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Week 12 in Accessing Knowledge!

23/05/08

Lecture Overview
This weeks lecture was all about social and ethical issues, and protecting yourself and your PC on the world wide web. The dangers of the web is 'identity theft'. When posting your identity details on the web, people can access anything to do with you. The problems involved when using the world wide web intellectual property, copy right, plagiarism, security, privacy and freedom of speech. To protect yourself on the internet you should install a firewall, install a anti-virus software, beware of attachments and spyware. Also when using the internet DO NOT give out personal details, DO NOT reply to spam mail, update your anti-virus weekly and always scan your documents before opening them.


Tutorial Activities

Activity One:

• For activity one we had to visit the website 'The Australian copyright council' (http://www.copyright.org.au/)


• Once we were in the site we then had to click the hyperlink tab 'Copyright information' then click the hyperlink 'All information sheets'.

• We then had to choose 5 different information sheets that would be relevant to us as an undergraduate, then read them, and report our findings.

Information sheets:

1. Databases, complications, tables & forms: This information sheet was all about the legal issues relevant to using tables, indexes form, and taking another persons information from essays, short stories and databases. The purpose of this information sheet is to inform and give a general introductory information about copyright. The information sheet gives examples and keypoints of copyright and ways in which you can avoid copyright.
   
2. Websites: creating and publishing on the internet: This information sheet for people that create their own websites and publishing material on the internet. The purpose of this information sheet is to give a general introductory of copyright. The sheets talks about keypoints of copyright, what copyright protects and the rights of having copyright.
   
3. Translations: This information sheet once again talks about copyright but this time its all about copyright when using translations. This information like the previous two explains the keypoints when using translations to avoid copyright and the sheet also explains the same points as the other two sheets about what copy right protects, how you can avoid copyright laws and the rights you have when you have copyright.
   
4. Quotes and extracts: copyright obligations: This information sheet like the others talked about copyright, only this sheet talked about copyright incorporation with quotations and extracts from other peoples writing. This sheet also explains the keypoints, how you can avoid copyright, what copyright protects, when is copyright infridged and it explains how to take quoatations correctly without performing copyright. It also answers common questions that are asked when using words of others.
   
5. "Private use" copying: time-, format- & space-shifting: This information sheet gives an overview of copyright laws for people who want to copy text, pictures, sound recordings and videos. It explains the keypoints of this topic and what you can do under the 'private use' of provisions. This information sheet answers common questions about copyright.

All of these information sheet are all focused on one main idea. Copy right. Although each sheet is slightly different it explains copyright and how to avoid it when using other peoples information.

Activity Two:

• In activity two we had to go to site 'APRA' (http://www.apra.com.au/music-users/online_mobile/online_mobile.asp)


• We then had to explain what you need to know about music and the web:

According to the APRA/AMCOS website, downloading music online is becoming a problem for songwriters as it is free to download the music and the songwriters are not getting paid. The internet offers the distribution of full-length songs, mobile phone ringtones, webcasting and on-demand streaming. Music on the net is popular as it is not only free but also it can be accessed at anytime, any place. There are a number of copyright issues that are involved when downloading music from the internet; these include 'the reproduction of a musical work' and 'the communication to the public of a musical work'. AMCOS and APRA are licences that refrain the possibility of copyright.

Activity Three:

In activity three we had to go to a website, and from this we had to protect yourself from attacks on your privacy and security.

1) Install Antivirus software
2) Be aware of attachments and spyware
3) Do not give away your personal information
4) Do not reply to spam mail
5) Set online programs to maximize security settings
6) Use peer 2 peer software with caution
7) Update Antivirus software weekly
8) Scan document before opening
9) Tune the preview in your email client off



Reference:
Brain, M. (1998). How Stuff Works. How Stuff Works, Atlanta GA. Retrieved May 28, 2008, from http://computer.howstuffworks.com/virus6.htm


Readings Summary:

• EFF's Top 12 Ways to Protect your Online Privacy: This website provides their top 12 tips on protecting your privacy. A few include; don't reveal private information, don't reply to spam, be conscious of web security and use encryption.
• Ethics in Computing, Social justice Issues, Electronic Monitoring: This website provides you with links to such topics as types of monitoring, privacy issues, suggested policies and privacy resources.
• Overview of Intellectual Property: This website talks about how to protect your intellectual property. In goes more in depth with patents, trademarks and copyright.

