Tour of my Blog

This is disgusting and i sound weird, but here is a tour of my blog :)

Social Bookmarking

What's another way you can organize and store information on your computers?

   - You can organize and store information by using

What have you learned from researching the above topics?

   - I learned all about school bullying laws, and how we can use social media as an educational tool.

What do you know now about those current events that you didn’t know before?

   - I now know that instagram, vine and twitter aren't only for fun but can actually be really useful in schools.

What are other social bookmarking apps/websites?

   - Some social bookmarking websites are Delicious, and BibSonomy

Will you continue to use social bookmarking?

   - probably not

May 15th: Goggle Finally Goes On The Cloud

Google announced this week that it was going all in on the cloud. It doesn’t seem like a bold statement for a company, but as recently as 2013, Google resisted using external cloud applications because of security concerns.

RSS Discussion Questions

1. Why did you select the sites you subscribed to?

1. - I subscribed to those sites because I found them interesting

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

1. - Yes, it was easy all I did was look up a websites and added RSS to the end. Then you just had to find the sign.

1. Which sites were your favorites?

1. - My favorite sites were Teen Vogue and Netflix

1. What else can you use RSS feeds for?

1. - You can use RSS feeds for businesses.

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

1. - It's not likely that I will use the RSS feeds, it is just easier to go onto the website. 

May 8th: The Oculus Rift

The Oculus Rift is a new virtual reality headset that lets players step inside their favorite games and virtual worlds. The Rift uses custom tracking technology to provide a 360° head tracking, allowing you to seamlessly look around the virtual world just as you would in real life. Every subtle movement of your head is tracked in real time creating a natural experience.

May 5th: Fashion Class

If I could create a new class in our school, I would do a fashion class. In this my students would learn how to sew, sketch different outfits, and learn what fabrics and materials that compliment each other. They would use their own style to design clothes for themselves and other students!

Our class would meet everyday. Every week on Monday the students will learn different stitches, and ways to sew their clothing. Then, on Tuesday they will take their sketching paper and design an outfit corresponding with the weather that week. On Wednesday they will pick out all of their fabric and materials and finally start sewing. Thursday and half Friday will be spent creating their new outfits, and then for the other half of Friday they will model their clothes to the class! All week long they are graded on their participation and technique, but never the way your clothes come out looking. Some might struggle, so I would not want to grade the students on something they can't do.

The room would be all white with black polka-dots, but one wall would be covered in chalk board paint so I could demonstrate the different designs we would be learning. Once you walk in, you would hear the sound of the sewing machines working, and scissors cutting. All the students would be working hard.

May 1st: How old do I look?

 How old do you look? Old for your years? Young enough that you get carded every time you try to buy a beer? Now, how old do you look… to a computer that does nothing but guess ages? As something of an experiment, Microsoft’s machine-learning team has built a site that takes any photo you throw at it and tries to guess the ages of those it portrays. 

April 23rd: New Skateboard

In a futuristic take on pedestrian transportation, these sidewinding circular skates give users the sensation of “skateboarding” — minus the board “Riders simply place their feet on the two platforms and lean side-to-side to rotate the rubber wheels around the feet, propelling riders forward in a motion similar to longboard skateboarding,” the product’s website explains. The overall effect makes riders look like they’re hovering over the sidewalk. A website that carries unique gifts, retails the item at $99.95.

April 16th: Wiki Dissection K.E.

Now dissect it. Visit all the pages & tabs and answer the following:

1. What is the purpose of this Wiki? 

• To get background information on disruptive technologies  

2. When was the last post?

• The last post was on June 23, 2010. 

3. How was this Wiki created?

• This Wiki was created by different people around the world who use their knowledge to collaborate on the subject. 

4. What would you add to it? 

• We would add how headphones are disruptive during class, since it will stop the students from paying attention. 

5. What did you learn from it?

• We learned that there are many different disruptive technology/innovations in the classroom. 

6. If you had to create a Wiki with a team, what would be the specific topic(s)?

• We would make a wiki on desserts because we like sweets.

7. How can Wikis be used in the classroom or in education?

• It gives you a general idea on the topic you are searching for. 

  

April 15th: Wikipedia

From these two videos I learned that Wikipedia is not as bad as people say it is. Although people are allowed to change and revise everything written on it, it is reviewed before being posted. Millions of people around the world contribute to this website trying to make it as reliable as possible. 

April 13th: Spring Break

My spring break consisted mostly of me sleeping, eating and occasionally hanging out with friends and family. On Friday, our first day of break, I went to the mall with my little cousin to help her pick out new clothes. We then went back to her house and hung out for a while. Later that day my mom's boyfriend came over and stayed the weekend. Saturday, we went to the gym and then decided to go out to eat. Sunday, we went to my Uncle's house for Easter. I always love going there and spending time with my older cousins. Even though they are insane and enjoy annoying me.

Then, on Monday Lauren and Halie came over. We got Rita's, played twister, and played volleyball outside. The rest of the week consisted of me complaining about how I wasn't at coachella on twitter. On Sunday, I went to the softball game and supported my friends while my mom decided to walk the track. I didn't really do much my spring break, but it was still fun. :)

             
               

April 2nd: Meet The Smartest Emoji!

