Topic: E-Commerce and Communication Technology
Credit Note: This activity is from Mr. Samsa from Iroquois Ridge High School
Tasks:
Create a Folder on your Desktop and name it E-Com and Communication
Activity 1 - Save your file as 01-E_Com_LastName_FirstName
Using MS Word, create a new document and answer the following.
Use your internet research skills to complete the following exercises:
Questions:
1. The world of business has been using the FAX machine for many years. Research this and describe what it is. Do this in a paragraph in your own words - not cutting and pasting from google or wikipedia.
2. a) Another significant source of information are Newsgroups (also known as discussion groups). Research this and describe what it is. Do this in a paragraph in your own words - not cutting and pasting from google or wikipedia.
b) Use Google Groups to find a newsgroup that interests you. Make a note of its name, e.g., tor.forsale.computers, where people sell used computer equipment. Describe one which interests you. What is it about? Copy the link. POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page
3. a) An emerging way to communicate is called a BLOG. Just what is a blog?
b) Go to blogsearch.google.ca, find an example of a website that is a blog and note the main topic.
4. a) A recent technology is known as VOIP. What do the letters represent and how does the technology work?
b) In your opinion, which big companies should be worried? Why?
c) In Canada, Is it currently more economical to go with VOIP technology or Bell for your home phone needs?
5. Finally, why are social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter so popular? Which do you prefer? What makes your choice better? POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page.
Activity #2: Electronic Mail - Save your file as 02-E_Mail_LastName_FirstName
For this activity we will focus on e-mail. It's the most popular application on the Internet. Read the Harness E-mail article and answer the following questions. Save as E-mail.
Questions:
1. What is e-mail? What devices can be used to send e-mails? List some different file types that can be attached to e-mails.
2. Describe the path an e-mail follows from when it is sent to when it is received.
3. What two things do you need to send an e-mail? What two protocols (software) are also required to make it happen?
4. What allows you to send more than a few words of text?
Not only can you send info in the body of the e-mail, but you can also attach files and create a signature line, which is text or graphics that appear automatically on every e-mail sent by you. Business people might include their company name, telephone number and address in their signature line.
5. Reading:
Check out 10 interesting facts about e-mail. Also the first e-mail was sent 40 years ago. Also 8 Tips for a More Civilized E-mail. What are 5 things that you found interesting? POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page.
Activity #3: Spam - Save your file as 03-Spam_LastName_FirstName
Alas, there is a dark side to e-mail. And it's called spam. Plainly it's defined as unsolicited e-mail. That means someone's gotten hold of your e-mail address and is trying to sell you a product, service or idea. It can be incredibly annoying!
1. Read Why is Spam Bad and briefly summarize.
2. Read 10 Tips to Stop Spam and add a summary of the methods to your spam file. If the headings make sense to you, use them only.
Now for some humour. Want a degree in Spam? Visit Spam University!
Post your own personal comment on the idea of Spam. The comment parameter is open. POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page.
Activity #4: Web-based E-Mail - Save your file as 04-Web-Mail_LastName_FirstName
Your ISP, Internet Service Provider, can provide you with an e-mail address. For example Bell Canada Enterprises runs Bell Sympatico. You may have seen email addresses such as myname@sympatico.ca. Similarly Cogeo and Rogers provide internet access and e-mail services.
Alternatively, you can use a web-based e-mail service. This requires an internet connection and using the online service to store your e-mails. Hotmail seems to be very popular but Google's Gmail is gaining ground in popularity. Do some research and answer the following questions on a new page in your E-mail file:
Activity #5: Article on E-Commerce - Save your file as 05-Article_Reflections_LastName_FirstName
Read the two articles:
1. The Basis of eCommerce
2. 10 things you really should know about e-commerce.
Individual Task:
From the two articles - write 5 things that you found interesting.
POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page.
Rubric of Evaluation: E-Commerce Activities
Activity #6: Movie Connection - iRobot - Save your file as 06-Movie_Reflections_LastName_FirstName
During the movie, reflect the following:
1. In your opinion, why would society create or develop such technology?
2. In your opinion, is it right or wrong to develop such technology? Why?
3. In your opinion, how far away are we from having the technology to create robots like this in this movie?
4. What does our faith say about such technology?
Individual Task:
Complete the above questions on your own computer.
POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page. - You should have 4 Postings under each of the Questions
RESPOND to one student's comment. Be respectful. Refer to Level 1 - Level 4 Expectations on Quality of Responses
Rubric of Evaluation: E-Commerce Activities
Credit Note: This activity is from Mr. Samsa from Iroquois Ridge High School
Tasks:
Create a Folder on your Desktop and name it E-Com and Communication
Activity 1 - Save your file as 01-E_Com_LastName_FirstName
Using MS Word, create a new document and answer the following.
