CIS105 r/t assignment

Name: Chelsie Suttell            Class time: 11 am

KEEP THIS TO 1-2 – PAGES LONG

Title of Article: Unwrapping the Gift

Author: Sarah Baase

Date of Publication: January 2008

Book: A Gift of Fire

1.     Tell three interesting elements of this article: (Knowledge)

a.       The rapid development of technology: cell phones, internet, etc.

b.       How these technologies impacted society for the good and bad.

c.       Almost everything people do as a society relates back to technologies.

2.     What is the main issue being discussed within this article? (Comprehension)

The main issue being discussed within this article is how fast technology has developed.  Technology has positive effects and negative effects on society today.

3.     What is an example of this type of problem/similar situation that you have experienced – be specific? (Application)

An example of this type of situation that I have experienced is using the internet to shop online.  Although it was quick and easy, it was also a fraudulent site and the product I received was not worth the money I had paid. 

4.     Address all that apply. How can you compare this situation to something that does not relate to computers, technology, or the Internet? What ideas NEW can you add to the issue that is being presented within the reading? (Analysis)

More and more people are shopping online so that they don’t have to deal with the hectic crowds and long lines during the holidays.  Although this seems like it couldn’t get better it has its downfalls.  There is no personal connection when buying through the internet, therefore more and more people are losing their money over the internet because there are so many identity thefts and fraud acts occurring.

5.     Address all that apply. Do you agree with what is being said within the article (Why/Why not)?  What new conclusions can you draw about this (or other topics) after reading this material? (Synthesis)

I agree with what is being said within the article because although every technology may make things easier for us, there will always be some new scams or downfalls that people will be able to come up with in order to benefit themselves.  Having no personal connection with someone over the internet makes it a lot easier for someone to steal your personal belongings. 

6.     Address all that apply. Judge whether or not this topic is relevant in today’s society? Evaluate why you are viewing the topic in this manner based on your experiences. What new choices/decisions will you make after reading this article? Explain. (Evaluation)

This topic is most definitely relevant in today’s society because there are identity thefts and scams happening left and right.  People may think that technology is the greatest thing on earth, but it also has a lot of disadvantages that at the end of the day will hurt our society.