Camila's learning journal

Part 1: Peer Video Project Evaluations 1. Team on Nomophobia Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EXtT8xbndI Is the topic well covered? Yes, the video does a great job explaining nomophobia. It defines it, explores its causes, effects, and shows how phone addiction connects to app design and AI.  Is the presentation clear? Yes, the voiceover is easy to understand, and the video flows nicely. How is the quality of the research? The quality is good. It includes examples, like the law proposed in Italy. The information feels accurate and well-explained. How is the quality of the video production? The video looks and sounds great. It is noticeable that a lot of time was put into it.  Is the video engaging and interesting? Yes, it is engaging. The visuals and examples kept me interested and felt related.. Is the teamwork evident? Yes. The video is consistent. A lot of organization is noticeable.  Is the video appropriate to the audience (either ...

 Part One:  The script is done, we have images and nice transitions. It's good so far. I still need to record myself, but I've been sick, so it's been hard for me. Our teamwork is good; we are a strong team. We mainly communicate through Discord, and we send documents on Drive. This week, I am honestly dragging them down. I am drained and feel sick. Additionally, our teamwork was exceptional, and our team is solution-oriented.  Part Two:  I watched a TED Talk called "Hire the Hackers!” I just liked the name. I want to specialize in cybersecurity, which is why I enjoyed the topic. We also watched "Life After Death" by PowerPoint, which was both humorous and eye-opening. I realized I’ve definitely made some of those mistakes—too many words, strange fonts, cluttered slides. I’ll make sure to simplify my slides in the future. Altogether, this week helped me connect the dots: understanding technology is important, but being able to communicate it clearly matters j...

  Week 6 Learning Journal Part 1: Capstone Ideas Discussion During our team meetings on Zoom and discussions on Discord, we proposed several capstone ideas including topics like quantum computing, AI decision-making, and cyberattacks. Our classmates voted on these ideas, and based on the results, the instructor assigned quantum computing as the topic for our team. Although we didn’t choose the topic ourselves, we are excited to explore quantum computing because it is very relevant and has great potential impact. Part 2: What I Learned This Week This week, I learned from the career guide how important it is to stay updated on emerging technologies and how they influence tech careers, especially in cybersecurity. Balancing school with my new job has been tiring, but I am managing to keep up with my learning and teamwork. I also learned that AI tools can help me write more effectively by acting as an assistant to organize ideas and improve clarity. Our team started planning the fi...

  Part One: Support and Comment on Teammates' Goals (30 minutes) Member one comment is found here: Link Member two comment is found here:  Link Part Two: Possible Capstone Ideas (30 minutes) Automated Security Audit Tool   It would be interesting to make a  tool that analyzes the network for fundamental security compliance issues, such as weak passwords. It could generate reports and recommend actions. Phishing Detection Chrome Extension   A browser extension that flags suspicious URLs, helping users avoid phishing attacks. Interesting way to combine security awareness with practical protection. Workflow Automation Dashboard for IT Tasks   A dashboard that automates repetitive tasks using scripts. This would highlight my skills in automation and scripting while solving IT problems. Part Three: Keep Up With Your Learning Journal (30 minutes) It has been a long week, and I am not entirely done with my homework for today. I still need to complete the Writ...

  Interviewee: William Kerney Institution: Clovis Community College  Interviewer: M. Camila Caicedo Date: 3 June 2025 Duration: 30 min Can you tell me about your academic and professional background? Professor Kerney attended UC San Diego and obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science from there. As for his professional career, he worked for a defense contractor developing Virtual Reality applications and video games for several years, and then worked in various departments at UC San Diego, utilizing his computer science skills. After graduation, he worked on Virtual Reality educational programs and, after traveling around the country to train teachers on its use, transitioned into full-time teacher education with his own company. He also did a lot of freelance grant writing and computer science consulting. What made you want to pursue a career in computer science? Professor Kerney has always had a passion for technology, and he has known since secon...