If you have received this email, then you registered for the Wakefield 2.1 summer program. This is 1 of 2 emails I plan to send out this summer, so you don't need to worry about being bombarded by emails.
You are probably in one of the following groups:
1. You have been required, bribed or otherwise rewarded for your participation.2. You just want to see what's going on with this thing.3. You are truly interested in/fearful of the role of technology in education and would like to have a say.
Whatever the case, we are happy to have you aboard.
Information will be posted on our website and on our Twitter account @whstwopointone).
FAQ.1. What is the theme this year?Last year we looked at the role of technology in all phases of our lives. This year we are looking at fears (founded and unfounded) that affect the way we perceive and use technology.
2. What do I have to do?Unless this is required by your AP/preAP class, then you don't have to do anything, but we hope you will. If you are participating, then visit tinyurl.com/wakefieldtwopointone for detailed information.
3. I'm not a student, what do I do?As a parent, staff member, or member of the Wakefield community, you can do as little or as much as you like. We would love for you to listen to the podcast, watch the video and read the chapter. All of these are linked on the website tinyurl.com/wakefieldtwopointone.
4. Why these materials?The podcast is with Nick Bilton, the author of I Live in the Future and Here's How It Works. Bilton writes a technology blog for the NY Times. His book deals with lots of history, facts and myths about the rise of technology--from the printing press to Twitter. You probably won't agree with all of this ideas, but at the very least it is interesting.
The TED Talk is from Sherry Turkle, author of Alone Together, which takes a look at how we rely more on technology than on people.
The Forster short story is from 1909 and he looks at a dystopian future brought on by the rise of technology. These fears of the role of technology in our lives are exactly the things this year's project hopes to address.
5. What can I do to help?So glad you asked.
6. OK, so what do I need to do to be eligible for a prize?This year prizes will be awarded thanks to the generosity of the PTSA. To be eligible, you must be a student and you must complete the assignments mentioned above (What do I have to do?)
You are probably in one of the following groups:
1. You have been required, bribed or otherwise rewarded for your participation.2. You just want to see what's going on with this thing.3. You are truly interested in/fearful of the role of technology in education and would like to have a say.
Whatever the case, we are happy to have you aboard.
Information will be posted on our website and on our Twitter account @whstwopointone).
FAQ.1. What is the theme this year?Last year we looked at the role of technology in all phases of our lives. This year we are looking at fears (founded and unfounded) that affect the way we perceive and use technology.
2. What do I have to do?Unless this is required by your AP/preAP class, then you don't have to do anything, but we hope you will. If you are participating, then visit tinyurl.com/wakefieldtwopointone for detailed information.
- For those participating, there will be 2 short assignments that will be posted at the end of July/beginning of August. These will be based on the required elements of the project.
3. I'm not a student, what do I do?As a parent, staff member, or member of the Wakefield community, you can do as little or as much as you like. We would love for you to listen to the podcast, watch the video and read the chapter. All of these are linked on the website tinyurl.com/wakefieldtwopointone.
4. Why these materials?The podcast is with Nick Bilton, the author of I Live in the Future and Here's How It Works. Bilton writes a technology blog for the NY Times. His book deals with lots of history, facts and myths about the rise of technology--from the printing press to Twitter. You probably won't agree with all of this ideas, but at the very least it is interesting.
The TED Talk is from Sherry Turkle, author of Alone Together, which takes a look at how we rely more on technology than on people.
The Forster short story is from 1909 and he looks at a dystopian future brought on by the rise of technology. These fears of the role of technology in our lives are exactly the things this year's project hopes to address.
5. What can I do to help?So glad you asked.
- Encourage others to participate.
- We need a facebook presence. If you are interested in creating and maintaining a page for us, please contact William Kline ([email protected]).
- If you are interested in being part of a discussion or leading a discussion on these topics (or know of someone who might), contact William Kline.
6. OK, so what do I need to do to be eligible for a prize?This year prizes will be awarded thanks to the generosity of the PTSA. To be eligible, you must be a student and you must complete the assignments mentioned above (What do I have to do?)