GlobalAwareness

=Global Awareness =

What is the impact of technology use and access in other countries and cultures?
The impact of technology use and access in other countries and cultures is it gives people all over the world a way to come together and socialize.

How can I connect and communicate with someone on the other side of the world?
You can connect and communicate with people on the other side of the world using social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace, or Twitter. Also, you can use sites that allow webcam chats such as Skype or Stickam.

What are the geographic, political, and local bandwidth concerns for people in other parts of the world?
The concerns for people in other parts of the world are that they will fall behind as far as technology goes because of the economy or the lack of knowledge about certain technology.

What are the global components of my digital citizenship?
You have to try to respect other countries culture and also try to abide by their internet laws and follow their rules for using the internet.

Are there distinctions between copyrite laws in different countries?
Yes, some countries have no restrictions for copyrite, some countries are extremely strict, and most countries you have to wait a certain amount of years until after the author of the work is dead before you can legaly use their publications.

How do national boundaries compare with digital boundaries on the Internet?
With national boundaries it takes a lot to cross boundaries, like you have to go through a sort of long process to leave your country such as presenting your birth certificate, social security number, etc. whereas digital boundaries are far less difficult, you can video chat with someone in another country or message someone in another country without any problems and you can do it instantly.

What do we have to consider (time, place, cultural bridges) for effective global communication?
We have to consider that if you want to talk to someone from a different country, there are different time zones. Also, you have to consider that people in poorer countries won't have the same communication capabilaties.

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