Good morning Gold Coasters,
Convergence is defined as the occurrence of two or more things coming together, the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit, overlap: a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena, the act of converging (coming closer). This was found on the website wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn which i have found to be very helpful in understanding concepts, but like wikipedia it is not the safest option for referencing!
Therefore an example of a technology that is convergent relating to communication is the Otterbox (an obvious example but one none the less, it claims to be an innovative convergent technology solution, Phone, PDA, keypad, GPS and ruggard device in one!)
A second example of convergent technology related to communication is the transformer phone which on the website http://mobilitytoday.com/news/005547/iPAQ_OtterBox_ruggedized_cases_6515 had underneath it a neat list of why it, but convergent technologies in particular are so popular.
"Convenience of carrying a single device, always have a camera, music player, internet with you and a phone, only one device to maintain - keep charged, clean and protected, more ecologically friendly - one instead of three or more batteries, only requires on charger, screen, processor etc to be produced".
The third example of a technological implement that is convergent in some way is the Wegner giant swiss army knife! http://www.gaj-it.com/4181/wenger-giant-swiss-army-knife-when-a-nail-file-just-isnt-enough/ This incredible knife is a convergent technology like no other - it has 85 implements and performs 100 tasks from cutting to repairing to a flashlight!
Still reading? Well done :) My fourth finidng is the first ever colour e-book from fujitsu - basically a digital learning tool for youths in the form of a book.
acoverdale here. Unfortunately your favourite source for credible information has not kept you in the loop lately as i have been on my deathbed with an acute case of the flu. Worry not, the tasks and summaries are completed, just not uploaded. Keep your eyes peeled as all will be restored in good time.
This weeks tutorial task revolved around the theme of convergence.
What on earth is convergence.. read on to be enlightened!
My sources say that having our tute on the Wednesday is both a good thing in that we are semi-ahead with the topics/readings, but bad as the tutorial tasks only make sense on the Thurdsay... What will L and J do to combat these discomforts felt by students?
'til next week,
XOXO
acoverdale
My sources say that having our tute on the Wednesday is both a good thing in that we are semi-ahead with the topics/readings, but bad as the tutorial tasks only make sense on the Thurdsay... What will L and J do to combat these discomforts felt by students?
'til next week,
XOXO
acoverdale
Convergence is defined as the occurrence of two or more things coming together, the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit, overlap: a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena, the act of converging (coming closer). This was found on the website wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn which i have found to be very helpful in understanding concepts, but like wikipedia it is not the safest option for referencing!
Therefore an example of a technology that is convergent relating to communication is the Otterbox (an obvious example but one none the less, it claims to be an innovative convergent technology solution, Phone, PDA, keypad, GPS and ruggard device in one!)
A second example of convergent technology related to communication is the transformer phone which on the website http://mobilitytoday.com/news/005547/iPAQ_OtterBox_ruggedized_cases_6515 had underneath it a neat list of why it, but convergent technologies in particular are so popular.
"Convenience of carrying a single device, always have a camera, music player, internet with you and a phone, only one device to maintain - keep charged, clean and protected, more ecologically friendly - one instead of three or more batteries, only requires on charger, screen, processor etc to be produced".
The third example of a technological implement that is convergent in some way is the Wegner giant swiss army knife! http://www.gaj-it.com/4181/wenger-giant-swiss-army-knife-when-a-nail-file-just-isnt-enough/ This incredible knife is a convergent technology like no other - it has 85 implements and performs 100 tasks from cutting to repairing to a flashlight!
Still reading? Well done :) My fourth finidng is the first ever colour e-book from fujitsu - basically a digital learning tool for youths in the form of a book.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10198920-1.html
Not sure how much "prowess and skill" is showed off in these edits but here they are: 
Next, two youtube videos, one for convergence (iphone) and one of my choosing(gossip girl show opening):
My Interaction with the Internet Timeline Post and History of Computing can be seen in my Week 2: Lecture summary post.
Lastly, the video, very bad recording from my phone but it was so worth it i love the fray and listen for my little scream at the end! :)
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