Ever-Changing Technology
What is one type of musical technology that Steven's mother had when she was a girl?
Cassette tapes
Define technology.
Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.
What had just been invented when Louisiana Tech University opened?
Zippers
Who invented the first phone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What are incubators for businesses?
Places where new tech companies can share resources.
How have phones changed since Steven's dad was a kid?
They used to have a cord that attached them to the wall.
How have changes in technology affected families?
They spend less time together.
Which happened after the Civil War?
The South became more industrial.
Who invented the first cell phone?
Martin Cooper
Why are businesses important?
They help communities grow.
How were movies watched before DVDs were created.
VCR player.
What year were the first personal computers produced?
1970s
How many students attended Louisiana Tech University the first year it opened?
250
After written language was invented, what way did people use to get in touch when they lived far away from one another?
They wrote letters
In 2017, Tech Park start-ups created over ____________ jobs.
3,500
What kind of musical technology did Steven's grandma have?
Records.
What was the importance of the invention of the rudder?
It was the first invention for ships and it controlled the direction of the ship.
Students and professors at Louisiana Tech University do research in many areas. Why is this research important?
This research is important because it could lead to discoveries that will change the world.
Why would American Indians send smoke signals to communicate instead of runners?
Smoke signals were not as dangerous.
What do the companies at Tech Park provide for communities?
Things that people want and need.
How have changes in technology changed what children do with their free time?
Children don't spend as much time playing outside as they did in the past.
Name three inventions created by the American Indians.
1. Chewing gum
2. Canoe
3. Snowshoes
What are 3 ways Louisiana Tech University changed over time?
1. At first the school only taught white children but after the Civil Rights movement, it opened up to all students.
2. Students used to take classes only on campus but now they can take online courses.
3. Tech consists of five colleges, each focuses on different skills.
What are two ways the early people of North America communicate across long distances?
They sent runners to share news with other tribes and they used smoke signals to communicate over longer distances.
Explain the idea of Tech Park.
Tech Park is a group of startup businesses that get office space, internet service and support staff in Louisiana.