Do Now 11/30 Writing Prompt

There are several people I am truly grateful for in my life. For example, my mom, my brother, and my grandmother. Firstly, I am grateful for my mom. She always is there to listen to whatever I need to say. In addition, whenever she notices I am upset she gives helpful advice and always manages to cheer me up.
In addition, someone who I am grateful for is my brother. My brother is an older figure who I know I can look up to for anything. Last year as a freshman, he was a senior and he'd talk to me about how the school works and guide me into transitioning to a new school. He'd also help me with sports and come and support me at my games.
Lastly, I am extremely grateful for my grandma. Even though I don't get to see her every day or all the time, I call her everyday to see how she is doing. She always manages to make me smile and cheer me up all the time.

Technology Buses

Technology Buses Potentially Becoming Permanent in San Francisco 

 Approved: 

• The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board of directors approved a permanent version of the Buses.
• The buses will start running in February 1, 2016

Regulations: 

• There will be a slimmer number of shuttles
• Limiting the number of large buses to maintain safe roads
• Increasing enforcement in the city

Technology:

• A large number of technology companies such as Apple, Facebook, and Yahoo are providing technology advances to benefit the bus. 

Pros of the Bus

• They decrease traffic and pollution
• They are trying to reduce the amount of cars on the roads to maintain safe roadways

W-R Wikipedia Page Findings

Ten Mistakes on the Wikipedia Page

1. The name of our school is not called Wood-Ridge High School it's called Wood-Ridge JrSr High School.
2. Our principal is not Dr. Sue DeNobile.
3. Our school colors do not include black.
4. There's over 2,000 high schools rather than 322.
5. There's more than 362 students enrolled.
6. The grade levels are 7-12 now not 9-12.
7. The picture is outdated.
8. Tennis, golf, and cross country is not a sport anymore. 

Wiki Dissection & Your Partners Initials

1. What is the purpose of this Wiki? The purpose of the Wiki is the teach people about the different types of Disruptive Technology.
2. When was the last post? June 23, 2010.  
3. How was this Wiki created/designed? Different people add their opinion to the Wiki to create the page. 
4. What would you add to this particular wiki? I would add more images to add interest in the page. 
5. What did you learn after reading this wiki? A lot of technology has been helpful, however, it could be distracting in a learning environment. 
6. If you had to create a Wiki with a team, what would be the specific topic (s)? 1. Telling what the technology is. 2. Explaining why it's a distraction
7. How can Wikis be used in the classroom or in education? Wiki can be used in classrooms to explain why it can be useful but also why most of the information may not be reliable. 

Blog Posting 11/4/15

Twitter Swaps Star for Heart as its New 
Favorite Icon

• The social network said Tuesday that the familiar star icon on tweets used to express approval has morphed into a heart icon.

• Now known as a "like," Twitter's new icon will also let people favorite the six-second videos on Twitter-owned Vine ; similar to what they can already do on Twitter's live-streaming Periscope.

• Twitter is struggling to get its users to enjoy the new icon.

• It's also seeking ways to make itself simpler to use and, therefore, more attractive to both users and advertisers.

Picture of New Twitter Icon <3

Do Now November 2

What is copyright? 

• Copyright protects the original "works of authorship" from other works. 

What I learned: 

• Copy right is intended to create material not restrict using the website
• Any work you create is copyrighted when published
• Classrooms are allowed to use students drawing for teaching purposes