U4Ch1L1_WhatIsBigData

Distance Learners:
Below is the lesson plan that you usually see me write on the dry erase board in class.
I have set up the exact same class on a Google Doc in your CSP class folder. This will allow you to enter "Journal" questions I pose to you and other Activities. Thus, I recommend you go straight to the Google Doc:

Access Google Doc I set up for you in your CSP folder titled: U4Ch1L1: What is Big Data?
When you complete today's class assignments, Email me at: "john.harrington@student.sthelenaunified.org" so that I can give you credit.

U4Ch1L1: What is Big Data?

Purpose: Students are introduced to the concept of “Big Data.”

Vocabulary: Big Data, Moore’s Law

Present Overview of Chapter: “Big Data and Privacy”
When I have the Guest Speakers arrive in the Spring, everyone will state that the fastest growing segment in the Tech Sector is ‘Big Data.’

Big Data
Encryption
Cryptography
Cybercrime & Cybersecurity

Journal #1: In your words, define: “Big Data?”

Video: “Big data is better data” - TED talk - (click here).

Please feel free to change your definition of "Big Data" after watching the video.

Journal #2: Research - Moore's Law and Product Comparison

First, Research Moore's Law and and offer me an explanation of how and why people continually reference Moore’s Law?
Moore's Law Computer Comparison:
Second, I researched the first computer I ever purchased. Thirty years ago as a Junior at Berkeley, I purchased a Mac SE. Then I found a current computer and made comparisons between speed and price. Please view the Moore's Law Computer Comparison I created. Now, you will do the same. Find any electronic device from about the time you were born. Then select the same type of device if it exists today. Again, view my Model as an example as to what you need to provide (images, comparison, analysis, etc.).
Note: Just add this comparison page to the bottom of the Google Doc I am providing you that you will be answering all the questions for U4Ch1L1 What is Big Data.
Also, since I expect this comparison to take additional time and I would like it to be complete, I am going to give you two full class days to complete it.

Handout: Please View “Big Data Growth Graph”.
What is the point this article is trying to make? If there is plenty of data to access, what is the tech sector getting better at doing?

Journal#3: “Big Data Sleuth"
Below are four sites that are based on Big Data. Select one, analyze it and answer the following questions.

Websites with Information Generated From Big Data.
Measure of America U.S. Wind Sensor Network Twitter Sentiment U.S. Alternative Fuel Locator
Question	Student Response
1.What is this website potentially useful for? What kinds of problems could the information provided be used to solve?
2.Is the visualization provided useful? Does it provide insight into the data? How does it help you look at a lot of information at once? How could it improve?
Where is the data coming from? In order to answer this look for “About”, “Download”, or “API” on the site. You may also need to do a web search. for: Is the data from one source or many? Is it “static” or live? Is the source reputable? Why or why not? Add a link to the raw data if you can find one
Do you consider this “Big” data? Explain your reasoning.

Journal #4: State a Big Data source you know of that can be used in not only a Good way and how it can be used in a Bad way.

Please send me and email at: "john.harrington@student.sthelenaunified.org" to let me know when you complete this assignment so that I can give you your points.