Current event 10/31 ( Halloween!)

1. Topic: 1 pt.

• The second most talked about topic on Facebook.

2. Article Title: 1 pt.

• Sandy is year's No.2 topic on Facebook

3. Article Source: 1 pt.

• CNN

4. Summary: 2 pt.

• Hurricane Sandy is one of the main topics on Facebook. The first most talked about is the Superbowl. Research has shown that older people above 55 are more likely to talk about it.

5. Reaction: 5 pt.

• This event really saddens me because I know many are without a home. New York already had a high percentage of homeless people, this tragic event just makes it worse. People are now without food,gas,electricity and all other nessecties. This mornming on the news it showed a 200 car wait just for gas. Getting people to come out and help or donate will be a a big obstacle for the Red Cross.

6. World Impact: 6 pt.

• Many didn't realize Sandy was going to hit this hard, those are the ones who stayed. It will be really hard for economies to rebuild around the coast. I doubt the cleaning up of all the areas hit will be done by Christmas. All of the poor little children might not even receive a Christmas this year. America needs to join together and help clean up the disastrous areas. People can post on Facebook how sorry they are about it but not go and help with cleaning up or at least donate to the cause.

Weekly Blog

This week has been pretty awesome for me. I found out we get to move into our building really soon. Many of the staff and students have been anticipating this since day one at GECHS. Our latest curriculum in publications is being real online.

                                                           7/22/06 Slow Link


For our newest digital literacy component was staying real online . It is very important you stay true to yourself online and off. If you send a friend request to someone you know they won't recognize you with a fake image or totally different avatar. Wouldn't you be embarrassed if someone found out your two different people?

                                          11/22/2009 Truth Link

Since being true online was our digital literacy we had some definitions. I found out it's really hard for some people to be real online and off. Those who are fake just want to fit in with the cool crowd. The definitions will help you understand some terminology involved in being real.

Represent- How you present yourself to others or the way your labeled.
Persona- An image or personality you show to others.
Avatar- Graphic image to represent you online.
Anonymous- Hidden identity that lacks information.
Inhibited- Careful or restraint to your actions.

                                                    5/18/2010 Love Link

Staying real online:

* Present yourself in a good way
* Watch your language
* Show respect to others
* Keep the pictures appropriate
* Don't lie to other people


Our web 2.0 tool for the week was Glogster. Glogster is just like an online poster. I really enjoyed this assignment because I had past experience with it. My Glog contains four pictures that show how to stay real online. I also included a video on how a guy found a fake Facebook account. I like the video because I never knew how easy it was to upload a fake image. Now I know if someones pictures looks unfamiliar to report them.

                                      
I hope you enjoyed reading this past weeks blog. Even though it's sometime hectic at GECHS I still manage to add it all into my blog. If you did not like it I would like your advice on how to better it so please comment. I hope everyone has a Happy Halloween!

 

                                          9/29/07 Pumpkin Link

Current event 10/21

1. Topic: 1 pt.

A new discovery shows whale puke is actually valuable after it hardens.

2. Article Title: 1 pt.
Apparently this matters: Whale puke

3. Article Source: 1 pt.
CNN Tech

4. Summary: 2 pt.
This affects me because the way the money could be spent. I believe I wouldnt mind going to New England to search for whale puke. If I had all of that money I would want to make a good change. I hope any whales near our N.C. waters puke till' they can't puke anymore!Whale puke is now extremely valuable! A young boy in New England discovered a huge chunk of it worth $63,000. Anyone up for some whale puke?

5. Reaction: 5 pt.

This impacts the world because everyone will want it. Now whale puke is in high demand. The young boy plans to build an animal house with the money. Many think it will just be Noah's ark and Jersey Shore combined. So many possibilities for the money, but it will be in the hands of an 8 year old boy.

2 Weeks Combined

These past weeks have been quite eventful for me and my classmates. Our new digital literacy component is cyber-bulling. We learned six new terms that have a huge impact on cyber bullying. I believe I fully understood this weeks curriculum.

                                                    3/30/10 Link At least I'm not a bully

Many people don't know about the new bullying method.Cyber bullying is whats going on, teenage girls are usually the ones mainly effected. Its easy to criticize over the internet rather than face to face. I believe you should be mature and confront the person you have an issue with. Just don't retaliate it makes it a lot worse.

