Intro to 21st Century American Culture - Monday - Period 5

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When the students arrive, they see a row of tables along each side of the classroom. The row on the left has a number of telephones and the row on the right has a number of computers.

"Afternoon, everyone," Lorelai said once they'd all arrived and taken their seats. "Today we're going to learn about modern technology. Communication is a very important part of our society and, currently, the most efficient and widely used methods of communication are the telephone and the internet."

She went on to give a brief history of the telephone and the internet.

"Now, half of you can play with the phones and the other half can play with the computers. In twenty minutes, we'll switch, so everyone has a chance to try everything. Marty, Jaye and I will be around to help if you need it. And those of you who have already mastered these skills can offer help as well."



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Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[joxertehmighty.livejournal.com]

"Ow!" Joxer rubbed the back of his head where Pete hit it.

"Maybe it..." He pointed up at the top of the screen. "That isn't an o!"

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[forgottenpants]

"And who's fault is that? Fix it! Fix it!"

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[joxertehmighty.livejournal.com]

"I'll fix it! I'll fix it!" Joxer flailed for a bit and tried to figure out how to clear the box and start over.

It took him five minutes, but he did it. He even managed to type the URL correctly.

"There, fixed!" He said, hoping he won't get hit again.

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[forgottenpants]

"Well, good. Now, we gotta type tentacles in . . . that box."

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[joxertehmighty.livejournal.com]

"You put tentacles in your box," Joxer objected, getting out of his chair. "That's really not my sort of thing."

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[forgottenpants]

"Do you wanna see the girls with no clothes on or not?"

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[joxertehmighty.livejournal.com]

Joxer sat back down.

"You better be right about this."

He typed in tentacles, after more hunting and pecking. He even hit enter.

"Well?"

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[forgottenpants]

"Click on . . ." Pete read the screen. "That blue text."

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[joxertehmighty.livejournal.com]

Joxer grabbed the mouse and slowly wrestled it to the text indicated.

Then he clicked.

"Oh sweet Aphrodite what is that?!"

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[forgottenpants]

Pete grinned. "That . . . is the comin' thing, my friend. The comin' thing."

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[joxertehmighty.livejournal.com]

"The what thing?" Joxer said, somewhat horrified.

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[forgottenpants]

"Comin'. You know, like the future?"

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[joxertehmighty.livejournal.com]

"The future?" Joxer said. "That's gonna happen in the future?"!"

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[forgottenpants]

"Maybe, I dunno. But bein' able to view things like that any danged time you like? That's the wonders of science in motion."

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[joxertehmighty.livejournal.com]

"But things like..." Joxer pointed. "THAT?!"

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[forgottenpants]

"Why the hell not? It's excitin'."

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[joxertehmighty.livejournal.com]

Joxer looked more carefully.

And started turning pink.

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[forgottenpants]

"Yeah, that's the spirit!"

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[joxertehmighty.livejournal.com]

Joxer suddenly wondered if this was what the future was like.

...and if this is what Kaylee expected of him if they ever...

His eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Re: Play with a Computer [9/11]

[forgottenpants]

Pete patted him on the back proudly.