What is your view of the idea that living in the moment is the way to live? Is that always the best way to live?

I think that living in the moment is not always the best way to live because sometimes you have to live for the future so that it can be better.

What is your view of the problem-solving method as technology continues to explore new inventions to solve everyday problems?

I think that it is a very effective way to solve a problem that somebody has.

Support your position that it takes a lot of hard work to make a goal a reality by discussing examples of an individual you know or have read about.

It does because any professional athlete had to do an intense amount of work to get where they are now.

What is your view or position that taxes are the price we pay for living in a “civilized society”?

I agree because the money has to come from somewhere and it should be a small price to pay for having a civilized society.

What is your view of the claim that you cannot be two people and that you have to inspire others?

I agree because nobody likes somebody who is two faced and somebody who inspires people is fun to be around.

Explain what you think the above statement means; describe a specific situation in which computers might not alienate people from one another; and discuss what you think determines whether or not computers alienate people from one another.

Computers could be able to recognize different people.

Do you agree that today’s Information Superhighway is benefiting humankind in

It is benefiting people because they are able to get more information easier.

Based on your prior knowledge, what are your views in reference to nuclear

My views in reference to nuclear power is that it is very dangerous to the environment and we should try to find an alternative so that we don't have to use it as much or at all.

Should Apple be entitled to help the government or not?

I do not think that Apple should be entitled to help the government but, given the circumstances that they are under, I think that it is wrong that they refuse to help the government. I do not think that American rights should apply to someone who has terrorized American people and Apple should not be able to use that as an excuse.

Today is April Fool's Day. Write about the best April Fool's Joke you have played, or write about a joke you would like to play on someone. Remember to be safe!

The best April fools joke I have played was when I pretended to have moved out of the house.

On March 30, 1858, the patent for a pencil with an attached eraser was issued. Taking your pencil's point of view, what do you think a typical day in your classroom would be like? (Choose one of your classes where you use a pencil).

I would start out on the desk and then be used for any work that was given out in that class.

What is your view of ethical behavior?

I feel that ethical behavior is very important because without correct behavior people can get hurt by the way that you act.

Using 10 words, describe yourself.

I am a very cool person and I like baseball.

Should our advances in technology be used to abolish the social wrongs in society or used to correct different forms of human life?

I think it should because one of our goals as humans is to live the safest, best life and using technology would help ensure that goal.

What is your view of the idea that today’s art is technology?

I agree that it is art because it takes time to develop and it shows a bigger product and picture to other people.

What is your view of the idea that friendships are a source of energy? Is that always true?

I think that this is true because people have much more energy with their friends and are usually happier.

What is your view on the idea that there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’? Please write about your point of view on this issue.

I feel like it is valid because you cannot be selfish if you are apart of a team.

On this day in 1996, the Hubble Telescope sent back the first images of Pluto's surface. If you have the opportunity, would you like to travel into space or to another planet?

I would take the opportunity to travel to another place or planet

What if the use of robots in school becomes a workable reality?

I think that people will become very lazy and take advantage of the technology.

Write about a day spent in another country. Think about the technology, how do you think it would be different than here in the United States?

A day in a country other than the US would be very different. The US has many advanced technologies that other countries do not have.

Finish this thought: if I could change one thing about myself (if you can't think of anything, you might want to consider telling how you got to be perfect!) :)

If I could change one thing about myself I would change my metabolism.

Write about the following words: metal, invention and disconnect.

Metal - A solid that is very hard and sturdy.
Invention - Something that someones creates from scratch.
Disconnect - Removing a connection that someone or something had.

Write about an old piece of technology that you wish was still around or used more frequently. Why do you wish that?

An old piece of technology that I wished was used more frequently are typewriters. I wish that because typewriters are really cool.

Blog: What does the word function mean to you? Please explain.

The word function to me means something that works with something else. It can be numbers, machines, etc. It is pretty much anything that works with anything else.

Think about one form of technology you can’t imagine living without. Is it television? Minecraft? Your smartphone or iPad? Write in your blog explaining why you’re so crazy about this technology, and tell what you would do in its place if it were taken away for a week.

One technology that I rely heavily on is my phone. Without it for a week I would have to communicate to everyone in person which would be a challenge.

Do you think there is more technology used through a cell phone or from a computer daily?

I think that there is more technology used through a cell phone. I think this because it is more accessible than a computer is.

What do you think would happen if a community lost technology for an entire month?

I think that a community would not know what to do. We rely very heavily on technology. They would go into panic.

