Understanding movements in literature 10 th grade

The evolution of the mobile phone On 3 April 1973, Martin Cooper, of Motorola, made the first handheld mobile telephone. The prototype offered a talk time of just 30 minutes and took 10 hours to re-charge.

1989 Motorola MicroTAC 9800X – the “flip phone” 1993 BellSouth/IBM Simon Personal Communicator - the first PDA/Phone combo Motorola StarTAC The first clamshell cellular phone. First display screens featured on a cell Nokia 9000 Communicator The first smartphone series 1999 Samsung SPH-M100 Uproar the first cell phone to have MP3 music capabilities Nokia 7650 First to feature a built-in camera 2005 Motorola RAZR V3 Magenta Pocket-size Today’s Smartphone A brief look through the history of the cell phone

The adaptation Why did researchers want to make a mobile phone? How have the mobile phone changes through history reflected our society? Think of other products that have adapted over time…

Let’s look through our nation’s generations… Think of: 1.How each generation is different 2.Why each generation has changed Adapted from THE AGE CURVE: How to Profit from the Coming Demographic Storm by Kenneth W. Gronbach (AMACOM 2008).

The G.I. Generation born between The oldest living generation (Late 80s+) in the U.S., the GI Generation is defined by Children of WWI & fighters in WWII the Great Depression…all leading to strong models of teamwork to overcome and progress. They saved the world and then built a nation. Most of them grew up without modern conveniences like refrigerators, electricity and air conditioning. Personality: They are the assertive and energetic do’ers. Community-minded. personal morality and standards of right and wrong. Strong sense of personal civic duty, which means they vote. Values: Marriage is for life, divorce and having children out of wedlock were not accepted. There was no “retirement” you worked until your died or couldn’t work anymore. “Use it up, fix it up, make it do, or do without.” Avoid debt…save and buy with cash. “The Greatest Generation”

The Silent Generation born between 1927 and 1945 currently aged between late 60s and 80s is defined by: Postwar World War happiness: Peace! Jobs! Suburbs! Television! Rock ‘n Roll! Cars! Playboy Magazine! Korean and Vietnam War generation. The First Hopeful Drumbeats of Civil Rights! Pre-feminism women; women stayed home generally to raise children, if they worked it was only certain jobs like teacher, nurse or secretary. The Big-Band/Swing music generation. Personality Disciplined, self-sacrificing, & cautious. Values Men pledged loyalty to the corporation, once you got a job, you generally kept it for life. The richest, most free-spending retirees in history. Marriage is for life, divorce and having children out of wedlock were not accepted. avid readers, especially newspapers. “Retirement” means to sit in a rocking chair and live your final days in peace.

The Baby Boom Generation born between 1946 and 1964 Currently aged between 52-70, defined by: the save-the-world revolutionaries of the ’60s and ’70s; the party-hardy career climbers (Yuppies) of the ’70s/’80s. The “me” generation. “Rock and roll” music generation. Ushered in the free love and societal “non-violent” protests which triggered violence. Women working outside the home – two-income households One of the largest generations in history with 77 million people. First TV generation Personality Self righteous & self-centered Optimistic, driven, team-oriented. Values Buy it now and use credit. The first divorce generation, where divorce was beginning to be accepted as a tolerable reality.

Generation X Born between 1965 and 1980 Currently aged between 36-51, defined by: The “Latch-key” kids with career-driven parents. Latch-Key came from the house key kids wore around their neck, because they would go home from school to an empty house Raised in the transition phase of digital knowledge: remember being in school without computers AIDS begins to spread and is first lethal infectious disease in the history of any culture on earth which was not subjected to any quarantine. Late to marry (after cohabitation) and quick to divorce…many single parents. Want what they want and want it now but struggling to buy, and most are deeply in credit card debt. Personality Individualistic Cynical of many major institutions, which failed their parents, or them, during their formative years and are therefore eager to make marriage work and “be there” for their children Tend to commit to self rather than a specific career. Averages 7 career changes in their lifetime Shallow & self-absorbed Short on loyalty & wary of commitment Cautious, skeptical, unimpressed with authority, self-reliant Values Into labels and brand names. self

Generation Y Born Currently aged between 16-35, defined by 9/11 They are nurtured by omnipresent parents, optimistic, and focused. They feel enormous academic pressure. Never known a world without computers Socialization & the Internet Want fast and immediate processes They have been told over and over again that they are special, and they expect the world to treat them that way Personality Respect authority Organized Hold great expectations for themselves With unlimited access to information tend to be assertive with strong views. Values Teamwork Relaxation and self-discovery

Generation Z Born after 2001 Currently aged 0-15, defined by Tweens Ages 8-12 record number of births in the US and 49% of those born were Hispanic – changing the melting pot $51 billion is spent by tweens every year with an additional $170 billion spent by their parents and family members directly for them. 61% of children 8-17 have televisions in their rooms. 35& have video games in their room Cell-phone Have Eco-fatigue: they are actually tired of hearing about the environment and the many ways we have to save it. Personality Values

The change - discussion Think of your great-grandparents…are they different from you? How? Why? With a partner discuss why the generational changes have occurred

Similarly, literature has changed through time Literature reflects the society of the time: Materials Invention of printing presses and other mechanisms to produce and distribute literature Events World and national events Culture Religious changes Thinking Science and technology advancements Creativity and imagination advancements in thinking (art, music, etc.)