Lesson 5 - ICT

Mass media has changed drastically over the years. There is an increased state in interactivity-the ability to get feedback which was not easily accessible before, greater customisation, a more bottom up approach and an even playing field for the rich/poor, big/small alike.


We covered a few points but I am going to elaborate on the points which I found most interesting.


Internet
Different generations of internet:
Web 1.0 -> Web 2.0 -> Web 3.0 -> ?


Gaming
Now here's something interesting, prof showed us a video of project natal. My jaw literally dropped after watching it. I had no idea that the gaming industry would evolve this much( The last computer game i played was in 2004). Kinect enables users to control and interact with the Xbox 360 without the need to touch a game controller, through a natural user interface using gestures and spoken commands. The applications of this technology could be applied in education, simulation, architecture and games in the 3D environment. It is a good testbed for developing new grounds.


Cloud Computing
Definitely one of the highlights of today's lesson (another is my presentation. ok kidding). 
Cloud computing is so prevalent in our society that we do not realise that we are using it all of the time. As long as the information is not on your computer, it is cloud computing. 
For more information: http://computer.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing/cloud-computing.htm


Knowledge Management: Use of range of strategies and practices in an organisation to achieve certain goals. In today's world where information is abundant, it is essential that these information must be applied in the right context. Analytics is used to enhance the decision making process. 


ICT undeniably has brought about lots of benefits for the human race however this is not a cinderella story. There are also risks which we must be prepared to face and overcome. Security concerns, espionage, invasion of privacy, identity theft, exposure to corrupting influences are some examples of harm that could be inflicted by the misuse of ICT. The trick and challenge that lies ahead would be to find a compromise between both and try to utilise ICT to its fullest potential.


I would give this lesson at 7. ICT is so full of technical jargons. Not my cup of tea. Nevertheless, I learned a great deal this lesson and am eagerly anticipating what the future would hold for us.