hygiene Missing school or work to surf the Web Refusing to do chores or fulfill other responsibilities because of Internet time Using the Internet longer than allowed or desired An inability to cut back on Internet use Giving up previously enjoyable activities in order to spend more time on the Internet Neglecting friends and family in favor of spending time on the computer Defensiveness or efforts to hide or lie about Internet use Becoming irritable when unable to use the Internet Isolating oneself socially or viewing the Internet as an escape Like other forms of addiction, Internet addicts experience difficulty quitting, tolerance (craving more and more screen time) and withdrawal (irritability, anxiety and boredom) when not using the Internet.
  • Warning Signs of Internet Addiction Computers are going to remain a central part of American life, so it is essential for parents to learn ways to monitor their child’s computer use and detect the symptoms of Internet addiction. The experts at Stone Mountain School advise parents to watch for the following signs of Internet addiction: Preoccupation with the Internet Change in eating habits, sleep patterns or school performance Physical ailments such as numbness in the hands, eye strain, weight gain or loss, and headaches, back aches or neck aches Neglecting personal hygiene Missing school or work to surf the Web Refusing to do chores or fulfill other responsibilities because of Internet time Using the Internet longer than allowed or desired An inability to cut back on Internet use Giving up previously enjoyable activities in order to spend more time on the Internet Neglecting friends and family in favor of spending time on the computer Defensiveness or efforts to hide or lie about Internet use Becoming irritable when unable to use the Internet Isolating oneself socially or viewing the Internet as an escape Like other forms of addiction, Internet addicts experience difficulty quitting, tolerance (craving more and more screen time) and withdrawal (irritability, anxiety and boredom) when not using the Internet.
Rachel H

Dell - Healthy Internet Habits | Dell - 0 views

www.dell.com/...started_promote

digital_health

shared by Rachel H on 16 Feb 11 - No Cached
  • Talk About It Talk with your kids about the Internet, and encourage them to see it as a shared, open environment in which they have social responsibilities just as they would in any physical environment.With open discussion, you can set expectations about the behavior you expect from them, curb negativity and discourage behaviors such as secrecy, boundary-pushing or thrill-seeking. You can also emphasize that online safety is something you care about and will continue to examine.Keep in mind: Enjoy the Internet along with your children, and discuss the ways in which it brings value into your lives.Stay open to your kids' questions, and encourage them to share their Internet experiences with you without fear of punishment about what they read, see or experience.Discuss how to safely interact online with others, why kids should stay away from certain types of content and individuals, and that Internet rules are there to protect kids. Teach children to trust their instincts, and to come to you if something or someone online makes them feel uncomfortable or threatened. Stay calm and remind them that they are not in trouble for bringing issues to your attention. Praise their discretion.As kids get older, keep family communications about the Internet as open and positive as you can. Talk with your kids about their online friends and activities just as you would talk about other friends and activities.
  • Set Rules for Internet Use Lay out rules for Internet use, setting clear expectations for your kids' online habits. A good set of rules should include things like the amount of time kids are allowed to be online, what types of content are appropriate and who it's okay to chat with as well as proper online conduct and good Internet citizenship.Keep in mind: The most successful rules are those that are created collaboratively. Work with your kids to draw up an online family safety contract that the whole family can agree to and sign. Discuss the rules frequently. Remind them that the rules are in place to protect your family, and that strictly maintaining privacy online can lower the risk of being targeted by online predators. Tell kids that following the rules and keeping communications open will allow them to gain freedoms as they get older. Let them know that you will reevaluate the rules over time. You can reinforce the rules you set by enabling restrictions on your PC. Windows Live Family Safety lets you set parameters that can limit Internet searches, monitor and filter specific websites, receive detailed activity reports of your child’s online activities, and let you be in control of who your child can communicate with in Windows Live Spaces, Messenger, or Hotmail1.
  • Balance Time Online Maintaining a balance between entertainment and other activities in kids' lives can be a serious challenge. The Internet has made it even more difficult, as the lines between entertainment and education are often blurred. Modeling a healthy balance between your online and offline activities is a great way to encourage children to do the same.Keep in mind: Enforce rules about the amount of time your kids may spend online, and the hours they are allowed to go online. Help your kids develop self-control, discipline and accountability regarding Internet use. Use parental controls in Windows 7 to limit PC time. Set up individual user accounts to determine how much computer time children have and what hours of the day they are allowed to use the PC, as well as which programs and games they can access.Encourage and support their participation in other activities — particularly physical pastimes with other children. If your child is reluctant, look for offline activities that tap into the same interests your kids pursue online. Watch for signs of Internet dependency. If Internet use seems excessive or begins to affect your child's school performance, health or relationships, consider professional counseling for Internet addiction.
  • ...2 more annotations...
  • Distinguish Between Fact and Opinion Let's face it: There's a lot of content on the Internet that isn't helpful or reliable. While more online fact checking happens today than previously, the ability of nearly anyone to offer opinions or build Web sites can make the Internet a confusing place for young people.Teach your kids how the Internet works, and encourage critical thinking. Train them to use a variety of online resources and to always check, question and verify what they see online. Ultimately, these skills can help your kids avoid bad situations and individuals — such as online predators — that may seek to mislead or trick Internet users. Keep in mind: Start young. Even preschool students use the Internet to look up information. Teach them early to distinguish fact from opinion, and discuss ways to recognize bias, propaganda and stereotyping.Challenge your kids to evaluate what they see online by asking: What is the purpose of this site? To entertain? To sell? Does it provide the author’s contact information or an "About Us" section? Does a company or an individual person sponsor it? Is it a public conversation? Finally, challenge them to consider whether the Internet is the best place to find the information they need.Discuss racism and other forms of hatred with your kids. Software filters can help block hateful material, but critical thinking and an awareness of history and world events can help children recognize more subtle biases.
  • Keep Personal Facts Private Online privacy is vital to your family's safety. Ensuring that your kids communicate online only with people known to them and your family can help limit their contact with unsavory elements. Still, as kids grow older, they are bound to make new friends online. As your kids grow into middle and high school, the most recent research shows that the greatest threat to their safety is actually from people in their own age group, or slightly older.Keep in mind: Ensure that children keep facts such as their real name, age, gender and location private. Discuss how details in photographs can reveal more information to would-be predators than your child intends.Many kids routinely visit social networks and blogs where they may post pictures, make comments and write personal entries. Insist that your kids keep personal information private and that they think twice before joining location-based peer groups that may give away information on their whereabouts.Ensure that your kids understand the risks involved in making private or personal information public online. Keep an open dialogue about the people they come into contact with online. Discuss and evaluate online relationships as you would any other relationships in your child’s life. In this section, we covered some basic knowledge all parents should keep in mind when their children are online. Impress upon your kids the seriousness of online safety concerns, while making sure to keep the lines of communication open and non-judgmental. In the next section, we’ll look at ways to ensure your family’s privacy online isn’t compromised.
  • Rachel H on 16 Feb 11
     
