Diigo Response Questions

1. 1. What's another way you can organize and store information on your computers?
2. 2. What have you learned from researching the above topics? What do you know now about those current events that you didn’t know before?
3. 3. What are other social bookmarking apps/websites?
4. 4. Will you continue to use social bookmarking?

1. You can save bookmarks in folders or on your google drive. 

2. I learned some new predictions about the upcoming bowl games. I also learned about ISIS's new plans. 

3. Another social bookmarking website is Delicious. 

4. I will continue using Diigo to stay up to date on current issues. 

Do Now Writing Prompt (Cloak)

If I was invisible for 1 day, I would do some common good deeds, to help people with everyday things. I would hold the door open for more than 1 person at a store. Many people don't even hold doors open now, so this would be a good thing to do. I would also help people with groceries. Many people need help moving groceries to and from the car.
If I were to do something larger, I would help poor people for the day. I would bring them food when they are hungry. I would also drop off some blankets and clothes for the winter nights that are upon us. In addition, I would spend time at the soup kitchen helping poor people feed themselves. There is too much poverty in this world, we need to help.

Do Now 12/7

If I was a teacher I would like to see a ROTC program because it is actually useful for kids interested in joining the armed forces. If I were to teach this class, I believe it should meet towards the end of the day because the student's  mind would be active all day leading up to a class they are interested in. Students would get military training in the classroom. They will learn the same curriculum as some colleges that teach ROTC.
If you were to walk into this class you would see students interacting with the teacher about the certain military division they are studying. I would even teach the students basic military training that soldiers used to prepare for basic training. Students could be graded on participation and tests that would require them to show what they learned. They would also have presentations to document the history of their beloved military division.

RSS Questions

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

• I selected these sites because they seemed interesting to read about and I liked what they talked about.

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

• Yes, you just have to search, on google, each website's RSS feeds. 

3. Which sites were your favorites?

• My favorite feeds are the ESPN top stories and MLB.com trending topics.

4. What else can you use RSS feeds for?

• You can RSS feeds to stay up to date on your favorite websites. 

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

• I will never use this again most likely. 

12/4 Tech Article

Nokia's New Cameras

• Former phone makers Nokia are now working on new filming cameras. 
• This project has been going on since 2013. 
• It has eight 2k x 2k sensors with a 195 degree field of view. 
• It has a full 360 degrees x 180 degrees video coverage area. 
• The price of this camera will start at $60,000. 
• Click here to access the article.

Do Now 11/30

The three people I am most thankful for are my dad, mom, and grandma. My dad is the guy I can always go to when I need help in certain aspects of life. He can always give me some tips when I do homework, especially in math. He always has my back in baseball, giving me the best opportunity to play at the college level.
I am also thankful for my mom. She always knows how to make me feel better when I'm sick. She also knows how to cheer me up. I can always speak with her if I ever want a good laugh. My mother is very comical, which is what makes her such a good person, and someone I can be thankful for.
My grandma is also someone I am very thankful for having. I don't think the word "no" is in er vocabulary. Whenever I ask her for something she almost always answers my wish. She is a great role model to look up to, she has so much life experience in the business world which can help answer my future questions when I leave college. Life would not be the same without these three people in my life.

W-R Wikipedia Page Findings

1. Grades should be 7th to 12th. 
2. Our principal has changed to Mr. Petrucelli 
3. Faculty has grown since the school expansion. 
4. The enrollment has increased. 
5. Our student teacher ratio would have increased since the enrollment. 
6. We don't have golf anymore. 
7. We don't have boys tennis. 
8. We don't have girls tennis. 
9. The name changed to Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School. 
10. Our vice principal is Mr. Sutera. 

Do Now 11/9

During the past break  had a lot of fun. I started my weekend off by going to sky zone. It was really fun and it was fun pegging little kids with balls, they were all scared. However, I did fall a few times because I'm clumsy.
On Saturday, I went to the Wood-Ridge High School football game against Harrison High School. I got to see my old friend from summer baseball, which I haven't seen since July. The game was more fun than usual because Linus and I were smack talking every Harrison fan, young to old. My weekend was very enjoyable.

• Click here to access the sky zone link in Pine Brook, NJ. 
• Click here to access the Wood-Ridge HS football stats on MaxPreps.com.

