Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Inauguration

Politicians and speechwriters predict what Obama will say tomorrow after he becomes president. Will he be influenced by Lincoln? What is his vision for this country? What do you think?

Post a comment indicating what you hope will be accomplished during the next four years.

Sunday, January 4, 2009



The Periodic Table of Elements is wonderfully organized. For example, the elements in the each column--IA,IIA, and VIIa have something in common. Pick one element. What useful information could you communicate about this element? You will learn the code for popup windows.

Reducing Time and Space


Technology can reduce the negative effects of time and space. What is happening in the picture? How does Miles Harvey reduce the negative effects of time and space? Where does his wife work and where does he work? What other technology or application can change the effects of time and space?

Create a post that responds to this families situation and how they use technology?

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Social Networks

Is teenager socializing positive or negative ? Summarize this article. Voice your opinion supported by examples and facts.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Woman Guilty of Cyberbullying


In Los Angeles Lori Drew was found guilty of cyberbulling. Megan Meier, a thirteen year old girl committed suicide after these online communications. Lori Drew posed as a teenage boy in their online communications using Myspace.

A number of questions: Is this a violation of free speech? Should Lori Drew be charged with murder? How can everyone be safe on the internet?

Monday, November 3, 2008

Technology and the Race for the Presidency




Obama has a Facebook page. McCain has a Facebook page. The election is tomorrow November 4.

Please review each candidate's Facebook page. Summarize how each candidate uses Facebook. Then decide which candidate makes best use of the Facebook technology. Give example to support your point of view.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Teaching Using a Webpage

Webpages help students become better teachers. You can teach other students. Let's see how this is done. Let's go the an Americation Revolution website. It has

  • text
  • links
  • images
  • colors
  • small and large size fonts