    healthy habits for online
Julie Lindsay

Conversations about Collaboration and Global Projects - 0 views

123elearning.blogspot.com/...s-about-collaboration-and.html

globalcollaboration globalproject flatclassrooms education

shared by Julie Lindsay on 10 Apr 09 - Cached
  • Julie Lindsay on 10 Apr 09
     
    E-Learning Journeys: Blog post answering questions about being a flat classroom
Steve Madsen

TRAILS: Tool for Real-time Assessment of Information Literacy Skills - 0 views

www.trails-9.org

digital_literacy digiteen

shared by Steve Madsen on 26 Apr 09 - Cached
  • Steve Madsen on 26 Apr 09
     
    How will you fare taking this real time assessment on literacy skills?
  • Steve Madsen on 26 Apr 09
     
    TRAILS is a knowledge assessment with multiple-choice questions targeting a variety of information literacy skills based on sixth and ninth grade standards.
alex c

Internet Slang, Netiquette, Lingo, Acronyms - 1 views

www.how-to.com/...internet-slang.htm

Etiquette-emoticons and acronyms

shared by alex c on 05 Oct 09 - Cached
  • Ironically, the origin of the smiley face is a highly controversial debate. The most accepted belief is that graphic artist Howard Ball of Worcester, MA, created the smiley when asked to design a morale boosting campaign. He started with just the smile, but soon realized disgruntled employees might turn it upside down to a frown, so he added eyes.  Other Emoticons:   :) The classic smile. "I'm happy" or "my meaning is positive." Some Word programs will automatically turn this into a graphic after hitting return.   ;)   The wink. "Just kidding," sarcasm, etc.    :-)  Smiley with a nose.   :-D     Laughing. A slightly goofier version of the smiley, this one signifies a particularly happy mood or a laughing response.   8)       Glasses or sunglasses. The cool smiley.  :p       Tongue hanging out. Self-explanatory.    :(  The frown. Disappointed or sad.    >:  Angry face.  :x        Sick face.  :O       Embarassed or shocked.  0:-)     Angel with halo. "Who, me?"  >:-)  Evil grin.    2.  Chat Acronyms.  Verdan
  • Glasses or sunglasses. The cool smiley.  :p       Tongue hanging out. Self-explanatory.    :(  The frown. Disappointed or sad.    >:  Angry face.  :x        Sick face.  :O       Embarassed or shocked.  0:-)     Angel with halo. "Who, me?"  >:-)  Evil grin. 
  • These abbreviations of commonly used chat phrases are often used in e-mail too. Although they can be great timesavers, it's easy to lose people if you overuse them.  ASAP As Soon As Possible BFN Bye For Now BTW By The Way DIY Do It Yourself FAQ Frequently Asked Questions FYA For Your Amusement FYI For Your Information K Okay KISS Keep It Simple, Stupid LMHO Laughing My Head Off LOL Laughing Out Loud OBO Or Best Offer OTL Out To Lunch OTFL On The Floor Laughing THX Thanks TIA Thanks In Advance TTFN Ta Ta For Now
  • alex c on 05 Oct 09
     