As technology changes, how do you think the high school experience will transform in the next 10 years? 30 years? 100 years?

I do think it will change. It has already changed a lot with the introduction of computer based classes. As the years get longer I think that it will change more and more.

What do you think would be a good program (app) for Valentine's Day?

What I think would be a good app for Valentine's Day is an app that can make a perfect date. It would ask you a bunch of questions and scan places around you. It would then make a whole date plan for you.

What makes technology addictive?

technology is addictive because of how easy it is to use to get something done or have fun. With other things you have to travel but with technology most of it is always at the touch of your fingertips. It is also very usable for gaming which everyone loves to do because it is very fun.

Blog: Imagine the scenario: an alien species sends a team of spies to Earth to research our species. Being unfamiliar with how things work on our planet, they don't realize that movies are fake. They believe all our movies are real. Under this misguided notion, who do the aliens judge to be the most accomplished human being on the planet (a person who they will then capture and take with them for further study)? Why do you think it would be this person?

They would take Morgan Freeman. I think that they would take him because he looks very accomplished. He is also in many presidency movies which would signify that he is the head of our civilization.

Have you ever thought about creating your own app? What idea do you have that may make a great app?

I have never thought about creating my own app. An idea that I have that would make a great app is something useful to many different people like uber or something.

In today's world most people use technology of some sort, do any of your relatives or friends ask you for help with their technology tools? If so, how do you help them? If not, do they help you with your technology? Please explain.

Yes they do. Mostly my grandparents because they do not really know how to use computers that well. I usually do not help them because my dad is way better at fixing computers than I am. Usually nobody helps me with my computer problems because I can usually figure them out on my own.

Wearable technology, once the stuff of old spy movies, is rapidly moving into the 21st century. Today, consumers can buy wristbands that count steps and track sleep, athletic shoes that monitor fitness, watches that double as phones, and smart glasses that function as a computer or GPS. Imagine that you have invented an exciting new item of wearable technology. In your blog describe this item, explain what it does, and convince readers to buy it. 2. Please open the Vocabulary document, save to your files, define the words, and answer the questions.

I would create a piece of clothing that can track where you are in case of danger and alert the authorities. It would also keep track of your vitals and record the data.

Choose a piece of technology to write about in your journal. U.S. residents have some of the highest levels of stress of any nation in the world. Is this piece of technology increasing the amount of stress in our everyday lives or lessening it? In what ways might this technology affect stress levels?

Television is a very important part of American society. I think that this both adds and relieves stress. People are more involved with stressful things through the news but they can also get lost in TV shows which relieves stress.

What do you think about google chrome being much faster?

I think that is is very cool that chrome is about to get faster. Faster and good internet browsers are really hard to find so chrome is going places. This is not a surprise considering that they are owned by google and they are a very innovative company.

Write about comparing the technology that we use extensively in our country and how this same technology may be viewed in a different country.

Technology that we use in this country might be viewed as scary or weird to other countries. Some countries do not have the same technology. It  could be very foreign to them.

Imagine that a time machine has transported you back to an earlier civilization or historical era. Poking through your backpack, you discover some rope, a pocket knife, a roll of duct tape, and three modern technological devices. Where are you? What is the time period? What tech devices are in your backpack? Write a diary or journal entry about how you survive for 24 hours with the help of the items you have on hand.

I am in the 1960s on an island. The tech devices in my backpack are a cell phone with service, a portable TV, and a gaming console. I would call the authorities and chill out until they come and help me.

What is your absolutely the most favorite technology in the world? Please write about it.

My most favorite technology in the world is the computer. The computer is a good invention because you can do so many things with it. You can do a variety of different things.

Please share three things about google: Please go to the following URL for more information:

1. Google is a search engine.
2. Google makes money through advertisement links.
3. Google has a reputation for a casual atmosphere.

The Computer Electronics Show (CES) is in town. What type (s) of new technology do you think or would like to see exhibited?

Some types of new technology that I think will be displayed are robots. Robots are becoming more and more common in everyday life and they keep getting more and more advanced. What I would like to see exhibited is more holographic advancements like in projectors and stuff.

What is your dream computer? What parts would you like to see included in the computer?

My dream computer would be very fast and have really good quality. It was also have a really cool case. The case would also light up and look super cool.

What did you learn from working with your team members yesterday?

What I learned from working with my team members are different ways to do a programming challenge.

If you were to design an app for a phone, what would the app do?

If I were to design a phone app I would make it something involving utilities. Such as telling you where sales are happening in stores or something like that.