The hotly contested digital sticker space has a new face in it today: Sm@rt Stickrs is a start up that’s aiming to elbow its way into your messaging affections with a new type of emoji that gets smarter the more you use it. That’s right, these are not just any emoticons. These are artificially intelligent emoticon! “Initially our stickers look like any other emoji, with the same cartoon features and limited emotional range. But take a closer look and you’ll find yourself wondering whether that winking smilie or time-out gesture is actually conveying something far more subtle and uniquely personal to you.”                                  

March 27th: Hundreds of ISIS social media accounts shut down

Hacking group Anonymous claimed responsibility for targeting nearly 800 Twitter accounts, 12 Facebook pages and over 50 email addresses because of their links with ISIS. Anonymous declared war against Islamic extremists last month, saying in a YouTube video that they would track down their websites and social media networks and take them down. Anonymous sent another warning to ISIS: "You will be treated like a virus, and we are the cure. We own the Internet." 

March 13th: Amazon’s Apple Watch App Will Let You Shop From Your Wrist!

Though online retailer Amazon wasn’t among one of the many applications Apple introduced this week as coming soon to its new wearable device, the Apple Watch, the company does have an Apple Watch version of its mobile shopping app in the works. The shopping app will allow consumers to search for products and even buy them from their wrist using Amazon’s 1-Click ordering system. A company spokesperson said the only statement they’re offering for now is as follows: 
“Amazon is constantly innovating on behalf of our customers. We are committed to being anywhere customers want to shop. That includes watches. We have an Amazon shopping app for Android Wear and will look to expand to other devices.”

March 6th: A SECURITY EXPERT JUST PUBLISHED 10 MILLION PASSWORDS AND USERNAMES

Security consultant Mark Burnett released 10 million passwords and corresponding usernames. He promises it's for the greater good. Burnett says he had to write a blog post explaining why he gave out this information, to prevent the FBI coming after him. In his defense, he wrote, “The sole intent is to further research with the goal of making authentication more secure and therefore protect from fraud and unauthorized access.” He says he wanted to make the information accessible for academic and research pursuits.

February 20th: Test of Strength: Fitness Apps vs. Personal Trainers

You can find anything and everything on the internet now a days. So why spend time at the gym when you can simply download a workout app and do it in the comfort of your own home? But does it work as well? Molly Wood wanted to test this and see if using a work out app is giving you as intense of a work out as a personal trainer would. What do you think? Watch what Molly thinks below.

Web 2.0: Multimedia Blog Pre-Posting

English

For English class I have Ms. Hunter, she teaches most of our grade. Her website is full of helpful resources we can use to help us study, and check to make sure everything is being done correctly. It is extremely helpful and i'm so glad it is available for us to use. Here are some of her helpful websites!

Grading Policy For English I : 

 40% Formal Assessments

This includes tests and quizzes.

 40% Performance Based Assessments

This includes essays, projects, and presentations.

 10% Homework

I give homework for a reason—not to keep you busy or drive you crazy, but to reinforce and expand what we do in class.

 10% Informal Assessment

This portion of your grade covers class work and class participation.

Technology is used a lot in English! We use computers to practice for the PARCC test, to STAR test, and even to just write essays! Recently we had to do a PSA commercial on the computer. That was probably my favorite project we had to do! We made a poster, slide show and video all about how drinking and driving is a terrible thing to do!  

We are currently in the process of reading Romeo and Juliet. It is really good so far, but I don't think anything will beat Speak. Even though it was the only book we read this year it is definitely one of my favorites.

                               

February 12th: It’s Time To Rethink Our Smart Things

After announcing some new technology, someone would stand on stage and talk about how "smart" everything would soon become thanks to the Smart Appliance Framework. Soon, the television would be able to talk to the fridge which would then tell the washing machine to turn on. You would be able to connect your watch to the coffee machine and then send music from your lawnmower to a speaker in your pool. Because of this Smart Appliance your electronics could talk to each other, and you. Does that mean that your TV can see what you're doing or your Xbox can hear your conversations? 

February 10: Volleyball

Click Here Learn More About The Wood-Ridge Volleyball Team's Wins and Losses 

   

Do Now: Educational Technology and Copyright Law

So many people have gotten in-trouble for copy right without even knowing they did it. All content is immediately copyrighted and does not require filling out any paperwork to show it is yours. Although you won't get in-trouble for taking a picture off of Google and using it in a project it is still considered copy right, since you are taking someone else's picture and using it as your own. 

Welcome To My Blog!

Hi! My name is Arianna and i'm currently a freshman at WR Highschool. During the fall I play volleyball, which is probably my favorite sport to play, and in the spring i'm really looking forward to playing softball. If i'm not practicing for my sports i'm most likely sitting at home watching netflix, or going out with my friends. Since i'm an only child i really don't like staying home, because my mom works for most of the day.
In school, my least favorite subject is math. There is no doubt about it, I've never liked math and i never will. My favorite subjects are biology and english. In the future, I plan on applying to many different colleges such as: Rowan, Rutgers, Ramapo, Montclair, NYU, RISD and UCLA. It might sound weird that I would want to go to college in California, but I have a lot of family members there so it would be fun to spend a while with them. It would probably be my last option though. I am still deciding on what I want to major in, but I'm leaning towards fashion or photography.
That's me! Enjoy my blog! :)