Today, I planned on reaching the target goal of 18 total index cards and 7 daily progress reports.
Today, I added four more sources to make my total of 18. This report is my 7th report so I have also reached that goal. I also played a couple of games at first because I was too tired to do research. So the sources that I got today may not be the best sources because I skimmed through these sites fairly quickly.
Next time, I want to reach that day's target goal and get more sources.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Source 18
http://inventors.about.com/library/blcoindex.htm
Summary: This site talks about the history of the computer: how it started, who contributed to it, and it is in timeline form.
Summary: This site talks about the history of the computer: how it started, who contributed to it, and it is in timeline form.
Source 17
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bllaptop.htm
Summary: This website explains some of the laptop's history. It gives a list of firsts for laptops also that I may find helpful in the future.
Summary: This website explains some of the laptop's history. It gives a list of firsts for laptops also that I may find helpful in the future.
Source 16
http://cell-phones.suite101.com/article.cfm/cell_phone_history
Summary: This site includes information on the advancement of cell phone technology and history. It gives the information in a timeline sort-of way.
Summary: This site includes information on the advancement of cell phone technology and history. It gives the information in a timeline sort-of way.
Source 15
http://www.tech-faq.com/history-of-cell-phones.shtml
Summary: This site gives information on the history of cell phones. It talks about first, second, and third generation cell phones.
Summary: This site gives information on the history of cell phones. It talks about first, second, and third generation cell phones.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
February 25, 2009
Today, I planned to reach the target goal for the day, which was to have a total of 14 index cards, or sources, and to have 6 daily progress reports.
This would be the 6th so I have accomplished that goal. I also found 4 more helpful websites to make it a source. I tended to lean towards the history of the GPS system today.
Next time, I plan on reaching the target goal for that day. I plan on getting more sources on another type of technology. I might go research about more modern technology, such as touchscreen pieces of technologies and newer phones, laptops, and computers.
This would be the 6th so I have accomplished that goal. I also found 4 more helpful websites to make it a source. I tended to lean towards the history of the GPS system today.
Next time, I plan on reaching the target goal for that day. I plan on getting more sources on another type of technology. I might go research about more modern technology, such as touchscreen pieces of technologies and newer phones, laptops, and computers.
Source 14
http://geosun.sjsu.edu/paula/285/gps/sld001.htm
Summary: This link shows a slideshow about the history of the GPS system.
Summary: This link shows a slideshow about the history of the GPS system.
Source 13
http://home.online.no/~sigurdhu/GPS_history.htm
Summary: This site gives a timeline of the history of the GPS system. It shows how it started and its brief history. It does not have much detail to it.
Summary: This site gives a timeline of the history of the GPS system. It shows how it started and its brief history. It does not have much detail to it.
Source 12
http://inventors.about.com/od/timelines/Timelines_of_Invention_and_Technology.htm
Summary: This site has a list of links of timelines. These timelines are about different innovations and inventions. Some are general, as in a time period, where it hits some of the biggest points in time about technology and inventions. Other timelines are more specific and go into greater detail. For example, gum (I accidently clicked on it). It showed its history and hit main points in its history.
Summary: This site has a list of links of timelines. These timelines are about different innovations and inventions. Some are general, as in a time period, where it hits some of the biggest points in time about technology and inventions. Other timelines are more specific and go into greater detail. For example, gum (I accidently clicked on it). It showed its history and hit main points in its history.
Source 11
http://www.heritage.org/Research/InternetandTechnology/hl668.cfm
Summary: This website shows how technology has affected the economy in the past couple of decades. It talks about how stocks were affected and the positive and negative effects. It talks about how it helps politics.
Summary: This website shows how technology has affected the economy in the past couple of decades. It talks about how stocks were affected and the positive and negative effects. It talks about how it helps politics.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Source 10
http://inventors.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.arcx.com/sites/Technical%2520Comparison.htm
Summary: This site explains the changes in PCS devices.
Summary: This site explains the changes in PCS devices.
Source 9
http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa072199.htm
Summary: This is part two of source 8. It gives more information about cell phone and PCS (personal communication services).
Summary: This is part two of source 8. It gives more information about cell phone and PCS (personal communication services).
Source 8
http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa070899.htm
Summary: This gives information about how the cell phone was sold. It gives information about phones in cars, and how that affected the community
Summary: This gives information about how the cell phone was sold. It gives information about phones in cars, and how that affected the community
Source 7
http://inventors.about.com/cs/inventorsalphabet/a/martin_cooper.htm
Summary: This website briefly describes the first ever cell phone, which was very big. It says when it was introduced to the public and the reasons for making the cell phone.
Summary: This website briefly describes the first ever cell phone, which was very big. It says when it was introduced to the public and the reasons for making the cell phone.
February 23, 2009
Today, I plan on getting 4 more sources to reach today's goal of 10 sources, or index cards.
Today, I found 4 more sources to reach my total of 10. That was my target and I achieved it. I focused more on cellular devices today.
Next time, I plan on finding more sources about other technologies such as gps systems, or computers.
Today, I found 4 more sources to reach my total of 10. That was my target and I achieved it. I focused more on cellular devices today.
