Listen to this very short (5-minute), fascinating radio piece about how blind Americans are increasingly relying on the latest technology to "read" media and books. How does this relate to the evolution of the Newspeak dictionary every year in 1984?
Please finish the book by Thursday (quiz).
Big Brother's on the Phone ((tag:1984))
ID Chips ((tag:1984))
via slate.com
Slate conducted a mass experiment in altering political memories. Were you fooled? - By William Saletan - Slate Magazine
Daniel Pink gives us some potent research about what motivates people to do things. Is it money? Is it grades?
Although the school year has just begun, I would hope that you take away more from our course beyond the specific content you learn or the grade you earn.
via youtube.com
Course Expectations
Death Activity
- This assignment is due on Thursday, September 15th (by the time class begins)
- Be prepared to orally present your analysis to the class (this might not happen, fyi)
- Ask questions in class or see me outside of class before the due date
Here are the links to each period’s shared presentation:
- PERIOD 8
- PERIOD 9
Be sure you pick the correct class period!
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HW: Please read Chapter 14, “Renaissance and Reformation” and identify and give significance (where possible) for the terms in each section. Be advised: the terms appear at the end of each section, but are numbered differently, depending on the section. DUE FRIDAY, September 16th.
PERIOD 8:
PERIOD 9: