Teenagers Today
According to Wikipedia, the definition of technology is the relationship that society has with its tools and crafts, and to which extent society can control its environment. Taking a closer look at society, teenagers use technology more so then ever. However, technology has disconnected teenagers from the world. Teens spend more time watching TV, playing videogames, using the computer, or talking on the phone. Because they are doing so many things they cannot concentrate and it is getting harder for them to study. In classes students would be texting on another instead of listening to the teacher and learning.
Teenagers spend their time watching television, using the computer, playing video games, or talking on the phone. Technology has allowed people to communicate and gather information quickly through the phone, the internet, and the television. Without knowing teenagers waste their whole day just doing those things. When on the computer or watching television minutes feels like seconds and hours feel like minutes. From a survey of 21 teenagers, 17 teens use the computer for more than 3 hours. During this time teenagers could be outside playing sports or going out just because the weather was nice. Also from the survey, 8 teenagers watch television for more than 2 hours. Also due to technology teens have been getting lazier because they don’t need to move around. They have everything they need at home; they have cell phones to communicate, the internet to search for information, and the television for entertainment. They can also get food and other supplies by just dialing the phone number or shopping online. Teenagers are forgetting about the simple pleasures of going to the mall without any money and just eye shopping or just talking a stroll in the park. They even forget about the pleasure of meeting people face to face.
There are many new programs and technology such as the webcam and the cell phone to communicate with. Online programs such as MSN and AOL instant messaging are used a lot by teens. With all these types of programs teenagers don’t need to meet face to face, then they lose the simple pleasure of just meeting people and hanging out. Teenagers are constantly talking and even without their mouths moving they have other things that would help them communicate such as text messaging. A survey taken by 50 teenagers says that 42 teenagers text message. During school, teenagers text message nonstop. This enables them to learn anything in class. Then after taking a test or a quiz, they would complain that the test or quiz was difficult.
Teenagers are unable to concentrate on one thing because they are too busy texting. They are not focused on studying because when they try to a text message comes in and they waste all their time text massaging their friend. With the access of anything through the internet, it tempts teenagers to go in and use it instead of doing what they are supposed to be doing. Also while using the internet to do homework; teens also go on Myspace or Facebook to check up on any new comments they got. Teenagers can’t concentrate at home or at school. If this keeps up the future could turn in t a mess and chaos could occur.
Others might say that technology has made finding information and communicating easier and faster, but it has only slower the teens down. Because of short hand text language, teenagers are forgetting how to spell simple words. Also because the computer can figure out the word that they are looking for, teens don’t really need to know how to spell. Teens would stop going to libraries and taking out books, then in the future there might not be libraries. The simple pleasures of taking a book out or finding the on shelves would disappear.
Teens are less connected to the world than the generation before them. Teenagers are wasting their time checking their blogs and texting their friends. Teen should start going outside more and spending less time on the computer or on the sofa watching television. Technology should be reduced or the production and new inventions should be halted for a while, so the teens can enjoy the things that they have with them instead of trying to get the new cell phone or computer that just came out.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
1984 EsSaY
May 7, 2008
250 Waldman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
George Orwell
375 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014
Dear Mr. Orwell,
After a great consideration, the warning of the world turning like the world in 1984 can happen in our society because it has happened before in history and history can repeat itself. If people are desperate, they are willing to do anything. People can be desperate for money, happiness, etc. but in the end they are all the same. When people want something to a point where they can’t bare it they will use any means possible even betray their loved ones. Also all of the things mentioned in the novel seem so realistic. At anytime the government can control all technology and the information that people are getting are false information placed by the government.
There was a time in history where a party had convinced their people that they were a better race and above the rest. During World War II, Hitler was so close in to changing the world like 1984. The two are similar because they used ways to brainwash their people. The Party in 1984 used telescreens to show the people what the government wanted them to see and know. With Hitler he had set up speakers on every street and corner that gave the people information and constantly reminded the people that Hitler was in charge. However, the United States was able to take Hitler down before he could do more damage. The fact that there was at least a moment like that tells the world that there are people think that way. So, it is likely that this can happen to our society today. History can always repeat itself when people aren’t careful enough.
Germany was desperately in need of help and was tired o being in a depression. When Hitler appears, Germany felt relieved and happy because he promised great accomplishments. The people of Germany did not care how they would rise to power, they just wanted to. Knowing this Hitler rook advantage, just like Winston betraying Julia because he was desperate to live. After being tortured by O’Brien, Winston was tired and weak; he was desperate. There are many undeveloped countries today that would do anything to gain power and wealth because they have been poor for such a long time. With one country convinced then the next country would be targeted and it would just keep going on until it takes over the world.