Use your internet research skills to complete the following exercises:
Questions:
1. The world of business has been using the FAX machine for many years. Research this and describe what it is. Do this in a paragraph in your own words - not cutting and pasting from google or wikipedia.
2. a) Another significant source of information are Newsgroups (also known as discussion groups). Research this and describe what it is. Do this in a paragraph in your own words - not cutting and pasting from google or wikipedia.
b) Use Google Groups to find a newsgroup that interests you. Make a note of its name, e.g., tor.forsale.computers, where people sell used computer equipment. Describe one which interests you. What is it about? Copy the link. POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page
3. a) An emerging way to communicate is called a BLOG. Just what is a blog?
b) Go to blogsearch.google.ca, find an example of a website that is a blog and note the main topic.
4. a) A recent technology is known as VOIP. What do the letters represent and how does the technology work?
b) In your opinion, which big companies should be worried? Why?
c) In Canada, Is it currently more economical to go with VOIP technology or Bell for your home phone needs?
5. Finally, why are social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter so popular? Which do you prefer? What makes your choice better? POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page.
Activity #2: Electronic Mail - Save your file as 02-E_Mail_LastName_FirstName
For this activity we will focus on e-mail. It's the most popular application on the Internet. Read the Harness E-mail article and answer the following questions. Save as E-mail.
Questions:
1. What is e-mail? What devices can be used to send e-mails? List some different file types that can be attached to e-mails.
2. Describe the path an e-mail follows from when it is sent to when it is received.
3. What two things do you need to send an e-mail? What two protocols (software) are also required to make it happen?
4. What allows you to send more than a few words of text?
Not only can you send info in the body of the e-mail, but you can also attach files and create a signature line, which is text or graphics that appear automatically on every e-mail sent by you. Business people might include their company name, telephone number and address in their signature line.
5. Reading:
Check out 10 interesting facts about e-mail. Also the first e-mail was sent 40 years ago. Also 8 Tips for a More Civilized E-mail. What are 5 things that you found interesting? POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page.
Activity #3: Spam - Save your file as 03-Spam_LastName_FirstName
Alas, there is a dark side to e-mail. And it's called spam. Plainly it's defined as unsolicited e-mail. That means someone's gotten hold of your e-mail address and is trying to sell you a product, service or idea. It can be incredibly annoying!
1. Read Why is Spam Bad and briefly summarize.
2. Read 10 Tips to Stop Spam and add a summary of the methods to your spam file. If the headings make sense to you, use them only.
Now for some humour. Want a degree in Spam? Visit Spam University!
Post your own personal comment on the idea of Spam. The comment parameter is open. POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page.
Activity #4: Web-based E-Mail - Save your file as 04-Web-Mail_LastName_FirstName
Your ISP, Internet Service Provider, can provide you with an e-mail address. For example Bell Canada Enterprises runs Bell Sympatico. You may have seen email addresses such as myname@sympatico.ca. Similarly Cogeo and Rogers provide internet access and e-mail services.
Alternatively, you can use a web-based e-mail service. This requires an internet connection and using the online service to store your e-mails. Hotmail seems to be very popular but Google's Gmail is gaining ground in popularity. Do some research and answer the following questions on a new page in your E-mail file:
- In your opinion, what are the features that make Hotmail so popular?
- In your opinion, what are the features that make G-mail so popular?
- Why would someone prefer their ISP's e-mail service to a web-based one?
- Name 2 other online email services that consumers can register.
- In your opinion, explain which web-based e-mail service you like the best. Explain why. Justify your explanation. POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page.
Activity #5: Article on E-Commerce - Save your file as 05-Article_Reflections_LastName_FirstName
Read the two articles:
1. The Basis of eCommerce
2. 10 things you really should know about e-commerce.
Individual Task:
From the two articles - write 5 things that you found interesting.
POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page.
Rubric of Evaluation: E-Commerce Activities
Activity #6: Movie Connection - iRobot - Save your file as 06-Movie_Reflections_LastName_FirstName
During the movie, reflect the following:
1. In your opinion, why would society create or develop such technology?
2. In your opinion, is it right or wrong to develop such technology? Why?
3. In your opinion, how far away are we from having the technology to create robots like this in this movie?
4. What does our faith say about such technology?
Individual Task:
Complete the above questions on your own computer.
POST your answer in the Student Blog Comments Page. - You should have 4 Postings under each of the Questions
RESPOND to one student's comment. Be respectful. Refer to Level 1 - Level 4 Expectations on Quality of Responses
Rubric of Evaluation: E-Commerce Activities