Apps Apps Apps

It seems that applications are becoming a part of every thing in society.  We've all heard the phrase "There's an app for that" and it is becoming more and more true with every passing day.  Last night was the Oscars, read the following article about "aps" at the Oscars. Which of the apps would you be most likely to use? Also, do you have any applications installed on your phone, computer, etc. that you use regularly? Finally, state one app you would like to see created and explain briefly how it would potentially work.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/02/25/oscars.apps/index.html

Group Project

Choose a topic related to technology in society.  Create a 5 minute power point about that topic.  Include details such as prominent people, pros and cons to society, how it will affect the future, and anything else you think we would be interested to learn about your topic.  Be creative and professional with your presentation.  You may work in groups of 2 or 3.

Topic approval - 5 points (Post topic to blog today)
Information - 20 points
Presentation - 15 points
Use of class time - 10 points
Total - 50 points

Presentation date: Wednesday, February 16tth

*****Post your topic and group members to this blog today.

Super Tech Super Bowl

Did you watch the Super Bowl yesterday?  Did you notice all the technology that is used to make the game the "ultimate experience"?  What did you notice and how has this changed over the last few years?  Also, what would a Super Bowl be without the ads.  Which one was your favorite?  In case you missed them here is a link to a few of the top ones.

http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/the-buzziest-super-bowl-ads-of-2011--2278

Read the following article about some of the high tech tools integrated into the Super Bowl presentation.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/innovation/02/03/super.bowl.technology/index.html

What do you think about these advances?  Do you enjoy the things they add to the experience?  What is your favorite technology related aspect of the Super Bowl and why?

Scan or pat down?

Most people dread the time when they get to the front of the line at the airport security terminal?  The time when you might get searched from head to toe or you might walk through the detector and head to the coffee shop in seconds.  Read the follow article.  How would these body scans make you feel? Is this a good alternative?  What are some pros and cons? Share your thoughts!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/02/01/airport.body.scans/index.html?hpt=T2