Tag Archives: technology

Some studies show that iPhones have become an addictive aspect of teen-age life

Posted on December 19, 2013 by boulderowlnews

By Kylee Worthington & Jacque Szarmach, staff writers Apple launched its first iPhone, which cost $600, in June 2007 Then in 2010, Stanford University conducted a survey to determine the extent to which iPhones are addictive. They asked 200 students … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Technology doesn’t necessarily enhance reporting

Posted on December 13, 2013 by boulderowlnews

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, editor In the last two months, natural disasters have bombarded the Philippines, and the country, comprised of clusters of islands, is going through a massive undertaking to recover after the recent super typhoon and earthquakes. Although technology … Continue reading →

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Boulder High juniors develop app to help procrastinators become more productive

Posted on April 3, 2013 by boulderowlnews

By Chandler Baker, staff writer While the typical high school junior is worried about homework, college and prom, that is not the case for juniors Ryan Orbuch and Michael Hansen as they recently launched a new iOS app called Finish … Continue reading →

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New technology in math wing ushers in introduction of ‘reverse learning’ style

Posted on February 11, 2013 by boulderowlnews

By Keile Kropf, staff writer Inspired by the Kahn Teaching Model, math teacher Eric Maier has  introduced an unprecedented classroom model of “reverse learning” into Boulder High’s math department. The idea is simple: students learn new material through videos at … Continue reading →

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A slew of tablet manufacturers compete for consumers during this year’s holiday gift season

Posted on December 21, 2012 by boulderowlnews

By Jayden Simelda-Longe, staff writer Companies like Apple, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Microsoft and Google are fighting for the spotlight in this holiday’s gift lists as 7-inch tablets are popular and plentiful this year. On July 13, Google customers in … Continue reading →

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Opinion: The pure genius of Steve Jobs will be sorely missed across the globe

Posted on October 9, 2011 by boulderowlnews

By Cory Waltrip, editor-in-chief The world lost a true innovator this week.  We lost a man who exemplified the American dream. We lost someone who changed the way we view the world. Steve Jobs’ amazing creativity and pure genius will … Continue reading →

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