What Punishment for Webcam Spying is Appropriate?

If webcams can be utilized to visually track, for example school equipment, then there is a good purpose, but when they are used to view students at a daily school day, it is not being used in a good way.  Viewing people without their permission is a crime.  Technology has brought us to a point in which visuals are wide spread, with and without permission of people, thus causing a huge debate over privacy laws.  If a GPS takes traffic photos of people running stop lights, then this is trying to catch people in unlawful acts, and at the same time, this is protecting others while driving. This makes sense, however, these same kinds of cameras can view other activities in the area of people then it invades the privacy acts.  Overall, all cameras, including webcams, should be used to provide a safe, protective, and orderly environment thus the purpose stands; if not, then it is a crime and should be punished in a court of law. Civil charges should be brought against the person or people who recorded these unlawful viewings.

Technology Divide

Technology can cause a division among the haves and have nots.  Obviously, people that have resources have no issue with purchasing a computer and using the Internet.  Others who are less fortunate can't afford the latest technology and must rely on others ways to find such resources. Today, many of our school systems are providing every student with access to a notebook or laptop to assist in their educational assignments which is a plus.  Students are benefiting greatly from such resources by completing research and writing essays using various programs. Because schools are finding funds to provide this equipment then students should be required to use this technology.  The digital divide is surely closing the gap on this issue.

Text Messaging

Text messages are a wonderful way to communicate, and some people would say they are taking over our lives.  It is scary to think how many people text while driving.  So many people practice this unsafe activity and cause people to die as a result.

Another way text messaging has caused some problems is in the school setting.  Because so many people text and use abbreviations and acronyms, it filters over into formal writing assignments.  Instructors are probably struggling to figure out such things as B4 and LOL in documents.  The way people transfer texting into the class does indeed cause issues.  Teachers should not allow texting abbreviations and acronyms in formal writing. People need to be mature enough in their writing to make a distinction.

On the other hand, texting can have a positive impact on communication skills.  People find that abbreviating or using their community dialect puts them at ease and allows them to show some pride in an informal setting while communicating with family and friends.

There is a time for everything; there is a time for texting in the right situations.

Welcome Message

My name is William and I live in Lumberton.  This is my very first attempt at creating a blog, so I am a bit interested in seeing how all this works.  Communication is a vital part of any person's life and learning a new way to present ideas to others should be a great learning experience.

Technology has definitely changed over the past few years.  My mom tells me how they used typewriters when she was in high school and what a big transition it was to change over to computers when she was in college.  Technology is advancing daily and so many things are now being used that we take for granted like a cell phone and Facebook.  Social media has taken off with online dating and Twitter accounts; it seems like it is endless.  Who knows what the future will hold with all these advancements. Technology in the work place and in educational goals benefit people all over the world.

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