Hey!
This one's for fun.
How's your semester been?
WHat have you learned so far?
What's your goal for next quarter?
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Blog Post 10/28
Does Bacon Cause Cancer???
Link: http://www.wired.com/2015/10/who-does-bacon-cause-cancer-sort-of-but-not-really/
What is a group 1 carcinogen?
How much does smoking increase your risk of cancer?
What causes the cancer? Where is it found?
Will Bacon cause cancer?
Will you stop eating it?
Link: http://www.wired.com/2015/10/who-does-bacon-cause-cancer-sort-of-but-not-really/
What is a group 1 carcinogen?
How much does smoking increase your risk of cancer?
What causes the cancer? Where is it found?
Will Bacon cause cancer?
Will you stop eating it?
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Blog 10/27
Facebook's New Notifications Tabs
Link: http://www.macworld.com/article/2996651/iphone-ipad/facebook-rolls-out-new-personalized-mobile-notifications-tab.html
What is Facebook doing to it's app?
When will the update come out?
How else might it work?
What's the trade off?
How do you feel about this feature?
Link: http://www.macworld.com/article/2996651/iphone-ipad/facebook-rolls-out-new-personalized-mobile-notifications-tab.html
What is Facebook doing to it's app?
When will the update come out?
How else might it work?
What's the trade off?
How do you feel about this feature?
Monday, October 26, 2015
Blog 10/26
Yahoo's first-ever live stream
Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/yahoo-nfl-game-online-2015-10
Did you stream the football game yesterday?
Where did the game take place?
How many people had issues?
How much did it cost Yahoo?
What was the pattern that existed?
How do you feel about streaming?
Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/yahoo-nfl-game-online-2015-10
Did you stream the football game yesterday?
Where did the game take place?
How many people had issues?
How much did it cost Yahoo?
What was the pattern that existed?
How do you feel about streaming?
Friday, October 23, 2015
Genius Hour Project
I am still continuing to learn different languages. I have so far learned three but I am practicing them as well to keep my knowledge of them fresh in my mind.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Blog Post 10/23 And Directions for the Day
Hey guys!
I wanted to send you guys a quick little blurb about today while I'm out.
You have two different things to do before next Friday. I want to check in with each small objective that's on the back board on Monday so make sure you have something to show for it. You need the website revamps and the Google Drive Project (The Welcome to Mooresville thing.) Please get these done as you are in the class today.
Also take care of everything that comes up.
Also, today is a good time for you to check your grades. If you have something that needs to be fixed, make sure it is 100% complete, and then you can email me. I have to grade 530 webpages as well as the Google Project all next Friday, so that will take up the majority of time. So any grade corrections need to be done by WEDNESDAY!!!
Remember, all of the projects that we've completed need to be on your digital portfolio for the grade to be changed. Make sure it's also put in the correct Google Folder.
If you've already e-mailed me about your grade, I'll fix it on Monday/Tuesday of next week. And as always, email me if you have any questions. I'll be by my phone today for the most part, so I'll be able to respond to emails.
Also, I'm going to put your grade in for your Genius Hour project in on Monday. I've been telling you all semester to make sure you have blog articles to showcase that you have been working on this. It's a process, not a once over kind of thing. It'll be worth about 10 points on your grade. So my advice would be to blog today... and again on Monday... and maybe spend some time this weekend working on your Genius Hour.
Third to last, here's your blog article for the day.
Link: http://thenextweb.com/insider/2015/10/22/drivers-are-being-idiots-with-teslas-new-autopilot-features/
1) What is Autopilot?
2) What does it do?
3) Whose fault is this?
4) Would you do this?
5) Would you buy a car that can do that?
6) What other features does Autopilot have?
Second to last,
Frank won't be here next week. Make sure you tell him to enjoy his well earned vacation.
And lastly, I never tell you guys how awesome you are. You should know that the only reason I feel comfortable to take a day off is because I'm very lucky to have all of you guys in my class.
Enjoy your weekend, stay out of trouble, see you on Monday!
- Akelman
P.S. Someone from 2nd period put a note on the board for Dalton and Riley to read this blog.
Thanks!
I wanted to send you guys a quick little blurb about today while I'm out.
You have two different things to do before next Friday. I want to check in with each small objective that's on the back board on Monday so make sure you have something to show for it. You need the website revamps and the Google Drive Project (The Welcome to Mooresville thing.) Please get these done as you are in the class today.
Also take care of everything that comes up.