Everything that you mention and the technology that you created in your book seem likely to happen. If the government gained control of technology, there are so many things that they could do. For example, they could block all internet connects with the outside world, block television programs and started to post false information on the internet and spread propaganda. People would never know the truth of the outside world and they would slowly start to believe the propaganda being spread. The government could also start to eliminate words from existence to help control the people. People these days are so technology dependent that if the world had a sudden failure power source then the world would be in a great depression.
The warning is still valid because of all the possibilities and weaknesses of our society. Since there was a time in history that this has happen there is no stopping it from happening again. People every where are desperate and there is not much people can do. There are things that we can do to prevent this from happening. Children should be well educated and have a sense of option about their world. People can also tell stories of World War II and its many tragedies to help notify the world that it is capable of happening. Generation after generation should be taught to do things without technology. Instead of searching information about some one online, the person should go to the library or read a magazine. This would help people to understand that they can’t trust everything that are being written online.
Concerned Dearly,
SooJong S. Choe.
250 Waldman Ave
Edison, NJ 08820
George Orwell
375 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014
Dear Mr. Orwell,
After a great consideration, the warning of the world turning like the world in 1984 can happen in our society because it has happened before in history and history can repeat itself. If people are desperate, they are willing to do anything. People can be desperate for money, happiness, etc. but in the end they are all the same. When people want something to a point where they can’t bare it they will use any means possible even betray their loved ones. Also all of the things mentioned in the novel seem so realistic. At anytime the government can control all technology and the information that people are getting are false information placed by the government.
There was a time in history where a party had convinced their people that they were a better race and above the rest. During World War II, Hitler was so close in to changing the world like 1984. The two are similar because they used ways to brainwash their people. The Party in 1984 used telescreens to show the people what the government wanted them to see and know. With Hitler he had set up speakers on every street and corner that gave the people information and constantly reminded the people that Hitler was in charge. However, the United States was able to take Hitler down before he could do more damage. The fact that there was at least a moment like that tells the world that there are people think that way. So, it is likely that this can happen to our society today. History can always repeat itself when people aren’t careful enough.
Germany was desperately in need of help and was tired o being in a depression. When Hitler appears, Germany felt relieved and happy because he promised great accomplishments. The people of Germany did not care how they would rise to power, they just wanted to. Knowing this Hitler rook advantage, just like Winston betraying Julia because he was desperate to live. After being tortured by O’Brien, Winston was tired and weak; he was desperate. There are many undeveloped countries today that would do anything to gain power and wealth because they have been poor for such a long time. With one country convinced then the next country would be targeted and it would just keep going on until it takes over the world.
Everything that you mention and the technology that you created in your book seem likely to happen. If the government gained control of technology, there are so many things that they could do. For example, they could block all internet connects with the outside world, block television programs and started to post false information on the internet and spread propaganda. People would never know the truth of the outside world and they would slowly start to believe the propaganda being spread. The government could also start to eliminate words from existence to help control the people. People these days are so technology dependent that if the world had a sudden failure power source then the world would be in a great depression.
The warning is still valid because of all the possibilities and weaknesses of our society. Since there was a time in history that this has happen there is no stopping it from happening again. People every where are desperate and there is not much people can do. There are things that we can do to prevent this from happening. Children should be well educated and have a sense of option about their world. People can also tell stories of World War II and its many tragedies to help notify the world that it is capable of happening. Generation after generation should be taught to do things without technology. Instead of searching information about some one online, the person should go to the library or read a magazine. This would help people to understand that they can’t trust everything that are being written online.
Concerned Dearly,
SooJong S. Choe.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
BoOk ThReE
In your opinion, is Winston a coward when he shouts, “Do it to Julia!”? Why or why not?
I do not think that Winston is a coward when he shouted, "Do it to Julia!" because he was exhausted and lhe valued his life. A coward would have confessed everything from the start, but Winston held up until he was faced with rats. I think anyone would have said it if they wanted to live; it didn't mater how they lived but to live was something that Winston wanted. Julia had betrayed him so why couldn't he do the same?
I do not think that Winston is a coward when he shouted, "Do it to Julia!" because he was exhausted and lhe valued his life. A coward would have confessed everything from the start, but Winston held up until he was faced with rats. I think anyone would have said it if they wanted to live; it didn't mater how they lived but to live was something that Winston wanted. Julia had betrayed him so why couldn't he do the same?
