Finding a Web 2.0 Tool - In Class Assignment May 28

Cometdocs can be used as an educational tool by allowing teachers to share PDF's or Word documents. I can use this tool for U.S history for Mrs. Gaven. I can use this tool by sharing DBQ's to Mrs. Gaven or any research paper that we could have. I can look up another person's document because Cometdocs gives you a public URL that you can post for others to use to download your document, and based on that I could see their's.

Social Bookmarking Project

What's another way you can organize and store information on your computers?
You can organize and store information by putting all of the information into one file.

What have you learned from researching the above topics? What do you know now about those current events that you didn’t know before?
I have learned how our nation is concerned about legalizing marijuana and their statistics.

What are other social bookmarking apps/websites?
BibSonomy, BlogBookmark and Blinklist are other social bookmarking apps/websites

Will you continue to use social bookmarking?
I may use social bookmarking in the near future.

Do Now 5/18

The things that ignite my desire to help make this world a better place is the medical field. In the medical field I can help people with their illnesses. I want to become a pediatrician where I can help children feel better. My life goal will not only fulfill my own needs but contribute to the community by letting them know that they can trust me with any situation that they need help in. And when I help them I will know that I have contributed with my community and helped people with their situations/problems.

Tech Article 5/15

The next big thing in tech: The desktop computer (yes, really)

You will see plenty of smartphones in the developing world and you'll see plenty of TVs; but you're unlikely to see desktop computers in remote areas .Poor internet connectivity, uncertain power supply and a simple lack of money have meant that billions have been locked out of the knowledge economy. Matt Dalio, CEO of Endless Computers, wants to change all of that with the first simplified, robust and affordable desktop aimed at emerging market consumers. Dalio told CNN he got the idea to create a $169 computer while he was traveling and noticed that, while most homes did not have a desktop computer, they often had an HD screen. It's equipped with app-based software and hardware that can cope with an uncertain power supply, Endless comes in a 32G and 500GB version both powered by 2GB of RAM.

Discussion Questions

Why did you select the sites you subscribed to?

I chose these sites because I found them interesting and it keeps me updated.

Was it easy to find feeds and to subscribe to them?

Most of them were easy to find but some of them I looked up at google their RSS feeds.

Which sites were your favorites?

My favorite sites are part of my personal folder such as: E! News and ThatsHeart blog.

What else can you use RSS feeds for?

You can use RSS feeds for school and to keep yourself updated.

How likely are you to continue to use RSS feeds in the future?

I am most likely not going to use RSS feeds because I really don't go online to keep myself updated with news.

Do Now 5/11

     If I were invisible for one day I would fight against burglars and help people. If there was a crime going on, I would try to help the innocent people and fight against the bad guy. Because the bad guy can't see me, I would stop him from getting away with his crime. However, if someone were to steal sneakily I would prevent them from exiting the store. I wouldn't take advantage of being invisible to commit crimes.
     For example, if there was a man stealing money from a store, I would try to prevent him from committing murder if he had a gun with him. The people would be happy that the bad guy didn't get away with it and that nobody got hurt. Often times people think that the man stealing is bad but maybe they really need it. If they really need it then I would also help them out since I'm invisible. In conclusion, no one can really assume that they are really the bad guy.

Tech Article 5/8

6 techie gifts for Mother’s Day

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, which means it’s time to think about which techie products are suited for your own mother, the moms in the office, extended family, or your wife. Fortunately, there are quite a few new gadgets for 2015 suited for the big day. There’s a digital picture frame that lets you load through a website. There’s even a clock radio that has a trendy flower-print design.

LivingPlug INLET ($25)

These colorful wall outlet covers serve multiple purposes. They are safer for kids, since the plugs are located below the faceplate. You can design your own (think: pictures of the kids). One outlet turns into three plugs and you can charge a phone or tablet using USB.

Nixplay Cloud Frame ($100)

This low-cost digital frame connects to the cloud so the kids (or grandkids) can stream photos from anywhere in the world. It connects to Facebook so you can add photos that way using a Web app or you can load pictures onto a local camera card. The frame powers down and can sense when someone is in the room and turn on automatically.

Jorno Bluetooth Keyboard ($99)

This portable keyboard will fit in mom’s purse or shoulder bag. It connects to an iPad over Bluetooth, but the pairing process is ultra-simple. The Jorno comes in a faux leather case, and the keys feel springy and responsive enough for fast typing sessions.

Blog Post 5/5

     A class that we should add to our school curriculum is a class about Life. In this class we could talk about topics that we would experience in life. It's important because we may not know how to respond to real life situations comparing to the ones we face as teenagers. Some topics that we could talk about in the class are marriage, confidence, friendship, etc. In this class the teacher would give advice to the students about life. The classes that we take now are not really related to what we could experience in the future.
     This class would meet at the beginning of the day because it will make you think about the topic for the rest of the day and may make you look at life differently. The students in the class would just have class discussions where everyone can contribute to the topic. In this class everyone can actually learn something from each other. The students shouldn't feel uncomfortable because they are surrounded by people that they have known for a long time. In this class you could feel thankful that someone is giving you advice that you will use in the future. In conclusion, the outcome that the students will get is a chance to make the right choices in life.