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The Digital Diet: How to break free of your smartphone and other gadgets

Check out the following questions posed by Washington Post writer Daniel Sieberg’s article.

Q: Do you ever feel the urge to pull out your smartphone while someone else is making a point in a conversation?

Q: Have you ever realized that you were texting or checking your e-mail while your child was telling you about her day at school?

Q: Have you ever felt that something hasn’t really happened until you post it on Facebook?

Q: Does a flashing red light on your BlackBerry make your heart flutter?

Q: Are you spending time with your spouse or significant other without talking to each other because you’re each immersed in a different device?

To read more about the Digital Diet @ http://wapo.st/mHfHeS

Also, from the same reporter; How dependent are you on technology? Measure your Virtual Weight Index.

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Posted by on May 31, 2011 in 21st Century Skill

 

Did You Know 4.0

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How does this change your perspective on entering education?

Check out the transcript and links for sources here>>>

 
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Posted by on May 18, 2011 in 21st Century Skill

 

May 20th Assignments

Since we are not meeting until June 3rd, please work to complete the following assignments.

  • Read Curriculum 21 chapters 1 & 12
  • Post on your blog a summary of either chapter 1 or 12
  • Post on your blog a reflection about the Did You Know? video
  • Read article Focusing the Digital Mind
  • Plan topic for Podcast assignment
 
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Posted by on May 18, 2011 in Uncategorized