Case Study 3
In this case you are
asked to study one
of the dilemmas presented in the last two slides this week (Week 6). Describe
clearly the technology involved, and the problem it poses (now or in the
future). Then tell us specific steps you think we should take to deal
with it, and why you believe your suggestions are the best possible response. (Note
that if you want to ‘show off’ this work to an employer, the
subject of protecting your kids from internet dangers is not the best choice!)
Be sure you have adequate detail - eg “the government needs to do something” is not as good as
“I believe we should write our MP to ask for legisilation that
will….. etc.”
To give an adequate answer, you will need to draw from the text and your own creative thinking.
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. Here’s a great chance to use the Web Research skills you learned
this week!
Guidelines for
responding:
- Answers must be posted in the Case 3 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.
- 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 – Case 3
Name(s):________________________________
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Mark (out of…)
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Assigned for…
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7
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- Names
of team members in thread header, one thread only
- Explanation
of one
Internet dilemma describes clearly the technology involved, and the problem
it poses.
- Specific steps to deal
with it clearly described, with why suggestions are the best possible
response.
- 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
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3
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- original
thinking – adds from web research, other sources
- adequate
research, clearly related to question
- Provides
correct attribution for added material
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Mark ____________10 (minus 20% per day late penalty if posted after
deadline.)