1. Discuss what the main idea of the video is? The main idea is to let people know that generations are changing but we can't forget our values if we want to get far in life.
2. Do you see yourself as past oriented or future oriented? Why? I see myself as future oriented. You can't focus on the future if you are still living in the past. I think I am future oriented because I focus more on the future. I believe that what you do good or bad will affect you in the future.
3. Do you agree or disagree with the speaker in the video? Explain why? I agree. People are changing everyday. Generations are getting lazier with technology. We have to take advantage of technology in the good way not the bad.
4. Do you agree with the speaker's view that young adults' minds are being "digitally rewired"? Explain your answer. Yes. Kids today spend way too much time playing videogames and overusing technology. By "digitally rewired" the speaker means that kids are getting used to getting everything the easy way because of the technology, making them lazy.
5. Why does the narrator in the video argue that young people dislike a single-function device such as a wristwatch?
Young people are used to using multi-function devices. This makes them dislike a device with only one function.
View this video on the creator of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berner's Lee.
In at least 3-5 sentences answer the following questions.
1. Why did Sir Tim Berner's Lee decide to make the World Wide Web free when he created it at CERN? He wanted it to be a space for everyone. He did not want us to pay to get into the world wide web so we could use it whenever we like.
2. What are the benefits of having "web addresses," an idea that Sir Tim Berner's Lee created? The benefits are that you can search for anything on the web.
3. How does the World Wide Web allow people from all over the world to communicate? It connects everyone through the web.
4. Why is it important to link information? What are the benefits of having instant access to information? It is important because
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Assignment 2
Assignment 2
7. Using the notes from the Parts of a Computer System, identify and define the four parts of a complete computer system.
Hardware
8. Name 3 input devices and 3 output devices.
input: keyboard, mouse and scanners. output: CRT monitor, laser printer and flat panel monitor.
9. Write about the most interesting software you have ever used on a computer. Explain why it was your favorite or what you liked about the software you have chosen to write about.
iOS6, I chose it because it has a lot of useful things for you to use and it's very technological.
10. Why do you think important technology corporations like Apple, Microsoft, and Sony create new versions of their product often? Think about why every few months to a year a new iPad or iPhone is released... Explain.
because they want to people buy those device very often so the company always is going to have clients, and so the actions would go up and people would buy a lot of actions because they know that those companies each year make a new product.
11. For question 11 you will research on the World Wide Web. What are the units of measure for a computer memory storage? Fill in this table with your answers. Must fill in unit abbreviation, and approximate value.
Questions 1,2,9, and 10 should be answered in 3-5 sentences.
1. What are the pros and cons of using Google Drive to complete a project like the one you just did for your Technology Presentation.
Google Drive is a very useful blog to complete projects. Some of the pros are that you and your teammates can work from different computers on the same project. There are also a lot of options for your project like presentations spreadsheets or documents. It is also very useful because you do not need a usb or anything to save your work the internet automatically saves it. Some of the cons are that you can't copy or paste. We also were not very used to this new blog but we are always learning more.
2. What did you learn about your technology that you didn't know before? Explain.
We learned that is very popular around the world, that it has been around in the newspaper marquet for about 160 years, and it's been translated in more than 10 languages, etc.
3. Create a test question using the information you researched from your project. You must come up with a question and at least 4 responses or answers to choose from.
Question?: How long has it existed
A.16 years
B.6 years
C.1600 years
D. 160 years
4. What does URL stand for?
Uniform resource locator.
5. What is the URL for Mr. Fierro's Blogger?
http://principlestechnology.blogspot.com/
6. What is your URL for your Blogger created for Principles of Technology class?
http://velimararianna.blogspot.com/
1. What are the pros and cons of using Google Drive to complete a project like the one you just did for your Technology Presentation.
Google Drive is a very useful blog to complete projects. Some of the pros are that you and your teammates can work from different computers on the same project. There are also a lot of options for your project like presentations spreadsheets or documents. It is also very useful because you do not need a usb or anything to save your work the internet automatically saves it. Some of the cons are that you can't copy or paste. We also were not very used to this new blog but we are always learning more.
2. What did you learn about your technology that you didn't know before? Explain.
We learned that is very popular around the world, that it has been around in the newspaper marquet for about 160 years, and it's been translated in more than 10 languages, etc.
