Journal - 1/28/13

Journal - Today you will be selecting a global issue topic to use in the next two units for this class. When you hear/read the words “global issue” what comes to mind? Elaborate and explain yourself.

When global issue comes to mind I think of stuff that would place the world, or the people of Earth, in jeopardy. Examples that come to mind are natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, or tsunamis. There are also man-made disasters such as nuclear disasters.

Cyber Bullying - PSA

Journal - 1/24/13

Journal -  Why do you think cyber bullying is such a big issue? Do you think cyber bullying happens in your community and here at Blue Valley High School? Have you ever witnessed cyber bullying? Explain your thoughts and feels about this topic.

Cyber bullying is a big issue because it has a large negative impact on people. For one, it makes people feel horrible and embarrassed, and can lead to depression and maybe even suicide. I myself have never actually seen cyber bullying, and I really hope that I don't. Now just because I have never actually seen it doesn't mean it doesn't happen here at school. From what I've heard, cyber bullying is everywhere, and if it was taking place her at Blue Valley I would be surprised because the people at this school always seemed better than that. I mean people are always going on about how great this school is, and the students here always seemed so nice to one another. If cyber bullying was happening here at our school, my faith in the people here would decrease significantly.

Journal - 1/17/13

Journal - What makes a quality presentation? List 5 things.

1. The ability to speak out in front of others.
2. Through explanation on certain subjects.
3. Something that would warrant the audience's attention.
4. Speaking loudly and clearly.
5. Don't stutter.

Journal - 1/22/13

Journal - What do you know about Public Service Announcement? What do you think it is and what do you think its purpose is?

I don't know much about public service announcements in general, but judging by the name I'm assuming that it has something to do with public information and news. What I'm guessing the purpose is is to inform people of important daily events that could have important effects on their lives. Again, I'm not entirely sure, so I could be wrong.

Journal - 1/15/13

Journal - What 5 websites do you visit most often? Why do you visit them?

I don't really keep track of what websites I normally visit, but one that is definitely frequent is YouTube. Now I speak for everyone to say that YouTube is one of the most frequently visited websites on Earth because of viral videos, posted news, etc. It attracts a lot of media attention and is widely recognized, therefor I visit it a lot. Other than that, there aren't really any websites that I can keep track of. Mostly when I'm on the computer I'm either  typing on word or surfing the internet for necessary information.

Journal - 1/14/13

Journal - What Web 2.0 tool did you choose to use for your Who Am I presentation? Why did you choose this tool? Have you ever used it before?

The Web 2.0 tool I chose was Prezi. I really had no reason behind my decision. I originally clicked on the link just to explore the sight, and it seemed to automatically warrant my attention. Thus, I didn't bother to look at Slideshare and Sliderocket.

Journal - 1/11/13

Journal - What is the importance of online safety and protecting your information? What do you do to protect yourself online? Share an experience you or someone you know has had with online safety.

To protect myself online, I usually program protective firewalls and/or log in codes. If someone were to attempt to bypass the log in and fail more times than necessary, he or she will be booted from the page. Now I didn't come up with these methods on my own. I had assistance from my dad, who has good experience with software, and told me about these types of protection. They have come in handy, but I've never really had to worry about someone trying to hack my information. Not that there was ever anything interesting to see.

Journal - 1/10/12

Journal - Do you use images from the internet? Do you site your images when you use them? Do you think you should be able to take anything from the internet without permission? Explain.

I have used images on the internet many times depending on the circumstances. If I am using the pictures for a school related assignment, I do find it wise to site the image's original location to avoid any form of plagiarism. Now if I am using the images for my own uses, I don't normally cite the locations. Personally, I don't find it necessary to do so at moments like that, because I'm only using the images for personal needs only. If I were using them for something big, now then it would be necessary to site the images.

Journal - What are your hobbies and extra curricular activities? Where do you spend your free time? Tell me three of your favorite things (movies, TV show, magazine, sport, color, etc.)

My hobbies range from using programs on the computer to reading and writing. In my free time, I like to brainstorm different ideas for different stories. I also enjoy surfing the internet to see whats going on in the world. On the subject of my favorite things, I enjoy watching television shows such as NCIS, The Big Bang Theory and Seinfeld. My all time favorite movie is The Avengers, and my favorite book is The Lord of the Rings (all three volumes included). On a lesser note, my favorite color is blue, and out of all sports, football is probably my most favorite, but I don't frequently play it.