9/30 -- Paris without Cars

Link: http://www.wired.com/2015/09/paris-day-sans-cars-shows-us-cities-can/

What happened in Paris?
Why is this important?
How do you feel about environmentalism?
What is Earth Hour?
How is Paris changing the idea of a commuting city?
What do you think of this idea?
Could it work in the US?  Why or Why not?  What would we need?
How many people are killed in car accidents each year?

Apple's Risky Strategies

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Two-Risky-Strategies-Could-Threaten-Apples-Long-Term-Survival-82536.html

ONLY READ UNTIL THE PRODUCT OF THE DAY

Does this change any views you had about getting an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus? What are your views on 'Lock In' and 'Vertical Integration'? Are you looking out for these sort of tactics in companies you buy from? Will you now?

Irate Letter To Party City 9/28

What did Lin Kramer complain about?
Do you agree or disagree with her complaint?
What did Party City say in response to this?
Do you agree or disagree with Party City's response?
What do you think Party City should have done?

http://www.businessinsider.com/party-city-criticized-over-costumes-for-girls-2015-9

9/28: US Smart Home Market to Explode

Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/the-us-smart-home-market-report-adoption-forecasts-top-products-and-the-cost-and-fragmentation-problems-that-could-hinder-growth-2015-9?ref=techtout

Would you be interested in a smart home?
What are the barriers preventing this?
What are some examples of a smart home device?
What do you think you could do with these devices?
What are closed ecosystems?

Friday, September 25, 2015 All Stuff

Hey guys,

Sorry I'm not here today.  As you know I felt pretty awful yesterday, so this is a continuation of what we're dealing with.

Here's what we have ahead of us.  1st, 3rd, and 4th you guys need to go help with digital portfolios for the rooms listed.  They are just setting up there Google Sites and you guys will do the same thing you did with me when we went into the French Classrooms.

Secondly, I updated the due dates for everything for us.  We'll watch the Zeitgeists on Monday (which are due today into your Google Folder -- I'll know I created the folder and it says when it was last editted).  So that means on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday we will revamp the Help Desk Website.  Which is your next project.

Thirdly, here is your blog
- What's the point of the dislike button?
- What is the new front page?
- What have people done w/ links they like?
- What's the difference between traditional readers and Facebook readers?
- What do you "like?" Do you do it often?
- What's the purpose of Facebook?

Lastly, You have homework tonight.  YOUR FINAL DRAFT OF YOUR GOOGLE RESEARCH QUESTIONS IS DUE.  You must put it in your blog to get credit.  After Monday, you have entered the point of no return meaning you will not be able to change your question.  You will not be able to add a new one.  So make sure that you have put the question on the blog.  We are going to do something cool with it.  DON'T FORGET TO DO THIS!!!


Thanks!

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend.

9/24 Netflix Binge Watching Guide

Link: 

How many shows have you binge watched on Netflix?
What series were the quickest to hook?
What is the trend with the shows that hook people first?
Do you think it's better to binge watch all episodes at once or watch little by little?  Why?
What's the last show you binge watched?

Blog Post 9/23

Link: Slash is the Best iPhone Keyboard

What are you able to do with this keyboard?
What services does this work with?
What is the eventual goal of this software?
What is the next goal of this app?
Would you use it?

Blog Post 9/22

What was VW accused of?
How many cars were equipped with software designed to cheat on emissions tests?
What is wrong with VW?
Who has VW made trust with?

Link:

Blog Post 9/21

Google should be Scared of Amazon

What has Amazon been working on?
What is the reversal of funnel?
Why would Google loose out?
What search engine do you use?
What is Google's answer to Amazon?
Which model do you think is better?

Blog Post 9/18

Virginia Students Suspended After Protesting Confederate Flag Band

What happened in Virginia?
How many students were suspended?
What do you think about this policy?
Do you think Confederate flags should be banned from school property?
Why do you feel the way you do?

Ampy converts a half-hour jog into three hours of battery life 9/18/2015

http://www.gizmag.com/ampy-is-a-small-movement-powered-usb-charger/34192/

What did CEO say ?
Is it useful ? Why or why not ?
Would you buy one ? Why or why not ?
Do you think Sole Power is future ?
Do you think prices are expensive or not? Explain