Module 6: Multimedia Presentation on Obsolete and Emerging Technologies

Here's my final project on overhead projector vs. interactive whiteboard.

Module 5 Blog Post Responses

I posted to the following blogs:

Kristy Burrough: http://kburrough2012.blogspot.com/2013/02/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html#comment-form

Cora Blades: http://corablades1.blogspot.com/2013/02/red-queens-and-increasing-returns.html

Red Queens and Increasing Returns

When I decided to watch Minority Report, I viewed it digitally on my computer using Amazon instant video. I chose this option because it was convenient and economical. The current competition between DVDs and video-on-demand is an example of Red Queen. According to Dr. Thornburg (2009), Red Queen is when two competing technologies share the same market. The DVD is running to stay in place with video-on-demand. I think DVDs rekindles/retrieves the VHS but will soon move to obsolete whereas the video-on-demand is enhancing the DVDs. Video-on-demand is more convenient because you can now download movies just about anywhere, i.e. your phone, tablet, and computer.

Reference:

Laureate Education, Inc. (2009). Increasing returns. Emerging and future technology. Baltimore, MD: Author.

The Disruptive Power of Second Life

How is Second Life a disruptive technology?

According to Dr. Thornburg, a disruptive technology is a new technology with the same functionality but more efficiently and obsoletes the existing technology. Second Life is a disruptive technology because it changes the way people socially interact with one another.

What technology or innovation did it displace?

I don’t think at this point in time Second Life displaces any technology or innovation. In the future, I think Second Life will displace the social media outlets and online gaming.

How many years do you think Second Life has left before another emerging technology or disruptive technology replaces it?

Honestly, I think Second Life will be around for a couple of years. I don’t believe that another technology or disruptive technology has emerged to replace Second Life.

What are the social benefits of Second Life, and what might be the social implications of virtual worlds in your industry?

I think Second Life would be beneficial for those people who are physically limited. Second Life would give them an outlet to express themselves because they are unable to do so now. Second Life can allow people to become their outer ego. It will allow people to explore areas that they would somewhat reluctant to explore in the real world.

In education, I think Second Life will allow students to interact socially with other students in a virtual environment. The downside to this would be the threat of predators. There would be a need to have safety precautions established.

Laureate Education, Inc. (2009). Emerging and future technology. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Rhymes of History Technology

One technology that represents a rhyme of history is the digital camera. The digital camera rekindles the Polaroid camera by allowing you to see your pictures instantly instead of having to wait for the pictures to be developed. The digital camera retrieves the Polaroid camera from the past because you can instantly get a printed copy of the picture that was just taken. Not only can you instantly see your pictures, but now you are able to send and share your pictures with family and friends in a manner of seconds via the internet or you can print the pictures from your printer. In today’s society, we are so used to obtaining information right at our fingertips. Kevin Kelly (2007) discusses how far the internet has come. The internet gives us information right at our finger tips. No one imagined the magnitude and impact the internet would have on our everyday life.

Kelly, K. (2007, December). Kevin Kelly on the next 5,000 days of the Web [Speech]. Speech delivered at the EG 2007 Conference, Los Angeles. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/kevin_kelly_on_the_next_5_000_days_of_the_web.html

Emerging Technologies Tetrad

Enhances: What does this technology do that is new?

The document camera is able to display objects, document, or images onto a large screen. It allows teachers to integrate technology inside the classroom. Teachers can engage students by displaying smaller text or objects or showing demonstrations up close and personal.

Obsoletes: What does this technology replace?

The document camera replaces the overhead projector.

Retrieves/Rekindles: What does this technology bring to mind (or retrieve) from the past?

This technology brings to mind the television. When the television was first introduced it allowed people to actual but a picture to the sounds that they were hearing via radio. The document camera gives the visual learner the opportunity to see what is being discussed.

Reverses: What might replace this technology in the future, or what might it cause to occur?

Wireless capabilities will replace this technology in the future. Currently, the document camera needs to be connected to a LCD projector through a computer.

Module 1 Blog Post Responses

I have responsed to the following blogs:

Laurie: http://featheredflowers.wordpress.com/2012/12/13/an-emerged-technology/#comment-46
and

Cora: http://corablades1.blogspot.com/