Phone Item Finder

1. Topic:

• Explains a new phone app to find lost items. 

2. Article Title:

• StickNFind system uses your phone and coin-like tags to find lost items.

3. Article Source: 1 pt.

• Article found HERE

4. Summary: 2 pt.

• Explains a new technology involving lost items. much like the earlier article on the reletive same thing.Uses IPhone/ Android technology and little patches to find your items using a radar. Much more advanced than the other item finder.  

5. Reaction: 5 pt.

• Surprised me that the same technology talked about previosly , is being upgraded for easier use. Since you keep your phone on you at all times, this makes finding items easy. Just turn your Iphone or Android phone on, select the app and find items. this both excites me and makes me sad. The other item locaters may be removed quickly thanks to this piece of technology.

6. World Impact: 6 pt.

• Gives the world a new, simpler way to find items. Makes finding items portable as well as light weight thanks to the app. Allows for up to 20 devices to be located. Works well with both android and IPhone. Just makes you feel good about all the items you will not loose. 

Cool things this week

Another week down in our new building as thanksgiving closes in. As I sit here typing I am constantly thinking about what we had learned this week. This is just a little bit of what we experienced this week.

Our terms that we learned this week are

Scam- An attempt to trick someone to gain money or private information which could ruin your life.
Example- Marty trick kevin into giving him his social security number with a well placed scam.

Identity theif- When your info is stolen and used for criminal acts which you are then framed for.
Example- If mark steals kyles identity and does illegal actions, kyle will be the one responsible.
Picture found HERE. TAKEN 11/4/O6

Vulnerable- A position that makes it easy to be harmed or hacked.
Example- If you are not careful and don't get protected by many of the identity theft protectors, you could get majorly screwed.

Phishing- Fake messages that draw you in and cause identity theft and other types of problems.
Examples- if Brody sends Mark a phish then he could steal his identity and cause major problems for Mark.

We also learned of ways to know if a email is real or is just a phish. If a bank sends a e-mail and asks for private information over the internet, then it is probably not your bank because they always ask for your information up front or over the phone. Never send personal info over the internet.

The most important thing this week for me as the laptop computers we are now allowed to use in class daily. With these new computers, we will be able to learn and progress faster than before.

Well  that is all for this week. please check back next time for more info.

                                                                   BYE

Item Locator

1. Topic:

• This article explains a new way to find Items

2. Article Title:

The Gadget Hound locates the items you always lose

3. Article Source: 

• Article can be found HERE

4. Summary:

• This article explains a new way to find your missing items. Lose your keys, well with This device you no longer need to worry. It helps you locate your device quickly and easily.

5. Reaction:

• This makes my life so much easier because I am always losing my items. It gives off a loud beeping that helps me find it immediately. My reaction is that im surprised no one thought of this earlier.This device will save us tons of time from worrying. But what if we lose the Gaget hound?

6. World Impact: 

• I can think of four reasons why this will effect the world.
• 1. Will allow for quicker mornings because you wont spend time searching for it.
• 2. Its loud beeping will help you locat it anywher in the house.
• 3. Allows for six items to be found and tracked. 
• 4 Relatively portable and can be kept anywhere.

Cool things this week

This week was very exciting because we finally moved in to The new building. No more College classrooms, we now have new equipment and are ready to start. A great way to kick off the new building is to talk about our new vocab words.

Our new words this week are...

Track- When companies collect information about you online. Example- Bobs company tracked Bills searches giving him a list of their products.

Target- Content sent To you based on what a company collected about you. Example- When billy searches things now, Bobs products show up for Billy.

Demographic- Painting a picture based on what you do/ lets companies know waht race you are/ gender/ age/ etc.

Cookies- Content contained on your computer that tells where you have been online. Example- John checked his sons cookies to find out what he has been up to.

Our new web 2.0 tool this week was a site called Mixbook. Mixbook is a photo scrap booking site that can be shared and viewed online. We based ours on ways to stay safe from virusis and other things online. I only had one problem with it. It was very distressfull how you had to create a layout from the vey small variety of choices. My mix book can be found below.

| Start your own Photo Books | Create custom Christmas Cards




Also this week, Hurricane Sandy Destroyed the east coast causing billions in damages in new jersey alone. Millions of people are homeless and many people were not prepared for this kind of damage. Let our hearts and wishes go out to all of those that were affected by this massive Hurricane. 