    This teaches you what abbreviations mean and what emoticons are.
hannah h

Internet Collaboration: Good, Bad, and Downright Ugly - 0 views

www.acm.org/...lorrie.html

digital_access collaboration

shared by hannah h on 08 Oct 09 - Cached
  • Tips for Effective Internet Collaboration
  • in order to make the most of an often bad situation, I offer eight tips for effective Internet collaboration. These tips were developed based on my experiences over the past
  • While
  • ...14 more annotations...
  • c communication re
  • I believe strongly that electroni
  • mains a poor substitute for face-to
  • -face communication, I also realize that some collaborative projects would n
  • t be practical without it. So,
  • ew years with groups that follow them and
  • th groups
  • with groups that don't.
  • 1. Appoint a single leader or a small group of leaders who are responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly. These leaders need not have any decision-making authority, but they should have administrative responsibilities such as: keeping debates on topic, setting and enforcing deadlines, maintaining the group mailing list, and keeping a group archive. They should also be willing to serve as a resource and answer questions from group members so that these questions need not clog the mailing list. These leaders must be diligent about carrying out their responsibilities and should seek assistance should they find themselves over burdened. 2. Establish a no flame policy for your group. Flame wars are destructive to just about any collaborative effort. Group leaders should make a point of not involving themselves in flame wars, even if they are the target of a flame. They should also gently remind other group members of the policy. Some groups may wish to give a leader the authority to remove group members who repeatedly engage in flame wars. 3. Establish a policy of open communication between all group members. Members should keep everyone informed of the progress they have made i
  • n carrying out their responsibilities. If someone is havin
  • Establish
  • trouble completing a task they volunteered to do (due to lack of time, lack of expertise, or any other reason), they should inform other group members. If some group members communicate privately about a group matter, they should inform the rest of the group about the outcome of their discussion (being careful to say ``we recommend'' rather than ``we decided'' unless the group has given them the authority to make the decision). It is especially important for anyone in a leadership position to communicate with other members and make sure that the members are communicating with each other. 4. Establish a mission statement and set of operating procedures for your group. Depending on the size of your group and the duration of your project, this may be a short list of ground rules or a formal constitution. You should have guidelines and rules that cover the responsibilities of the leaders, the responsibilities of members, procedures for making decisions (including what to do in the event of a deadlock), procedures for appointing and expelling group members or leaders, and procedures for changing these rules. When working on a long-term, open ended project it is best to keep the ground rules somewhat flexible so that unanticipated ideas are not precluded and new group members don't feel stifled by a framework established by members long-retired. 5. Whenever a new and likely controversial topic is introduced to the group, have people respond to the original poster rather than to the entire mailing list. Then have the original poster collect all the responses into a single message (and if possible prepare an executive summary) and send that back to the group. You may want to repeat this for several rounds of discussion before opening the topic up for general debate. The idea here is to put all the issues on the table at once so that people don't start a debate before they have all the facts and a general understanding of the concerns of other group members. 6. Hold periodic virtual meetings. This can be done through a conference call, audio or video online conferencing software, an online chat room, or even an agreement that everyone will be online and checking their email at a specified time. Any of these formats should allow for a more or less synchronous debate followed, if necessary, by a vote. 7. If your group has trouble making decisions and is unable to get group members together for a virtual meeting frequently enough, try resorting to an electronic equivalent of Roberts Rules of Order in which the rules of debate are spelled out in great detail. (The nice thing about Robert's Rules is that they have been well established and thus groups can agree to adopt them without arguing over what they should be. Adopting a set of electronic rules for debate may be tricky if your group has to write these rules from scratch. But you may be able to get your group members to agree t
  • o adopt a set of rules written by
  • subcommittee or a neutral party.) Such rules might include the maximum amount of time allowed for a debate before a vote must be taken, the amount of time members have to submit their votes, and the maximum number of words or separate email messages a member may send to the mailing list on a particular topic. I see this mostly as a method of last resort, and I don't recommend writing this into the group's constitution or ground rules unless you've tried it and found it to be effective. 8. Try to find ways for as many of your group members as possible to meet in person. Ideally you would fly everyone to a central location for a group retreat. But financial concerns often don't allow for such luxuries, so do the best you can. Encourage group members to visit their geographically closest neighbors in the group and to meet other members at conferences or when traveling. The more group members get to know each other, the easier collaboration will be. If possible, try to get the entire group together at the beginning of the project and at the end of the project (or for a lengthy project, after every major phase of the project has been completed). Getting the entire group together at the beginning will help the group establish a common sense of direction. Meeting at the end or after the completion of a major phase will provide a sense of closure and an opportunity for group members to evaluate what they have done.
  • hannah h on 08 Oct 09
     
