The last post!

Well I want to thank you all for your awesome work this semester, you have been a great class! 

Today is our last day of class and we are going to do a short recap of the semester.  I want everyone to pick one topic or article we discussed in this class then gather information to give the class a 2 minute current update on the topic.  Post the information and summary to this blog.

Please remember hand in your papers by Thursday, December 19th at 11:30 AM.  If I am not in my office just slide them under my door!

Have a great Christmas holiday!

Who is watching you?

Government spying has been a huge hot topic issue over the past twelve months.  Now major tech giants are banning together to limit this "privacy intrusion".  Here is the latest news on their efforts.

http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/09/technology/nsa-government-spying/index.html

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/05/tech/web/microsoft-nsa-snooping/index.html

What are your thoughts on government spying?  Is it something that effects your day to day life?  Do you think they are overstepping or simply just doing their jobs? Share your thoughts!

No class - 12/5/2013

There will be no class Thursday, December 12th.  Please use this time to catch up on missed blogs or start your final paper.

Final Paper

Write a three-page, size 12, double spaced, 1" margin paper on "How Technology Affects My Life".  Please use specific examples as well as broad statements. Be sure to discuss various aspects such as communication, ethical factors, advancements, etc.  Papers are due by the specified time.

All final projects must be handed in as a hard copy.

Due by 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 17th

Marketing Mania - The Superbowl Edition

It is no secret that many viewers of the Superbowl are more excited for the commercials than the actual game.  Many go as far as to DVR the event and fast forward the game!  Here is one websites list of the best and the worst ads.

Do you agree with their selections?
How does the marketing done during this event effect the game?
How does it affect the consumers?
Is there anything that you suddenly want or crave during these commercials?
How has technology changed the marketing plan of these businesses?
What are some other ways that advancements in technology has shifted how companies market their products?

http://www.superbowl-commercials.org/23531.html

http://www.superbowl-commercials.org/23491.html

Black, Small, Cyber, Giving

What comes to mind when you read the 4 words in the title?  There is actually a correlation between all these words!  Read the following articles.  What trends do you notice? What do these trends say about the current economy and society in general?  Did you participate in any of these events?  What are your thoughts on all of this craziness?

http://www.ecommercebytes.com/cab/abn/y12/m11/i27/s04

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/retail/2012/11/report-cyber-monday-sales-up-27.html

http://fox4kc.com/2012/11/27/black-friday-cyber-monday-and-now-givingtuesday/

No Class 11/21/2013

Just a reminder - No Class 11/21/2013