Outside of the "technology" box.... (11/25/2014 post)

We will not meet in class on Tuesday (11/25/2014) however there will be a blog entry for this day.  Please respond to this blog and reply to two classmates's responses! See you next Tuesday, Happy Thanksgiving! :)

When the word "technology" comes up we tend to instantly think of computers, hackers, or anything that starts with "i" however technology encompasses a much wider array of topics.  Today we are going to look at how technology effects transportation.

The following article discusses one of the newest trends in air travel.  Do you think it will become a reality?  Share your thoughts!

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/01/27/hypersonic-paceliner-aims-to-fly-passengers-in-2050/

Then, click on the link and take the quick quiz :) What do you think was the most worthwhile invention? Why? After you have completed this search the internet for another innovative transportation technology advancement that you find intriguing.  Paste the link in your response and write a brief description of the new technology.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/18/tech/innovation/transport-firsts-quiz/index.html

And to end on a slightly comical note, and weird perhaps, here's the newest technology crazy idea! Thoughts?? - other than GROSS!

http://money.cnn.com/2014/11/24/technology/bus-poo-environment/index.html

Black, Small, Cyber, Giving

What comes to mind when you read the 4 words in the title?  There is actually a correlation between all these words!  Read the following articles.  What trends do you notice? What do these trends say about the current economy and society in general?  Are you planning to participate in any of these events?  What are your thoughts on all of this craziness?

http://www.ecommercebytes.com/cab/abn/y12/m11/i27/s04

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/retail/2012/11/report-cyber-monday-sales-up-27.html

http://fox4kc.com/2012/11/27/black-friday-cyber-monday-and-now-givingtuesday/

HOT TOPICS - Round 2

You have the first 20 minutes of class to complete the following tasks.

You can work in partners if you would like! Chose one of the topics listed below or one you come up with on your own. Post your group and topic choice to this blog. Read 2 to 3 articles and give the class an update on current events in society and how technology is influencing that event. Do not read any article that is over 3 months old. Post the links to the articles you reviewed and a short summary on your topic.

Here are some options to get you started but feel free to be creative and pick something not on this list!!!

Online shopping
Black Friday
Landing on a comet
Assisted suicide

Voting and elections - hot debates and technology overload.

What do you know about the election based solely on the media exposure you have encountered? This could be through TV, radio, or social media.  Are you planning on voting?  How has this process changed over the last 10 or 20 years?  (You might need to do a little research on that one!)  Also, in what ways has advances in technology shaped the measures North Dakota residents are currently viewing on the ballot?  Information can be found below about ND measures and also things that are National issues.

http://sayanythingblog.com/entry/a-look-at-north-dakotas-ballot-measures/

http://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/ballot-measures-embroiled-in-debate/article_ebb077de-564e-11e4-b724-771b9c7b5fb7.html

http://ballotpedia.org/North_Dakota_2014_ballot_measures

http://news.yahoo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2014-midterms-210302493.html

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LYKDV2B