Homework Questions

1. What do Goto and Cotler think are some important things to identify when assessing audience capabilities? Are there examples you would add given changes in the industry since the book was published in 2005? Answer: Internet speed, monitor size, browser version, and plugins (back then it was important.)
2. What is scope creep? Answer: The slow migration from a straightforward project to an all out nightmare.
3. What software application do the authors recommend using for project management? Why do they recommend using a different application to deliver project management information to a client? Answer: Time Slice.
4. There's a proofreading error in the sidebar titled "Project Management Applications"—what is it? (Google may help you here.) Answer: Could not find the side bar???
5. According to the authors, can usability testing be conducted using an online survey? Why or why not? Answer: No, usability testing is one person observing the other. Surveys are often frustrating and the response is low and vague. 

Online Presence and Your Career (Source Comparison #2)

Article 1 
"Could the online games you play affect your employability?"
October 8, 2012
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/career/could-the-online-games-you-play-affect-your-employability/4647?tag=content;siu-container

 Article 2
"Online presence affects job opportunities, professional life."
February 26, 2012
http://www.thelantern.com/campus/online-presence-affects-job-opportunities-professional-life-1.2797218#.UHzCCbRJSi3

Article 3
"5 Reasons Why Your Online Presence Will Replace Your Resume in 10 years"
February 21, 2012
http://www.forbes.com/sites/danschawbel/2011/02/21/5-reasons-why-your-online-presence-will-replace-your-resume-in-10-years/

 Notes

• Articles are about the effects your online presence can effect your chances of getting a job and your online presence. 
• Relevant to class because the technology we use in our day to day jobs can hurt us just as much as they can help us. 
• Article #1 is a negative article. 
• Article #2 is urging people to be more professional online as well as explains the how serious people take online discovery.
• Article #3 talks about how the traditional job hunt is moving to social media and online presence.
• Article #3 was the most informative article. 
• Article #1 was shocking.
• Article #1 was a little boring and obvious.

Internet Censorship: Let it Rot in Walled Gardens (Article Review #2)

Article Title
"Internet Censorship: Let it Rot in Walled Gardens"

Article Author 
Richard Hillesly

Article Publication Date 
November 27, 2012

URL of Original Article 
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/european-technology/internet-censorship-let-it-rot-in-walled-gardens/1333?tag=content;siu-container


Article Summary
This article talks about Internet censorship in the United States and other countries and the attempt to protect intellectual property by punishing the user. It states that these rules will not work for the reasons they are intended and are impossible to police. Walled gardens such as Apple are the soul gatekeepers of their content and have full control of what we access on their devices and how we access this information.

Relevance to the Class 
The importance of freedom of expression on the Internet directly affects the way an Information Architect would plan to gather and deliver content.  It effects us all in a negative way. 

Key Quote 
"A kid in Africa with a smartphone has more information than a U.S. President had 15 years ago."