Week 11 in Accessing Knowledge!

16/05/08

Lecture Overview

Week 11's lecture started off with some technical difficulties. The computer was not conencting to the projector, this meant that we did not start our weeks lecture till late and did not get all information on the lecture. We started off by doing a pop quiz on revision of the past weeks in accessing knowledge. This weeks lecture was all about 'Data, Information and Knowledge'.

• The definition of data is that it is a fact or a proposition. Some characteristics of data is that it is factual, non-judgemental and non-inferential. An example of data is sampled data which is data such as price, shares and another example of data is measured data which is used for the weather.The importance of data is to collect valid and unbiased data, and must be quantative and representive.


• Information means a collection of facts or data that relate to each other. Some of the characteristics of information is that it is summative, relational and dimensional. An example of information is historical information which is used for almanacs, or table of census data, another use of information is records which is used for budgets, minutes of meetings. The importance of information must inform, be relational and meaningful.


• Knowledge is the sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered or learned. Some characteristics of Knowledge is that is inferential, experimental and judgemental. Knowledge is used for things such as white pages, press release and marketing strategies. The importance of knowledge must not only be subjective but its origin should be clear, should be a novel/ logical conclusion and must have justification from data and information.

Tutorial Activities
The first thing we were told to do in class today was to go onto blackboard-announcements and compelte a survey about blackboard, and our opinions on it. We then went ahead and started our activities for week 11.

Activity One:

Activity one we had to visit a website about data, information and knowledge (http://www.success.co.il/is/dik.html) and then brows the internet to find a dictionary and find the terms to the following words:

• Data: Individual facts, statistics, or items of information.


• Information: Knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance.


• Knowledge: Acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation.


• Wisdom: The ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight.

I recieved these meanings from the online dictionary 'http://www.dictionary.com/'

Activity Two:

In activity two we had to construct a graph on the results of data, knowledge, information and wisdom.

Activity Three:

Activity three required for us to show our understanding of the relationship between data, information and knowledge and explain how it can assist my university study:

• When given an assignment you should firstly highlight keywords, look up definitions and know what your looking for. Once this is done you can collect data.


• Data relates to the research part of the assessment. Look for facts, statistics etc to assist in forming your ideas and backing up statements.


• Information usually relates to the building phase of the assignment. You put all the information you have found and you put it together logically.


• Knowledge relates to the composition of your assignment, whereby you make your own judgments on the information you have collected and put together.

Activity Four:

In activity four we had to make a list of five organisations that collect information from their clients or the public, and explain why we think they might collect this information.

• Telephone companies record which numbers you call, how often you call etc.


• Libraries record which books are taken out and who the popular authors are etc. Use this information to plan what new books to buy and by what authors.


• Most supermarkets collect data about customers and their spending habits. Use this information to plan and strategise.


• The local doctor at each visit will write down what is wrong with you, and collects it in case of any trends or patterns occurring. Ensures safety and detecting things early.


• Census data. Finds out a variety of information such as age, gender, income, family size and distribution for within a suburb, city, or state.

Readings Summary:

• Data, information, knowledge & wisdom: Data is raw. It simply exists and has no significance beyond it's existance. Information is the data that has been given meaning by way of rational connection. Knowledge is the appropriate collection of information, such that it's intent is to be useful. Understanding is an interpolative and probabilistic process. Whereas wisdom is an extrapolative and non-probabilistic process.


• Information Literacy: This website is a tutorial that includes lessons, quizzes, assignments and handouts to help master your information literacy skills.


