CST462S: Race, Gender, Class in the Digital World
Provides students with key knowledge of race, gender, class and social justice especially in relation to technology in today’s digital world. Students challenge the barriers of expertise, gender, race, class, and location that restrict wider access to and understanding of the production and usage of new technologies. Students will engage in a practical experience in the community via their service placements, which will provide depth and context for considering questions of justice, equality, social responsibilities and the complexities of technology and its societal impact. The course uses scenario based approach combining presentations, discussions, and reflections to allow students explore the relationship between critical reflection and action on the topics mentioned above.
How Use of GPS Tools Impacts Spatial Awareness and Cognitive Mapping in Younger Generations
This paper explores the effects of GPS technology on the spatial awareness and cognitive mapping abilities of younger individuals, particularly in the context of their everyday navigation and understanding of the environment.
Key points:
- Examined reliance on GPS for navigation vs. traditional map-reading skills
- Investigated impact on mental mapping and spatial orientation
- Discussed implications for education and cognitive development
- Proposed strategies for balancing GPS use with spatial skill-building
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