Well that is all for this week. Please keep up with the news on Hurricane Sandy, and be sure to think about them. That is all for this week, see you next time.
(-----Photo can be found HERE

                                                BYE 

3D printer

1. Topic:

• This article explains new technology around A 3D printer.

2. Article Title:

• Makerbot announces Replicator 2 "prosumer" 3D printer

3. Article Source: 1 pt.

• The article and more info can be found here

4. Summary: 2 pt.

• This article explains new technology in printing. This allows A more thorough understanding of models. With this you can make a model anywhere. 

5. Reaction: 5 pt.

• This article will most definitely have many reactions. The most well known one that I believe will be heard is "does it work". My reaction is that I want to see it work with my own eyes. If this printer works it could be revolutionary toward other goals. Many of which are unthinkable to try before.  

6. World Impact: 6 pt.

• This impacts the world for these 4 main reasons. 
• 1. It will allow for better presentations for companies.
• 2. Will allow for fantastic designs and ideas. 
• 3. Allows for major advancements in design.
• 4. Will give many people A chance to express their ideas.   

cool things this week

This week  we learned several ways to protect yourself online, while still being kind to others. We learned ways to be safe online as well as how to treat others.

The vocab words for this week are.

1. Represent- how you present yourself to others on and offline. Example- if joey represents himself well online he will not offend or be offended online.

2. Persona- an image or personality that you portray to others. Example- If you show a bad persona of yourself online it could affect your future in more ways than one.

3.  Avatar- a image or graphic that represents who you are online. Example- Bob's avatar on schoology has spiky hair with red tips.

4. Anonymous- when your identity is hidden from the public. Example- Kyle is anonymous online there for no one knows who he is. Picture found here.  taken11

5. Inhibited- carefully or restraining your actions as well as your impulses. Example- Lucy is very inhibited with her actions when it comes to tweeting or texting.

The web 2.0 tool this week is Glogster. Glogster is a blog site that allows you to use blogging aspects with it revolving more around pictures. This web 2.0 device is VERY easy to use,  but is a bit annoying in some aspects. One one of the annoying aspects  is when you are downloading pictures it rather rather you use your own pictures, unlike downloading them from other sites.Glogster can be found here


The other thing that we used this week is DDL. DDL or Digital Drivers License is a site that kids use that prepares them for the internet. What we learned this week is what and what not to select in email or internet sites. A good example is is your bank sends a message asking for information, you should automatically not select it because it is fake. Banks only call for information because it is not safe to send it via internet.  


All in all this week has been great. Halloween is next week and then october will be over.
Hope to see you next week
                                                                  BYE

Magic Finger

1. Topic:

• This article explains a new type of technology for your smartphone, Ipad,Computer, or any electronic device.

2. Article Title:

• Magic Finger turns any surface into a touch interface

3. Article Source: 

• Article source found here

4. Summary: 

• This article explains the power of a new technology. The simplest thing this thing can do is act as a mouse. It can act as a QR code scanner, Take photos of certain things, And even Control your smartphone by touching your purse.

5. Reaction: 

• This device can change everything we do with electronics. It Will change the world in a good way by solving many problems. This devices simple but revolutionary design makes it portable and wanted. Many people will most likely try and replicate this design and use it for their devices. It may seem small but it could make more than one big reaction.

6. World Impact: 

• This will impact the world in a number of ways. 
• 1. Will allow Easier presentations and quick access to smartphones. 
• 2. Makes wireless control of your devices easy and fun.
• 3. Will alow full control of most electronics with just a swipe. 

           These are just a few reasons to get this fantastic new inovation.

New E-bike

1. Topic: This article explains a new type of bike that runs without a chain, but with electricity.

2. Article Title: the article name is:Human Generator – new e-bike trades the chain for an alternator.

3. Article Source: The article is from this sight. E- bike.

4. Summary: This article explains Who made this phenomenal new bike and how it works. It explains how fer it can go on electricity( about 18 miles). Finally it explains how portable and light it is.

5. Reaction: This new invention struck me as odd I mean an electric bike. But as I read I read why It would be helpful. One thing it mentioned was that the bike chain was always causing accidents. Thanks to being electric, it does not require a chain. This ensures no accidents, as well as being lighter.

