Tuesday, November 30th, 2010

Building a paper ariplane, step 1

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ORQ Question

During a technology class, Eric was asked to design and make his own paper airplane from a single sheet of paper.  After making his paper airplane, Eric was asked to record how he made it so that another student could make the same type of airplane following the same design.

A.)  Identify two different methods using technology that Eric could use to record HOW he made his paper airplane so that another student could make the same type of airplane.

B.)  Explain how each method you described in part (A) will help another student make the same type of airplane following the same design.

(You MUST give me fully thought out sentences and use the A.C.T. method-no short answers or text message language.)

Monday, November 29th, 2010

“Most people play video games to escape from reality for awhile and maybe do things they couldn’t do in real life (Madden, Grand Theft Auto).  The next step in video games is to have them evolve into teaching you actual skills.  While trying to make their game different the makers of Rock Band 3 claim they have somehow managed through a PRO game mode to actually teach you how to play the drums, keyboard and guitar.  Is this a good way to learn how to play actual music instruments?   What would critics of this video game have to say about not needing music classes or lessons because you could learn from a video game?  Or could you REALLY learn how to become a great player from a video game?  Why or why not?” (You MUST write 5 sentences or you will get ZERO CREDIT)


For more info, check out:

http://www.ign.com/videos/2010/09/08/rock-band-3-be-a-pro-drummer-video-feature

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

“In California, it is AGAINST the law to drive AND talk on your phone.  In Kentucky, it is illegal to text while driving and illegal to talk on the phone and drive if you are under 18.  Describe why a device like the O.R.B. (The world’s 1st Bluetooth Headset you can wear on your finger like a ring) would help save lives and be a good alternative to talking on the phone in the car nationwide?” (You MUST write 5 sentence or YOU WILL get ZERO CREDIT)


Monday, November 22nd, 2010

“Nike has been at the forefront of integrating technology with their gear for years.  Nike recently gave the task out to 78 artists to “hack” a pair of Nike’s for something truly extraordinary.  Nick Marsh did just that and hacked all of the internal circuits from a Wii Fit Board and put them inside a pair of Nikes.  Is this a cool concept that people could get into to change their gaming? Thoughts? Comments?” (You MUST write 5 sentences or you will get ZERO CREDIT)

You can also read: http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/27/nike-air-maxes-get-a-wii-balance-board-infusion/ for further understanding

Friday, November 19th, 2010

There has been a great push to have cellphones/smartphones do more and more.  A recent invention is a cellphone credit card reader that gives any cellphone the ability to be used to do credit card transactions.  Is this something that will catch on?  Does it seem like a good idea?  Why or why not? (You must write 5 sentences or you will get ZERO CREDIT)

You can also read: http://news.cnet.com/8301-31021_3-20014750-260.html?tag=cnetRiver for further understanding


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