Many people would disagree with my opinions on technology , but maybe if you know why I feel this way , your thoughts could change . Throughout the years , technology has become more & more a part of people's everyday life . People have become so consumed with technology , that most of my generation doesn't know the meaning of true work . Although people can list many positive reasons technology should be available to the everyday people , I can list a lot of negative as well . One main reason you can say that it is mostly negative could be how many have been harassed , cyber stalked , and cyber bullied online . Not a lot of us know how to have manners apparently . Behind the screen , most think it's easier to say what you want , say how you feel , & act how you wish you could have the guts to in real life . Thinking that nothing you say or do would get back to you from the internet & so on , is a big part of why I am against some technology . If you don't know how to use it , you should not be allowed . Many children have been pursued by older men or women due to online chat rooms as well . Everyone seems to want to pretend they are another age , until they get kidnapped , raped , or killed . Using technology has opened a door to more than the population can handle . Scams have been a big part of technology today as well , because it's so easy to make fake websites , fake businesses & more . Even things like rumors about celebrities have shown up through the internet , which can ruin their careers & even though it may sound dramatic , their lives . A big part of my opinion comes from the car accidents leading to serious injury or death from texting . There are studies that actually show accident rates have gone up . Also , most of the time , it is shown that texting while driving or talking on the phone while driving , could be worse than driving drunk . A small portion of negative thoughts come from the little fact that most people pretend to listen to you while being on the phone , but they don't . On top of that , most people have gotten so use to using social networks such as Facebook , myspace , & Xanga , that they don't have proper social skills in person . Now most people think " hanging out " with their friends , can be considered as talking through networks like these . Even Aim , Yahoo , & Skype have been used to connect to friends too . A couple positives could be how doctors use technology , scientists use technology , & even dentists . Research has benefitted many . Also , relatives who were " long lost " could find each other easier to re - connect . Tracking devices have helped find kids or cars as well . Other than those , technology has not helped in many ways other than to mass produce creating pollution from factories , & to make our lives too simple , yet too complicated at the same time . It's funny how technology could bring a person closer to death , & save someone's life .
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Mapping Worksheet: Story Plan
Mapping Worksheet: Story Plan
Topic/Theme:
Topic/Theme:
How technology effects the daily lives of people .
Story Summary:
Many people would disagree with my opinion of technology because they are already stuck in the trend . Me , I've had a cell phone for maybe a month or two when I was younger , & I do not see the point , which would be why I don't posses one right now . I don't believe every day people should be allowed to use most technology , due to the fact that most are not capable of using it correctly . Many people have been harassed , " cyber bullied " , & usually hurt through the internet . There has been times where on social networks , people are made fun of , such as someone who dislikes them , created a myspace or facebook in their name , talking badly about them . Some people also don't know how to use the internet properly because they will expose themselves or others , &/or start rumors , which later on in life , comes back to them since many jobs & colleges do background checks now . Not only have people been hurt emotionally , by texting or talking on the phone while driving , the accident rates have sky rocketed . On top of that , I know plenty of people who pretend they're listening while paying attention to something like texting or the computer . Also , many people have lost social skills because they are so used to saying what they want on the internet , even asking people out or finding a mate , has been done through technology . Since people think using technology to socialize is easier , they don't know exactly how to act in person because they aren't use to it anymore . Most people's idea now of socializing or being with friends is by being in chats , on social websites , texting , or IM . No one seems to know how to go out & do something with their lives anymore because like I say , so many people are already consumed by technology . Examples like the ones I have given , are what makes me believe that technology should only be available to those who know what they're doing , or need it for a good reason . Maybe doctors , those who work in the medical field , & scientists are the ONLY intelligent people in this world , since they know how to use technology for other people's advantages .
What images relate to this story that you want to capture?
Car accidents from technology , computers , cell phones , ipods , logos from famous social networks , conversations where someone gets hurt , celebrities that have obtained rumors created about them , doctors , scientists , etc .
Who are the characters for this story? Identify potential people you could interview and
what those people will add to the story.
The people who use technology daily , for the right or wrong reasons . Which is almost everyone who can be put into one group or another . I can interview different age groups just to get their opinion on how much technology should be used , for what , & what they think about technology hurting people physically & emotionally . I'd also like to know if they've ever purposely hurt someone through technology & if they've been hurt through it too .
What sounds do you hear when thinking about this story?
Cell phones , dial tones , crashing , maybe music .
What questions will be raised by your story? Or, what traditions will be documented?
I'm thinking a lot of people will ask me why I despise technology so much , & what technology do I use / why . Maybe they will want to know how much exactly the accident rates have gone up , or what's the rate of technology used now compared to the past .
Why will this story be interesting to others?