• Data, information and knowledge: This reading talks about the relationships that occur within data, info and knowledge. It gives examples such as the Bureau of Meteorology.

Week Ten in Accessing Knowledge!

9/05/08

Lecture Overview
This weeks lecture was all about information management and using technology for accessing and organising information. There are two different types of information management. The first one is an atom-based information format. An example of atom-based format is books, papers or reports, and example of a bit-based format which is the second information management format is digital reproductions and electronic content. Both atom-based and bit-based formats come with pros and cons. A few principles apply to organising your bits, such as common file extensions and using the properties tool to create metadata about your documents.

Tutorial Activities

For week ten's tutorial we did not only need to complete our week ten blog, tutorial activites and attend the lecture, but also our group assignment was due.

Activity One

Activity one required us to visit a website (http://www.inette.com/aibtinette/favoritesI.html) and learn all about saving and bookmarking websites that we wished to returned to, that we liked, at a later date.

Activity Two

• For activity two we had to use and put into practice what we had learnt from the online tutorial in activity one.


• We had to create three folders of our choice, and then bookmark at least two websites that fit that category.

Activity Three

• For activity three we had to visit Negroponte's famous archive online site "Being Digital" (http://archives.obs-us.com/obs/english/books/nn/bdcont.htm)


• We had to read the article "The DNA of Information".

Review of Atom-based and Bit-based information formats:

Atom Based: Books, reports and papers are examples of atom based information format. The pros are that we can see it, we can know where it is, it is easily concealed, easy to protect and difficult to change or copy. The cons are that it is bulky, costly, difficult to edit or distribute and inflexible.

Bit Based: Digital reproductions and electronic content are examples of bit based information format. The pros are that it is very cheap and flexible, easy to edit and easy to mass produce and broadcast. The cons are that privacy could be an issue (easy to copy and steal), authenticity- it is easy to fake or edit information, and unsolicited broadcast such as SPAM could occur.

Week Nine in Accessing Knowledge!

2/5/08

Lecture Overview

Week nines lecture was all about communications. Communication in the world is very today different today compared to the past due to 'information and communication technology' (ICT). Communication can occur in a variety of ways, there are four types of ICT communication:

• Synchronous & Dependent Place, this means same time, same place and an example of this is a chatroom.


• Synchronous & Independent Place, this means same time, different place and an example of this is MSN Messenger.
  
• Asynchronous & Dependent Place, this means different time, same place and an example of this is a bulletin board.


• Asynchronous & Independent Place, this means different time, different place and an example of this is an email.


• For a Synchronous type of communication all parties have to be engaged in communication at the same time, whilst Asynchronous communication means parties take their turn in their own time. For a Dependent place type of communication all parties have to be in the same place, whilst Independent place communication means that parties can be anywhere in cyberspace.

Some examples of ICT use are:

• Mobile telephone (3G Network)
• Video and tele-conferencing
• Ipods, mp3s, laptops
• Electronic mail (emails)
• Multi-media communications

Tutorial Activities

Activity One:

For activity one we were told to visit the google search engine (http://www.google.com/), when we were on that site we were told to click on the hyperlink tab 'Groups', and enter a search term that interests ourselves.

• I searched the key term: 'dancing', and I found groups such as; Dancing with the Stars', and all different types of dance studios available to attend. There was a variety of studios available, ranging from all ages, the young to the old and also all types of dancing, hip-hop classes to ballet classes. It was very versatile, bringing me back a very broad range of dancing.

Activity Two:

Activity two required for us to further our search on this search term, and report our findings on what he have discovered.

• I discovered that the bulletin boards are boards that people post their comments.


• I found that the bulletin boards is all about people expressing their feelings on the subject, whether they like or dislike the classes or shows.


• It is also used for the classes to be known, showing everyone the variety of dance classes on, the times and where abouts the classes will be held.

Activity Three:

In activity three we were required to visit yahoo podcast, search a term that was of interest to ourselves and listen to at least two podcasts. (My search term was cheerleadng).

(Print screen of yahoo podcast search)

(Podcast of cheerleading).

