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Web 2.0: Do Now 12/15

One of the ways that I believe will help the world in today's era is that everyone should play an active role in society. Wether it is something so small that it isn't even noticeable, or even a bigger job.  The goal of this is to make everyone believe that they contribute to their society, That without them the community would always be a little bit different. I believe that this is an important first step in the right direction.

Do Now 10/22

As a teacher I find it necessary that people know about the structure of the Earth and where things are located. This is why as teacher I would add a class of Geography. This subject would be taught at grade levels nine through twelve. I find this extremely necessary due to the fact that most people do not even know the capitals of their own country let alone major parts of the world around us.

This would be divide in to several different pats that take place over the course of 4 years. First, structure, next would be oceans and continents. Eventually as they are learning they will not even realize how smart they are becoming.

The $50 earthquake alarm that could save thousands of lives.

In September 1985 a devastating earthquake measuring 8.1 on the Richter Scale smashed into Mexico City killing 10,000 people and leaving parts of the city in ruins.

Since then, the populous Latin American nation of 122 million has invested in one of the most advanced seismic warning systems anywhere in the world.

The SASMEX facility has put in thousands of sensors all along Mexico's Pacific Ocean border.
You can now buy the reactor for about $50.
This can save several thousands of lives, even though it is in its prototype phase of creation.

Is the iPhone 6 three years too late?

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak thinks they should have made a giant iPhone much sooner.

"Apple could have had a much bigger share of the smartphone market if it had a larger-screen iPhone for the past three years," Wozniak told CNNMoney.

Samsung's 24% share of the smartphone market doubled Apple's 12% in the third quarter, according to tech consultancy IDC. Until the much bigger iPhone 6 hit store shelves in September.

One gadget he's not so excited about is the Apple Watch, which is expected to debut early next year. 

He said he kept going back to his phone, because he needed the larger display.

Link to full article

http://money.cnn.com/2014/11/10/technology/mobile/steve-wozniak/index.html?iid=HP_Highlight

Wiki Research 11/13

English class is a great class to use the wiki program. I say this not only because it is convenient but also because this program can also be used to peer edit. I would have to say that the benefits of using this in class would have to be that anyone can edit your paper or leave comments regarding your paper. Instead of using Blogger we can use wikis because this is definitely more interactive, and it also encourages more people to give their opinion. My experiences with wiki has been overall pretty good. I do not have any major concerns whatsoever. I think using this program can be great for a classroom.

How much does your new iPad Air 2 really cost to make?

The screen alone costs $101.

It's speakers: $2.50

Apple's very own logicboard is $135.

The battery is $14.50.

Any other costs are about $60.

All together with all costs that is $373.

Do Now 10/27

What a presentation means to me is when you have information that you want to give out to people, but that at the same you have to be proper and formal. I can be engaging by keeping up to date with real life examples as well as involving the people who are viewing it.

Tech Article 10/17

Apple Inc.’s iPhone 6 Is Already the Leading Smartphone Market.

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• As Apple Inc. launched their new products, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus, there were many ups and downs that came along with this product.

  • Nonetheless, both phones are doing remarkably well in the USA

    • These products have already become the number one topseller with popular carriers such as , T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint.

      • Second and Third place has also been taken by Apple's 6 Plus, and 5s.

        
        

        
        

Blog Posting 10/10

Google to release its biggest smartphone yet this month.

•  Google this month expects to release its largest smartphone.
  • This will intensify the competition in the fast-growing market for super-sized mobile devices known as phablets.
  • This phone is expected to have a 5.9 inch screen, with high resolution display.
  • The new phone will be larger than Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus, which is 5.5 inches, and the Samsung Galaxy Note, the first truly successful phablet, which is 5.7 inches.
  • Google also plans to release a new version of its Android mobile-operating system at the same time. 
  • Although there is not much information on this topic, Click Here for more info.
  
  
  
   

 

Do Now 9/29

An editorial is an article that expresses an opinion. I have not used Wikipedia in my other classes extensively, I have had to look over some about the Renaissance. Most of my teachers prefer to have me not use Wikipedia. This is most likely because Wikipedia has been known for giving its readers the wrong information. This usually stems from the fact that anyone is allowed to edit Wikipedia articles, this allows them to put false information. After reading this article I believe that given time I will eventually start using Wikipedia again.

Web 2.0: Multimedia Blog Posting Sem 2_Pre

        

         One of the classes that I am having as of right now is Biology, taught by Mr. Maniscalco. He was a teacher of Chemistry and Physics at Cliffside Park High School. He was also a Director of Medical Physics and Dosimetry for 30 years. He now teaches Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics, Biology, Robotics, Engineering and Medical Terminology here at Woodridge High School for three years now.

http://wood-ridge.schoolwires.net/Page/518

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http://my.hrw.com/



        When I first started this class I expected to learn about the Cycle of Life, and the Evolution of Earth. As of right now we are going over the basics of Biology and the organisms of life. His Grading Policy is that tests count as forty percent of our grade. Quizzes count as fifteen percent, projects are 25. Informal assignments, Homework, and Participation combined count as twenty.


      An interesting aspect of the class that I enjoy is how he can easily elaborate on anything that I or anyone else has trouble with. Even if it is the most trivial of things.Though technology may not be used often, Mr. Maniscalco has an ipad hooked up to a projector which displays notes. In my opinion I believe that Mr. Maniscalco is a fair and honest teacher.

 

Gatorade smart bottle brings high-tech hydration to World Cup 2014

• Gatorade decided that it was high time that they found a more modern way of keeping athletes hydrated.
• Each of the Gatorade smart bottles hides a sensor-packed disc with WiFi connectivity in its lid.
• The sensor keeps tabs on how much each player drinks, and the NIC transmits the data it collects to the cloud.
• When someone’s not drinking enough, a water droplet icon goes red.
• After a practice or game ,the team can take a look at a player’s performance and hydration habits over time
•  All a player has to do is snap it into his bottle’s base, give it a shake to mix with the water in the bottle, and remember to drink.

  For more information Click here