The first... iPod?

Check out this story from NPR about the first picture ever taken. Artifacts are objects crafted by humans and often include things like tools or art. My question for you today is this: What artifacts are people 100 years from now going to be writing about for us? What's going to make headlines when they find that very first _______ (iPod?) Write your response below.

Historical significance

What do you think makes something historically significant? Or, to ask another way; What makes something worth recording in history? Does it depend on the subject, the length of time covered, or who's telling it? Tell me what you think.

Evolution of Mass Media

Our question for the year asks whether or not the 20th century was one of progress. Today's Daily Prep asks that specifically for communication. What do you think? Are we better off for having things like Twitter, Facebook, and text messaging; or are those things making us dumber?

Ground Zero

Today we'll be looking again at media messages and how to interpret them. Take a look at this one and answer the question "What is the message of this cartoon?" Once you figure the message out, do you agree or disagree with it?

Please remember to keep all comments respectful!!!

The Camera Always Lies

Check out this picture of President Obama and ask yourself: "what does this image suggest about who's winning in the battle of 'Obama v BP?'" What do you think this image is meant to suggest about Obama's handling of the oil spill in the gulf? In your answer discuss how the president's body language and the placement of the oil rig influences the viewer's opinion.

Friday, August 27th

The cartoon on the right is making a point about Iraq and the American troop withdrawal. What is the message the author is trying to convey about America's withdrawal? Do you think this is accurate?

Please post your response below, but put your first name (only) next to the response for day one.

Day Two

Question for the day: What do you think has been the greatest technological achievement/advancement in your lifetime? How has it affected you personally?