3. Create a test question using the information you researched from your project. You must come up with a question and at least 4 responses or answers to choose from.
Question?: How long has it existed
A.16 years
B.6 years
C.1600 years
D. 160 years
4. What does URL stand for?
Uniform resource locator.
5. What is the URL for Mr. Fierro's Blogger?
http://principlestechnology.blogspot.com/
6. What is your URL for your Blogger created for Principles of Technology class?
http://velimararianna.blogspot.com/
7. Using the notes from the Parts of a Computer System, identify and define the four parts of a complete computer system.
Hardware
Software
Data
User
8. Name 3 input devices and 3 output devices.
input: keyboard, mouse and scanners. output: CRT monitor, laser printer and flat panel monitor.
9. Write about the most interesting software you have ever used on a computer. Explain why it was your favorite or what you liked about the software you have chosen to write about.
iOS6, I chose it because it has a lot of useful things for you to use and it's very technological.
10. Why do you think important technology corporations like Apple, Microsoft, and Sony create new versions of their product often? Think about why every few months to a year a new iPad or iPhone is released... Explain.
because they want to people buy those device very often so the company always is going to have clients, and so the actions would go up and people would buy a lot of actions because they know that those companies each year make a new product.
11. For question 11 you will research on the World Wide Web. What are the units of measure for a computer memory storage? Fill in this table with your answers. Must fill in unit abbreviation, and approximate value.
UNIT
|
Abbreviation
|
Approximate Value (bytes)
|
megabyte
|
MB
|
1000
|
kilobyte
|
KB
|
1000 2
|
gigabyte
|
GB
|
1000 3
|
Terabyte
|
TB
|
1,000,000,000,000 (1 trillion)
|
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Assignment 1
1. Create an acrostic poem using your first name. So what you are going to do is use each letter in your name to create an adjective that describes you or use each letter to write something you like to do.
Vogue
Enthusiastic
Likes to party
Is happy
Music
Art
Reggeaton
2. What technologies do you use in your everyday life? Describe how and why you use the technologies you do.
Cellphone, Car, Computer, Tv. I use my cellphone for socia networking. Car for transportaion. Computer for internet browsing. Tv for watching shows.
3. The ______system unit_______ is a case that holds the computer's critical components.
4. A(n) _______workstation_____ is a specialized, single-user computer that typically has more power than a standard PC.
5. A(n) ____desktop computer________ is usually a powerful personal computer that functions as the primary computer in a network.
6. _______supercomputers________ are the most powerful computers made.
7. What does "PC" stand for? Personal Computers - A term that refers to any computer system that is designed for use by a single person.
8. Research how computers play a crucial part in nearly every government agency. Pick an agency and discuss how that agency uses computers and why computers make their jobs easier. Some examples of government agencies that use technology frequently are the U.S. Census Bureau, IRS, Military, and Police. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE This website uses measurement and customization technology known as a "cookies." Cookies are used to remember a user's online interactions with a website or online application in order to conduct measurement and analysis of usage or to customize the user's experience.
Vogue
Enthusiastic
Likes to party
Is happy
Music
Art
Reggeaton
2. What technologies do you use in your everyday life? Describe how and why you use the technologies you do.
Cellphone, Car, Computer, Tv. I use my cellphone for socia networking. Car for transportaion. Computer for internet browsing. Tv for watching shows.
3. The ______system unit_______ is a case that holds the computer's critical components.
4. A(n) _______workstation_____ is a specialized, single-user computer that typically has more power than a standard PC.
5. A(n) ____desktop computer________ is usually a powerful personal computer that functions as the primary computer in a network.
6. _______supercomputers________ are the most powerful computers made.
7. What does "PC" stand for? Personal Computers - A term that refers to any computer system that is designed for use by a single person.
8. Research how computers play a crucial part in nearly every government agency. Pick an agency and discuss how that agency uses computers and why computers make their jobs easier. Some examples of government agencies that use technology frequently are the U.S. Census Bureau, IRS, Military, and Police. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE This website uses measurement and customization technology known as a "cookies." Cookies are used to remember a user's online interactions with a website or online application in order to conduct measurement and analysis of usage or to customize the user's experience.
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