Thursday, April 17, 2008
BoOk TwO
36. Some readers are surprised that Parsons has been arrested. How do you feel about it and why?
I did not think that it was a shock finding out that the Parsons would be arrested because their children were spies and it seemed resonable for the Parsons to get arrested. I thought from the begining that they would get arrested, even though they were so proud of their children being spies and arresting other people. to me it just seemed likely because this is also a book and it would be more tragic if the children arrested their parents.
I did not think that it was a shock finding out that the Parsons would be arrested because their children were spies and it seemed resonable for the Parsons to get arrested. I thought from the begining that they would get arrested, even though they were so proud of their children being spies and arresting other people. to me it just seemed likely because this is also a book and it would be more tragic if the children arrested their parents.
Monday, April 14, 2008
BoOk TwO
20. Winston and the girl have never met, yet her note says, “I love you.” How does Winston feel about the girl at this point in the story? Discuss your definition of love and whether or not you believe it is possible for two people who have never spent any time together to really be in love.
Winston is confused because all of a sudden a girl he just met tells him that she loves him. I believe that there is love at first sight, but in a sense its not love but the beauty of someone. However I don not think that the girl and Winston are truly in love. Because the government does not allow women and men to marry or have sex out of love, Winston and the girl are desperate. At the same time, I feel that the girl would not have said that with any other person because she felt a connection with Winston. Winston also knowing this is very wierd and confusing, he was willing to have sex with the girl. First I think that Winston had sex with the gril out of lust and desire, but later on he accually get to know her and like her.
Winston is confused because all of a sudden a girl he just met tells him that she loves him. I believe that there is love at first sight, but in a sense its not love but the beauty of someone. However I don not think that the girl and Winston are truly in love. Because the government does not allow women and men to marry or have sex out of love, Winston and the girl are desperate. At the same time, I feel that the girl would not have said that with any other person because she felt a connection with Winston. Winston also knowing this is very wierd and confusing, he was willing to have sex with the girl. First I think that Winston had sex with the gril out of lust and desire, but later on he accually get to know her and like her.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
BoOk OnE
5. Winston writes in the diary about the films he saw the night before. At the films, the audience applauds at the sight of a child’s dismembered arm going up into the air. Some critics believe the audience and Winston have been conditioned to accept this kind of violence from constant exposure to violent images. Do you think today’s movies have desensitized their audience, so they accept and expect to see brutal violence?
I think that today's movies have desensitized their audience, so they accept and expect to see brutal violence, however, it is not as extreme as the films that Winston wrote about in his diary. Ever since recorded history and before that, violence has been a part of people's lives and it has been considered as a type of entertainment. In every movie that I have watched has violence involved, even for the shortest time. People do expect to see violence but not the same all for the same reason for why the audience metioned by Winston. People watched violence for entertainment but mainly for the thrill of the mystery underneath and the story line of the films. The audience were watching the movie for shear entertainment. Violence has become a part of every one's daily lives, but that does not mean that people are used to it. For example, Winston mentions that the audience laughed when a little boy blew up. Though thier are people that do laugh such violence there are more people that feel grosed and frightened.
I think that today's movies have desensitized their audience, so they accept and expect to see brutal violence, however, it is not as extreme as the films that Winston wrote about in his diary. Ever since recorded history and before that, violence has been a part of people's lives and it has been considered as a type of entertainment. In every movie that I have watched has violence involved, even for the shortest time. People do expect to see violence but not the same all for the same reason for why the audience metioned by Winston. People watched violence for entertainment but mainly for the thrill of the mystery underneath and the story line of the films. The audience were watching the movie for shear entertainment. Violence has become a part of every one's daily lives, but that does not mean that people are used to it. For example, Winston mentions that the audience laughed when a little boy blew up. Though thier are people that do laugh such violence there are more people that feel grosed and frightened.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
TeAcHeR's ObJeCtIvE
I also want you to blog about what you think MY objectives were for this lesson. What do you think I wanted you to learn about as a result? What is the best assessment to see if you learned it?
I think the teacher's objective was to allow the students to interact with one another to leaarn about their books they wanted to. I think that the teacher wanted the students to learn how to teach students and to pick out important information. I think that the best assessment would be a project that shows how well the student read to book and how much they learned from other students teaching them.
I think the teacher's objective was to allow the students to interact with one another to leaarn about their books they wanted to. I think that the teacher wanted the students to learn how to teach students and to pick out important information. I think that the best assessment would be a project that shows how well the student read to book and how much they learned from other students teaching them.
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