Extra Credit and Topic for Group Presentation

Next week you are going to complete a group presentation about a major issue that centers around technology and is facing our society today.

Here are the topics that you can choose from. Or you can take today's class to discuss and research a different topic idea with your partner, but it MUST BE APPROVED by Mr. FIerro before you begin your project.

I will give you the details of what I expect from this project on Monday's class period.

Effects of iPad (touch screen devices) on children - Montserrat & Nohemi.

The Human Genome Project’s goal

Using Khan Academy in the classroom

The future of the World Wide Web

Future projects at Google

How has iTunes affected the music and movie industry

What is your “digital footprint?” and what does it mean?

Can we reach Artificial Intelligence? Is that a good thing?

How have search engines changed our daily lives?

Can an online company become too big and powerful?

Is Facebook making us less social? - Camila & Melissa


Here is an extra credit assignment to improve your grade.


Read this article titled "The Touch-Screen Generation."


Now in a 1-2 page essay answer the following question.


What are some of the effects that iPads or other touch screen media on children?


Your essay must be emailed to Mr. Fierro at fierro.r.1025@gmail.com:

• It must be a word document. 
• MLA format
• 12 point font
• Double spaced 

You may also conduct your own research to complete the essay. Just make sure you cite your sources.