Monday, November 30, 2015

Do Now: 11/30/15

       Thanksgiving is all about spending quality time with the ones who have made a positive impact in your life. Those people happen to include my family. My family, regardless of the things I've done, have always stuck by my side. Through times of dreary, my family has, and always will be my rock. I am incredibly grateful, for they are the ones I turn to when things are sweet or even turn sour.
       Since I've been brought into this world, my parents have done everything in their power to support my brother and I. They used each fiber in their body to set a foundation for our family. Whether it were the cooking, cleaning, working, our parents were there. Mr. and Mrs. Cangialosi are not ones to quit nor give up on their duties. I am thankful to have two parents that treat my brother and I with the love and care we need. 
        My parents are not the only ones who've provided, for my brother also plays a major part in how we pay for the bills. With my brother's kind heart, he is willing to sacrifice his paychecks, in order to assist my mom in paying the bills. Without this gracious gesture, who knows where our family would be. My brother also devotes his time to helping our father outside with the yard work. Not only does my brother assist my parents, but he also helps myself. Through my darkest, most sinister hours, my brother was/is always there. He provides me with the best advice anyone could plead for. 
        


Bonus: I am thankful for dog. He may not speak, but he's still an addition to the family. Animals, specially dogs, become a huge part of one's family. We all become attached, that even their losses strike us like the deaths of humans.  

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

The Eye Tribe


The Eye Tribe was founded by a Danish company that produces eye tracking technology. The marvelous new tech allows one to control their smart phones, computers, and tablets with their eyes.The Eye Tribe company are in the midst of developing their eye tracking device, in hopes that all sources of technologies will carry this software. Their goal is to make this new tech a household item and name in the technology world. 

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

W-R Wikipedia Page Findings

1. Our current principle is not Dr. Sue DeNobile.
    Current: Mr. Petrocelli

2. Lunch sales went up

3. Our school is now called Wood-Ridge Junior/Senior High School

4. We don't offer girl/boy tennis

5. We no longer use The Devil's Advocate

6. Certain links do not work

7. The picture of our school is outdated

8. We provide grades 7-12

9. Our school is not 1 out of 2 in the district.
    Correct answer: 2 out 3
                   - Doyle
                   - Intermediate
                   - Wood-Ridge Junior/Senior High School

10. We no longer have golf

Wiki Dissection



  • What is the purpose of this Wiki?
  • Answer: The purpose of a wiki is to help people find information by acting like an encyclopedia. Many members of the website can come together to add or edit content that had already been present. The purpose of this wiki is to show students certain technologies that are both disruptive and innovated in the classroom.  
  • When was the last post?
  • Answer: The last comment posted was made by JSGeometry on October 31st, 2006. 
  • How was this Wiki created/designed?
  • Answer: This wiki was created and designed to inform students that technologies could have good and bad effects in the classroom. It also teaches students web terminology. (ex: Wikis, Blogs, Podcasts, Handhelds, etc.) 
  • What would you add to this particular wiki?
  • Answer: For each web terminology, I'd prefer if an example were shown below their descriptions. This would help students grasp a better understanding of each term. 
  • What did you learn after reading this wiki?
  • Answer: I learned the pros and cons of having certain technologies present in the classroom and new web terminology that would benefit me in future for web 2.0 class. 
  • If you had to create a Wiki with a team, what would be the specific topic (s)?
  • Answer: It'd be a pleasure to unit with my fellow peers to write a biography on Edgar Allan Poe. Poe is misunderstood to majority of people. Hence as to why this topic would help educate those who are not aware of the man Poe really was. 
  • How can Wikis be used in the classroom or in education?
  • Answer: Wikis provide information on any topic one wishes to search about. Whether it's for academic purposes or for the pure pleasure of obtaining new information, wikis provide! 
  • Monday, November 9, 2015

    Web 2.0/Tech Lit: New Blog Post

            During our four-day recess, I had the opportunity to reflect, complete my assignments, and spend time with friends. Majority of Wednesday consumed of resting and reflection. School tires the soul, hence as to why a quick snooze was necessary. I recall awakening from my slumber from the sound of my mother's footsteps. The kitchen smelled of food and need. My mother had been feeling melancholy. In attempt to cheer her soul, I assisted with cleaning the dishes and setting the table for supper. In that very moment, my mother's entire demeanor altered. She no longer showed signs of lachrymose. It truly is astonishing how one small, yet kind, gesture could alter one's mood.
             The remaining days of my break consisted of completing my studies and spending time with close friends. One's education is extremely important and should be taken seriously. Fortunately, I had the privilege of completing the work that was assigned to me during my recess. Also, I was able to escape the pressures of school, thanks to the help of my friends. Each of us are present for when one of us are in need.
           

    Tuesday, November 3, 2015

    Smart Glasses


    Developers around the world came together to work on this project that seemed so inevitable to the public. These developers have proved society wrong! In the next few years, Google will be releasing a consumer level version of Smart Glasses. Smart Glasses will be able to take photos, record videos, and much more. They will also have the ability to project images at high resolution and let one manipulate 3D objects.   

    Monday, November 2, 2015

    Educational Technology and Copyright Law

      Copyright protects a person's original work. These types of work include literary, written, dramatic, artistic, and musical. Whether it's a snap of a picture or a scribble in a notepad, his/her work is still copyrighted. Your work could be included in another person's piece, only if him/her credit you for it. Also, it is okay to use copyrighted images in school because, they're being used for educational purposes.