6. World Impact: This will impact the world in many numerous ways.
1. Allows for less accidents on roads in the cities or country.
2. Allowed to be charged so it is still healthy for the environment.
3. More portable thanks to being light but strong.
4. Can be sold worldwide quickly.

cool things this week

This week We mainly discussed ways to not sext. Everyone today knows what sexting is, right. Many teens today sext with others. We were told to make a comic ( with our new web 2.0 device called Make Beliefs Comix) on ways to have good relationship and ways to not sext. This device is very hard to use because of how it is laid out. I am certain that I would enjoy this sight better if it was easier to navigate. Anyway here is my comic strip.

This comic explains one way to not "sext" with someone.




This comic explains how to have a good relationship online.




This is our vocab this week :

Self disclosure- This is when you share private information with others about yourself. Example. When you post stuff on Facebook That is  personal  about yourself, because once it is there it stays there.

Reciprocate- to give in return.Example. If you had done self disclosure you might recieve bad reciprocate on the internet.

Sexting- Sending/ receiving sexually explicit photos and or videos through digital devices. Example. Sherry sent Tom "sexy" photos of her after a shower.

 We also worked many cases on our DDL or digital drivers license. This program ( which I have mentioned in past videos ) Helps children and young adults make correct internet decisions so we have successful online lives. The cases this week Talked about sexting and ways to avoid as well as why to avoid it.

Also on the Digital Drivers License, we learned why an over use of the internet( as well as other electronic devices )is hurting us more than you think. We learned of ways to not use technology so much and most importantly why.               

 Image location can be found here
Taken 5/3/2008




Overall this week has been great, and I cant wait for the next one. Hope to see you next week.



                                                           BYE

Cool things this week

This week we learned a variety of things this week.For instance a new web 2.0 source called Mindmiester. MindMiester (shown below) helps plan and/or study for tests and other types of learning. It is not as easy to use as a Animoto but shows all the information all at once. Mine was on A.S.P.E.C.T.

                                                     This is an example of an professional mindmap.Can be found                                                                                       HERE 
             
             
Taken September 7 2008 (picture above.)

Create your own mind maps at MindMeister

This map describes A.S.P.E.C.T a anagram that is used to decide if a website is credible enough to trust. This is what the anagram A.S.P.E.C.T stands for.

A- In ASPECT this means authority. This explain why it was written and toward  who. Example. If this was written for toddlers it would not be describing hip-hop or rock music.

S- In ASPECT means sources. Make sure all the links are for respectable sources and thoroughly explain what it explains. Example. The sources for A music website would not go to a science website on food.

P- In ASPECT means purpose. This part of ASPECT wants you to ask yourself why it was written. Example. If the website is about cats and the thing described most is dogs, does this websites purpose compare the same with the title.

E- In ASPECT this means evenness. This helps viewers find out if this website is bias. Bias means it leans toward on side more than the other. Example. If a website about democrats is written by a republican it is most likely going to be bias.

C- In ASPECT this means coverage. This helps you find out how it compares with the research you have done yourself. Example. If a website about monkeys is written by a child, it probably will not compare well with a website written by a scholar.

T- In ASPECT this means timelines. A date about when a website was last updated is what you use to find out its timeline.If the timeline is Way back in 2001 it may not be a reliable source. Example. A website about medicine written in the 1990 may not be as reliable as one written in the 2011.


In digital literacy news, Our Digital Drivers License Explains website dangers as well as going over similar stuff with ASPECT. This information helps me use safer sites online that will not be helpful but other sites that would. 

All in all this week has been great. But I know next week will be even better.

Bye

High tech cat toys

1. Topic:

• The topic of my article is about high tech cat toys.
•  

2. Article Title: 

• The title of my article is   5 HIGH-TECH CAT TOYS FOR YOUR GEEKY CAT.

3. Article Source: 

• The article can be found here at cat toys

4. Summary:

• This post tells about new cat toys that felines will love. Many of these toys are very High-tech and are automated. I know that if any cat got these toys they would love them.

5. Reaction: 

• These toys are very helpful for both cats and adults. Many cats do not get nearly enough exercise for healthy lives. These toys will help that tremendously in multiple ways. One way is that a laser toy shoots a laser all day until the cat tires. This will ensure exercise and a healthy life.

