ch.8 technology

Open Ended

Give an example of a technological advance used prior to 1960 that helped change society and HOW it helped change it.

Open Ended

What ways do music fans connect that overcome geographic, socioeconomic, and political differences?

Multiple Choice

Why do you think celebrities leave (or take a break from) social media?

• To focus on their work

• To avoid criticism and negativity

• Because they were too focused on it

• Because they did/said/post something inappropriate or offensive

• Because their sponsors, companies, teams, or other advisors recommend it.

Multiple Choice

What role do your online-only or social media-only friends/connections play in your life?

• Not much of a role

• A somewhat prominent role

• A very important role

Multiple Choice

What are the two different methods of conveying information shown in the images?

• Petroglyphs

• Warning signs

• Digital displays

• Written text

Multiple Choice

What does the term "Digital Divide" refer to?

• The difference in information access

• The ability to process digital knowledge

• The uneven access to technology based on demographics

• The reliance on cell phones for internet access

Poll

How close do you keep your phone?

• Always with me, always on, even when I’m sleeping

• With me and on during the day, turned off at night

• I sometimes leave it in the other room or in my bag during the day, and turn it off at night

• I’m not very concerned about it – sometimes with me, sometimes not.

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of equity in the context of the classroom?

• Treating all students the same

• Providing all students with fair opportunities to succeed

• Ensuring that all students receive the same resources

• Focusing on the highest performing students

Multiple Choice

What effect does constant communication via messaging have on relationships according to the research?

• Increases attachment

• Decreases attachment

• No effect

• Makes relationships more satisfying

Multiple Choice

What does the term "data collection" refer to in the context of consumer privacy?

• The process of gathering data for improving user experience without storing any personal information.

• The process of storing large amounts of data without user consent.

• The systematic gathering of information about individuals, often without their knowledge or consent.

• Only collecting data through direct user inputs on websites.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common method used by companies to track user activities online?

• Cookie placement

• Public Wi-Fi networks

• Encrypted emails

• VPN services

Multiple Choice

What does the Child Online Privacy Protection Act require from school districts regarding students under age thirteen?

• They must encourage students to provide personal information.

• They must consider and control elements of privacy on behalf of students.

• They can require students to provide personal information.

• They must allow students to share their personal information freely.

Open Ended

What do you think of when you see this? Convenience, speed, privacy, concern?

Multiple Select

What are the three types of patents mentioned in the image?

• Utility Patents

• Design Patents

• Plant Patents

• Evolutionary Model of Technological Change

Multiple Choice

What is meant by disruptive technology?

• A product that only affects one company

• A service that improves existing methods

• A product, service, or process that affects an entire industry

• A new trend in music sales

Multiple Choice

The invention of the cotton gin increased the efficiency of cotton production and contributed to the expansion of the plantation system by -

• reducing the demand for raw cotton

• increasing the time needed to cultivate cotton

• reducing the number of slaves needed for growing cotton

• increasing the profitability of slavery

Multiple Choice

The invention of the cotton gin increased the efficiency of cotton production and actually increased the demand for this

• Water Power
• Coal
• FIre
• Slaves

Multiple Choice

What correlation did the APA study find regarding violent video games and violent behavior?

• People who commit violence are less likely to play violent video games.

• People who commit violence are more likely to play violent video games.

• There is no correlation between video games and violence.

• Violent video games cause people to commit violence.

Open Ended

Explain the term 'digital tribalism' as it relates to news consumption.

Multiple Choice

What does the term "Gatekeeping" refer to in the context of media and technology?

• The sorting process of messages

• A form of surveillance

• A feminist perspective

• Digital communication

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident