Teens and Technology

What is the name of the author of Teens and Technology Share a Future?

• Stefan Etienne

• Stephen King

• Arnold Lobel

Which of the following is not an example of how technology is like a superpower?

• Invent new things

• Meet new people

• Filter out useless information

• Help others

According to “Teens and Technology Share a Future,” how can today’s teenagers become the world’s greatest generation?

• by using technology responsibly

• by reading great authors of the past

• by writing blog posts persuading others to act

• by using computers to change the way we learn

Which quotation from “Teens and Technology Share a Future” best states its main idea?

• In the grand scheme of things, you’ve done us all a great service.

• You’re absolutely right.… How else would you be reading this blog?

• The world is facing many problems, but young people—using the power of technology—have the opportunity to solve them.

• If only Thoreau had known that we would be able to look into another person’s eyes….

What main claim is presented in “Teens and Technology Share a Future”?

• Technology encourages storytelling by allowing people to write more.

• Arguing over social media is more effective than doing so in person.

• It is important to know about the history of technology and social media.

• Technology can be used in positive ways if young people take action.

Why does the author of “Teens and Technology Share a Future” value technology so highly?

• It gives him a way to connect with young people.

• It allows humans to find any information they need.

• It has created an entire system of online abbreviations.

• It has made today’s humans more like people of the past.

What form of technology does the author mainly praise in “Teens and Technology Share a Future”?

• laptops

• social media

• the Internet

• smartphones

According to “Teens and Technology Share a Future,” what is one effect of our access to so much information?

• We become overwhelmed and give up more easily.

• We are unable to distinguish between good and bad information.

• We spend so much time sifting through information that we learn less.

• We must take full responsibility for finding out what we need to know or learn.

Why does the author of “Teens and Technology Share a Future” recommend that young people filter out “useless Facebook messages” and “out-of-context tweets”?

• Doing so will help them focus on their homework.

• Doing so will help them relate more effectively to others.

• Doing so will help them create a more balanced daily routine.

• Doing so will help them find and use more important information.

Where are you most likely to find microchips?

• on a lunch tray

• inside a computer

• on a movie screen

• in an email account