    This is some collaboration tips.
Theresa Allen

Digital Citizenship wiki - 7 views

couros.wikispaces.com/digitalcitizenship

digital citizenship

shared by Theresa Allen on 18 Apr 11 - Cached
  • Theresa Allen on 18 Apr 11
     
    "This is a collection of resources that can be used by educators or students regarding the issue of digital citizenship. Note: the questions used here are targeted primarily at high school students, but many of these questions apply to anyone new to the topic."
Garrett E

5 Online Habits That Can Hurt Your Career | Resumebear Online Resume - 0 views

blog.resumebear.com/...bits-that-can-hurt-your-career

habits of learning and managing online activity health culture habits career

shared by Garrett E on 21 Oct 11 - No Cached
  • Garrett E on 21 Oct 11
     
    Avoid these five mistakes: 1. venting, inappropriate comments, and questionable photos--in one survey 79% of employers and job recruiters reported reviewing online information before hiring and of those 70% rejected applicants because of what they found. 2. Spreading yourself too thin 3. Failing to network 4. Adding anyone and everyone as a contact 5. Doing too much online
Jacques I

Need Mac help? Ask a technician and get answers ASAP - 0 views

www.justanswer.com/sip/mac?r=ppc|ga|1|Computer|Mac+%2D+2&JPKW=mac-help.com&JPDC=S&JPST=&JPAD=8215205643&JPRC=1&JPAF=txt&JPMT=b&JPNW=s&JPCD=20110908&JPOP=TransWillD1&gclid=CJa-4ZHj-asCFYTt7Qod9mPelQ

digital_literacy cultural

shared by Jacques I on 21 Oct 11 - No Cached
  • Jacques I on 21 Oct 11
     
    If you have a mac computer this website page will let you ask questions about your problems.
Talyor b

Gale Student Resources In Context - Document - 0 views

ic.galegroup.com/...AcademicJournalsDetailsWindow

mhs-45 digital_access netiquette

shared by Talyor b on 02 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Talyor b on 02 Nov 11
     
    This is a digital citizenship. This is part of the essential questions.
Morgan G

Why is it important to be culturally aware when communicating in a diverse world? - Bus... - 0 views

www.enotes.com/...aware-when-communicating-97569

student_citizenship cultural

shared by Morgan G on 07 Nov 12 - No Cached
  • Morgan G on 07 Nov 12
     
    "The importance of intercultural awareness and communication has also becomes very important for internal management of organizations. We find that frequently large organizations across the world tend to employ people from many different cultures. This is quite well known for companies having different business units across the globe, and transferring employees across the globe to different countries. But this problem has also become also very important to organizations operating within confines of a single country. Thus we find that now US population consists of many different ethnic groups such as earliest American settlers, African Americans, Puerto Ricans, and so on."
Callie S

5 Ways to Stay Safe Online | ClickID Blog - 0 views

www.clickid.com/5-ways-to-stay-safe-online

safety digital_safety

shared by Callie S on 29 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • 3. Be Careful with Email Emails are a common source of spam and phishing scams. Avoid opening suspicious emails or clicking questionable links (within emails or without). Even if an email contains a link to a seemingly trustworthy site that you frequent (like your email provider or bank), it is always a good idea to avoid the link and point your browser to the site manually. This can avoid phishing scams. Additionally, simply loading the pictures in a spam message can send information back to its creator notifying them that your email address is an active target. So utilize your email’s spam filter to avoid infected emails from ever loading.
  • Callie S on 29 Oct 12
     
    One way to protect yourself is by being careful on your email. It is common for phishing scams and spam.
Maggie H

