Case Study 1

In this case you are asked to answer this question:

What can be done to minimise the negative effect of computers on the environment?

Your answer should first explain at least 3 adverse effects computers might have. Be sure you have adequate detail - eg ‘computers use power’ is not adequate - how much do they use? How does this compare with other household/business uses? Which components use most?

Next, give give practical, detailed advice as to what we can do to reduce these ill effects. Again, be specific.

To give an adequate answer, you will need to draw from the text and CD. There is good material in Chapter 2 pages 82, 83 & 93, but with a little search of the index you can find more – (hint: for a start try ‘paperless’) and there is a relevant video on your CD - see ‘Energy-Efficient Office Equipment’ under Chapter 2 materials

To give an excellent answer (i.e. ‘A’ quality) you will need to draw from sources outside the text – from research on the web, from personal experience, etc. For a start, check out the ‘PC Recycling Tips’ video on the Web site for the text.

Guidelines for responding:

• Answers to D1 must be posted in the D1 Forum in the discussion board for your section of this course. Do not post in the Discussion Board for course called “07W_GED5038_310_311_312_313 Technology and You” (this Board is for questions and answers only).
• This exercise may be done alone, or in teams of 2 or 3 students (teams larger than 3 are not permitted). If done as a team, all team mates must be in the same section. Each team (or individual working alone) must open one (and only one) thread. Ensure that the last name of each contributor appears in the thread header. You may enter one to three posts (use reply button for posts after the first) to complete your contribution to the discussion. Do not reply to the posts of others, or post questions in this forum.
• Note that spelling and grammar do affect comprehension (and your mark!). Incerrek spulling and gramma offen make riting un-understand-ible! The spell checker in Bb will help, but remember that it is not prefect. You will still need to proof read you work!
• Remember the importance of correct attribution. Also, remember that spelling and grammar do affect comprehension (and your mark!). It is essential to spell check and proof read your work.

Deadline for posting: see Weekly Planner. Review the marking rubrics (below) before final posting to be sure of your A+!

Evaluation – D1 Forum Name(s):________________________________

Mark (out of…)	Assigned for…
7	Names of team members in thread header, one thread only Clear explanation of at least 3 adverse effects computers might have, with adequate detail Practical, specific, detailed advice as to what we can do to reduce these ill effects. Quoted material attributed correctly (correct ref after quoted text; ftnote with Author, date of pub, Title, Publisher, URL of page) Clear writing, sufficient ‘own words’ content, headings used, no grammar/spelling errors serious enough to affect readability
3	original thinking – adds from web research, other sources research clearly related to question Provides correct attribution for added material

Mark ____________10 (minus 20% per day late penalty if posted after deadline.)