Sunday, December 2, 2012

Final Exam Questions


OBJECTIVE:
In James Surowiecki’s book “Wisdom of the Crowds,” how does he define a Coordinative type of crowd decision-making? 
  1. A market judgment where the crowd is allowed to think through problems, process information, and deliver a solution as a whole
  2.  Based in the free market and building networks of trust.
  3. Common cultural understandings and social awareness, such as street smarts
  4. Traditional decision making based on popular consent.

(See the answer here.)

The social site _____________ allows users to curate various lists about books that they have read or want to read and to connect with people and groups who have the same interests.
(See the answer here

Cyber bullying has become a major problem because of the anonymity offered by the internet, leading to a new form of internet harassment known as _________ based on strangers picking on someone online just for the so-called “Lulz.” 
(see the answer here

ESSAY:
While the internet has certainly caused issues with managing time and relationships in person, ultimately the advent of social media has allowed for more people to connect in more meaningful ways than previously possible.
(See my blog post here and here and here)

According to Ellis Dyck, a lack in digital literacy is debilitating to someone’s success in this modern age. Yet many people tend to be successful in business, education, and family life without becoming obsessed with new trends and medias proving it is not necessary to stay informed on digital enterprises. 
(See blog post here)

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