Chuck Huff states, “the Internet has gotten a bad rap for being inhospitable to Women”. Although, I was not aware of this, it does not surprise me. Women have always had to overcome various challenges when they enter into a domain that is perceived to belong to men. A good example is in the workplace. Women have to contend with the same issues of not being taken seriously, sexually implicit comments, and sexual advances. These issues have gotten better with various laws or acts such as Sexual Harassment and equality in the workplace. Now it appears that these issues will have to be addressed in the virtual world.
I agree with Abbey’s comment, “While I don't condone, or like, advances made by men, they nonetheless are a part of life, cyber or otherwise, so to say that life is inhospitable to women as an absolute is a bit of a stretch.” It is a part of life and these issues should be addressed based on the degree of the infraction (flirting vs. inappropriate sexual advances).
Huff states that “the electronic utopia will not be coming to a web site near you.” To use the word utopia is somewhat idealistic and unrealistic, since we have not reached utopia in the real world why would we expect it in cyberspace.
The more I explore the Internet, I can relate to Huff’s position that the Internet is a fine place for Women. In today’s society there is so much hustle and bustle, and time is certainly not a commodity. Therefore, having access to the Internet to participate in on-line organizations, share ones concerns or ideas, and search for information is certainly good technology for women.
Huff, Chuck. "The Internet Is a Fine Place for Women." A Virtual Commonplace. Dec. 2007. Computers and Society. 5 Apr. 2007 -http://college.hmco.com/english/amore/demo/ch4_ r3.html-.
Monday, April 9, 2007
The Internet Is a Fine Place for Women
Chuck Huff states “the Internet has gotten a bad rap for being inhospitable to Women”. Although, I was not aware of this, it does not surprise me. Women have always had to overcome various challenges when they enter into a domain that is perceived to belong to men. A good example is in the workplace. Women have to contend with the same issues of not being taken seriously, sexually implicit comments, and sexual advances. These issues have gotten better with various laws or acts such as Sexual Harassment and equality in the workplace. Now it appears that these issues will have to be addressed in the virtual world.
I agree with Abbey’s comment “While I don't condone, or like, advances made by men, they nonetheless are a part of life, cyber or otherwise, so to say that life is inhospitable to women as an absolute is a bit of a stretch.” It is a part of life and these issues should be addressed based on the degree of the infraction (flirting vs. inappropriate sexual advances).
Huff states that “the electronic utopia will not be coming to a web site near you.” To use the word utopia is somewhat idealistic and unrealistic, since we have not reached utopia in the real world why would we expect it in cyberspace.
The more I explore the Internet, I can relate to Huff’s position that the Internet is a fine place for Women. In today’s society there is so much hustle and bustle, and time is certainly not a commodity. Therefore, having access to the Internet to participate in on-line organizations, share ones concerns or ideas, and search for information is certainly good technology for women.
Huff, Chuck. "The Internet IS a Fine Place for Women." A Virtual Commonplace. Dec. 2007. Computers and Society. 5 Apr. 2007 -http://college.hmco.com/english/amore/demo/ch4_ r3.html-.
I agree with Abbey’s comment “While I don't condone, or like, advances made by men, they nonetheless are a part of life, cyber or otherwise, so to say that life is inhospitable to women as an absolute is a bit of a stretch.” It is a part of life and these issues should be addressed based on the degree of the infraction (flirting vs. inappropriate sexual advances).
Huff states that “the electronic utopia will not be coming to a web site near you.” To use the word utopia is somewhat idealistic and unrealistic, since we have not reached utopia in the real world why would we expect it in cyberspace.
The more I explore the Internet, I can relate to Huff’s position that the Internet is a fine place for Women. In today’s society there is so much hustle and bustle, and time is certainly not a commodity. Therefore, having access to the Internet to participate in on-line organizations, share ones concerns or ideas, and search for information is certainly good technology for women.
Huff, Chuck. "The Internet IS a Fine Place for Women." A Virtual Commonplace. Dec. 2007. Computers and Society. 5 Apr. 2007 -http://college.hmco.com/english/amore/demo/ch4_ r3.html-.
Gender In Cyberspace
Many men that are interested in PCs definitely appear to have a different interest than women. Men become fascinated by the technology and spend countless hours trying to understand it or master it. However, many women like Deborah Tanner are just interested in knowing the basic. The question that we often ask is how do I get this technology to work effectively and efficiently for me in order to do what I need to do?
Deborah refers to herself as a pioneer; one of the first individuals that started the journey but, has no interest in going further. I can see where many women can be seen as pioneers because they on the quest to learn about the technology and then determine how it can be used to meet their purpose. However, unlike women many men will go beyond the pioneer phase.
As I read this article, I immediately thought of my cousin. He became so intrigue with the computer, he learned how to take it apart and rebuild it. This was without any formal training. When I asked him how he conquered his knowledge, he indicated that is was from spending many hours at the PC.
Deborah mentioned in her article that she was fascinated with email and when she received emails she felt loved. Email is a method of communication thatis being used more in society today. Deborah stated in her article that Steve (co-worker)communicated more effectively via email. People use emails in many different ways. Some people use emails for business related purposes; while others use email for personal means. Although, emails have it s value, it can become a little insensitive. Today’s society expect for you respond to an email as soon as you receive it.
I believe there is a difference between men and women when it comes to cyberspace. As Deborah has stated in her article and from what I have experienced first hand many men definitely go beyond the pioneer phase.