11/4 Tech Article

Oculus Rift Goggles

• The new Oculus Rift goggles are now set to release in the first quarter of 2016. 
• They had been rumored to release throughout the past years but the wait is over. 
• These goggles were announced to release in 2014; but now, two years later, they are actually going to be released. 
• These goggles are rumored to change the way we watch movies, with an amazing 3D display and the ability to watch the movie is pure silence anywhere. 
• It is also rumored to be a new way in experiencing gaming. It would be profitable for this company to create a way to play games with this device.
• Click here to access the link. 

Educational Technology and Copyright Laws

• Copyright is a federal law that protects "works of authorship" in the United States. 
• Once you create an original writing, drawing, etc. it is automatically copyrighted by you, and you have the right to reproduce it, display it publicly, and distribute copies of your work. 
• The Fair Use law allows students to use copyright material for educational purposes only, such as attaching an image that you found on google to your blog posting. 
• Not every image can be used.
• If someone does not want their image used in student work, they have the right to pull their image off your document. 

10/30 Tech Article

New Robot- Bike

• Yamaha has finally revealed their new motorcycle driven by a robot. 
• This new project was revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show. 
• This human-like robot was created at the human's normal riding posture on a motorcycle. 
• The motorcycle it is riding on his the Yamaha 1000cc R1M. 
• This robot was created to test safety features and enhance the rider-support systems. 

10/23 Tech Article

Bluetooth Coffee Mug

• The company ember is creating a new bluetooth coffee mug. 
• This was invented so that your coffee can stay at its fresh, hot temperature. 
• You simply connect your phone to the coffee mug and you can change the temperature to whatever temperature that satisfies you. 
• These mug is only being released in a 12-ounce mug. 
• Click here to access the article on gizmag. 

Do Now 10/19

I can use google forms mainly for creating surveys. It can be used to allow someone to survey their opinion on things such as a restaurant they have eaten at. They can also use surveys to ask questions about people and their opinions on certain matters, such as social networking.

10/16 Tech Article

Tesla's Autopilot System

• The Tesla Model S sedans are going to be able to steer and park themselves, under certain conditions. 
• The autopilot design is built in every model built after September, 2014. 
• Since then, the Tesla company has warned customers that the system is not fully "hands-off" yet. 
• The currently has a warning come up on the dashboard to keep your hands on the wheel. It will also warn you that the autopilot system can't work in certain conditions. 
• In the very near future, Tesla believes the system will be hands-off. 
• Click here to access the article. 

10/2 Tech Artricle

Apple iPhone 6s Release

• The new iPhone 6s along with the 6s plus were released about a week ago on September 19. 
• The two new iPhones are very similar to the 6 and 6 plus in size. However, they do have a new sensitive touch screen that can perform different functions depending on how much pressure you but on the screen. 
• They released a new color named rose gold. 

• The new iPhone has broken an apple record for most sold with 13 million. The previous high was ten million for the iPhone 6. 
• The iPhone is planned to be released on October 9 in 40 other countries. 
• Click here to access the article. 

9/25 Technology Article

Apple Car Development Speeds Up

• Apple has announced that they have sped up their electric car project.
• It is projected to launch in 2019. 
• It is going to be modeled after the BMW i3.

• Some indications show that Apple may look to more anonymous vehicles to model after. 
• Many people believe the car won't be ready by 2019 but Apple has always been known for their quick development.     

Click here to access the main article. 

Web 2.0: Multimedia Blog Pre-Posting

This year I am taking AP physics for the first time in my highschool career. I know that the course is going to have a heavy work load but I am prepared to work hard to provide myself with a better future. The teacher of the course is Mr. Hassinger and this is his first year teaching this course. The grading policy in this class is heavily decided by tests and quizzes. They make up majority of the grade, while homework and classwork take up a smaller percentage. I expected to learn In depth physics throughout the year when I first entered the class. To this date I have learned kinematic equations and dynamics. I enjoy how Mr. Hassinger uses technology to improve our learning, he has a 3D printer and he also requires us to take notes every day on the google chrome books. I have already begun to enjoy this class and I hope that this year turns out to be just as good as it now. I know I will have to work very hard in this class. Hopefully at the end of the year I can pass the AP exam and gain some valuable collge credits.

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