What is intelligence? Are computers intelligent? Why or why not?

Intelligence is how smart you are or how fast you can troubleshoot something. I don't necessarily think that computers are intelligent. I think this because computers are programmed to be intelligent, they are not automatically intelligent.

How has technology affected global politics or economics?

Technology has had a great affect on global politics or economics. They let people contact each other internationally. You can buy products from all over the world. People from other countries can also keep up with the events going on in other countries.

How well do you follow directions?

I think that I follow directions pretty well. If i get directions i will most likely complete the task. I also think i follow them pretty well because I aced the quiz.

What would you do if you could travel free anyplace in the world?

I would travel somewhere in Europe. I have never been to Europe. The place I would want to go is Croatia because no one ever mentions Croatia.

Talk about a time in your life where technology most helped you. It can be medically-related, socially-related, really any time that technology affected you in a positive way.

One area of my life where technology continues to affect me in a positive way is school. whenever i need help on learning something or figuring something out I just search it up on the internet. It has saved me many times.

How can computers be used as tools for visualizing data, modeling and design, and art?

Computers can be used as tools for many things. there are many different applications that you can install on the computer. They also can show you what you are doing. That is why it would be good for visualizing data, modeling and design, and art.

What is a motivational speaker?

A motivational speaker or inspirational speaker is a speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate or inspire an audience. The speaker we had today was named Tyler. He was very good.

Briefly describe how you would graph in your Algebra class (The x-y coordinate plane, etc.).

You would graph on a coordinate plane. On the coordinate plane there are 2 axis'. The x and the y axis. The x axis goes horizontally and the y axis goes vertically. Ex. (2,3) You would go 2 units over on the x axis and 3 units up on the y axis.

On September 15, 1968 An Wang obtained a patent for a calculating apparatus, a basic component of computer technology. How do you think computers have changed since 1968?

Computers have changed a lot since 1968. They are way more advanced than they were back then. They can now display higher quality images, look different, perform better, and have way more functions. The technology industry has grown a tremendous amount since then.

What do you think about when you hear the word data? Where can it be found? Where does it come from?

When I hear the word data I think about information that is stored on a computer. Data can be found on the computer wherever things are stored. Data comes from information that gets stored on the computer.

Please provide an algorithm example in your blog. Please remember to be specific.

How to make a ham and cheese sandwich
1. Get plate out
2. Get a knife out
3. Take out two pieces of bread and set on plate
4. Take out ham and place to the side
5. Take out cheese and place to the side
6. Take out mayonnaise and place to the side with it opened
7. Use the knife to spread mayonnaise on both pieces of bread evenly.
8. Place as much ham as you would like on one slice of the bread.
9. Place as much cheese as you would like on top of the ham
10. Place the bread with only mayonnaise on it on top of the other slice of bread
11. Enjoy your sandwich!

Why do you need to evaluate websites?

You need to evaluate websites because some websites may not be credible. Some websites may have false information so you need to be careful which website you choose. Those websites should not be trusted and you should find another website to use.

What does having a positive work ethic mean to you?

Having a good work ethic means that you never fall behind. You are always on top of things and nothing gets by you. It also means that the quality of your work is very good and getting work done is a routine.

Who is the person from history that you would most like to meet and talk to? Why? What would you like to ask?

The person from history that i would most like to meet and talk to is Sandy Koufax. I would like to meet him because he is my favorite Dodger player from the past. I would like to ask him how it felt to be one of the best baseball pitchers of his time and ours.