Wiki

1. Using the Internet, research how a class wiki can be used in education - Here is a good source, use it and adapt it to your specific classes.

     Wikis are good for students to get more involved in the curriculum.

2. What are the benefits of using a wiki?

     You can edit something whenever you want to make the wiki better.

     3. How can we create one in this class and utilize it?

     Having "DO" and "DON'T" with what you should do with the computers or not.

4. What experience do you have using or creating wikis?

     I have never created a wiki.

Do Now 10/28

     If I was invisible for a day, I would help a boy named Freddy. Freddy is a little boy that is bullied by a big, strong, and tough boy named Roco. Roco bullies Freddy for the little things like not being athletic like Roco, and instead being artistic. Roco feels a lot bigger than Freddy is, so he decides to push Freddy around for no reason, just because Freddy is not like Roco. I feel bad watching this going on in the halls and having no body do anything about it. If I was invisible for a day I would help Freddy stick up for himself to the bully.
     While being invisible I would follow Roco around and be right by Freddy when Roco is going to bully him. When Roco goes to say something to Freddy I will mess with Roco and close his mouth so he can not say anything to Freddy. Roco will get annoyed that he can not say anything and get very frustrated. Roco will then give up trying to say anything to Freddy and will finally leave him alone. Freddy will then feel a lot better about himself that Roco came up to him, said nothing, got frustrated, and left him alone. It will make me feel really good about myself to see that Freddy is happy and Roco failed in trying to mess with little Freddy.

Tech Article 10/19

Coffee Robot

• Coffee made without any worker.
• Made through a large system. (machine very accurate)
• Any type of coffee you want you get, as if you are going to Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts.
• Only needs 50 feet of space.
• Memorizes your favorite order.
• You can use your smartphone to order your coffee earlier by downloading an app.

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Tech Article 10/11

Paralysed Woman Controls Robotic Arm with her Mind

• This woman has been able to pick up objects move them and place them in locations using only a robotic hand, and her mind.
• The arm works by implanting two sensors, each about 4mm square.
• Implants are located in the part of the brain that deals with movement, known as the motor cortex.
• Each of the sensors holds about 100 needles, which are able to pick up information from 200 brain cells each.
• The electrical pulses are translated into movements for the robotic arm to follow, and after training it appears that the woman could routinely use the arm to use and move objects.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/12/17/paralysed-woman-controls-artificial-prosthetic-bionic-limb_n_2314147.html?utm_hp_ref=uk-tech-2013

Do Now 10/7

Interior Design Class

     The class that I would add to our school if I was a teacher would be an Interior Design class. Classes would meet throughout the day as if it would be another curriculum that a student has signed up for.The class would be a good environment for everyone in the class. If you want to join this curriculum then you must be into interior design so it can be fun for you, and can help you in the future. Also you can connect with the other students who have the same interest in interior design as you.

     This class would be all about designing. This designing ranges from a room, to an apartment, to a big house. Students would get different situations as if they took a career as being an interior designer. Students would have to see what looks best for their situation and to see if they could balance they money they would be getting. Students would have to figure out how much each item they are decorating with, and see if they have the money to use it. If students do not have enough money they have to work around this, and find something just as good that would fit their budget.

Tech Article 10/3

Nintendo's Wii U

• The Wii U is an all-new Nintendo games console.
• It uses the same 'magic wand' remotes as the original Wii.
• It has a of its large 6.2-inch touchscreen called the 'GamePad'.
• The GamePad is the main way to interact with the Wii U, and it makes new types of single-player and multi-player experiences possible.
• The console also features HD graphics, deeper and more detailed games and a selection of new online experiences.