Fear of Internet Traffic Jam

We complain about how slow the Internet is at school. Sometimes Web pages are slow to open. Streaming audio and video are usually not worth bothering to try. We all look forward to the day when things will be better, but will they? This week’s article paints a dark picture. Go to the link below and read the article. Write a reflective comment that addresses my questions and expresses your opinion about the topic.

Were you surprised by the fact about YouTube? How much do you think their consumption will be this year? How do you think the Internet traffic surge will affect your personal use in the next few years? If you agree with the article’s suggestion that the traffic congestion problem is local, what should be done here in Jordan to provide a solution? If the problem does get worse, what will you do to continue using the Web applications that you presently use?

Internet Traffic Jam Article

What Signals Are Your Clothes Sending?

RFID, radio frequency identification, has been in existence for many years. Recently the chips have begun appearing in new places where you might not expect them. Go to the link below and read the article. Write a reflective comment that answers my questions and expresses you views on the topic.

What sort of privacy guidelines do you think should be established regarding the use of RFID chips? What are some ways in which RFID chips could be used for good purposes? What are some ways in which RFID chips could be misused? Where do you think you will encounter RFID chips in the future?

RFID Article