Next time, I plan on finding more sources about other technologies such as gps systems, or computers.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Source 6
http://www.jamesshuggins.com/h/tek1/first_computer_bug.htm
Summary: This site explains and describes when the first computer bug occured. It shows what happened to the bug.
Summary: This site explains and describes when the first computer bug occured. It shows what happened to the bug.
February 19, 2009
Today I plan on finding more sources to add on to my three that I have so far. I want to have at least 3 more today.
So far today, we talked to our counselors about our PLAN tests and their results. That took us about a half an hour to 45 minutes, so I didn't have much time to do more research. I still got my target of 3 more sources, but my summaries of those sources were weak.
Next time, I will try to plan out my project so far and maybe get more sources.
So far today, we talked to our counselors about our PLAN tests and their results. That took us about a half an hour to 45 minutes, so I didn't have much time to do more research. I still got my target of 3 more sources, but my summaries of those sources were weak.
Next time, I will try to plan out my project so far and maybe get more sources.
Source 5
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000984.htm
Summary: This site has a list of firsts, at least in the computer world.
Summary: This site has a list of firsts, at least in the computer world.
Source 4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ENIAC
Summary: This wikipedia page explains and describes the first ever computer.
Summary: This wikipedia page explains and describes the first ever computer.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
February 17, 2009
Today, I planned on answering the 7 questions, and finalizing, or at least close to finalizing, my research question. Today, I found a research question that I was fairly interested in, and maybe pursuing it as my project. What I did today helped me answer my research question because I started to research today. I found 3 websites and sited them. Next time, I plan on furthuring my research and finding more website sources.
Source 3
http://www.info.gov.hk/hkma/eng/viewpt/20000330e.htm
Summary: This web page talks about the importance of technology on the industry and the markets.
Summary: This web page talks about the importance of technology on the industry and the markets.
Source 2
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2007/jan/24/comment.comment2
Summary: This article focuses and argues that technology has been dead for the past 100 years. It says that we haven't done anything.
Summary: This article focuses and argues that technology has been dead for the past 100 years. It says that we haven't done anything.
Source 1
http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR1307/MR1307.sum.html
Summary: In the next 20 or so years, life will become more easy and more futuristic. Internet will basically take over our lives with research. Computers will exceed human thinking and will be very sophisticated.
Summary: In the next 20 or so years, life will become more easy and more futuristic. Internet will basically take over our lives with research. Computers will exceed human thinking and will be very sophisticated.
7 Questions
1. Research question
-What was the technological revolution and how does that effect our lives today?
2. Description of the form in which the final product will take
-The final project will be a presentation of multiple products in which we use today. I will explain how it has become what it is today.
3. A justification of that from ("Why choose this particular form?")
- I chose this particular form because I want to show others what has happened in the technological world.
4. A definition of the finished product
- When the project is done, there will be the actual product, and some note cards, as if to quiz you. Also, it's going to be similar to an exhibit
5. A justification of how the finished product demonstrates mastery
- This finished project will demonstrate mastery, because it will show facts about the product.
6. A task breakdown/work flow for the project
- First, I need to research about the technological revolution and how it has changed through out the past. Then I'll gather some examples of the actual products and present them.
7. The next actions to be taken on that project
- I need to research.
-What was the technological revolution and how does that effect our lives today?
2. Description of the form in which the final product will take
-The final project will be a presentation of multiple products in which we use today. I will explain how it has become what it is today.
3. A justification of that from ("Why choose this particular form?")
- I chose this particular form because I want to show others what has happened in the technological world.
4. A definition of the finished product
- When the project is done, there will be the actual product, and some note cards, as if to quiz you. Also, it's going to be similar to an exhibit
5. A justification of how the finished product demonstrates mastery
- This finished project will demonstrate mastery, because it will show facts about the product.
6. A task breakdown/work flow for the project
- First, I need to research about the technological revolution and how it has changed through out the past. Then I'll gather some examples of the actual products and present them.
7. The next actions to be taken on that project
- I need to research.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
February 11, 2009
Today, I planned on randomly google-ing stuff. Again, seeing if anything would spark my interest.
Today, I randomly searched up some stuff. I looked more toward music. Like hip-hop and R&B. Also Panic! at the Disco. It interested me but I do not know how to form a question and relate it to history...
What I did today helped me answer my question because it furthered my thinking and starting to form a question.
Next time, I plan on focusing more on a specific question, rather than general and vague.
Today, I randomly searched up some stuff. I looked more toward music. Like hip-hop and R&B. Also Panic! at the Disco. It interested me but I do not know how to form a question and relate it to history...
What I did today helped me answer my question because it furthered my thinking and starting to form a question.
Next time, I plan on focusing more on a specific question, rather than general and vague.
Monday, February 9, 2009
February 9, 2009
Today, I planned on just google-ing some random topics to see what would catch my eye. I just typed some random topics such as Philippines and their wars. This helps me answer my research question because it helped me think of a question. Next time, I plan on google-ing more random topics, maybe look at some random pictures, again, to see what would catch my eye.
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