writing paper in technology class

Low-Tech

Description

Have you ever thought what it would be like to be without today's current technology? What technology would you miss the most? What would you do to replace it if "new tech" was not an option?

Find an alternative "low-tech" option for your favorite "current/new" technology and use that exclusively for one week. Write a 5-page response covering the topics listed below:

Use 2 pages to explain:

your replacement technology - research the who, when, where, and why it was invented - use your own words and cite your sources (Links to an external site.) if the idea or fact is not yours?

Explain the replacement's system of technology required to do the task.

Have at least 2 resources - more is always better and better yet if they are primary sources (Links to an external site.).

Use the next 2 pages to explain:

What was your experience? Enjoyable, frustrating, renewing? 

What did you learn about this endeavor and how is it useful to you?

Use the last page to:

cite all sources using proper standards

see sample citation styles (Links to an external site.)

or MLA (Links to an external site.) or APA (Links to an external site.)

 

 Examples

replacing your microwave cooking with stove cooking

using hand-written communication

finding alternate transportation (bus, walking, bike, carpool)

finding/reading news and entertainment from paper publications or word-of-mouth.

giving up smart phone for connecting with people in personwatch video (Links to an external site.)

 

Due

see schedule

 

Points

100

 

Objectives

To better understand how we work with technology and/or are slaves to our technology. 

To explore alternate solutions and maybe gain some control where some has been lost.

To write a succinct report about our technology and response it has on our lives.

 

Audience

Your peers & instructor.

 

Specs

5-page written Word document

12 point font

double-space (25pt leading)

1" margins

Make sure your name is on the page at top

Include an image of your "current/new" tech and an image of your "alternate/low-tech" - each no larger than 2"x2"

2 pages for your research

2 pages for your experience

1 page for your sources

reword your research using your own words

cite your sources using MLA (Links to an external site.) or APA (Links to an external site.) standards

2+ good resources

no spelling or grammatical errors - use grammarly.com (Links to an external site.)

 

Submit

Upload .doc or .docx to the Canvas assignment

 

Resources

The Science is Conclusive: Mobile Phones Cause Cancer (Links to an external site.)