Weekly Syllabus

Week of Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6

This week we will finish up the 1970's and start with the 1980's. We will spend time learning about technology developments of the 1970's and 80's that have effected all of our lives.

Not too much writing during the week.  Be on the lookout for good blog topics!

Monday, May 2, 2011 (45 min)

Topic: Technology in the 1970's.  The birth of the personal computer

Homework: Please comment on 3 blog posts as usual.

 

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 (50 min)

Topic:More on the personal computer

Homework:

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 (45 min)

Topic: Still more on the personal computer

Homework:

 

Thursday, May 5, 2011 (50 min)

Topic: Finish up the documentary series on the personal computer. 

Homework: Please write a response to the Triumph of the Nerds on the Ning.

 

Friday, May 6, 2011 (45 min)

Topic: 1980's music, MTV and Live Aid

Homework: Please write a response to today's music class on the Ning by Sunday night.