Day 12

View the interview from 60 Minutes TV clip with Kevin Mitnick, world reknown hacker. Comment on your views on hacking and using the internet and technology in unacceptable ways. http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=8_VYWefmy34&eurl=http://digiteen.wikispaces.com/Digital+Law

Day 11 Blog

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter found in the brain that is needed for normal functioning of the central nervous system. Speed is a drug that can be prescribed or can be found as a street drug, otherwise known as crystal meth. Its causes arousal in the brain and central nervous system. "Playing video games doubles the amount of dopamine in the brain which is equivalent to a dose of speed". What do you think about that quote? Believe it or not?

Day 10 Blog

On Friday March 5th, you watched the Norbert Georget Presentation in the Anne Portnuff. Please summarize what Mr. Georget had to share for a main message to the YRHS students. Be very careful of your spelling and grammar, if you are unsure, please ask. Copy your post and then go to www.wordle.net.

Day 9 Blog

Some interesting Cell phone facts for your information, please read and comment.Did you know that two cell phones operating on either side of an egg will cook the egg and the same thing is happening to your brain and eyes when it's up next to your head?Did you know you can dial 911 on a Cell phone for emergency service even if the phone is locked or not in service?Did you know that for around $100 (sometimes less, sometimes up to $440), anyone can buy a list of everyone you've called from your cell phone for the last month? Sometimes they can also get your incoming calls and call locations, too.Did you know cell phones are actually a radio -- an extremely sophisticated radio, but a radio nonetheless?Did you know that up to 60% of the radiation emitted by a typical cell phone, (enough to cause heating), will be absorbed by the user’s head?Did you know that different brands and models of phones have widely different levels of radiation emissions?Comment on some of these facts, believable or not?

Day 8 Blog

Comment on some of the following quotes regarding cell phone addictions:One in six young adults could be addicted to their mobile phones, research suggests. A study of the mobile phone use of more than 100 students showed a large proportion exhibited symptoms more usually associated with compulsive gamblers. Many were so attached to their mobile that they relied on it to lift their mood, resorted to lying about how much they used it and regularly borrowed money from friends and relatives to pay their bills.The symptoms could be even worse for younger teenagers than those studied.While most of us are "addicted" to our mobiles, apparently some have it so bad that they're receiving treatment. Two children (ages 12 an 13) were admitted to a mental health clinic to cure what's been labeled as cellphone addiction.From the Telegraph:They were brought in after spending an average of six hours a day on their phones, talking, texting or playing games.Their parents became concerned that the children, aged 12 and 13, were unable to carry out normal activities without their handsets. They were failing at school and deceiving relatives in an attempt to obtain more money for phone cards.According to the doctors on staff, it's the first time that a "specific" treatment has been used to cure mobile phone addiction. Then again, these are children who are 12 and 13. They seem a lot more like two kids distracted from their school work than strung-out junkies begging for quarters at the side of the road so that they can get their next fix."They both showed disturbed behaviour and this exhibited itself in failure at school. They both had serious difficulties leading normal lives."Both children had had their own phones for 18 months and were not controlled by their parents."One paid for their phone by getting money from the grandmother and other family members, without explaining what they were going to do with it," said Dr Utgès.At least two cases of phone addiction have been reported in Britain where young people who were obsessed with their phones and became depressed when the number of incoming calls or messages dropped.Comment on your beliefs behind cell phone addictions.

Day 7 Blog

Watch this video clip on how far technology advanced from the era of the "scroll to the book". Think of what a new concept this must have been and how frustrating it may have been for some. 100 years later, can you relate the era of "hard copy print to electronic version". Where are your parents at with technology? Do they have a facebook account, an email account, a wiki space, a blog, are they on MSN or know how to log onto any of these applications. Do your parents read the newspaper on-line, or use google to research information. Do your parents use "snail mail" with a postage stamp or rely on their email account to stay caught up with friends and family? Comment on your parents' comfort level when it comes to technology.

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