The year winding down to an end "Top 10" lists continue to pile up reviewing what was hot and what was not for 2011. Yahoo made a bunch of top 10 lists to recap the highlights and lowlights of the year. Pick 2 things off those lists and briefly explain how you think they affected society. Then pick on topic and explain how you could relate that topic to technology. BE CREATIVE!
http://yearinreview.yahoo.com/
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Solar power....something you've considered?
"Solar Power" is a term most people recognize but few people fully understand the market behind the term. Recently many of the manufacturers of products to generate solar power have saw a steep decline in business and as a result are facing bankrupcy. The following article will discuss some of the factors leading to this decline. Have you ever considered how intricate the energy field is? What do you think the declining solar power market will mean for the economy and the US in general? What do you think a difference maker would be in the situation?
http://money.cnn.com/2011/11/30/technology/solar_power/index.htm
http://money.cnn.com/2011/11/30/technology/solar_power/index.htm
Course Evaluations
Please take a few minutes to complete this online course evaluation. Thanks :)
Tuesday/Thursday Class - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DMCN6YD
Monday/Wednesday Class - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DMSNF58
The survey will reference the course outcomes. Here is a list of them. Be sure to think outside the box when analyzing how they were achieved. For example: "Mathematics" - no we did not discuss how to add, subtract, or solve equations however we regularly would incorperate "use of logical processes" such as the day we talked about hackers effect on stocks. These are little things to keep in mind, please let me know if you have any questions!
(1)Mathematics - including numerical literacy and knowledge and use of logical processes.
(2)Analytical thinking - gathering, organizing, and evaluating information.
(3)Analogical thinking - using former knowledge and experience to help comprehend and explain new situations.
(4)Critical thinking - the ability to identify and define criteria, understand biases, and construct objective judgments.
(5)Problem Solving - the ability to analyze situations and synthesize solutions.
Tuesday/Thursday Class - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DMCN6YD
Monday/Wednesday Class - http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DMSNF58
The survey will reference the course outcomes. Here is a list of them. Be sure to think outside the box when analyzing how they were achieved. For example: "Mathematics" - no we did not discuss how to add, subtract, or solve equations however we regularly would incorperate "use of logical processes" such as the day we talked about hackers effect on stocks. These are little things to keep in mind, please let me know if you have any questions!
(1)Mathematics - including numerical literacy and knowledge and use of logical processes.
(2)Analytical thinking - gathering, organizing, and evaluating information.
(3)Analogical thinking - using former knowledge and experience to help comprehend and explain new situations.
(4)Critical thinking - the ability to identify and define criteria, understand biases, and construct objective judgments.
(5)Problem Solving - the ability to analyze situations and synthesize solutions.
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