Do Now:
Please find a partner that you would like to work with. Choose carefully. With your partner, brainstorm a list of objects you use in daily life that require microprocessor technology. Please use chart paper and markers. Be creative.
With your partner view at this slide show.
Answer the following on your chart paper:
- What makes the use of the technologies highlighted in the slide show interesting or new?
- What needs might they fulfill?
- In what ways might they represent new ways of thinking about computer technology?
We will discuss your responses together.
Next, we will, as a class, read this article entitled My Life in a Video Game (Batteries Not Included).
Questions for Group Discussion:
a. What is the purpose of each technology highlighted in the article?
b. How does each work?
c. What populations of users might benefit from this technology?
d. What social or personal need does it fulfill?
e. Why privacy issues are raised by the increased use of the technology?
f. Why does Tom Igoe suggest that embedded computing might not always be worthwhile?
g. Why do some students in his degree program leave "more Luddite than when they come in?"
h. What products do you think would benefit from advanced microprocessor technology?
i. Why might the widespread use of microprocessors become overwhelming or boring for users?
b. How does each work?
c. What populations of users might benefit from this technology?
d. What social or personal need does it fulfill?
e. Why privacy issues are raised by the increased use of the technology?
f. Why does Tom Igoe suggest that embedded computing might not always be worthwhile?
g. Why do some students in his degree program leave "more Luddite than when they come in?"
h. What products do you think would benefit from advanced microprocessor technology?
i. Why might the widespread use of microprocessors become overwhelming or boring for users?
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