Monday, the 26th: Meet at 10:00 a.m. for Webconference
During the week: Read the article about Computers and Culture: "Invasion of the Web Amateurs" (page 16)
READING COMPREHENSION: (Due on Tuesday)
Choose the correct answer for each item and write the corresponding letter in the space provided.
____ 1. In his new book, what does Andrew Keen say the Internet is responsible for?
a. giving idiots too much authority
b. damaging social connections
c. bankrupting the publishing industry
d. eroding people's reading skills
____ 2. Which of the following would Keen say has been most damaged by the Internet?
a. filmmakers
b. hobbyists
c. school teachers
d. experts
Mark each statement with a "T" if it is true, or an "F" if it is false. Rewrite false statements to make them true.
____ 11. Newsweek's Steven Levy believes that high-quality Internet content will eventually win out over junk.
SHORT ANSWER
Write a brief response (no more than a sentence) to the following questions.
21. Newsweek's Steven Levy compares the Internet with what past technological invention?
WRITTEN RESPONSE: (Due on Wednesday)
What is the thesis of Andrew Keen's book? What story does "Invasion of the Web Amateurs" tell about Wikipedia? How does Keen respond to the latest Wikipedia incident? With which of Keen's points does Newsweek's Steven Levy agree? To what historical invention does Levy compare the Internet? What do optimists like Levy believe? What does Levy think might threaten high-quality journalism? What irony does Levy point out about Keen?
Thursday Morning: Individual Skype Appointments
10:00 Balail
10:15 Khalid
10:30 Mohammed
10:45 Hussain
Monday, March 26, 2007
Monday, March 19, 2007
This Week of March 19th - Assignments
Monday - Online Webconference - 10 a.m.
Tuesday-Wednesday: Read articles listed below and complete the quiz which your teacher will e-mail you.
Articles Used in This Week’s Quiz: “Right Ideas, Wrong Time” (page 36); “Star Power” (pages 38-41); “Paintball Passions” (page 51); and “Beyond Sticks & Bones” (pages 52-58).
TAKE THE QUIZ...
Thursday: Meet online in a SKYPE session with your teacher to DISCUSS your QUIZ.
Balail - 10:00 a.m.
Mohammed - 10:15
Khalid - 10:30
Hussain 10:45
Tuesday-Wednesday: Read articles listed below and complete the quiz which your teacher will e-mail you.
Articles Used in This Week’s Quiz: “Right Ideas, Wrong Time” (page 36); “Star Power” (pages 38-41); “Paintball Passions” (page 51); and “Beyond Sticks & Bones” (pages 52-58).
TAKE THE QUIZ...
Thursday: Meet online in a SKYPE session with your teacher to DISCUSS your QUIZ.
Balail - 10:00 a.m.
Mohammed - 10:15
Khalid - 10:30
Hussain 10:45
Friday, March 2, 2007
Wednesday and Thursday, March 7th and 8th
This week, there is one article to read and one posting to make on the blog. No Skype sessions this week. You will receive feedback via e-mail. Look for it!
For Wednesday and Thursday:
Read Page 50, "Mmmm, Tasty Chemicals."
Post clear answers to each of the following questions on the BLOG.
What book has Steve Ettlinger written? What does "deconstructed" mean? Why did he go down a mine shaft? What mineral was he looking for? How many ingredients are there in Twinkies? What is corn dextrin used for in Twinkies? What else is it used for? What is Ferrous sulfate used for in Twinkies? What else is it used for? What is the Twinkie-Industrial Complex?
For Wednesday and Thursday:
Read Page 50, "Mmmm, Tasty Chemicals."
Post clear answers to each of the following questions on the BLOG.
What book has Steve Ettlinger written? What does "deconstructed" mean? Why did he go down a mine shaft? What mineral was he looking for? How many ingredients are there in Twinkies? What is corn dextrin used for in Twinkies? What else is it used for? What is Ferrous sulfate used for in Twinkies? What else is it used for? What is the Twinkie-Industrial Complex?
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