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ADOLF FRUELAN E. HIDALGO - BSN2A

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PRESUMED PROBLEM: Food Security among the Filipino communities in Mindanao.

ALTERNATIVE HYPOTHESIS: The Mobile Food Bank project is supported as an alternative solution to achieve food security in the Filipino communities in Mindanao.

STATISTICAL HYPOTHESIS TESTING:

Statistical Instrument: Online Survey Questionnaire Method (via Google Forms)

Sampling Method: Online Random Sampling

Population Parameter (p): 50% Female & 50% Male within the age range 19-25 years old

CONCLUSION: *please refer to the infographics provided.

TEAM DECISION AND OPTIONS:

The past two weeks was yet another challenging experience for the team. The team had to come up with a much better idea to innovate the planned disruptor proposal. This challenge was to modify the project proposal into a more technology-based and profit-centered project. After several discussions and arguments, the team has finally made an agreement regarding the integration of the technological and profit-generating qualities into the Mobile Food Bank. As per the advisor’s comments about focusing on technology and profit as the core of the project proposal, the team has worked from these previous weeks on project modifications, trial and errors, brainstorming, and surveying the appropriate features and properties of the proposed Mobile Food Bank can develop or offer that can perfectly fit into the said criteria.

LESSONS:

RESTRICTED OPPORTUNITIES

The Art of Communication.

Jimmy Nelson is an English photographer who is known for his famous portraits of tribal and indigenous people, and had a geologist as a father, which gave him the priveledge to travel around the world, because of this, he got to experience a challenge a lot of people face to this day.

In his TedTalk, he shared to us how intricate and complicated languages can be. Especially if they are from different regions of the world, he pointed out that certain complications and troubles may occur when we do not understand what each of us are trying to say. But no matter how different languags can be or how diverse our cultures are, we can still understand each other and feel the emotions the person is trying to convey just by looking at their eyes, their facial expressions and their gestures. So no matter how different the words that come out of our mouths may be, we will still do the humane thing and try our best to understand them.

Once a upon a time in a far far a away land there was a girl named by her cuteness charr!!

😂😂siya ay nakakaramdam ng pananakit ng ulo, linalagnat at sinisipon, isang umaga pumasok siya sa eskwela at habang ang klase ay kasalukuyan nabigla siya sabay ang sipon at ubo at espek mona na may plema yung moment na ikaw lang yung point of interest ng mga kaklase mo hahaahha!! Nakakatawa pero wala akong nagawa kundi tumahimik at tumawa nalang pero deep inside nasaktan ako dahil nadisapoint sila, tspos pagdating ng pananghalian yung feeling na gusto mong umutot kaso nahihiya ka dahil dimo alam kung saan ka uutot, tapos pagdating ng second period taeng taeng tae kana, inantay mo hanggang last period yung tae mo tapos uwian, yung feeling na pupunta kapa sa line at makikipagusap pero dika nalang umiimik dahil iba yung pakiramdam mo, tapos sa loob ng tricycle nagiismile sila sayo pero ikaw isnob nalang sa kanils, hahsshsh, tapos pag uwi sa bahay tanggal bag, at sapatos diretso CR hahha, wowwww!!! Sarap sa pakiramdam hshsss!!, na overcome ko yung sakit at pagdurusa ko, tskkkkkkk life nga naman,

Wala sharekolang

In 2017 it is common for most people to come into contact with a digital device in their everyday life. People of the 21st century now rely on devices such as laptops, mobiles, and televisions day to day and have because autonomous to it.  Always wanting the most up to date and fastest model of these devices it makes you really think of what are the ethical issues that surround these changes.

There are many concerns around these technologies whether it be social issues where people are so attached to their phones that without this device it may cause anxiety and even have sleeping issues due to being addicted to scrolling through their phone or the constant dependence on our mobile phones to solve all our problems rather than thinking for ourselves. (B.Wuensch, 2015)

Another issue surrounding the changes of technology is online bullying. People especially youths are now anonymous online and can create fake personas to torment others online. It is easier for others to bully somebody online as it is only a click of the button, there is no confrontation which makes the culprit feel like there is no wrong done. Bullying is not ethical and the victim often feels helpless and like there is no escape. With the changes in technology, it makes this faceless crime easier. (R.Vitelli, 2016)

There have been many positive impacts within technology but with the constant development, we have become so involved with the technologies that we have started to isolate ourselves, rather than living in the present moment we are sitting on our phones. These digital devices which were created to bring us together are now isolating us. (B.Wuensch, 2015)

APA referencing and link:

Wuensch, Brianna (2015) 10 ways technology has negatively affected society. Retrieved https://www.theodysseyonline.com/10-ways-technology-negatively-affected-society

Vitelli, Romeo (2015) Does technology make bullying easier? Retrieved https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/media-spotlight/201604/does-technology-make-bullying-easier

It's only a few hours after my last entry but midnight has passed and January charges on. It's going faster than I thought it would and I'm starting to feel sparks of panic about a lot of things.

The Internet has evolved drastically throughout the years since its initial release in the late 20th century. From allowing governments to share research resources to connecting people worldwide via social media, the Internet is without doubt an integral part of today’s society. There are a multitude of uses for the Internet and I would like to focus on the Internet as a crowdsourcing tool in this week’s blog.

