BEHS103 Week 1 | Technology in Education in Education - University of Maryland
3) (short story) Vonnegut, K. (1953). The big trip up yonder. Retrieved from: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/30240/30240-h/30240-h.htm
Respond to the following questions:
Share your survey results – what is your predicted life expectancy? What factors contributed to your longevity (or lack thereof)? Briefly summarize 1-2 points made in each of the resources in Part 2. Limit your summary to 1-3 sentences per resource. Your summaries need not be exhaustive – just tell us what you found to be the “take home” message for each resource. What are the economic, sociological, psychological, and healthcare implications of an aging population that could live indefinitely? What role does technology play in health across the lifespan? How does it keep us from being healthy? How does it promote health? (If you are having trouble answering this question, the optional resources below may be helpful) How long do you think we should live? Should we live indefinitely or should there be limits? Justify your response. In order to receive full credit for this conference, remember to respond substantively to at least 2 classmates throughout the week. Optional additional resources that may help you to answer
conference questions (or find some resources of your own!):
Berkley (2003) – Are biotech foods safe to eat? (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52295) Centers for Disease Control (2011) – Four specific health behaviors contribute to a longer life (http://www.cdc.gov/Features/LiveLonger/ ) Dye (2012) – Living longer: Increasing lifespan may be in our control (http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/humans-live-forever-longevity-research-suggests-longer-life/story?id=17100148) Olshansky et al (2005) – A potential decline in life expectancy in the United States in the 21st century (http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsr043743#t=article) Giuliano (2011) - Public health longevity developments – focus on foods (http://www.anti-agingfirewalls.com/2011/01/23/public-health-longevity-developments-%E2%80%93-focus-on-foods/) Health Canada (2008) – website on biotechnology and food in Canada (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/sr-sr/biotech/food-aliment/index-eng.php ) Meer & Misner (2008) – Biotechnology and food (http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/health/az1066.pdf ) Milstrey (2011) – Longevity technology will transform mankind (http://www.usforacle.com/longevity-technology-will-transform-mankind-1.2651047) Shah (2007) – Public health meets mobile technology (http://www.cdc.gov/news/2007/03/mobiletech_main.html ) Virginia Assistive Technology System (n.d.) - Assistive technology and aging (http://www.vda.virginia.gov/pdfdocs/Assistive%20Technology%20&%20Aging%20-%20All.pdf) Week 7 discussion
DQ1
The cost of readily available entertainment The Internet has created numerous ways for the public to obtain music without paying for it even though this activity violates copyright law (Note: Interestingly, it is rather difficult to find Internet sites in favor of anti-piracy laws. Think about why this might be the case.). The Internet also provides numerous ways for artists to promote tours, new music, and memorabilia. Review the Discussion 13 learning resources regarding online
piracy and respond to the questions that follow:
How have the ways that people access and purchase music changed over the years and what role has technology played? What are the ethical concerns related to accessing entertainment and what, if anything, has been done to address these concerns? Are the claims of the motion picture and music industries justified? Do you think the Internet has created more harm than good to artists in the music and entertainment industries? Why or why not? Do you think the power of the Internet, social media, and crowdfunding are likely to change how entertainment is created and financed in the future? Why or why not? Remember to respond to at least 2 classmates during the week in order to earn full participation credit.
DQ2
Technology and child development Review the Discussion 14 Learning Resources and respond to the questions that follow.