Part 1- APA Format- 350 Words- (Due Tomorrow)

Class, I appreciate your participation in this forum. For this forum, create an original post addressing the topic(s) below. Use examples from the readings, or from your own research to support your views as appropriate.

Discussion Points (Use your browser to conduct research on the following):

1) What is meant by the term "Digital Divide" in relation to the Internet? Which groups of people are most negatively affected by the Digital Divide, and why? What are some of the consequences of the Digital Divide to both individuals and society?

2) What is the impact of free speech on the Internet and how does this relate to censorship? Should information on the Internet be filtered? Should there be an "acceptable and appropriate" standard for information posted online? Why or why not? How might the filtering of pornographic sites relate to political censorship and distribution of propaganda?

3) Provide the URL of at least two sites that discuss the impact of the Internet on any one of the concepts discussed this week and provide a brief review of the information contained there. Did you learn anything new? Were you surprised by any of the information presented on the site?

Part 2- APA Format-250 Words (Due Friday)

Topic: IP Addressing:

Describe the IP address classes and ranges. Provide examples of internal vs. external address ranges. What configuration changes would you make in a network wireless router to enable a base level of security?

Topic coverage (approx. 250 words).

Reflection/application from personal experience

Correct APA Citations including citing the textbook

Writing Standards