1/31/17 ted talk reflection

Do you agree with the Ted Talk?  Why or why not?  Will you change any of your current behaviors as a result of listening to this talk?  What impact do you think this digital age will have on society in the future?

I agree with the Ted Talk because even though we have access to all sorts of technology, we shouldn't over use it. I think it is not a good idea to depend on technology alone. I think people need to learn how to have real conversations and socialize because otherwise the world will become boring. I will most likely not change any of my current behaviors from watching this but I will keep it in mind and try not to become even worse about using technology. I think the digital age will have some positive impacts such as having access to a lot of information. although it could have a few negative impacts such as people becoming depended on technology.

Ted Talk Video guide

1/31/17 words for teens

Read this small newspaper clipping and then write a blog post about it. What are your thoughts? How does it make you feel? Do you agree? Disagree? Explain yourself in at least 5 sentences.

My thoughts on this article are that it has a good idea and good message. I think that knowing what you are doing with your life is a good thing. I agree with this passage because it is important to know that you cant always rely on other people to do things for you. I also think that people should try to help their selves and other people in the world. People are always saying that they are bored but they should go out and find something that they would like to do. by doing that you are helping yourself and the community.

1/27/17 current event

• Do you have a different understanding of Social Bookmarking after reading this article
• Do you think social bookmarking is a helpful & beneficial tool
• Did you learn about any new social bookmarking sites that you would like to start using?

After reading this article about social bookmarking I definitely have a better understanding about what social bookmarking is and how it can be an advantage. I think that social bookmarking is a helpful and beneficial tool because it can help you remember websites, share websites and have easier access to websites. One social bookmarking site that I learned about is symbaloo. Symbaloo has a very creative design and you can put a lot of bookmarks on it and even use other peoples web-mixes. I would like to start using it and see all the different features it has.

Current Event reflection

1/26/17 chrome vs symbaloo

1/26/17  Reflect on your recent experience with bookmarking within Chrome & Symbaloo.  Compare & contrast these two bookmarking options.  Which one did you like the best? Is there a time when one would be better than the other?

Chrome and Symbaloo can both be used for bookmarking. Chrome is much more simple and inst as noticeable for bookmarking. Symbaloo is much more noticeable and the bookmarks are all over the screen. On Symbaloo You can be much more creative with where you put the icons and you can fit more of them on the screen at one time. I liked chrome better because it is more simple and easier to use. Although symbaloo could be better when you are a person who continuously uses lots of websites

1/24/17 intro to social bookmarking

What is Social Bookmarking? What is the purpose of Social Bookmarking? What Social Bookmarking tools do you use?  How did you learn about or choose to use the social bookmarking tools that you use?  What Social Bookmarking tools would you suggest to others? (If needed: feel free to spend a little time on the Internet before you complete this post)
 
I don't know what Social bookmarking is but google says it is an online service which allows users to add, annotate, edit, and share bookmarks of web documents. the purpose is to share stuff online. I've never used a social bookmarking tool that I know of. This is the first time I have heard of this. I learned that social bookmarking is a way for people to store, organize, search, and manage Bookmarks. It can also introduce sites to others with relevant tastes.

1/23/17

Tell me about your weekend in 5 sentences or more.


Over the weekend I went to work for 5 hours. after work I went to Freddy's to get food. I hung out with friends. I slept a lot during the weekend. I also watched a lot of Netflix and finished my homework. Weekends are great.

1/20/17 Alphabetical adivice

A- anger is bad
B- Bears are dangerous
C- Carry an umbrella when its raining
D- don't fall
E- Exercise
F- feed yourself
G- get money
H- Have a good day
I- Igloos keep you warm
J- Jump rope at least 12 times a day
K- keep your friends
L- Look for lobsters
M- Meet new people
N- nickels are worth 5 cents
O- Observe your surroundings
P- put shoes on when you leave
Q- Quizlet helps you learn
R- Run Away from lions
S- sing in the car
T- time moves
U- use sporks
V- value your food
W- wear crocs
X- Xavier is a Spanish name
Y- yell at strangers
Z- zebras have stripes

1/17/17 Prezi Reflection

Now that you have created a presentation using PREZI, take a moment to compare & contrast your experience compared to the more traditional presentation tool of Power Point.

• Which tool do you think is easier to use? Why?
• Which tool creates the more effective presentations? Explain.
• Is there a specific presentation time when one tool would be better than the other? Explain.
• Which tool would you choose to use the next time you create a presentation

I think Power point is easier to use because it is more simple looking and Prezi has all the movements which can be confusing. Power Point creates more effective presentations because there isn't as much to look at and it's less confusing. Prezi could be better when you are trying to make a fun and creative presentation. Power Point could be better for a presentation where you have to follow the directions exactly. Next time I create a presentation I would chose to use Power Point because I have more experience with it and it seems easier.

Finished Prezi