06 November 2008

Some technology questions for 7th graders...

Hi Students...We have now been in class for just a week. I would like you to give careful thought to the following questions and answer each one using complete sentences. No "instant messaging" spelling and grammar are allowed. Make sure to punctuate and capitalize correctly as well. Answer the questions below (one paragraph minimum...5 sentences each.) There are no right or wrong answers but you will be graded on meeting the requirements listed. When you are done answering, click "Publish Your Post"

1. When someone says "technology" what do you think of? Why?
2. What is your favorite technology "toy"? How do you use this technology?
3. How does technology help you now and how do you think it will help you in the future?
4. Do you think that technology changes too fast or at just the right pace?
5. Is it easy for you to keep up with technology changes or difficult? Explain?

Three Technology Movies

Watch the movies and answer the questions. Each answer must be a minimum of ten complete sentences or two full paragraphs. Do not use instant messaging type spelling. Do use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Give this thought. You may certainly write more than ten sentences.



1. Using the World Wide Web has changed a lot in the past few years. How has using the web changed your life? Has it been for the better or worse? Explain your answer and give details to support your statement.


2. The second movie is about organizing information. Tell me how you organize information in your life. How can being more organized impact your life? Will it make it better? How so? Will it not help? Why not? Explain your answer and give details to support your statement.


3. In the last movie, students were brutally honest about what they do with their time and what they are learning. Be completely honest and tell me what you do with your time after school. how much time do you spend watching TV, talking on your cell phone, chatting online with friends, etc. Additionally, tell me what you are learning here at school...are you learning? Is learning important to you? Why? Or, if not, then why not? What would you like to learn here at HWMS? Think about your answers before writing them. Explain your answers and give details to support your statements.