Blog Posts: "Teens and Technology" & "Black Hole of Technology"

What form of technology is praised in "Teens and Technology"?

• laptops

• the Internet

• social media

• smartphones

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Why does the author of "Teens and Technology" value technology so much?

• It gives him a way to connect to young people

• It allows humans to find any information they need

• It has helped create a cool collection of online abbreviations

• It has made today's humans more like people of the past

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According to "Teens and Technology" how can teenagers become the world's greatest generation?

• by using technology responsibly

• by reading great authors of the past

• by writing blog posts persuading others

• by using computers to change the way we learn

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Why is it recommended that people filter out useless Facebook messages and out of context tweets?

• It will help them focus more on their homework

• It will help them relate more effectively to others

• it will help them create a daily routine

• It will help them find more important information

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What is one effect of our access to so much information?

• We become overwhelmed and give up more easily

• We are unable to distinguish between good and bad information

• we must take full responsibility for finding out what we need to know or learn

• we spend so much time sifting through information that we actually learn less

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What point is made by comparing an Internet search to an Indiana Jones adventure?

• Both lead to the discovery of truth

• Movies have been made about both

• Neither would happen in real life

• People who search the Internet are heroes

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Which best summarizes the author's opinion about technology in "Teens and Technology Share a Future"?

• It is completely out of teens' control.

• It gives humans almost limitless abilities.

• It can be used to stop violent weather problems.

• It is the only way to teach people how to read or write.

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What main claim is presented in "Teens and Technology Share a Future"?

• Technology encourages storytelling by allowing people to write more.

• Arguing over social media is more effective than doing so in person.

• It is important to know about the history of technology and social media.

• Technology can be used in positive ways if young people take action.

Which best describes the author's perspective on technology in "Teens and Technology Share a Future"?

• He is hopeful about it.

• He finds in quite humorous.

• He feels cautious about its use.

• He has negative feelings about it.

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How do the friends in "The Black Hole of Technology" react when Fouly asks them whether they have seen Miley Cyrus's post?

• They ask Fouly for more information

• They quickly check social media

• They ask to see Fouly's phone

• They look out the window

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