How IT is Effecting The World

How IT is Effecting The World

Jessica Porter

Community College of Baltimore County

Abstract

Information Technology (IT) has become a major part of globalization.  From health care to education IT is making a huge impact on people’s lives across the world.

SEEING EYE COMPUTERS

SEEING EYE COMPUTERS

Jessica Porter

Community College of Baltimore County

Abstract

In today’s world being able to get around the internet is just as important as navigating real world streets.  For visually impaired people this would be impossible without innovated screen readers being developed by Google and Apple.   Here we will look at the top two screen reader software and how they are impacting lives.

MINDING THE GAP

Minding the Gap

Jessica Porter

Community College of Baltimore County

Abstract

Close The Gap is a non-profit that donates computers to schools, medical, and social programs.  They are truly making a difference all around the world. In this blog we will discuss some of what this wonderful organization does and why they are considered of the leading non-profit organizations bridging the digital divide. 

DON'T POST THAT!!

Don’t Post That!  

Jessica Porter

Community College of Baltimore County

Abstract

In recent years more and more people are having their lives ruined by social media posts.   Is this simply consequences of careless actions or are we devolving as a society, by chasing online monsters with virtual pitchforks?

Social Media the Invisible Sidekick

Social Media The Invisible Sidekick

Jessica Porter

Community College of Baltimore County

Abstract

The Arab Spring has been talked about a lot in the news the past few years. What was the Arab Spring? What do people mean when they call it the Bloggers Revolution? These are just a few questions most people ask about this amazing uprising.

Color Blind? An Experiment For All Races

Color Blind? An Experiment For All The Races

Jessica Porter

Community College of Baltimore County

Abstract

What happens when you take the power away from the powerful?  In an experiment created by, American teacher, Jane Elliot we find out.  When she segregated people by eye color, blue or brown, then inferring one group is superior than the other, we get a small glimpse in racial discrimination and its effects.

Becoming A Risident Of The Global Village

Becoming A Resident Of The Global Village

Jessica Porter

Community College Of Baltimore County

Abstract

Our world is becoming smaller every passing day, due to new innovations in technology.  Marshall Mcluhan coined the phenomenon the global village.  What does the world shrinking mean for America?  As of right now, Americans are being left behind in the new web base market will that change?