Hargrave M. (2024) defines crowdsourcing as involving the gathering of work, information, or opinions from a vast number of individuals who share their data through the Internet, social media platforms, and mobile apps. However, the term was first coined in 2006 by Wiredmagazine author Jeff Howe in his article titled “The Rise of Crowdsourcing” and is a portmanteau of the words “crowd” and “sourcing”. Some advantages of crowdsourcing include reducing costs, speed, and tapping into skills not present in an in-house team (Hargrave M., 2024). Lloyd C.’s (2024) article notes that crowdsourcing has emerged as a powerful method for sparking innovation by tapping into the combined knowledge and creativity of a wide global group of contributors.

Certain uses of crowdsourcing include using user data to improve current applications or websites, gaining customer insight and preferences, crowdfunding, and problem solving and idea generation. The Mainstreethost Team (2024) mentions that Waze, a famous GPS navigation app, demonstrates crowdsourcing by using user data to give users the necessary information for a safe journey to their destination. Waze is not shy about showing people that their success is attributed to the contribution and support of their global userbase and this is evident on their website where they state “In 2009, we created a crowd-sourced navigation app that would make it easier to circumvent literal and figurative bumps in the road. How? By working together.” (The Mainstreethost Team, 2024). Unilever, a fast-moving consumer goods company, created the Foundry platform to engage with startups and innovators globally, aiming to find solutions for their business challenges. The platform invited participants to submit their ideas across various areas, such as product development, marketing, and sustainability initiatives (Lloyd C., 2024).

Additionally, crowdsourcing can be observed in ways other than the aforementioned. People can take to the Internet or social media to share news of current world events such as the infamous Notre-Dame Cathedral fire, where an inferno engulfed the spire of the building and most of its roof. Consumers now do not have to solely rely on news outlets to gain insight into new content. They can interact with journalists, news organizations as well as fellow readers directly, giving feedback and sharing their opinions and insights at the same time (Yellowbrick, 2023). The sharing of news can be seen as crowdsourcing as people are splitting the workload of news outlets through the Internet.

Crowdfunding is also an example of crowdsourcing. Smith T. (2024) defines crowdfunding as involving the gathering of money or funding of a business by collecting small amounts of capital from a large group of individuals. Smith T. (2024) mentions the importance of raising capital for the growth of a company and that established organizations and companies usually face no challenge in borrowing extra capital. However, small startups often come across obstacles in this area and this is exactly where crowdfunding comes in. Usually, small startups would take onto the Internet to post adverts of their company and state that they need funding. They would then include links to various fund donation websites such as GoFundMe in their adverts or social media posts and hope that users would stumble upon their announcement. These posts usually have a goal amount set for the donators to achieve, such as 100,000 US dollars or more.

The effectiveness of crowdfunding can be improved using social media. Castellano P. writes that demonstrating social proof using your social media profiles can increase the legitimacy of your business and people are more inclined to support your company when they see others doing the same. Another method of improving your company’s crowdfunding, as indicated in Castellano’s writing is promoting giveaways in your social media accounts or platforms. Doing so will increase your business’ popularity as well as reach, which in turn can lead to increased audience engagement.

To conclude, I personally think that the Internet or social media, to be exact, can be an effective tool for crowdsourcing if used strategically. Its unparalleled potential from improving products to funding new ventures and sharing crucial information transforms how we collaborate and create. The ability for people to come together to achieve a goal in unison creates a sense of shared purpose that drives meaningful progress in today’s digital world.

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References:

Castellano P., The Role of Social Media in Crowdfunding Success, Funded Today, viewed 6th November 2024, https://www.funded.today/blog/the-role-of-social-media-in-crowdfunding-succcess#:~:text=Social%20media%20is%20an%20important,buzz%20and%20attract%20new%20backers

Hargrave M., 17th October 2024, Crowdsourcing: Definition, How It Works, Types, and Examples, Investopedia, viewed 6th November 2024, https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/crowdsourcing.asp#:~:text=Crowdsourcing%20is%20the%20collection%20of,from%20all%20over%20the%20world.

Lloyd C., 18th July 2024, 5 Crowdsourcing Examples that Delivered Impressive Business Results, Qmarkets, viewed 6th November 2024, https://www.qmarkets.net/resources/article/five-crowdsourcing-examples/

The Mainstreethost Team, 9th September 2024, 4 Examples of Clever Crowdsourcing Campaigns, Mainstreethost, viewed 6th November 2024, https://www.mainstreethost.com/blog/four-examples-of-clever-crowdsourcing-campaigns/

Smith T., 30th May 2024, Crowdfunding: What It Is, How It Works, and Popular Websites, Investopedia, viewed 6th November 2024, https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/crowdfunding.asp

Question ask

1. Describe a challenge you faced at school and how you dealt with it.

2. What do you do if you don’t know how to complete a task?

3. Can you give an example of a time you failed?

Challenges of meeting deadlines one of the primary challenges individuals face when dealing with deadlines is time management. Many people struggle to estimate how long tasks will take, leading to a last-minute rush to complete projects. This miscalculation can result in subpar work and increased stress levels. Additionally, unexpected obstacles—such as last-minute changes, unforeseen technical issues, or personal emergencies—can disrupt even the best-laid plans, making it difficult to meet deadlines.

"In my previous role, I faced a tight deadline for a project due to unexpected projects that i need to be done" . A solution to that is creating a detailed schedule that outlines specific milestones can help individuals stay on track. Utilizing digital tools and apps for task management can enhance organization and accountability. Regularly reviewing progress against the timeline enables adjustments to be made if necessary, reducing the risk of last-minute scrambles.