How Technology Has Changed the Way we Live Technology in the 21 st Century Chalette Furches 1
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How Technology Has Changed the Way we Live
Technology in the 21st Century
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Lifestyle Changes: Video Games
Improved Problem-Solving Skills Children Less Active Spike in Obesity Rates Less Sun/Lower Immunity Social Aspect Aggression
http://www.raisesmartkid.com/3-to-6-years-old/4-articles/34-the-good-and-bad-effects-of-video-games
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-929-VITAMIN%20D.aspx?activeIngredientId=929&activeIngredientName=VITAMIN%20D
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Communication Via Text Messages
Popular Form of CommunicationFewer Oral Conversations Between
Family/FriendsCommunication Can Happen Anytime,
AnyplaceSpecial Text Terms and AcronymsCommunication Not Private
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Personal Emails
Electronic MailSpeedy DeliveryReceive Business CommunicationShare Information/FilesEmails are Public
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5369355_can-email-used-business.html
*URGENT
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IMs
Messages are Instant
“See” When Friends are Online
Video/Audio Capabilities
Send IMs via Computer or Cell Phone
http://communication.howstuffworks.com/instant-messaging4.htm
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Cell Phones
Portable Means of CommunicationConverse With People In Other StatesGPS CapableStay in Touch Whenever, WhereverComputers Within Cell PhonesAbility to Access the InternetCamera Phones Sometimes an Invasion of
Privacy
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Bluetooth
http://www.howstuffworks.com/bluetooth.htm
Links Devices Wirelessly
Enables Hands-Free Cell Phone Usage
Susceptible to Hackers
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PDAs
Organize/Store Tasks and AppointmentsEstablish an Internet ConnectionSend EmailsFax FeatureHandwriting/Voice Recognition
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/PDA.html
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The Internet
Entertainment/ Educational PurposesNews, Weather Only a Click AwayWatch T.V., Videos OnlineDownload MusicListen to Internet Radio Share FilesMakes Identity Theft Easier
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Social Networking
Popularity of FacebookBecome Re-Acquainted With Old FriendsReconnect With Former ClassmatesMake New FriendsPlay GamesUpload Pictures
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Digital Cameras
Capture a Moment Upload to the ComputerVideo CapableEliminates Picture Developing
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Camcorders
Capture LifeSmallPortableUsed by Law EnforcementVideos Used as Evidence Against Law
Enforcement
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Portable MP3 Players
Small, DiscreetMusic on The GoWatch VideosListen to RadioBrowse the InternetDownload PhotosPlay Music Through Car Speakers
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Laptops
PortableWi-Fi OptionalWork Away From HomeInternet AccessSecurity IssuesPrivacy IssuesSee Video
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Computer Programs
Word Processor SoftwarePresentation SoftwareiTunes
*Windows® Symbol is a registered trademark
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Technology
InteractionEntertainment
“Watchdog” Properties Simplicity
Expanding the Mind
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Works Cited Slide 1“The Good and Bad Effects of Video Games”. Raise Smart Kid bright child , bright future. RaiseSmartKid.com. Web.
1 May 2011. http://www.raisesmartkid.com/3-to-6-years-old/4-articles/34-the-good-and-bad-effects-of-video-games“Find a Vitamin or Supplement ‘Vitamin D’”. WebMD. WebMD.com. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
Consumer Version, 2009. Web. 1 May 2011. http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-929-VITAMIN%20D.aspx?activeIngredientId=929&activeIngredientName=VITAMIN%20D
Slide 4Deborrah Cooper, eHow Contributor. “How Can Email Be Used in Business?”. eHow.com. Demand Media, Inc, 2009.
Web. 1 May, 2011.http://www.ehow.com/facts_5369355_can-email-used-business.htmlSlide 5Jeff Tyson and Alison Cooper. “How Instant Messaging Works”. HowStuff Works.com. Discovery Company. Web. 1
May 2011.http://communication.howstuffworks.com/instant-messaging4.htmSlide 7Curt Franklin and Julia Layton. “How Bluetooth Works”. HowStuff Works.com. Discovery Company. Web. 1 May 2011.http://www.howstuffworks.com/bluetooth.htmSlide 8“PDA”. Webopedia. internet.com. Web. 1 May 2011. http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/PDA.htmlSlide 13“Laptop Computer Comparisons”. TheLaptopAuthority.com. Web. 1 May 2011. http://
www.thelaptopauthority.com/laptop-computer.html (Video) “Laptop Security”. ConsumerReports.org. Consumers Union. Web. 1 May 2011.Slide 17(Video) Jamiroquai. “Virtual Insanity”. YouTube.com. JamiroquaiVevo. Web. 1 May 2011. http://
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