Story Summary:
Many people would disagree with my opinion of technology because they are already stuck in the trend . Me , I've had a cell phone for maybe a month or two when I was younger , & I do not see the point , which would be why I don't posses one right now . I don't believe every day people should be allowed to use most technology , due to the fact that most are not capable of using it correctly . Many people have been harassed , " cyber bullied " , & usually hurt through the internet . There has been times where on social networks , people are made fun of , such as someone who dislikes them , created a myspace or facebook in their name , talking badly about them . Some people also don't know how to use the internet properly because they will expose themselves or others , &/or start rumors , which later on in life , comes back to them since many jobs & colleges do background checks now . Not only have people been hurt emotionally , by texting or talking on the phone while driving , the accident rates have sky rocketed . On top of that , I know plenty of people who pretend they're listening while paying attention to something like texting or the computer . Also , many people have lost social skills because they are so used to saying what they want on the internet , even asking people out or finding a mate , has been done through technology . Since people think using technology to socialize is easier , they don't know exactly how to act in person because they aren't use to it anymore . Most people's idea now of socializing or being with friends is by being in chats , on social websites , texting , or IM . No one seems to know how to go out & do something with their lives anymore because like I say , so many people are already consumed by technology . Examples like the ones I have given , are what makes me believe that technology should only be available to those who know what they're doing , or need it for a good reason . Maybe doctors , those who work in the medical field , & scientists are the ONLY intelligent people in this world , since they know how to use technology for other people's advantages .
What images relate to this story that you want to capture?
Car accidents from technology , computers , cell phones , ipods , logos from famous social networks , conversations where someone gets hurt , celebrities that have obtained rumors created about them , doctors , scientists , etc .
Who are the characters for this story? Identify potential people you could interview and
what those people will add to the story.
The people who use technology daily , for the right or wrong reasons . Which is almost everyone who can be put into one group or another . I can interview different age groups just to get their opinion on how much technology should be used , for what , & what they think about technology hurting people physically & emotionally . I'd also like to know if they've ever purposely hurt someone through technology & if they've been hurt through it too .
What sounds do you hear when thinking about this story?
Cell phones , dial tones , crashing , maybe music .
What questions will be raised by your story? Or, what traditions will be documented?
I'm thinking a lot of people will ask me why I despise technology so much , & what technology do I use / why . Maybe they will want to know how much exactly the accident rates have gone up , or what's the rate of technology used now compared to the past .
Why will this story be interesting to others?
This story might be interesting to others because I am one of the only people who has this opinion . On top of that , everyone should be pretty familiar to this subject & understand what I'm talking about . For all I know , I could change someone's opinion & maybe they'd want to give me a chance to do that . But , I doubt it .
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Digitales Evaluation
Each video connects to Skilled for Success in a Global Environment because some of the content was used to make the videos . The content includes :
The highlighted sentences show which tools they used . This device is from the ISSN Graduate Portfolio . It's easy for any videos/power points to relate to this subject due to the mention of technology & being literate . To be technologically intelligent , you need to know how to create , & hot to have control over what you're doing . Obviously , by creating something on the computer , shows you know what you're doing .
Skilled for Success in a Global Environment. They:
- Are “literate for the 21st century” – proficient in reading, writing, viewing, listening, and speaking in English and in one or more other world languages
- Demonstrate creative and complex thinking and problem solving skills by analyzing and producing viable solutions to problems with no known or single right answer
- Use digital media and technology to access and evaluate information from around the world and effectively communicate, synthesize, and create new knowledge
- Make healthy decisions that enhance their physical, mental, and emotional well-being
Monday, April 12, 2010
Digital Story Pre - Writing Worksheet
Name: 21st century Technology
4/12 Digital Story 2
Introduction to Digital Story 2
1) What is your Topic:
How technology effects the daily lives of people .
2) What is the time period of story:
Now .
3)List the major points, facts, events, people, and/or ideas of your story:
People use it too much for entertainment . I don't think technology if needed for ordinary people . I believe on people who are using technology for useful reasons such as medical practice or scientific work should be allowed to use it . As kids are now growing up with technology as a daily aspect , they are losing some social skills by going on the computer or texting as a way of interaction . Texting & cell phones in general have caused accident rates to go up . People have been " cyber bullied " & sexually harassed on the internet as well . On top of that " social networks " such as facebook , myspace , or vampirefreaks , have consumed people's time & have had people socialize from behind a screen .
4)Why do you feel this story is important to tell?
I believe this story is important to tell so that maybe some people could see that technology isn't always a positive subject , in many ways it could be harmful . I think that only people who know how to handle technology should be allowed to use it .
5) What are some challenges of telling this story? (hard to find information, personal, etc)
The main challenges of telling this story are : I am required to use technology to show my work , & that there are a lot of different points to look at ( many pro's & con's . )
6) List some images that come to mind when you think about this story?
Computers , cell phones , scientists , doctors , facebook ; myspace ; & vampirefreaks logos , car accidents from technology , bullying conversations , etc.7) How does your project relate to our CSI Graduate Portfolio?
This project can relate to Literate Skills Of The 21st Century & Effective Users Of Technology .Friday, April 9, 2010
Graduate Portfolio / Video Reflection .
There are many subjects from the graduate portfolio essay that can connect to our digital story - telling video . One subject is being Academically Prepared . Being Academically Prepared includes having a life - long desire to learn & strive which can connect to what our goals in life may be & was present in the video . Another subject that I can connect to is being Culturally Aware only because I mentioned the Iraq War , Korean War , & my goal to one day visit Paris . The Iraq War would go with Aware of World Events & Global Dynamics . It just shows I know important issues going on today . Being Literate For The 21st Century also connects because we are learning about technology & by knowing technology we know one of the main ways to communicate . This video helps us learn how to make presentations for the future as well . Lastly , this obviously relates to Effective Users of technology for reasons I don't have to mention but will . By doing this video , we learn how to use technology properly & more effectively .
Thursday, April 8, 2010
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