Technology in a Global World

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer: Individualist vs Collectivist article analysis. 2. Finish presentations3. Overview and Voting4. Brief Lecture: Technology in a Global World5. Examples of Tech gone wild. - Kony 2012 - Battle at Kruger6. The global effect of a “viral” video, Discussion. - Youtube Article7. Article Analysis, Q and A8. Current Events

Technology and Culture

• The human mind has changed with new technology.

• Face to face interaction has also changed, with many espousing views from behind a computer monitor.

• Memory has adapted, as people tend to remember the process, rather than the information.

Educational Opportunities

• Khan Academy• Crash Course• Video services

offering tutorials to increase knowledge.

• It can be also used to challenge ideas, and change the mindset of individuals.

World Events

• Youtube was utilized as a medium to ask questions to presidential candidates in 2007.

• It was considered the modern “fireside chat” or “town meeting”

• Iran- “There is a way forward”

The Viral Video and the World

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8DDYz68kM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0

Patterns of Individualism and Collectivism in Society

• After reading the article, you should be able to answer the following questions.

1.How does the article categorize Virginia within the realm of individualist vs collectivist?

2.Is this accurate? Explain using personal experience and evidence from the article.

Responses should be at least one paragraph.