                                          1/29/12 Link Cyberbullying

Up-stander: The witness that defends.
Bystander: The witness that does nothing.
Offender: Person with malicious intentions (bully).
Escalate: The situation becomes more intense.
De-escalate: Deterioration of the situation.

I have created a chart showing ways the target and the up-stander can decrease the situation.

Our web 2.0 tool was to make a Wevideo. The topic was supposed to be on cyber-bullying and how to deteriorate it. In my personal video I decided to use the signs. It is embedded below.

We can end the acts of cyberbullying. All we have to do is be an upstander. Many kids skip school because of bullies. Some even commit suicide because they cant take it anymore. I belive we can get this situation under control with a little effort.

                                                    10/13/06 Link "Rough days"

One of my favorite quotes:
" I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion then it will start a chain reaction of the same"
- Rachel Joy Scott


Even though I'm in 9th grade I still anticipate Halloween. Who doesn't love to get free candy? We now only have fourteen days left! I really enjoy going to Halloween parties too. I can't belive we are so far into the school year, it seems like we just started.

                                                    9/29/10 Link "Pumpkin Carving"

Current Event 10/9

. Topic: 1 pt.

• It is about Apples latest device, the iPad Mini.

2. Article Title: 1 pt.

• Will an iPad Mini be worth buying?

3. Article Source: 1 pt.

• CNN Tech

4. Summary: 2 pt.

• This is just a smaller version of the iPad.  It's starting price would be 1/5 of the regular iPads. That means it will be in the affordable price range of $150-$200. The release date is still unknown.

5. Reaction: 5 pt.

•  I feel this will make a more affordable present for Christmas. I'm all for it because it is so compact and can go in a purse. Some companies such as Verizon will offer 4G connectivity. This could also assist in schoolwork in numerous ways. Now there are many apps I use on my iPod for school work. Now it seems like schools are slowly doing away with paper, so this would be a good investment.

6. World Impact: 6 pt.

•  This really impacts the world because Apple products are in high demand. Those who want an tablet can soon get one for an affordable price. Even Kindles cheapest tablet is around $200 and still wouldn't do as much as the iPad Mini. The iPad Mini will make the Kindle people realize Apple products are better. Tim Cook has realized that tablets are becoming a common thing, so why not have one that's more portable?

What the 7th week held

This new blog will inform you on many important things you need to know. We learned about relationships online. Also how once you send something such as text or email it is permanent. You may not realize but all of those minute pieces of information are saved somewhere. It cant be truly erased, so think before you send.

Oops. May 21st 2007, Link

One of the main topics was not to sext. Sexting is a new term meaning sending a partially or fully naked picture through text or email. This has ruined many young girls life's. They dont understand what impact this can have on them.Sexting and online relationships are our digital literacy component for the week

There is a website you can use to make comic strips. This was our web 2.0 tool for the week. Our topics were supposed to be on sexting and online relationships. My comics give an example of both.I listed what the comics say because it is difficult to read on the comics.


The text turned out tiny:
 Gossiping girl- OMG! did you see what that girl over there sent to her boyfriend?
Girl- I should have never sent it, my life's ruined!
Later that day....
Adviser Granny- I may be old but I can still tell you've done something your not proud of.
Girl- Yeah I sexted. He said if I loved him I would do it.
Adviser Granny- If he really loved you, he wouldn't have made you done it.
Girl- Now I know I should only prove true love through marriage!

 Frog- Hey, whats wrong?!?
Bunny- I'm really lonely and need a boyfriend.
Bunny(Thinking)- I could try a dating website and be flirty! Then I wont be lonely!
Bunny(Looking for guys)- Woahhh... That lion is fineee!
Lion- You wanna go on a date?
Bunny- Yeahh babyyy!

I'm so happy it Fall. It seems like the weather is just perfect at this time of year! The leaves also look gorgeous when they change color. A bad thing is cleaning up the leaves. Around my house it seems like we have to rake every day! Fall is still one of my favorite seasons.

Fall time, October 18th, 2008, Link