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Filter bubbles The conscious web Artificial intelligence How digital data is used Data and national security Edward Snowden Fake news Limits of technology Teenagers and social media How different cultures use technology The role of media in developing countries More about the Alphabet vs the Goddess More about “the medium is the message” What was life like before the Internet? How does the Internet actually work? Marshall McLuhan The effects of these technologies on health How technology can promote social justice How search technology works Net neutrality Concept of individualism More about the difference between the older and younger generation’s use of technology Examine a particular shift in communication technology in the past FAQ: Can I work with a partner or in a group? I’d like you to work by yourself on this one. Take this as an opportunity to let your own curiosity guide you. What if I really don’t like having this much choice and responsibility? First, identify why you don’t like it, and then work from there to find strategies for moving forward in a process like this in a way that feels good to you. I can help you develop strategies. You’ll want to be able to take advantage of opportunities when you’re given choice, and now is a good time to practice! Why are you giving us this much choice? Because it’s time that schools stop dictating every single last thing you are to learn. You need to learn how to direct your own learning, how to engage your own curiosity, and how to share your work with the world in a way that feels authentic to you. What happens if I’m not able to finish my project in time? Well, that’s just real life, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. You’ll share and assess your project in whatever state it’s in at the end of the semester. It’s more about the process than the product anyway. If you end up starting what might be a novel … well, wouldn’t that be awesome?! What if I’m not happy with my “development of ideas” grade or my “writing fluency” grade in the course so far? This project will require you develop ideas with depth and that you write clearly and fluently. You also have the option to do a targeted or full revision of your TAPS project. And, we’ll do a final portfolio compilation at the end of the semester. It would be possible to raise your grade in these categories with your work on these projects.