Tech Article 11/21

Get a Kindle Fire HD 8.9 with 4G LTE for $159

• Amazon sells the Kindle Fire HD for a lower price.
• The Kindle Fire HD has a 8.9 inch screen running at 1,920 x 1,200.
• It comes with 32GB of storage and the 64GB model is only $20 more.
• It supports optional 4G LTE from AT&T with data plans starting at $15 a month.

Do Now 11/13

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).

                        The source wiki can be used in many different classes. Wiki is useful in many different classes, however, I think wiki is a good source in English because you can get basic information on authors you don't know about.

     

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

                          The benefits of using a wiki are that you can get information and helps students complete projects.

     3.How can we create a wiki in this class, what would we contribute to it and how would we utilize it on an on-going basis?
      We can create a wiki in this class to see how technology tools can help us using technology.

    4. What experience do you have using or creating wikis?
              An experience I have with wiki is where some teachers assigned projects using wiki and where I did a few projects using wiki if students were allowed to. 

Tech article 11/14

Facebook is using a new animated dinosaur to explain privacy policy

• Facebook is using an animated dinosaur and other animated characters to help people work through the settings.
• Facebook is rare among internet companies in that it seeks user input on its privacy policy.
• The chief privacy officer says this is a way of communicating with people using a video format and hopes people find it helpful.
•  Facebook is increasing user outreach after years of lawsuits and confusion over how the company controls and displays the data that members provide.
• Updates like privacy basics, help give people a measure of control over their content.
• The more Facebook can be clear with people about their info and privacy the more people feel comfortable on Facebook and the more time they spend.

Do Now 11/11

        Over the weekend I did a few things with my friends and family. I went to a volleyball game with my friends after school on Wednesday. On Thursday my brother and I took my dog to the dog park so he can run around and have fun. On Friday I went to the airport to drop my mom off for her flight to Las Vegas for a few days. On Saturday I brought my dog to Wet Nose so he can get groomed. After my Dad and I dropped Rex off, we went to Dunkin Doughnuts for breakfast and the bank. Then we came home and did some chores and relaxed for the day. On Sunday I just relaxed and watched football with my Dad and brother. The four day weekend was very nice and relaxing.