Video assignment

Your assignment for this weekend is to carefully watch this video, and write a three paragraph essay. In each of the first two paragraphs, choose a quote or statistic from Did You Know 2.0, and describe what it means to you, how you think it affects you, and whether you think it is a positive or a negative thing.

In the final paragraph, think of the video as a whole, and write about your role as a student in the 21st century. What are the implications of living in this rapidly changing world? What should John Carroll do to prepare you for college and beyond?

I realize some things in the video are already outdated. After all, this version is four whole years old! MySpace is now fairly irrelevant, and Facebook actually has over 750,000,000 users (third biggest "country" in the world). But that just helps make the point of how quickly things change.

Lastly, I invite you to show your parents this video, and ask them what they think of it. Their perspective is different from yours, and you may end up having an enlightening conversation.

Be sure to write well - pay attention to spelling, grammar, etc. - but most importantly, write a thoughtful essay that shows focus, clarity, and originality. This is your first writing assignment for me - use it to impress me with your brilliance.

This essay must be posted to your blog by Sunday night at midnight. It's worth 50 points.