Comments to instructors
In addition to the assignments below, some of the Class Discussion Exercises in the text on pages 397-398 are suitable for student presentation assignments. In particular, consider Exercises 7.41, 7.45, and 7.47.
In a few assignments, two groups of students are assigned the same topic. I do this hoping that their presentations will bring out different points. If the presentations are too similar, I just assign one group to that topic when I use it again.
General instructions given to students
The presentations should analyze the situation, use analogies and similar cases where possible, mention various possible risks or consequences, etc. Include some discussion of how new technology changes the situation. What advantages or problems result from using it, compared to the old way of doing things? Present the group's proposals and/or conclusions, supported by arguments.
Asmt. 1: The impacts, pros, and cons of Twitter
Group 1: Present an overview of how people use Twitter and
what social impacts or effects it has had.
Group 2: Argue that Twitter is a valuable advance in communications.
Group 3: Considering issues from several chapters you have read so
far, present criticisms of Twitter.
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