Welcome to IS299! Jessica Rodriguez, M.S.. Contact Information E-mail address: [email protected]@kaplan.edu ◦ Include course number (IS299)

Welcome to IS299!Welcome to IS299!Jessica Rodriguez, M.S.

Contact InformationContact InformationE-mail address:

[email protected]. ◦Include course number (IS299) in the

subject line Office hours:

◦See the syllabusAIM screen name:

RodriguezKaplan

No TextbookNo Textbook

This class does not include a textbook. All of the required readings are linked from these tabs:◦Reading◦Web Resource◦Additional Resources

Course TopicsCourse TopicsThe Science of Completing a Project What's in a Source  Creating a Historical Context   Understanding Your Place in History  Outline Your Presentation Clarifying the Thesis   Conclusion and Support Giving and Using FeedbackEffective PresentationCongratulations

E-College Platform: UnitsE-College Platform: UnitsUnits

◦10 per term◦Located on left side of course

homepage◦Include readings, discussions,

seminars◦Units 3, 4, 5 include journal entries◦Units 2, 5, 6, 8, and 9 include

projects

E-College Platform: Course E-College Platform: Course HomepageHomepageAnnouncementsWelcome OverviewWhat’s NewSyllabusCourse QuestionsAPA Quick ReferenceLibrary Presentation

Unit 1 OverviewUnit 1 OverviewRead all information on course

homepageUnit 1

◦ Reading◦ Final Project Information ◦ Discussion ◦ Seminar ◦ Additional Resources

SeminarsSeminarsLive seminars

◦For full credit, attend the full hour and contribute to the discussion

Seminar option 2: Due at the end of the unit◦For full credit, respond to the

questions with a 200-word (minimum) response.

Discussion RequirementsDiscussion Requirements For full credit:

1. Complete answers to all discussion questions. Make sure your responses provide a thorough discussion of the questions and include relevant examples of unit concepts.

2. Make sure your postings relate to the readings. Include reflections about how the unit objectives will be relevant to your “real world” experiences in the classroom.

3. Write responses that are at least 100 words. Read over your responses before posting to check for clear writing and correct spelling and grammar.

4. Interact with 2 or more students. Make sure to further the discussion by connecting your responses to the readings and course content.

DropboxDropboxJournals are submitted to the

dropboxSubmit all projects to the

DropboxAll projects should be submitted

in Microsoft WordSave your project with first

name, last name, and unit #◦Example: JessicaRodriguezUnit3

GradingGradingTotal course points: 1,000

◦Weekly seminars: 5 points◦Weekly discussions: 20 points◦Journals (Unit 3, 4, 5): 75 total◦Unit 2 Project: 70 points◦Unit 5 Project: 75 points◦Unit 6 Project: 40 points◦Unit 7 Project: 40 points◦Unit 8 Project: 75 points◦Final project: 400 points

PlagiarismPlagiarismTaking another person’s words, ideas, or

results as their own. (If you want to include someone else’s words, ideas, or results, be sure to give proper credit to the source by following APA citation guidelines.)

Copying work or written text without properly citing it. If you want to quote an author, you must give proper credit to the author. Please use quotations sparingly in your projects.

Turning in an assignment that another student either partially or wholly completed. Your projects need to be written entirely by you.

Final Project…Final Project…

Business & IndustryBusiness & Industry◦automated manufacturing ◦technology advances in processing◦technical means for long distance

meeting and collaboration◦computerized record keeping ◦online shopping

Communications Communications ◦the internet (email, search engines,

high speed connections such as WiFi)◦telephone – including cell phones ◦mobile devices (blackberry, laptop

computers, treo, palm pilot, etc)◦assistive technology (FM adaptors,

voice recognition devices, etc) ◦web casting ◦Instant messaging/Texting

(sociological theories, subculture, etc.)

