Showing posts with label technology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label technology. Show all posts

Friday, April 11, 2014

5th Grade - Spring Break 4/2014 - We are technology

Technology is everywhere. Often, we think all things are created with things like computers. We also tend to think computers are what make everything better. But that is not always the case. Sometimes the greatest technology is the human mind and it's creative potential...




We've all seen a kaleidoscope  But have you ever seen one made with people? Made without any help from a computer?

Watch this video and look for the assignment below:


A quote from the description of the video:
...they fused architecture, dance, math and magic into a bespoke18-meter high triangular mirrored structure that hovered over a multi-colour moving floor to create the world’s first Human Arabesque (with no computer graphics). 
An Arabesque is a form of art that reminds me of a kaleidoscope.

The "Power of X" as they say, to me, means "the power of our minds & creativity." The power of our potential.


Your assignment:

After watching this video post a comment with your thoughts and reflections about what you saw. Use these questions as a guide:

  • Have you ever seen a human kaleidoscope?
  • Now that you know they made that video without computer animation, what do you think you can create & accomplish without computers?
  • If I asked you to create something amazing, without a computer, what would you define that as? What would you try to make?
  • If you could do anything in the world, but couldn't use a computer or any other technology, what would you do?



Please post your comments in full and complete sentences with proper grammar, spelling & punctuation.

Have a great Spring Break!



Remember - Comment as "Name/URL" and use your first name and last initial (proper capitalization, no URL)- please respond in full and complete sentences - double check your work before posting your comment.





Friday, December 20, 2013

3rd Grade - Christmas 12/2013 - Technology & You

3rd graders, please answer these 2 questions over the Christmas Vacation....


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  1. What was the first piece of technology you remember using?
  2. What do you think "technology" will look/be like in 5 years?


Please respond in full and complete sentences, paragraph form - double check your work before posting your comment.


Remember - Comment as "Name/URL" and use your first name and last initial (proper capitalization, no URL)- Comments with last names will not be published! Please respond in full and complete sentences - double check your work before posting your comment. 

Friday, December 21, 2012

3rd Grade - Christmas Break 12/2012 - Technology & You


3rd graders, please answer these 2 questions over the Christmas Vacation....


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Thursday, December 22, 2011

5th Grade - Christmas Break 12/2011 - Is Technology Valuable to You?

5th graders,
You have sat in this, or another, computer lab for the better part of 5 years.

You have learned how to word process, make presentations, use the internet for research, and so on.

I have 4 questions, answer them in full and complete sentences with proper spelling and grammar...

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4th Grade - Christmas Break 12/2011 - Technology & You

4th graders, please answer these 2 questions over the Christmas Vacation....


(click "Read More" to see the questions)

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Your first, and future, experience with technology (4th Grade)

What was the first piece of technology you remember using?

What do you think "technology" will look/be like in 5 years?


(please respond in full and complete sentences - double check your work before posting your comment)


Remember - Comment as "Name/URL" and use your first name and last initial (proper capitalization, no URL)- please respond in full and complete sentences - double check your work before posting your comment.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Your first, and future, experience with technology

What was the first piece of technology you remember using?

What do you think "technology" will look/be like in 5 years?


(please respond in full and complete sentences - double check your work before posting your comment)