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