Also, today is a good time for you to check your grades. If you have something that needs to be fixed, make sure it is 100% complete, and then you can email me. I have to grade 530 webpages as well as the Google Project all next Friday, so that will take up the majority of time. So any grade corrections need to be done by WEDNESDAY!!!
Remember, all of the projects that we've completed need to be on your digital portfolio for the grade to be changed. Make sure it's also put in the correct Google Folder.
If you've already e-mailed me about your grade, I'll fix it on Monday/Tuesday of next week. And as always, email me if you have any questions. I'll be by my phone today for the most part, so I'll be able to respond to emails.
Also, I'm going to put your grade in for your Genius Hour project in on Monday. I've been telling you all semester to make sure you have blog articles to showcase that you have been working on this. It's a process, not a once over kind of thing. It'll be worth about 10 points on your grade. So my advice would be to blog today... and again on Monday... and maybe spend some time this weekend working on your Genius Hour.
Third to last, here's your blog article for the day.
Link: http://thenextweb.com/insider/2015/10/22/drivers-are-being-idiots-with-teslas-new-autopilot-features/
1) What is Autopilot?
2) What does it do?
3) Whose fault is this?
4) Would you do this?
5) Would you buy a car that can do that?
6) What other features does Autopilot have?
Second to last,
Frank won't be here next week. Make sure you tell him to enjoy his well earned vacation.
And lastly, I never tell you guys how awesome you are. You should know that the only reason I feel comfortable to take a day off is because I'm very lucky to have all of you guys in my class.
Enjoy your weekend, stay out of trouble, see you on Monday!
- Akelman
P.S. Someone from 2nd period put a note on the board for Dalton and Riley to read this blog.
Thanks!
Blog 10/22
Fitbit Tracker Hacked in Under 10 Seconds
Link:http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fitbit-tracker-hacked-in-10-seconds/
How long does it take to hack?
How are they hacked?
How much needs to be transmitted?
What can it do to computers?
How long does it take to hack it?
What do you think about this hacking "scandal?"
Link:http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fitbit-tracker-hacked-in-10-seconds/
How long does it take to hack?
How are they hacked?
How much needs to be transmitted?
What can it do to computers?
How long does it take to hack it?
What do you think about this hacking "scandal?"
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Blog Post 10/21
TechPrep is Facebooks Attempt to Diversify Computer Science
Link: http://gizmodo.com/techprep-is-facebooks-attempt-to-diversify-computer-sci-1737750034
What is TechPrep?
Who is it designed for?
How does it work?
Would you pursuit a career in computer science?
What's the website like?
Link: http://gizmodo.com/techprep-is-facebooks-attempt-to-diversify-computer-sci-1737750034
What is TechPrep?
Who is it designed for?
How does it work?
Would you pursuit a career in computer science?
What's the website like?
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Blog Post 10/20
New Star Wars Trailer
Link: http://www.theguardian.com/film/video/2015/oct/20/star-wars-the-force-awakens-in-final-trailer-for-episode-vii-video
First question, how excited are you to see this movie?
Have you seen the others?
How awesome does it look in the trailer?
Who directs this movie?
Link: http://www.theguardian.com/film/video/2015/oct/20/star-wars-the-force-awakens-in-final-trailer-for-episode-vii-video
First question, how excited are you to see this movie?
Have you seen the others?
How awesome does it look in the trailer?
Who directs this movie?
Monday, October 19, 2015
10/19 Blog Post
New Youtube Content
Link: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/96580/20151018/youtube-to-hold-oct-21-event-introducing-new-content-exclusive-to-paid-subscribers-report.htm
What is Youtube going to start putting on it's website?
What is the difference between this and older content?
Who is Youtube focused on?
Would you pay for Youtube? Why or Why not?
Link: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/96580/20151018/youtube-to-hold-oct-21-event-introducing-new-content-exclusive-to-paid-subscribers-report.htm
What is Youtube going to start putting on it's website?
What is the difference between this and older content?
Who is Youtube focused on?
Would you pay for Youtube? Why or Why not?
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Blog Post 10/15
Your Child is Not Special
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jp-fugler/your-child-is-not-special_1_b_8277996.html
Akelman's note... this one is kind of a personal thing. This article was sent to me the other day by another teacher. I know how teachers tend to feel about this stuff, but I wanted today to get a gauge of how you guys feel about this. So today's blog is a little different. I'm going to ask you some opinion questions. Please read the article -- you can even chat about it in class.
Do you agree with the author of this article? Why or Why not?
