1. Technology & Leisure By: Kayla Inanc

2. Leisure Free time Recreation Activity State of Mind Wii Skiing Instant Messaging Movie Theater

3. Tools, machines, and systems people use to improve their lives Technology iPhone Sony Playstation 2 Laptop

4. Factors that Impact the Issue Cultural Capital lack of participation lack of caring (neighborhood/community) must be able to afford it fast paced change Social Capital Features & sense of a community membership in clubs & organizations interpersonal networks group work alienation democratic governance

6. access to information

7. better equipment

9. Communication(Mom can always find you now…) Types: Email Instant Messaging Cell Phones Text Messaging Video Chatting All have added to the “cyber culture” aka computer culture Besides making it easier to stay in touch with family, it is helpful in businesses, schools, as well as family Companies can send a mass email which is quicker than sending individual letters It’s sustainable (Yes, Ithaca should be proud!)

10. Forms of Communication

11. Problems with the Communication Side of Technology Overwork due to availability of information First they steal your money, then they steal your identity Carpal tunnel linked to computer, texting abuse Pedophiles

12. Internet From dial up to high speed connection Most popular source for research Online shopping  Cheaper deals Bigger selection Incorporated in business realm Faded line between work and leisure Employees expected to work longer because they can do things at home for work Expected to stay “connected”

14. Sexual Predators

15. Risk of Loosing identity

16. Credit Card Numbers stolen

17. Personal Information FACEBOOK! (stalkers)can affect your chances of employment

18. Technology, What’s the Problem? Passivity Harms the Environment Violence Consumerism

19. What’s next? Flying cars Segway Only in your dreams Smart House Toyota Hybrid Sports Car