Teens addicted to internet 'more likely to be depressed, angry and use drugs' | Mail On... - 1 views

www.dailymail.co.uk/...depressed-angry-use-drugs.html

digital_health global addicted

shared by Maggie H on 26 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • In findings that will worry parents across America, researchers said going online was such a compulsion for some High School students that withdrawing could cause serious medical and psychological consequences.
  • Researchers found that one in every 25 teens had 'problematic Internet use' - and these students were most likely to report serious problems when not online.
  • Asian and Hispanic students were most likely to qualify as problematic users --
  • ...1 more annotation...
  • irls were more likely to answer yes to one of the questions on problematic Internet use, but more boys said they spent in excess of 20 hours a week online -- about 17 per cent of boys, compared to 13 per cent of girls.
  • Maggie H on 26 Oct 12
     
    Boys are more likely to spend more than 20 hours a week on the internet. One in every 25 teens are extremely addicted to the internet and might have health issues if they are forced to stop using it.
Jenna A

What is the importance of literacy? - - 0 views

answers.yahoo.com/...index

digital_literacy

shared by Jenna A on 24 Oct 12 - No Cached
  • Jenna A on 24 Oct 12
     
    "Literacy is fundamental for learning in school. It has an impact on an individual's ability to participate in society and to understand important public issues. And it provides the foundation upon which skills needed in the labour market are built. Technology, and the science behind it, permeates all aspects of our lives, from how we work and communicate to what we shop for and how we pay our bills. The complexity of today's world means that individuals need to have some level of proficiency in reading, mathematics and science in order to understand and participate fully in economic and social life. "
  • Jenna A on 24 Oct 12
     
    This tells you that literacy is very important if you want to go anywhere in life.
Nolan C

What is Social Media? - 1 views

webtrends.about.com/...social-media.htm

shared by Nolan C on 07 May 12 - Cached
  • Nolan C on 07 May 12
     
    Social media is a phrase being tossed around a lot these days, but it can sometimes be difficult to answer the question of what is social media. If MySpace is a social media site, and Mag.nolia is a social media site, and Wikipedia is a social media site, then just what is social media?
Haley M

Famous Copyright Infringement Cases - 2 views

www.brighthub.com/...74022.aspx

digital_law copyright individual

shared by Haley M on 23 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • Copyright Infringement means using the original piece without the permission of the copyright holder, as such or in parts (without attributing the part to the owner). According to the US copyright laws, one can face heavy penalties in cases of copyright infringement. The infringement may also lead to a jail term or a penalty followed by a jail term.
  • Princeton University Press v. Michigan Document Services (1996) Michigan Document Services was involved in creating packages of study material for the students of the University. A professor supplied the course material and Michigan Document services, a photocopying organization, took photocopies of the material and converted it into a booklet for sale to students at the University. There was a clause of "Fair use" in this case. The photocopying company could have paid a nominal fee to the University and then used the material. This was available to anyone who wished to use the material. However, the photocopying company paid for only the original and then started making photocopies of the study material. The court considered that it was not "fair use" and penalized the photocopying company. A & M Records vs. Napster (2001) This is one of the most famous cases of copyright infringement related to the music industry. As peer to peer file sharing increased, Napster started a website. This website offered downloads of songs of all genre – new and old. You may know someone who used it. A & M Records brought in a joint copyright infringement case which accused Napster of stealing music and making it available to people worldwide. Before closing the site in 2002, Napster had to settle USD26 million to different recording companies and songwriters. It could have even more if Napster had not apologized and folded the site. Several websites still thrive on offering free music to people who can download it at no cost. As mentioned in our article on "Internet Ethics and Copyright Laws", the music industry faces most copyright infringement cases. The Napster case, though an example of the consequences, still does not act as a deterrent for other music websites that offer free music downloads. We hope these famous copyright infringement cases have clarified what is considered copyright violation to some extent. If you still have any questions, please free to contact us using the comments facility.
  • Joshua C on 23 Mar 12
     
    On this website the author talks about what copyright infringement is and famous cases. Copyright infringement is when a person violates that intellectuals rights. Though once that copyright is sold it no longer belongs to them. This article discusses Feist Publications V. Rural Tele Services CO, Princeton University Press V. Michigan Document Services, A & M Records V. Napster.
  • Haley M on 24 Oct 12
     
    This article focuses on copyright infringement
Brandon J

American Values - 0 views

www.americanhospitals.com/...amervalues.htm

digital_privacy cultural

shared by Brandon J on 11 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Brandon J on 11 Nov 11
     
    This Web page talks about privacy for Americans. It only talkes about the internet alttle but it reflects on how Americans view privacy
‹ Previous 21 - 40 of 48 Next ›
Showing 20▼ items per page