What do you think is the biggest problem with education? (Not the school, but how we educate students)
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jp-fugler/your-child-is-not-special_1_b_8277996.html
Akelman's note... this one is kind of a personal thing. This article was sent to me the other day by another teacher. I know how teachers tend to feel about this stuff, but I wanted today to get a gauge of how you guys feel about this. So today's blog is a little different. I'm going to ask you some opinion questions. Please read the article -- you can even chat about it in class.
Do you agree with the author of this article? Why or Why not?
What do you think is the biggest problem with education? (Not the school, but how we educate students)
Blog 10/15
How Square Works
Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-does-square-work-and-how-does-square-make-money-2015-10
What did Square do recently?
How does it work?
How does it make most of it's money?
Have you ever seen one?
Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-does-square-work-and-how-does-square-make-money-2015-10
What did Square do recently?
How does it work?
How does it make most of it's money?
Have you ever seen one?
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Blog Post 10/13
The Surprisingly Complex Design of Facebook's New Emoji
Link: http://www.wired.com/2015/10/facebook-reactions-design/
What did Facebook announce on Thursday?
What emotions are they?
Why did they choose these emotions?
What does the Like button symbolize?
What is the purpose of these emotions?
Why did Facebook do this?
What do you think about it?
How often do you use emojis?
Link: http://www.wired.com/2015/10/facebook-reactions-design/
What did Facebook announce on Thursday?
What emotions are they?
Why did they choose these emotions?
What does the Like button symbolize?
What is the purpose of these emotions?
Why did Facebook do this?
What do you think about it?
How often do you use emojis?
Monday, October 12, 2015
Blog Post 10/12
Major Advance Reveals Limits of Computation
What is the loophole in the new algorithm?
What are they actually mapping?
What else is there to know about SETH?
What is Computational complexity?
What is reduction?
What is the goal of solving this problem?
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Blog Post 10/8
Link:http://gizmodo.com/surface-book-is-microsofts-glorious-new-laptop-1734937744
What has Microsoft built?
What's the big deal with it?
What can it do?
What does it have that a macbook doesn't have?
What is the "selling" feature of the device?
How much is it?
When does it go on sale?
What has Microsoft built?
What's the big deal with it?
What can it do?
What does it have that a macbook doesn't have?
What is the "selling" feature of the device?
How much is it?
When does it go on sale?
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Blog Post 10/7
Link: http://www.wcnc.com/story/news/crime/2015/10/06/cms-student-charged-after-gun-found-on-ardrey-kell-campus/73477908/
What Happened at Ardrey Kell?
Where is Ardrey Kell?
How did they find out?
How do you feel about guns on high school campuses?
Do you feel safe on campus? Why or Why not?
What Happened at Ardrey Kell?
Where is Ardrey Kell?
How did they find out?
How do you feel about guns on high school campuses?
Do you feel safe on campus? Why or Why not?
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Blog Post 10/6
Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-bets-the-farm-on-all-day-breakfast/
When did McDonalds start offering all day breakfast?
Why is this a big deal?
What do you normally get from McDonalds?
What does this do to it's stock price?
Where's your favorite place to get Breakfast?
When did McDonalds start offering all day breakfast?
Why is this a big deal?
What do you normally get from McDonalds?
What does this do to it's stock price?
Where's your favorite place to get Breakfast?
Monday, October 5, 2015
10/5 -- Everyone is Copying Microsoft
Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/why-apple-ipad-pro-and-google-pixel-c-copied-microsoft-surface-2015-10?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Falleyinsider%2Fsilicon_alley_insider+%28Silicon+Alley+Insider%29
What did Apple and Google introduce to compete with the Surface?
Do you like touch screens or laptops more?
Why did Microsoft invent the surface?
What is the iPad Pro doing now?
What does Google have that Apple doesn't?
If you were to buy a device today, any device, what would it be? Why?
What did Apple and Google introduce to compete with the Surface?
Do you like touch screens or laptops more?
Why did Microsoft invent the surface?
What is the iPad Pro doing now?
What does Google have that Apple doesn't?
If you were to buy a device today, any device, what would it be? Why?
Friday, October 2, 2015
Blog Post 10/2: Lake Norman Dumb Kids
Link to Article: http://www.wcnc.com/story/news/crime/2015/09/29/7-lake-norman-hs-students-charged-for-computer-breach/73025436/
How many students were arrested?
What happened?
How did it happen?
Do you understand why you don't have administrative access?
How secure are YOUR passwords?
How was it halted?
How many victims were there?
What do you think about this?
How many students were arrested?
What happened?
How did it happen?
Do you understand why you don't have administrative access?
How secure are YOUR passwords?
How was it halted?
How many victims were there?
What do you think about this?
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