Is Google Making Us Stupid? Read “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” (453-66) by Nicholas Carr and “Mind over Mass Media” by Steven Pinker (468-70). Then write an informal, critical response to the readings. How do the writers’ reactions to technology differ? Which point of view comes closest to your own view on technology? Support your […]
Explain the role of providing different affordances to children (you might have to do some searching). What physical thing (not parent) was in your childhood that was the biggest influence on you?
Assignment 1, Explain the role of providing different affordances to children (you might have to do some searching). What physical thing (not parent) was in your childhood that was the biggest influence on you? Think back to the play years… or if you have kids now – what do you provide for them. Ask a […]
Describe what skills/knowledge/techniques you’ll need to continue developing to create the types of writing and reports your field of interest relies upon.
Book: Sense of Style -Steven Pinker (Business Human Resources Focus) While various businesses and industries use different types of writing and reports–all workplaces rely on written communication and some kinds of reports. During this project, you will investigate the types of writing and specifically reports that are typically used in an area of industry (or […]
Write a discussion post on the insight from Steven Pinker’s “The Dangers of Worrying About Doomsday”.
The dangers of worrying about doomsday Write a discussion post on the insight from Steven Pinker’s “The Dangers of Worrying About Doomsday”.