CIT 1: 05/23/16 - 05/24/16 Do Machines Represent a Threat to Humans?

Do Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.

Word of the Day: Machines

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 
• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   
• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day?  
  
• Include an Inline Link to Websites.

Watch the What are Robots? 

Read: Do Machines Represent a Threat to Humans?

“The Machines Are Coming”

Question of the Day: After reading the entire article, write a paragraph on your blog in which you answer the question. 

• Do machines represent a threat to humans? Or does the only real threat come from how humans decide to use machines? Why?  

Support your position with evidence from the text and videos.

Robots Take Jobs 

Robot Threats

Robots vs. Humans 

Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

CIT 1 Introduction to Coding & Post Assessment

COMPUTER AND iNFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1 - post assessment (May)

THE ALARM CLOCK. THE PERSONAL COMPUTER. THE SMARTPHONE. THE RADIO. THE VIDEO GAME CONSOLE. THE SMART TV. HEADPHONES, TABLETS, BLUETOOTH  AND WIFI SPEAKERS, WEARABLE DEVICES, AND CAMERAS. THESE ARE THE GREATEST GADGETS OF ALL TIME, BUT WHICH HAS AFFECTED YOUR LIFE MORE THAN ANY OTHER?

How does technology affect your life? 

1. Select the 3 devices that have affected your life the most.  
2. Create a document of you with your favorite technologies.
3. Describe how these technologies affect your life.

• Describe the device.   
• How do you use the device?  
• How does the device affects your life and the life of others?  
• Why you like and or dislike this device?  
• How might your life be different without this device?  
• Include an image of this device.  

1. Include an image of each technology, preferably an image of yourself interacting with the technology. (Use photo-booth, a digital camera or your camera phone.) 
   
2. Include at least 4 images: (Use Edit Mask and Instant Alpha
   • An image of yourself 
     
   • An images from the Internet 
     
   • Combine two images to make one
   • Add a border to at least one image 
     Text 
     Include the name of the technology and a brief description of how and why you like it. 
     Include the following: 
     

• Shapes for dialog 
  
• Captions for narration 
  
• Text for titles and sound effects 
  
• Change the styles of all your text   

Add Transitions and Animations.

Record the Timing.
Export your project as a Quicktime movie.
Import into Garage Band and make a podcast.

Your work will be scored using the following rubric: 101 Points Total

1. Introduction / Conclusion (5 Points)
2. Internet Image & Avatar (5 Points)
3. Change/combine image styles (5 points)
4. Animations/Transitions (5 points)
5. Lettering/ Captions (5 points)
6. Described how these technologies affect your life (36 points Total)
• Describe the devise. (6 points for all or 2 points a piece)
• How do you use the device?  (6 points for all or 2 points a piece)
• How does the device affects your life and the life of others?  (6 points for all or 2 points a piece)
• Why you like and or dislike this device? (6 points for all or 2 points a piece)
• How might your life be different without this device? (6 points for all or 2 points a piece)
• Include an image of this device. (6 points for all or 2 points a piece)
7. Record the Timing (10 Points)
8. Export to Quicktime (10 Points)
9. Add music in GarageBand (10 Points)
10. Resources Include 2 or more links (10 Points)

Use the following template for this project: Template for my Project

For the Coding section, please, follow your Teacher's instructions going to CodeHS Programming

How Does Technology Affects Your Life - Part 2

04/25/16 - 04/29/16             

Do Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day, then paraphrase it in your own words.

Word of the Day: biobreak

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 

• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.

• Using your own blog, download the following presentation, edit it (with your own information), save it on the cloud and submit it to your Instructor: Tech Effect Power Point

• How does technology affect your life?

The alarm clock. The personal computer. The smartphone. The radio. The video game console. The smart TV. Headphones, tablets, Bluetooth  and WiFi speakers, wearable devices, and cameras. These are the greatest gadgets of all time, but which has affected your life more than any other?

Here are some links you may want to use in order the above question.

The best (and weirdest) gadgets of 2016 - Technology

CES Unveiled Best Gadgets 2016 - Refinery29

The 10 Best Gadgets and New Tech of CES 2016 :: Tech ...

Best New Gadgets 2016 - Gadget Reviews and News

Best Tech Gadgets 2016 | POPSUGAR Tech

All the cool new gadgets at CES 2016 (pictures) - CNET

25 Cool Gadget Gift Ideas for Executives and Tech-Lovers

Twenty-Five Back-to-School Gadgets You May Just Want for Yourself

Fifteen Hot Gadgets to Spice up Your Office

Twenty Innovative New Health Gadgets

•  Select the 3 devices that have affected your life the most, and explain why?

Social Bookmarking in Plain English

Do Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words.
  
Word of the Day: Relevant

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 

• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   

• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day?  

• Include an Inline Link to Websites.

Quizzes:

1. Internet Search Video 
2. Social Bookmarking in Plain English

Question of the Day: Is the information relevant?

Why is it important to evaluate the information that you find on the Internet?  How do you know if information is reliable (true)?  Why should you include only reliable resources on your Blog?
 

1 of 2 Judging Online Information Worksheet

Write on your Blog:  Why is it important to evaluate the information that you find on the Internet?  How do you know if information is reliable (true)?  Why should you include only reliable resources on your Blog?

 

Moonbeam Enterprises(Include a link to the site)

Evaluate this site and explain why this product is real or not?

2 of 2 Evaluating Website Practices

Evaluating Websites tip sheet

Daily Objectives:  Students will read, discuss and analyze information from articles, analyze, and think critically about online context, using written (Blog post), graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods, with a student performance at the basic level or above and 6 out of 12 on the project rubric.

The Internet of Things

The Internet of Things: A guided tour through the Internet of Things, a networked world of connected devices, objects, and people that is changing the way we live and work.

Judging Online Information

Do Now: Search for the definition for the Word of the Day and capture it in citelighter, then paraphrase it in your own words. 

Word of the Day: Hoax Website

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• Post a response to the Question of the Day in your own words. 

• Use complete sentences, proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.   

• Copy and paste the link to the specific Question of the Day.  

• Include an Inline Link to Websites.

Question of the Day: Why is it important to evaluate the information that you find on the Internet?  How do you know if the information is reliable (true)?  Why should you include only reliable resources on your Blog?

1. Go to the website: Moonbeam Enterprises (Include a link to the site)
2. Evaluate this site and explain why this product is real or not? (If you want to know how to evaluate online information, please, go to: Judging Online Information Worksheet