Monday, September 27, 2010

Talk at Work

Go to the following link "Talk at Work" and read tips on things not to share with your co-workers. How do you rank the list? Which topics do you think are most important? Are there any topics you wouldn't talk about with your friends? Why or why not.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Homecoming

Check out the schedule for Homecoming week http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/~shs/ - September 27 - October 1. Select the link "Red Carpet Affair".

Join in the Fun!!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

MAV'S real or fiction; You decide.

Go to the following link and watch the short video http://video.designworldonline.com/bugbots.html

Questions:
1) Is this real or just Sci-fi?Assuming these CAN be produced, what technical difficulties will need to be overcome (i.e miniturization, motors, power supply, control systems?) How long until these are flying?
2) Who will benefit from this technology?
3) How could you protect yourself from having one of these were watching you? 4) Discuss Privacy issues and ethics of developement? Can it be kept in military or law enforcement hands? If not, should it be developed at all knowing how it could be misused?
5) What legislative controls, if any should be employed? If you can afford one, should you be able to purchase?

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Books or Travel - what is you choice?

This week’s blog you have a choice of two topics.

First choice, travel: Write about a place you have visited and let us know how you feel about that particular place. Who did you go with and what made it so special for you. Minimum 4 to 6 sentences.

Second choice, books: Many of you love to read. Write a review of a book you have read recently – within the last year. Give a short synopsis (summary). What did you like about the book, what did you dislike about the book. Who were the main characters? Did you identify with any of the character? If so, why?

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Introduction

We’ll be using this site for teacher-to-student communication as well as student-to-student communication. My goal is to do at least one blog post per week. Generally I will post on Monday and you have until Friday to complete the weekly blog by leaving a comment. Many of you may have your own personal blogs on MySpace or similar sites. For those of you who have never used a blog, this will give you some experience.

Before we get started we’ll have to set some ground rules. First of all, all postings to this site must use school appropriate language. When you post, write in complete sentences. Key your first initial and last name at the end of your post so I know who posted it (all posts are worth points). When commenting on another student’s post, keep your comments non-personal. You can agree or disagree with a comment but refrain from sarcasm and/or put-downs. State your position on the issue at hand and why you feel that way.

Your first assignment: Tell me a little about yourself. Include information on your family, friends and things you enjoy doing. Have you ever blogged before?