What is Watson? Why is it so much harder for a computer to compete on jeopardy than to play chess? Do you think this is good thing? Will computers like this help or hurt people? What problems can computers solve? Are computers going to take away more jobs? Will computers eventually take over the world? What do you think? Write 3 paragraphs on your blog that support your opinion.



Of Course a computer can beat a human in most challenging trivia game on TV. A Watson is a computer consisting of a roomful of the company's Power7 processors. Its easier to play Jeopardy then chess because chess takes more thought and time to process. It is a great thing that Jeopardy is easier because more people would like to play. Computers like this will hurt and help you. Computers will take away most jobs from people. I do not think they will take over the world but they will take away alot of things for people to do in this world.

Do you think that smart phones will become a digital wallet? How does the author say this will be accomplished? What is so important about near-field communication? What will NFC enable people to use their cellphones to do? What do you think are the advantages and the disadvantages of NFC technology? How do you think people will feel about using this technology?



Yes, i believe that smarty phones will be a digital wallet. It will be a big process that will allow people to pay things with there phone and etc. People will feel that life is way easier to do things with when almost every thing is done by your smart phone.

How old do you think someone should be before they are allowed to play violent video games? Should parents buy violent video games for minors? Why?

They should be at least 10 years old. they only should by these games for there kid if they want them to have it.

Should stores sell violent video games to minors?

I have no problem with violent games being sold to mirrors. It's more fun for younger kids any way.

Do you have a smartphone or other device on which to download apps? What are your favorites? Why? Even if you don’t have one of these devices, what apps seem most entertaining, useful or valuable?

I do not have any device that downloads any apps. The Apps that I have seen on devices like this that I like is the games.

Are my tech Habits Hurting my grade? To me there not because i do not text in class, make calls, or do anything with my phone. If your talking about listening to music on a computer or ipod, then there is a little problem. I love to listen to music in class to tune out people's voices and dance to myself because it makes me happy or feel better.I send all of my time texting when i am out of school. Yes, I often switch between doing homework. I go on my phone, Facebook, watch t.v, and eat, and play the game. The only way i find focusing on my school work is if i don't feel like doing it and i feel like doing something else. My grades are not effect by this because if i realize I'm failing the class, i will step my game up. No, me or my parent doesn't limit my use of technology.

Reflect on the things that you have been doing to get this grade. What will you do to improve your grade? Write a plan that includes at least 3 things that you will do.

I have been doing the work that i have been assigned but when it comes the time to post it, I have problems. To improve my grade i will need help to export and upload things.

How do you think your life would be different without the Internet?
How do you think your life would be different without Computers?

It would be less fun and more harder without Internet. It be hard to get in contact with family and friends you would like to talk too or need. It would be less fun because there is games and interesting things to do on the internet. If we didn't have computers, it would also be hard to do things. Life would be boring and things that need to be done with a computer is not there.

How has Black Friday and Cyber-Monday changed to way people shop for the holidays? Do you think this is a good thing?


People shop more rapidly and and happy. I think its a great idea because people great what they want at better prices instead of High prices.

What is the one technology or technology gadget that you are thankful for? Why?

My phone because some people do not even have phone to chat with their friends or family for anything. Also, its the only gadget I really have to myself.

Do Your Test Scores Reflect How Good Your Teachers Are? Explain your answer?

No, it depends on how you do the work. If it's good, you deserve a good grade. If it's bad, you should expect a low grade. You get what you deserve.

Can Cellphones Be Educational Tools?

Yes because you can find things on your phone that will teach you. You may even want to start working with technology as a career.

How do you fade in and out using Garage Band?

You click on track to fade out and in.

You wouldn’t want someone stealing your hard work, intentionally or even unintentionally, would you? Of course not. Why?

I wouldn't want this because I don't like being stole from. It's my things and stuff. It doesn't belong to anybody else.

The way someone tells a joke is as important as the joke itself. This is comic timing. How is this timing related to the way you present the information in your project? Is the timing of your presentation important? Can the timing enhance your presentation? Defend your answer.

This timing on my project is very important because sometimes when your presentation is to long you can lose your audience attention. It's important to set the time because you don't want it to long.

Do you think teenagers today should show more respect for adults? (teachers, parents etc) Do you think it important for teenagers to show respect for adults? Why?

Yes they should because being disrespectful is not good at all. It is important for teenagers to show respect because it show how you will live the rest of your life, weather its getting a great job/ career or dieing.