1. Quick discussion . . . How "wired" are we as a society?
This was the homework -
Look around your home. Take an inventory of the technology there. Pick one item to study.
- Who invented the item?
- What caused a need for the item?
- What did it look like originally?
- What does it look like now?
- How much does it cost?
- How has the item changed/evolved in your life time?
- Are there any dangers associated with the item?
- Have some fun, what do you think the item will be like in the future? Think about size, cost, and function.
- If you do not see a future for your item, what will replace it? Why won't it be needed? (Think about land-line phones.)
- In 20 years, will you still own/need one? Explain.(20 points)
"I Can't Think" by Sharon Begley
Read the entire article over the weekend. Be ready for a Quick-Write activity on Tuesday.
HOMEWORK
Topic: Favorite App! (30 points)
- What is your favorite app?
- How much time do you spend using it?
- What makes it so wonderful?
- What do you have to do to use it? In other words, what are the instructions?
- How does this app improve your life, or does it?
- Finally, convince readers that they should download the app and start using it!
Read the article and post your answers in CANVAS. "The Whole World Is Watching" by Thomas L. Friedman http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/27/opinion/27friedman.html?_r=0
Questions:
1. How does Friedman
choose to begin his article? Is the introduction effective?
2. Is our world more
transparent than the world of our great grandparents? Explain.
3. What is a
"digital fingerprint"? Is a digital fingerprint a blessing or a curse
in your life?
4. Google yourself. Who
are you in cyberspace? How much information is "out there" about you?
What might a future employer think about the information?
5. Has your privacy been
invaded or are you safer because of technology?
(25 points)
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