Independent Research and Reflection Journal
Purpose: To investigate a specific aspect of Communications Technology through independent readings and reflection.
Select one aspect of Communications Technology that would like to examine in depth over the course of this semester.
You are required to locate and read articles on your selected topic at a rate of one per week.
Your journals must include:
title and source of the article
a detailed summary of the article
and a thoughtful reflection/ response to the article based on one of the questions listed below
Questions
Based on the content of the article...
Describe the history of this technology.
Where is this technology headed?
Describe how this technology works
How does the user interact with this technology?
Who do you think has had the greatest influenced this technology?
What country is in the forefront in the development of this technology?
What is the impact of this technology locally?
How has the cost of this technology changed? Why?
Where would you like to see this technology go?
How does this technology influence young filmmakers, musicians,graphic artists, photographers etc.?
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Compose your own question and run it by the teacher before you start writing your reflection.
Article Links
If you are stuck for a topic to get started, browse the topic below or come see the teacher for suggestions.
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Ethics |
People in Technology |
Hardware |
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Youtube Copyright vs. Fair Use
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Television |
Film |
Photography |
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Graphics Design |
Internet |
Animation |
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