6. World Impact: 

• This helps the world In four major ways. 
• 1. Helps entertain kids, adults, and cats for hours of nonstop fun. 
• 2. Allows for entertainment for cats when owners are away.
• 3. Gives kittens optimal exercise while they are growing.
• 4. Just allows fun enjoyable fun for cats. 

cool things this week

This week we Discovered a new site called digital drivers license. The website explains the dangers of texting to much,smothering your friends with texts, or just plain old sending them disrespectful texts. This information has helped me realize what I should do and not do when talking or texting friends. Now whenever I am on my phone I am positive that I will not push my friends away by suffocating them with messages or calls.  

Some new vocab words we learned this week are

REPUTATION: An impression of someone you know of or met earlier or later that is either good or bad. Example: Bob's reputation on the internet is great because he keeps all disrespectful comments to himself and only comments positively. Jenny's reputation however is horrible because she does nothing but comment negatively and always is rude online. Who do you want to be friends with.

PERSIST:  When you continue on or endure through hardships for the betterment of yourself. Example: John was very persistent when it came to studying for tests.

CONTEXT: Many different factors that surround information that help determine its many different meanings.Example: By using context clues Daniel was able to find out that the sentence was describing a happy tone toward the father.

TAG: Words( on the internet mind you) That describes A photo or video, normally under the the photo or video.Example: Bob wrote under his profile picture what the picture was taken of.


Another new thing we used this week is 25 websites to have fun with your photos. We used this website to give examples of positive and negative pictures. If you could not tell the left pictures are negative and the right photos are positive.  If you would like to use it please click here.

Here Are two of the photos you can make off this website. 
cat money

 9/21/12
                                      cat money
                                       9/21/12 

cat photo

                                     cat photo                              
12/9/05                         9/09/09






Just to wrap things up my week has been phenomenal all the same and I hope that anyone who is reading this will join me next time. Thank you for reading.
                                                                      BYE

New Acer Tablet

1. Topic: 1 pt.

• The topic of my article is the new Acer  A110.

2. Article Title: 1 pt.

• The exact title of the article is    Acer to launch nexus 7 rival.

3. Article Source: 1 pt.

• You may find the origin of the article by selecting the link to the bottom.            ACER          

4. Summary: 2 pt.

This article clearly shows that almost everyone is making tablets. Many people would rather get well known ones like the I pad or nook. But lately other companies like acer have been popping up. 

5. Reaction: 5 pt.

• I believe this tablet is a great way to start selling more items by that company.
• I am very excited for acer for Making a tablet that will ultimately create more technology for us.
• It effects me because it will give me a chance to get a cheaper model of the tablet than apple.
• Most tablets are 300 or 400 dollars but not the Acer tablet. It is just under 200 dollars.

6. World Impact: 6 pt.

This event impacts the world for three reasons. 

1. cheaper than most tablets but still dependable. 

2. Has both HDMI and USB connectors.

3. will run on android a very respectable smartphone tech.

Those are my three reasons.  

cool things this week

This week we learned about a tremendous video maker called Animoto. We had to add in this video how to be a good digital citizen, and how to act like one. Watch my video below for more info. I personally like this tool better because it allows for more information to be explained much easier.


                                                                                                                                       
The definitions we have mastered this week are

ETHICS- The principles and morals that govern peoples behavior for honesty respect toward others. Example. If you had ethics taught to you you would not dean it appropriate to disobey a teacher/cuss in class/completing work/asking questions when lost.


ONLINE ETHICS-Governs your behavior online and with devices so you dont disrespect the internet and people on the internet as well so you don't upset or anger anyone online. Examples. Writing only positive things on social sites/ being fair and respecting others online privacy/ and not sharing others personal info.

DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP-  A safe responsible and ethical approach to functioning in the digital world. example. Not hacking peoples private lives/ respecting their social life on social networks/ and making sure you are searching of secured networks.

Privacy- Respecting peoples private lives on the internet by not intruding their personal files or hacking their accounts. example. billy respected bobs business by signing out of his computer when bob forgot to log off.

SELF EXPRESSION/IDENTITY- Presenting oneself honestly and genuinely in the online world. example. bob did not make a fake account and pretend to be someone else online.

CONNECTED CULTURE - Treating others kindly and respectfully and avoiding cyber bullying someone. example. sally did not comment negatively on terry's blog picture because she was not a cyber bully.

