INF 103 Week 5 Powerpoint

 This paperwork of INF 103 Week 5 Assignment comprises:


 The Effects of the Social Web Revolution

Computer Science - General Computer Science
 The Future is Now? Pretty Soon, at Least . After reading Chapters One through Three, review the videos Ray Kurzweil on How Technology Will Transform Us and Ray Kurzweil: A University for the Coming Singularity. (Interactive transcripts are also available on the TED web site.) Based on what you have learned, which of Kurzweil's predictions do you agree with, and which do you doubt? Why? Please be specific. Are you thrilled or worried about the coming singularity and exponential technology advances? Make your case with specific supporting materials.

 Research Project Brainstorming . You must begin working on this important assignment this week. To get started, you will select a theme/topic from the suggested list found within the Research Project section of this Course Guide or under Week Five of the left navigation panel in the online course. If you have a theme/topic other than one listed, please submit it to your instructor for approval. After selecting a theme, begin brainstorming a plan on how to approach this exercise publicly through this discussion forum. The discussion post must include the following information in a couple of detailed and descriptive paragraphs:

 a. Select a topic and explain why you chose the theme/topic (what interests you about this topic?).

 b. Research some preliminary Internet and/or library resources to be used in writing your research paper.

 c. Describe how you plan to meet and apply APA standards of professional writing to your research paper.

 d. Include other ideas and planning efforts you wish to document.

 Microsoft Office Software . INF103 requires Microsoft Office software which includes the following:

 a. Microsoft Word 2007 or 2010 (or 2008 or 2011 for Mac)

 b. Microsoft Excel 2007 or 2010 (or 2008 or 2011 for Mac)

 c. Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 or 2010 (or 2008 or 2011 for Mac) (However, Microsoft 2003 or Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac are also acceptable.)

 In a brief statement, verify that you have this software and indicate which version. If you do not have this software, indicate that you plan to get an approved version of Microsoft Office this week. Having the required software is imperative to the successful completion of this course.

 Account Setup for Web Applications . You will be utilizing various web applications and tools in INF103. Some tools are required for the course and others are optional but highly recommended for those of you who would like to learn even more. Learn about the following applications and tools and then sign up and create an account for Google Drive (see the information below). Using the assignment button, under Week One Assignment Two, upload a brief statement verifying that you have created the required account and list your username for required the account and optional accounts (if any).

 Required:

 a. Google account for using Google Docs (documents, spreadsheets, and presentations)

 § Google Docs in Plain English (This video provides an overview of Google Docs.)

 § Create a Google account by visiting the Google Drive website and following the instructions. (You may already have a Google account. If you use Gmail, you already have one. However, you do not need a Gmail address to have a Google account.)

 Your Devices in the Near Future .

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You should take advantage of all the resources you have available to you on the college campus, especially when it comes to academics. There are most likely plenty of study spaces, computer labs, etc. that you can go to get some peace and quiet and quality study time in.