Appy days

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of this article? Did you know that jobs on the Internet have grown average over of 500% in the past year? Have you heard of Pinterest – a photo-sharing website? Look at how much they get an hour for some of the new jobs? Would you be interested? What are the personal characteristics for some of the jobs in this article?

Battle of consoles - Let the gamer begin

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of this article? Which next generation game console would you buy and why? These consoles are 10 times as powerful as the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 - Can you tell me what makes them more powerful? What input devices have the PS4 and Xbox One got? Please post your comment:

Wacky pets are hit on net

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of this article? Why do these wacky pets’ photos have caused such a response in Facebook? Did you look at them yourself on your own Facebook account? What do you think of Facebook as an Information System?

Robo Roach

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of this article? Would you spend £70 on this device/gizmo? Would you spend 45 minutes putting the device on the cockroach? Do you think it is cruel? Has technology gone too far?

Please post your comment:

Park and Hide

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? Would you let the car park by itself? What technology was used get the car to park on its own?

Please post your comment:

Brit gangs making guns on 3D printers

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? Was this what you expected? We talked about and now this article shows what some people are creating using 3D printers? Do you think 3D printers should be removed from the shops?

Errors in the new IOS7

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? Are you surprised about the interest and the amount of news courage just for a new upgrade of an operating system IOS7? What is so good about this IOS7? Can you describe the new features that this new IOS7 have that the old IOS do not have?

Grand Theft Auto V (5) - Brit Game will be the Biggest in History

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? Did you know that Grand Theft Auto came from Britain rather than America? What makes this game so big globally? Do you agree with this type of game or you think this type of game should not be allowed even though it is rated 18?

Think your toilet is dirty? Don't touch the console...

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of this article? Are you surprise with how dirty your console controller is - even dirtier than your toilet seat? Can you think of any way to prevent bacteria spreading through the use of ICT?

3D Printer in school from Maplins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tdd5ipGLO4

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the school’s 3D printers? Would you buy one now that you know it takes at least 25 hours to build? How you have a better idea of what 3D printer is about – what would you like to make and printout with this 3D printer?

3D printer:  http://www.k8200.eu/

Need a heart transplant? We'll print one off for you

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? Have hear of 3D printers? Would you like to have a heart that is printed out for you? If you can use a 3D printer what would you print out in 3D?

Tablets in MacDonald

 

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? Would having tablets in MacDonalds make you want to go the restaurant more often? Is it a good idea? Why would MacDonalds want to invest in these technology?

Microsoft and Blackberry cut Surface and Z10 prices

What do you think of the article? There are so many different types of computer systems? What will be next for the future? Why is Microsoft and Blackberry cutting their prices? What do you think?

Driving a car using your phone

Read the article: Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? The video was published in November 2009 and the reporter claimed that this technology is the future? But why are we not using this technology now? Would want to control your car using your phone? What do you think?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/8358562.stm

Portable games consoles Gamestick set to launch

Read the article:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22657667

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? Would you be tempted to buy this new portable game console? Would it replace the other portable game consoles in the shops at the moment? Or you think it just an extension of your mobile phone and tablet apps.

Sony device dwarfs its rivals

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Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? Another phone is coming out to challenge the Apple iPhone 5, would you buy this phone? Does screen size and being waterproof really matters to you?

iPhone 5 is the slowest for apps

 

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? Did you know that the iPhone 5 is the slowest for apps? Will this knowledge and information stop people buying the iPhone 5? Is the speed of the phone important to you? Why is the Samsung Galaxy S4 more faster than all the phones?

Boy of 18 is math magician

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Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? It is amazing that anyone with a passion can achieve fantastic things. What is your passion? What have you self-taught?  

Cheap as Microchips

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Discuss in pairs: Would you buy a computer for £24? Is it a good idea from the Government? Do you think we should all follow everyone to have access to the Internet? Would parents worry about what this would do to their child’s upbringing?

New XBOX

Discuss in pairs: Would you buy this new game console? Do you think it will be able to take on the new PS4? What about Apple and Nintendo? Who would come out top?

Google Glass

Discuss in pairs: What are the advantages and disadvantages of the new Google Glass device? Would you buy the device at the cost of £1000 at the moment?

Personal Statement

What makes this statements bad? and why? What makes the statement good? and why? What do you need to think about when you are writing personal statements?

 

 

 

'Digital Child Minder' Storing Up Trouble for Kids

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Discuss in pairs: What do you think of this article? Do you encounter similar experiences with your younger brothers and sisters or younger relatives? Who is to blame? What can we do? Or this is just political correctness going mad? Please give me your view by posting a comment:

Cellulon Magic Cube Laser Keyboard

Discuss in pairs: What do you think of this new device? Will you buy one? How much does it cost at the moment? Please post your findings.

Help, We're addicted to our smartphones v2

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Discuss in pairs: What do you think of the article? Do you think we should be aware and careful of the consequences when it comes to using our smart phones? Please post your comments.

Are passwords a thing of the past?

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Questions – Do you agree with the article that passwords will be a thing of the past? How save is the other methods of keeping systems secure? Research and use the PEE (Point Explain and Evaluate) to help you answer the above questions?

What makes a good presentation?

Watch the clip below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpvgfmEU2Ck

1. What do you think the point of a presentation is?

2. Think about what makes a presentation good?

3. What are the things that you should avoid when presenting information?

iPAD PONY TRAP Year 12 BTEC comments

What do you think of the article? Who is to blame the free game app maker, the little girl or the parents? Please read the article and give your opinion on this article.

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iPAD PONY TRAP

What do you think of the article? Who is to blame - the free game app maker, the little girl or the parents? Please read the article and give your opinion on this article.

The new Play Station 4 out on February 20th

For all those gamers this will be some exciting news for us at a new powerful games console is coming out soon the Play Station 4. Find out more about this new product and post your comments on this blog.

Why is McDonald investing in these IT technology?

Last Wednesday after Year 12 Parents Evening I visited my local McDonald restuarant and discovered this new IT technology. Please post your comment on the reasons for such investment? Or just post your view on this topic?