RESPECTING CREATIVE WORK- Citing others work( cite means to give credit)and ask for permission from the author if you may use his protected work except if it is creative commons work. example. Billy would not take Sandra's picture without first citing and and asking for permission from Sandra. 
 
Personally this information helps me describe and tell others how to behave online by following these definitions.

But after all this learning my week has been a great experience which I will most certainly build on in the future.

Thank you for viewing my Animoto and my blogger.

See you next week.

New Wii television release

The article I have found this week describes the new Nintendo technology called Nintendo TV.  The title of this article is Nintendo TV second screen Wii style. If you would like to view the article you may click the hyper link here .

This article explains Nintendo's new technology called Nintendo TVII.
This new technology allows for you to view your television/Netflix/Hulu off the new Wii U.This amazing technology is only available with the purchase of a Wii U.

 I believe an issue people will have with this article is the price of this service which was not told. This does not bother me because I will not be getting me the television version of the Wii U so it does not effect me at all.I will how ever probably getting the Wii U so most likely this event will effect me in a positive way. If I have not stated this before this event makes me feel ecstatic that Nintendo is finally catching up game system wise. This is just my opinion on the matter.

This event will effect the world dramatically video game wise because of the Wii U ability to handle higher graphic games. The ability to view television on the Wii U will allow A high demand of these making Nintendo's competitors try and catch up. The Wii U other ability to View Netflix and Hulu in great definition will make big movie/ television fanatics lining up for this new fantastic device. A new guide feature that allows easy access to TV comes free with the Wii U television. The date of this release will make people wonder and anxious to by the Wii U so they most likely to keep it.

Thank you for viewing see you next time.

Cool things this week.

This week we learned our new vocab words for this week. I am compelled to say that these words are very difficult and most annoying, but some how I have learned them. We Were also asked to read a partners blog post and make suggestions on how to make it better. 

The thing I found most enjoyable this week was learning what not to view on the internet. Say someone sends you an email that states the bank lost your information. That may as well be an identity thief. The bank would never send you an email to tell your information. 

 We Also learned a tremendous amount of rules concerning sending emails to co-workers. 

1. All caps is considered over shouting
2. don't over punctuate
3. Use capitalization and punctuation so they can understand the message
4. using abbreviations is confusing to co-workers
5. avoid emoticons
6. ETC. 

      As well as these rules which came from our teachers power point

Some Things to Think of Before You Hit Send

1. Is this information needed for them to do their job
2. Timely
3. Relevant
4. Complete

   
   Some more fascinating information.

    paragraphs  and bullets are are needed in e-mails

      Use keywords in subject line

      Break message into sections.

      If topic is emailed more than 3 times then you should just call them 

      If a heated email is written wait 24 hours before you send

      When businesses/legitimate site that asks for personal information you need to put it into spam folder.

This is but a taste of what exciting things we are learning in class. 
Lastly we learned what an RSS is and what we use it for.
RSS stands for really simple syndication and is mostly used for subscribing to blogs. Shown to the right.

'Modified Podcast Logo with My Headphones Photoshopped from here
date posted 9/24/09


Thank you for viewing my blog.Please post any comments that ultimately lead to better blogging.

                                                           VALCOM71!



  

More storage space

1. Topic

• What is the topic of your article? 

• More storage space on your devices.

2. Article Title: 1 pt.

• What is the title of your article? Exact wording.

• New tech could lead to much bigger hard drives.

3. Article Source: 1 pt.

• Where did you get the article? Hyperlink it.                                                         

              tech cite

4. Summary: 2 pt.

• Briefly, and in your own words, summarize the content of the article.

• 3 sentence minimum

• Explains how and where Toshiba is developing larger hard drive space.

5. Reaction: 5 pt.

• Take a position on the issue in the article.

• How do you feel about this event?

• How does this event affect you?

• Five (5) sentence minimum.

          I feel this would allow more development in the tech world. This development could effect the world because of how momentous this is. With more space we could do more work in less Time. This effects me because it would allow me to save/do more work.

6. World Impact: 6 pt.

• How does this event impact the world?

• Five (5) sentence minimum

           With more memory more people could save/ make more money/ and create more of everything. This could send us into a new realm of possibilities. More money could allow us to innovate even more. This is a great achievement for people everywhere. Thank you.