Tannen, Deborah. "Gender Gap in Cyberspace." A Virtual Commonplace. 16 May 1994. Newsweek. 5 Apr. 2007 -http://college.hmco.com/english/amore/demo/ch4_r1.html-.
Deborah refers to herself as a pioneer; one of the first individuals that started the journey but, has no interest in going further. I can see where many women can be seen as pioneers because they on the quest to learn about the technology and then determine how it can be used to meet their purpose. However, unlike women many men will go beyond the pioneer phase.
As I read this article, I immediately thought of my cousin. He became so intrigue with the computer, he learned how to take it apart and rebuild it. This was without any formal training. When I asked him how he conquered his knowledge, he indicated that is was from spending many hours at the PC.
Deborah mentioned in her article that she was fascinated with email and when she received emails she felt loved. Email is a method of communication thatis being used more in society today. Deborah stated in her article that Steve (co-worker)communicated more effectively via email. People use emails in many different ways. Some people use emails for business related purposes; while others use email for personal means. Although, emails have it s value, it can become a little insensitive. Today’s society expect for you respond to an email as soon as you receive it.
I believe there is a difference between men and women when it comes to cyberspace. As Deborah has stated in her article and from what I have experienced first hand many men definitely go beyond the pioneer phase.
Tannen, Deborah. "Gender Gap in Cyberspace." A Virtual Commonplace. 16 May 1994. Newsweek. 5 Apr. 2007 -http://college.hmco.com/english/amore/demo/ch4_r1.html-.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
E-Learning in Today's Society
E-learning in Today’s Society
The objective of this research is to convey when e-learning is effective in a corporate setting. This research will look at trainer -led/facilitator led teaching and e-learning to determine what is most effective and when one method may be more effective. Listed below are a few articles that will be reviewed in the research.
The Chronicle addresses the successes and failures of e-learning in higher education.
The questioned asked was, has e-learning live up its potential. Is it able to deliver as well as a teacher-led/facilitator? What aspects of e-learning are effective and what are the pitfalls?
Quizzing and Feedback in Computer-Based and book-Based training for Workplace Safety and Health addresses fundamental issues regarding retention of information beyond a certain length of time (1 week to 1 month). It also addresses what training works best in various situations.
E-learning: The Future of Quality Training states that large organizations are looking for cost effective ways to train their employees .E-learning can be successfully integrated into the company’s structure to provide quality training to employees
E-learning makes the grades provides information on the value of e-learning and how it can help employers keep employees and also help make companies more competitive.
The objective of this research is to convey when e-learning is effective in a corporate setting. This research will look at trainer -led/facilitator led teaching and e-learning to determine what is most effective and when one method may be more effective. Listed below are a few articles that will be reviewed in the research.
The Chronicle addresses the successes and failures of e-learning in higher education.
The questioned asked was, has e-learning live up its potential. Is it able to deliver as well as a teacher-led/facilitator? What aspects of e-learning are effective and what are the pitfalls?
Quizzing and Feedback in Computer-Based and book-Based training for Workplace Safety and Health addresses fundamental issues regarding retention of information beyond a certain length of time (1 week to 1 month). It also addresses what training works best in various situations.
E-learning: The Future of Quality Training states that large organizations are looking for cost effective ways to train their employees .E-learning can be successfully integrated into the company’s structure to provide quality training to employees
E-learning makes the grades provides information on the value of e-learning and how it can help employers keep employees and also help make companies more competitive.
Comedy Central's "Colbert Report"
Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report”
The Colbert Report satire regarding Wikipedia is addressing that reality of Wikipedia. The fact that Wiki-reality can be determined by people that agree on a perspective even when it is not accurate is the point of his satire. Colbert states “Together we can create a reality that we can all agree on-the reality we just agreed on”. He states that when people go against the majority that they are crazy. After all, if the majority of people agree on something, then it must be true. He states “Convince the majority of the people that some factoid is true and then it becomes true”. Now all a person has to do is edit Wikipedia or add information. In so many words, Wikiality is what people agree to. It isn’t necessary correct. For instance the statement “If I want to say that (George Washington did not have slaves} that is my right”. We all know that George Washington had slaves. However, with Wikipedia an individual can make changes based on their belief and if people agreed with it, it became Wikiality.
In my viewpoint the satire regarding Wikiality is probably done on this political show because of the implication regarding reality. When you look at politics today there is a lot of implication as to what is true and what we should believe.
The Colbert Report satire regarding Wikipedia is addressing that reality of Wikipedia. The fact that Wiki-reality can be determined by people that agree on a perspective even when it is not accurate is the point of his satire. Colbert states “Together we can create a reality that we can all agree on-the reality we just agreed on”. He states that when people go against the majority that they are crazy. After all, if the majority of people agree on something, then it must be true. He states “Convince the majority of the people that some factoid is true and then it becomes true”. Now all a person has to do is edit Wikipedia or add information. In so many words, Wikiality is what people agree to. It isn’t necessary correct. For instance the statement “If I want to say that (George Washington did not have slaves} that is my right”. We all know that George Washington had slaves. However, with Wikipedia an individual can make changes based on their belief and if people agreed with it, it became Wikiality.
In my viewpoint the satire regarding Wikiality is probably done on this political show because of the implication regarding reality. When you look at politics today there is a lot of implication as to what is true and what we should believe.
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