• We then had to visit the ecu podcast website (http://www.ecu.edu.au/library/services/podcasts.html).
• I looked through the ecu podcast library website, and I found out about podcasts and what I need to listen to a podcast.

Activity Four: The potential benefits of podcasts for university students:

• It helps student study better as they can go at their own pace.


• Good for revision before a test or exam.


• If your sick or can't make it to the lecture, you wont miss out important information and fall behind.


• It is another way for the university to communicate with it's students.

Reading Summary:

Problem with Spam: Spam is an electronic mail that is sent out to a large number of people that have not asked for the email. It is also a pointless email, with no importance. The problem with spam is that it can seriously interfere with the operation of public services.

Email do's and dont's: Although emails are extremely useful and time saving they also have their downsides. Emails cause for you to not get as many tasks done in your life, due to constantly writing emails back and forth to co-workers, or you can get interupted from important tasks to read your email. When using email you should make sure that:

• The emails are the right communication skill for you.
• Get to the point straight away.
• Make sure the question you are asking is clear and precise.
• Specify who you want to reply.
• Be clear about when you need the response back.
• Dont forget the rules of grammar and punctuation.
• Be sure to stay on one topic per email.
• Provide context to frame your message.

Essential Email Etiquette: Although emails are a less formal way of communication, you must be sure to use the correct etiquette to ensure that your email will be taken more seriously and is more persuavive for your reader. You also need to remember who your reader is, and from this you will be able to determine the grammar and punctuation standard needed. When writing an email be sure to use the correct etiquette by obeying the following rules:

• Think of an appropriate subject.
• Address recipients appropriately.
• Select an appropriate tone.
• Avoid irony and sarcasm, as jokes and sarcasm do not always come across that way through email as the reader cannot see your expressions or hear youe tone.
• Edit your message.
• Keep messages brief.
• Make sure your attachment is used appropriately do not get off topic.

Week Eight in Accessing Knowledge!

25/4/08

Lecture Overview
This weeks lecture was all about presentation strategies. This lecture focused mainly on powerpoint presentations, and using them in oral presentation, that will be needed for our other classes. A powerpoint presentation must include an introduction, body and conclusion. The power point presentation is a very useful tool as it provides the connection between the speech and written works, it also supports and backs up your wordings. The advantages of combining a power point presentation with your oral presentation is that your audience will connect and understand your point of view more clearer and easier, this is because people respond and take more in when combining as many senses as possible, and when using these two types of presentations together your audience are using their visuals, hearing and reading senses. In your presentation you should include the following features:

• Use the strategy KISS (keep it simple stupid).

• Dont use distractive coulours or images that will distract your audience.


• Use animation effects consistently.


• Dont use sounds.


• Dont use irrelevant graphics.

But the most important features that structure a good presentation is having an introduction, body and conclusion.

Tutorial Activities

Activity One:

For activity one we were required to visit the website http://www.personal.psu.edu/uxg3/blogs/undergraduateresearch/2008/02/online-resources-for-how-to-pr.html which was all about "Online resources for how to prepare and deliver a presentation".

After visiting this site we had to look over the site and make a top five list of strategies to create a good presentation.

List of strategies to help you deliver a top notch presentation:

1. Practice, Practice, Practice!!!


2. Use audio/visual aids to enhance your presentation.


3. Speak clearly and learn to pause.


4. Make eye contact and interact with your audience.


5. Structure your speech with an introduction, body and conclusion.

Activity Two:

• For activity two we were required to construct a power point presentation on 'how to give a low impact powerpoint presentation'.

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Reading Summary:

How do give a bad presentation: When preparing a presentation there are many things that you need to take into consideration to avoid a bad presentation. However points that cause a bad presentation are:

• To just wing it.
• Start out weak.
• To think that your speech is either all about you or your boss, instead of focusing of the facts about the topic.
• Substitute facts for opinions.
• Wander off topic and abandon your objective.
• Ignore the environment and declare your own time zone.
• Finish weak.