Literacy+212+Technology

**Q3 Technology Unit**
Directions: Review the list of questions that follow. Select two questions that interest you and go to the topic area indicated to find articles and videos about your question. After looking at and reading some of the information, pick your final question. If you want to create your own question or alter one of the questions, please check with your teacher first.

You are required to have three sources to answer your question. Two must be from this wiki, the third can be from an outside source. C.R.A.P. test document will be required for any sources outisde the wiki. Your teacher will let you know about using the C.R.A.P. test for an article listed in the wiki.
 * Here are the questions!**

** Questions for topic #1: Business Technology ** 1. Has business technology improved people’s lives? 2. Will society be safer with “smart” cars? 3. What new gadgets will impact society the most? ** Questions for topic #2: Educational Technology ** 4. How is digital learning going to change schools and education? 5. Does technology make us smarter? ** Questions for topic #3: Entertainment Technology ** 6. What effects are there for people who play video games? 7. What happens to young children who watch TV, videos, or play with parents’ technology? Is it bad or good? ** Questions for topic #4: Medical Technology ** 8. How will medical technology impact the future of society? 9. Should controversial medical technology be allowed? ** Questions for topic #5: Personal Technology ** 10. Can you really keep your online life private? Why should teens care about their digital footprint? 11. Do people miss out on life if they are always connected on social media? Is social media dangerous/unhealthy? 12. How does technology use impact people’s self-images? 13. Will warfare technology keep the U.S. in a position of power in the world? 14. Is it ok for the government to keep an eye on the U.S. and the world?
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">Questions for topic #6: Surveillance Technology **

Articles
Amazon's drone deliveries Farmer's Drone Gives Him a Bird's Eye View Washington Stumped by Robot Powered Cars Fully Self-Driving Cars Years Away From Ruling the Road Google's Tattoo Microphone for Smartphones iPad Baby Seat: Bad Parenting or Just a Sign of the Times? Technology for 'Smart' Homes is Slowly Gaining Ground Does this Wearable Tech Match My Shirt? Meet Glyph, a headset that beams video into your eyes

Videos
Must have gadgets for 2014 [|Google Glasses Project] Target Knew Teen Was Pregnant Before Her Dad Did Smart Watch

Articles
Cell Phones In Class Infographic Web Watch: should schools monitor students' social media activity? Technology can come with a high price tag as schools move more work online Libraries Expand Their Offerings for the Digital Age Facebook Use Can Lower Grades 20% Children and Technology: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly How to Use Technology to Make You Smarter Technology A Fundamental Change in Child Development


 * Videos**

Topic #3: Entertainment Technology (gaming, music, apps, reading...)
Parents and Teachers: The Impact of Video Games Violent Video Games and Aggressive Behaviors Video Games Can Boost Social Memory and Cognitive Skills Negative Effects of Video Games May Build Over Time Video games do a body good The Great Screen Debate Can Videos Make Your Kid Smart? How to Know if Your Child is Addicted to the Computer Signs that Your Child is Addicted to Media
 * Articles**

Articles
Here's What A Constantly Plugged In Life Does to Your Kids Operating on a Brain Tumor in a 3D Video Game A Bionic Leg That's A Marvel of the 21st Century Google Crafting Conact Lenses for Diabetes Blood Test to Predict How Long You Will Live The Body Parts Which Can Be Grown in a Laboratory

Videos
How the Pill Cam works in the body (You will be asked to log in to Discovery Education. Your log in username is: school email address Your log in password is: 6 digit locker combo)

Articles
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">What Teens Share on Social Media Protect your privacy online <span style="background-color: #f1f5f4; color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">[|Inappropriate Tweets Prompt Suspensions at Granite City High] <span style="background-color: #f1f5f4; color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Putting a 13 Year Old Child Safely on FaceBook <span style="background-color: #f1f5f4; color: #0e0e0e; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">If Your Kids are Awake, They're Probably Online Study Finds FaceBook Causes Depression and Isolation Teens Text More than Adults, But They're Still Just Teens Top Ten Things You Shouldn't Share on Social Media 10 Things Students Should Know About Digital Footprints Safety, Protecting Your Digital Footpring What Hurts Your Facebook Friends Two Teens Convicted for Instagram Insults

Media in the Lives of 8-18 year-olds (Not an article, but has interesting data.) How Teens Use Technology (Not an article, but has interesting data.) Follow Your Digital Footprint (Not and article, but has interesting data.)

Videos
Creating Online Identities That's Not Cool

Articles
Cyber War: Computers will play a key role in future conflicts Invasion of the Drones [|Experts: Privacy laws needed for drones] FBI Used Drones to Spy on Americans U.S. Calls Ironman, or at Least His Suit Most Americans Support Phone Tracking

Videos
The next Iron Man is you!

C.R.A.P. TEST -- Technology Sites to Review, and Examine (Do not use these articles for research.)* ** [|__http://socialmediatoday.com/syed-noman-ali/608781/social-media-good-thing-or-bad-thing__]

[|__http://moms.popsugar.com/Technology-Use-Among-Children-32288818__]

[|__http://www.tribulationinstitute.com/drones.htm__]