11.+Exploring+How+Advances+in+Technology+Can+and+Will+Impact+Our+Lives

= 11. Exploring How Advances in Technology Can and Will Impact Our Lives =

**John Santiago, Ph.D** Professor of Electrical and Systems Engineering Colorado Technical University

Do you realize how much technology impacts our lives – the world of GPS, wireless communications, nanotechnology, High Definition TV, and robotics? Come explore, through interactive computer simulations, the math and physics behind these exciting and futuristic technologies.

A few years ago and in support of 21st Century Skills Forum, Professor Santiago has developed a webpage of resources for High School Students at his website: []. Other and some advance resources can be found at []. There you will find a collection of video galleries collected from a number of institutions.

Here are some mathematical and technical videos recommended for High School Students gathered from the Khan Academy: []

Here are some links to videos, I've posted on YouTube: [] [] [] []

= WII Videos =

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= KINECT =

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Quadrocopters

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2D and 3D Animation using Reallusion software

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A demonstration of combining animation and screen recording technology using green screen techniques: Reference: http://www.goanimate.com

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Reference: [CrazyTalk Animator 2 Reference: [[http://www.reallusion.com/crazytalk/animator/default.aspx]

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CrazyTalk Reference: []

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IClone 5 Reference: [|http://www.http://reallusion.com/iclone/]

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Computer Simulations

Reference: Phet Simulations

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ARDUINO

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Phun Physics

Reference: [|http://www.algodoo.com]

Algodoo is a unique 2D-simulation software from Algoryx Simulation AB. Algodoo is designed in a playful, cartoony manner, making it a perfect tool for creating interactive scenes. Explore physics, build amazing inventions, design cool games or experiment with Algodoo in your science classes. Algodoo encourages students and children’s own creativity, ability and motivation to construct knowledge while having fun. Making it as entertaining as it is educational. Algodoo is also a perfect aid for children to learn and practice physics at home.

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