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Do Now 12/15

If I could make the world a better place, I would tell people to treat others with more respect. Hurting somebody elses feelings doesn't get you anywhere in life. It only makes you a worse person and a worse human being. People need to show more compassion to others. If the world has less people being cruel, it would be a better place.

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Black Rebel Burger 

My favorite restaurant is Black Rebel Burger in Wood-Ridge, NJ. Click Here This restaurant opened recently. The only food it serves is burgers, fries, and shakes. It recently just replaced another restaurant that was at this location. It is privately owned. 

Black Rebel Burger is strictly a burger and fries type of place. They have a wide variety of burgers to choose from. From the black n' blue burger, to the T.Rex burger, they have a great selection. Click Here For Menu My favorite burger is the pig pen burger. It is cheeseburger with cheddar cheese and bacon. 

If this place closed, I would most likely go to another burger place. It would be hard to go to another place because their burgers are so good!! There shakes are also excellent. They also have a wide variety of fries to choose from. This place will probably will be a success and hopefully will be in the area for awhile. Click Here for Reviews on Yelp

RSS Discussion Questions

1. 1. Why did you select the sites you subscribed to?

They are my interests an reliable sources.

1. Was it easy to find feeds and to subscribe to them?

Some websites it was hard to find but others it was not.

1. Which sites were your favorites?

Philadelphia Eagles, New York Rangers

1. What else can you use RSS feeds for?

You ca use RSS feeds to help with school projects.

1. How likely are you to continue to use RSS feeds in the future?

More often know because I can get all sources in one place. 

Tech Article 12/5

Google is Coming Out with a Search Engine For Kids 

Google is in the process of making a Youtube and Google search engine for kids. It is targeted for kids 12 years and under. Reports from USA Today indicate that Google was working on it. But Google could not say what products they were working on and when they were released. Google will make it possible for parents to oversee what their kids are searching. A Google spokesperson commented that the USA Today report is true. 

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Do Now 12/2

If I were to change the curriculum at WRHS, I would add a photography class. The class would meet in the cafeteria after 7th period. Students would learn the basics of photography and how to use advanced editing software. The class would be an elective. It would be taken for 2 marking periods.

At the end of the class, students would present their best picture to the class. They would use all the tools they learned to make it the best picture they had ever taken. Hopefully, students would take the skills they learned and use them when taking pictures.

Wiki Dissection MG and DST

1. What is the purpose of this Wiki?

The purpose of this wiki is to inform people about Disruptive Technology in the Classroom. 

2.When was the last post?

The last post was at November 7th, 2007 at 2:53 am.

3. How was this wiki created?

This wiki was created at wikispaces.com

4. What would you add to it?

I would add that not all the technology on that post is disruptive. It can be used in a good way.

5. What did you learn from it?

I learned that some technology can have more harm towards a student academically than help them. 

6. If you had to create a Wiki with a team, what would be the specific topic (s)?

The specific topics would be sports-related.

7. How can Wikis be used in the classroom or in education?

Wikis can be used in the classroom to plan and collaborate ideas and plans for schoolwork. 

Wiki Research

1. How can a wiki be used a current class on your schedule (not this course)? Pick a class and be specific how the class could create and use a Wiki on a regular basis (tip: Use the Internet, here is a good source).

My Biology class could use wikis. In his class right now, we are doing a project with a partner. We could create a wiki on a website to help the plan the project. 

2.What are the benefits of using a wiki in class

You can plan and collaborate ideas for schoolwork.

3. How can we create a wiki in this class, what would be contribute to it and how would be utilize it on an on-going basis?

We can create a wiki on a website. We could contribute ideas for this class. We could use it on an on-going basis by keeping it up to date.

4. What experience do you have using or creating wikis?

No much experience in creating wikis. I do use Wikipedia though. 

Tech Article 11/14

AT&T Cancels Plans For in Flight Wi-Fi

AT&T has canceled plans to revolutionize Wi-Fi service on planes. It was planned to release in late 2015. They planned to "transform airborne connectivity." AT&T plans to spend more time on making changes to DirecTV and a Mexican phone carrier Lusacell which they purchased for $2.5 billion.


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My Weekend

This weekend I did some activities with my family. On Thursday night, I went to Manhattan College for a pep rally for the basketball team. It was open to the public and to students. It was a great experience for anyone. Here is the College's Athletics website.

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Tech Article 10/31

Microsoft Unveils Microsoft Band

Microsoft recently released a watch and a fitness band called the Microsoft Band. It can track the amount of steps you take, your heart rate, and you can also access apps like Twitter and Facebook. This band also has a UV sensor which can track how much sunlight you are getting. You can also read messages and look at other apps normally on a smartphone. If you run a lot, it has a GPS tracker that can tell you how far you have walked or ran. It only costs $200.00 and it works on all operating systems. (iOS, Android, Windows Phone) You can also download an app on your phone that will link up with the band and recommend exercises to try. Right now, it is only available in the U.S. Microsoft is hoping to compete with other smartwatches and other fitness bands on the market today.

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Tech Article 10/24

Pin Drop App Launches In U.S. App Stores

A new app called Pin Drop has launched in the U.S. It is an app and a website that lets you save, organize, and share locations. It was first developed in London where it was a success. The app was created by Andy Ashburner who had previously helped create another app called Summly. Pin drop users can add audio and video files to a specific location. Pin Drop has bee very popular among hikers, skaters, snowboarders,etc.

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Tech Article 10/10

iPad Air 2 Pictures Reportedly Leaked

Pictures of the iPad Air 2 have been reportedly leaked. The new iPad Air and new Mac computers are going to be unveiled at an Apple event on October 16th. The new iPad Air is supposedly going to be thinner and lighter. It also features a new home button with Touch ID which has been seen the new iPhones and the iPhone 5S. It also reportedly going to have the A8 processor which is in the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. This is an upgrade from the previous iPad which had an A7 processor. The pictures were leaked by a Vietnamese blog called Tinhte. This blog has been reliable with other leaked Apple products like the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5S, and iPhone 5C. 

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Tech Article 10/3

Microsoft Gives a Sneak Peak of Windows 10

Microsoft announced this week that a Windows 10 technical preview would be available October 1st. This new version of the Windows operating system has some improvements and some changes. One of the main features is the return of the start button and search menu from Windows 7 and before. Windows 10 seems to blend ideas from Windows 7 and Windows 8, but keeping the same design and look as in Windows 8. This preview is only available for people who have signed up for the Windows Insider Program. Microsoft hasn't said whether Windows 10 will be free to update to from current Windows 8 devices. But recently, Windows 8.1 was free to download which has never been done in the past with any other windows software. The last update of Windows being free is leading some people to believe that Windows 10 will be a free update. The full Windows 10 is rumored to be released in mid 2015. With it only being a technical preview, improvements can be added.

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