I chose to research a new invention know as "edible computer chips." This invention has staggering implications and could greatly change the world of medicine. These chips have the ability to activate once swallowed and send signals via Bluetooth to a device that can read of a lot of information such respiratory rate, temperature, and even body and to determine if the patient is standing up, sitting, or lying down. This chip will be very useful as it can track if the patient has taken their required pills or not and notify them if that is the case. It is great work in nanotechnology, but the only question is if it will receive approval from the FDA and is expected to be put out into the market either this year, 2011 or next year, 2012. If it is proven safe and working in clinical trials this could change both the way that medicine is prescribed and how those drugs are then used. The only other issue is that people may not be comfortable putting technology into their body and may reject this idea even if it is proved safe in clinical trials. The project itself has been extremely expensive, costing millions of dollars to get into working condition, but if it does in fact work it could be a great improvement for society. Given the amount of time that was spent in putting this project together it would be a great tragedy if they were never actually used or used well.
This technology could actually lead to breaking one of the computer ethics commandments. As it allows you to see your vital statistics people could easily use it to moniter you, which is not something that anyone really wants. So as long as these things are used for good, it could be great for people all over the world.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Pre-Assessment Quiz
Your Final Score: 14 out of 20=70%
There were a few problems with this test. For example, often times when false was chosen as the answer to a question it say that you were incorrect and the correct answer was false. Most of the other questions seemed to work well, but the majority of them I didn't know and had to guess (which makes sense as it is a pre-assessment quiz).
1. Did the test evaluate your computer knowledge fairly? Why or why not?
I believe that the test was a fair evaluation even though I got many questions wrong, it was infact a pre-assessment meaning that I shouldn’t know everything on it.
2. Were there any problems with the test? did it accurately provide you with the answers?
I did provide me with the answers for the most part, but unfortunately there were some mistakes in the results that show that sometimes the incorrect answer as the true answer
3.What are the advantages of online quizzes?
The advantage to online quizzes is that you can retake them over and over again if you want. Another advantage is that you don’t have to have any physical things like pencils and paper to take one.
4. What are the disadvantages of online quizzes of this type?
The disadvantage is that it can have mistakes that you cannot correct since there is not a physical person actually grading it.
5. What types of assessments do you think can better evaluate student knowledge in computers?
I like the computer quiz as it was easy to take and had the same if not more amount of questions.
6. Do you think online quizzes can be used in other classes?
Yes, I do believe that they can be used in other classes just ass effectively
7. Would you want to take an online quiz in other classes? Why or why not?
Yes, I would want to take an online quiz in another class as they are much easier to take.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Scavenger Hunt Home
1. What is the exact version of the HP you are using in UA33?
HP Pavilion HPE h8-1010 PC
2. Where did you find this information?
The label on the side of the computer/ system information.
3. What is the GHzspeed of these computers?
It is 2.7 GHzspeed
4. What version of Microsoft Windows is installed on your computer?
Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1
5. How much RAM is on your computer?
8GB
6. How much storage does your hard drive have?
1 terabyte
7. List 3 applications programs on your computer.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Powerpoint, and Microsoft Excel are installed onto this computer.
8. What is the name of the antivirus program installed on your computer?
Windows Home Security
This is important information because how can you truely expect to use a computer if you don't know anything about it. Another important reason is if it breaks and needs to be repaired, then knowing even this basic information would help a lot.
HP Pavilion HPE h8-1010 PC
2. Where did you find this information?
The label on the side of the computer/ system information.
3. What is the GHzspeed of these computers?
It is 2.7 GHzspeed
4. What version of Microsoft Windows is installed on your computer?
Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1
5. How much RAM is on your computer?
8GB
6. How much storage does your hard drive have?
1 terabyte
7. List 3 applications programs on your computer.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Powerpoint, and Microsoft Excel are installed onto this computer.
8. What is the name of the antivirus program installed on your computer?
Windows Home Security
This is important information because how can you truely expect to use a computer if you don't know anything about it. Another important reason is if it breaks and needs to be repaired, then knowing even this basic information would help a lot.
Monday, September 12, 2011
ComputerScavengerHunt
1.What is the exact version of the HP you are using in UA33?
HP Compaq 6000 Pro SFF PC.
2. Where did you find this information?
The label on the side of the computer/ system information.
3. What is the GHzspeed of these computers?
It is 3.00GHz.
4. What version of Microsoft Windows is installed on your computer?
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
5. How much RAM is on your computer?
1.93GB of RAM.
6. How much storage does your hard drive have?
It has 149 GB on it.
7. List 3 applications programs on your computer.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Powerpoint, and Adobe Photoshop are installed onto this computer.
8. What is the name of the antivirus program installed on your computer?
Symnantec Antivirus is installed onto my computer.
By Jalen & Yubo
HP Compaq 6000 Pro SFF PC.
2. Where did you find this information?
The label on the side of the computer/ system information.
3. What is the GHzspeed of these computers?
It is 3.00GHz.
4. What version of Microsoft Windows is installed on your computer?
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
5. How much RAM is on your computer?
1.93GB of RAM.
6. How much storage does your hard drive have?
It has 149 GB on it.
7. List 3 applications programs on your computer.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Powerpoint, and Adobe Photoshop are installed onto this computer.
8. What is the name of the antivirus program installed on your computer?
Symnantec Antivirus is installed onto my computer.
By Jalen & Yubo
10 Commandments of Computer Ethics
1 Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
I won't use my computer to hack into someone's account.
2 Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.
I won't go and delete other people's work.
3 Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.
I won't go into other people's folders and read their work.
4 Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
I won't use my computer to steal work from another student.
5 Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
I won't try and impersonate another student or person on the internet.
6 Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
I won't use programs that aren't mine without permission.
7 Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
I won't ever use someone else's things without their permission.
8 Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
I won't copy other people's work and ideas.
9 Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
I won't create a program that would in make another student or person unhappy.
10 Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.
I won't create a program that is disrespectful or mean to another human being.
I won't use my computer to hack into someone's account.
2 Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.
I won't go and delete other people's work.
3 Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.
I won't go into other people's folders and read their work.
4 Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
I won't use my computer to steal work from another student.
5 Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
I won't try and impersonate another student or person on the internet.
6 Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
I won't use programs that aren't mine without permission.
7 Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
I won't ever use someone else's things without their permission.
8 Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
I won't copy other people's work and ideas.
9 Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
I won't create a program that would in make another student or person unhappy.
10 Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.
I won't create a program that is disrespectful or mean to another human being.
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