Post #5 – Computers in the Workplace [CLOs: 1, 2]

 You initially completed this post in your Computers in the Workplace discussion in Week Four. Review the instructions here and incorporate the peer and instructor feedback from the Week Four discussion in your fifth blog post.

In your initial post, you will choose a specific industry (e.g., construction, sales, healthcare, and education, etc.). Based on your current understanding of information technology, your experience with that industry, and any additional research as necessary, describe the functions of computers in your chosen industry. Explain why it is important for employees in this type of environment to be computer literate. Considering the historic trends of computing, forecast how evolutions in computer hardware, operating systems, and networking will impact your chosen industry over the next ten years.

Post #4 – Traveling Through a Network [CLO: 6]

 You initially completed this post in your Traveling Through a Network interactive assignment in Week Three. Review the instructions here and incorporate the peer and instructor feedback from the Week Three interactive assignment in your fourth blog post.

In this interactive assignment, you will use ping and traceroute commands as tools for exploring how packets of information travel through networks.

Post #2 – Web/Mobile App Critique [CLO: 4]

 You initially completed this post in your Web/Mobile App Critique discussion in Week Two. Review the instructions here and incorporate the peer feedback from the Week Two discussion in your second blog post.

To complete this discussion, you will write a review of a web/mobile app that you are familiar with. Or, if you are not familiar with any web or mobile app, you may select one from the list provided in your text to explore and review.

Evaluate the app’s usability, design, and functionality. Use screenshots to show how the app works. Propose at least three recommendations for improvements. Your discussion should be approximately 500 words in length and include a minimum of two screenshots.