EconomicEconomic◦online shopping◦biometric recognition for validation

of financial transaction◦paypass, paypal (or other automated

payment system)◦online investing

EducationEducation

◦online education ◦technology in the classroom◦assistive technology for special needs

students◦dissemination of materials via the

internet (online databases and access to information)

◦word processing via computers◦audio/visual aids in instruction◦support for second language learners

EntertainmentEntertainment

◦compact disks◦personal computers◦digital cameras◦iPod xx◦cable◦portable DVD players◦tv and music videos on cell phones◦personal game systems (Atari,

Nintendo, Sony Playstation, Xbox, etc)◦online gaming

EnvironmentEnvironment

◦technology to meet EPA standards◦hazardous waste of technological

advances◦technical tools used in weather

prediction◦sustainable fuel sources such as

hemp and biomass

FoodFood

◦packaging improvements that lead to increased shelf-life and safety

◦processing improvements that lead to increased shelf-life and safety

◦genetically modified food sources 

Medical and HealthcareMedical and Healthcare

◦ development of the medical profession◦ immunizations throughout history◦ the human genome project◦ health risks associated with technology◦ organ transplants ◦ x-rays or other technical diagnostic tools◦ computerized record keeping & identification◦ research (cancer, stem cell, gene)◦ life saving procedures for infants (impact on

education and special needs) ◦ assistive technology (cochular implants, motorized

wheel chairs, prosthetics, screen-readers, etc)

PoliticsPolitics

◦voter registration/computation of votes

◦reach via mass media in campaigns◦importance of visual image due to

live news coverageimpact of tools such as

Photoshop (example: fake photo circulated during 2004 campaign of John Kerry and Jane Fonda

SocialSocial

◦blogging◦online dating◦social networking (Facebook, MySpace, etc.)◦discussion rooms, AIM, and News Groups◦social Ills - Internet and Predatory Behavior ◦gender and Use of Internet Dating (related:

intimate relationships and the Internet) ◦social Movements & Internet ◦class, unequal access to technology

(education, health resources, etc)

SportsSports

◦computerized score keeping◦availability of instant replay◦enhancing drug use◦instantaneous sports results on cell

phones ◦online training/nutritional counseling

TransportationTransportation

◦alternative fuel sources xx◦safety advances (air bags, shoulder

restraints, LATCH, crumple zones)◦impact of the automobile, railroads,

or airlines◦wireless communication◦cell phone or computer use while

driving 

Final Project…Final Project…Introduction 2-3 paragraphs Thesis Statement Include personal perspectiveDiscussion 10-16 paras Historical Context Impact on you PersonallyConclusion 2-3 paragraphs Promote interest in learning moreReferences 10 sources total (5 scholarly journals, 2 books, 3 others) APA Format

We’re off to the Unit 1 We’re off to the Unit 1 Topics…Topics…

Unit 1: Scientific MethodUnit 1: Scientific Method

The steps of the scientific method are: ◦Ask a Question ◦Do Background Research ◦Construct a Hypothesis ◦Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment

◦Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion

◦Communicate Your Results

From “Steps of the Scientific Method” at http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentoring/project_scientific_method.shtml

1.  Ask a question.1.  Ask a question.

Identify a technological event that has impacted your life.

Purpose, goals, and significanceEffects of people, traditions,

culture, society, etc. Define the problem Ask a question

2.  Do background 2.  Do background research.research.Collect information and resources

explaining why the technological event has impacted your life. 

Find evidenceExplore different perspectivesIdentify the essential pointsOrganize the information

3.  Construct a 3.  Construct a hypothesis.hypothesis.Form an explanation on how the

technological event impacts your historical context.

Educated guess “Working hypothesis"Develop a theory

4.  Test your hypothesis.4.  Test your hypothesis.Research – Look back at the collection

of information and be sure you have looked in everything you can.

Have you…Gathered all of the evidence?Considered ethical considerations?Done all of the experiments

properly?Made sure bias has not crept in?Avoided assumptions?Looked for possible errors?

5.  Analyze your data and 5.  Analyze your data and draw a conclusion.draw a conclusion.Analyze the results from the

experiments and additional collected data. Draw conclusions and use this information to modify the existing hypothesis.

SummarizeConclude

6.  Communicate your 6.  Communicate your results.results.Publish results of investigation.Complete and turn in the

Capstone Project.

Seminar QuestionsSeminar QuestionsHow will you utilize critical thinking & ethical

reasoning in this course?What does “Historical Context” refer to?What does “Personal Context” mean?How will cultural diversity affect your work in

this course?How will you begin to organize your

thoughts?

Any Questions?Any Questions?

The fact is, that to do anything in the world worth doing, we must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in and scramble through as well as we can.

~Robert Cushing

Inspirational Quotes at http://www.inspirational-quotes.info/growth.html

Happy Learning!Happy Learning!Good night and see you next week in seminar!