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Module 1:
Discussion Forum: Using Technology to Change the World
There are lots of cool technologies available in the market that some of us are unaware of, especially with the integration of Web enabled applications with the smart phones in Web 2.0 environment. There are tablets such as IPad mini, Surface Pro, Nexus, Kindle Fire, Nook, Galaxy, Envy, Vivo, Lenovo and other electronic gadgets. Visit an electronic storefront such as Best Buy. Identify and SELECT three different manufacturers’ products. Review the specifications of three (3) tablets and three (3) smartphones from these manufacturers. The due date is Thursday, Sep 12, 2019 and you must respond to two of your classmates’ posts.This will be graded.
Used the benchmark below to provide your choice for the technology product that you have selected.
Hot but cool technologies sample:
Tablets and Smart Phone Format
Product |
Manufacturer 1 |
Manufacturer2 |
Manufacturer 3 |
Tablets: |
Apple i-Pad 4th Generation Specs: OS: iOS (More specs) |
Samsung Galaxy S Specs: OS: Android 4.4 Kitkat (More specs) |
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 RT Specs: OS: Windows 8.1 (More specs) |
Phones: |
Apple i-Phone 6 Specs: OS: iOS (More specs) |
Samsung Galaxy S V Specs: OS: Android 4.4.2 (More specs) |
AT & T Nokia Lumia 1520 Specs: OS: Windows 8.1 (More specs) |
Provide the specifications (specs), and select your preferred tablet and smart phone by addressing the following concerns:
1: Which of the tablets did you prefer and why?
2. Which of the smart phones did you prefer and why?
3: Are they ideal for cloud computing? What is Cloud Computing and what specific features of your selected tablet and smart phone make them ideal for Cloud Computing?
4: Respond to at least two of your classmates postings.
The following rubric will be used for assessing your participation on discussion boards.
Levels of Achievement |
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Criteria |
Meets Expectation |
Approaches Expectation |
Below Expectation |
Limited Evidence |
No Evidence |
Content |
20 Points |
15 Points |
10 Points |
5 Points |
0 Points |
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of concepts, skills, and theories relevant to topic. |
Demonstrates fair knowledge of concepts, skills, and theories. |
Demonstrates significantly flawed knowledge of concepts, skills, and theories. |
Demonstrates poor or absent knowledge of concepts, skills, and theories. |
Did not participate. |
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Support |
20 Points |
15 Points |
10 Points |
5 Points |
0 Points |
Statements are well supported; posts extend discussion. |
Statements are partially supported; posts may extend discussion. |
Support is deficient; posts do not extend discussion. |
Statements are not supported. |
Did not participate. |
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Writing Quality |
20 Points |
15 Points |
10 Points |
5 Points |
0 Points |
Writing is well organized, clear, concise, and focused; no errors. |
Some significant but not major errors or omissions in writing organization, focus, and clarity. |
Numerous significant but not major errors or omissions in writing organization, focus, and clarity. |
Numerous errors or omissions—at least some major—in writing organization, focus, and clarity. |
Did not participate. |
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Timeliness |
20 Points |
15 Points |
10 Points |
5 Points |
0 Points |
Initial before deadline. |
Initial post 1 day late (Friday). |
Initial post 2 days late (Saturday). |
Initial post 3 days late (Sunday). |
Did not participate. |
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Quantity |
20 Points |
15 Points |
10 Points |
5 Points |
0 Points |
Initial post and two other posts all on separate days. |
Initial post and two other posts with two on same day. |
Initial post and one other post. |
Initial post only. |
Did not participate. |