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 The picture is outdated.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

Friday's Blog Post

Crazy New Chair Makes Work More Comfortable 

Features and How the Chair Works

• Altwork Station It's an adjustable desk surface attached to one long, unbroken stretch of chair that bends into various positions. 
  Monitors and laptops are securely affixed to metal arms so they don't drop on your face. 
• The keyboard and mouse stick to the inverted desk surface with magnets.
• You can stand and type, sit and type, or lie down on your back and type.
•  It supports the entire leg and includes rests for the back of the arms when reclined. 
• When you change positions, the monitors and desk stay the exact same distance from the body.

What it sells for:

• It costs $5,900.

Video Link:

http://money.cnn.com/2015/10/28/technology/altwork-chair/index.html

Google Forms

Helping in Real Life Situations 

Google forms help in many situations. I use google forms for creating surveys, and gathering information together. I also use google forms for school assignments. 

Electric Boost

Electric Boost Puts E-Bikes on the Fast Track

Inventor: 

• The inventor of this bike is Don DiCostanzo. 
• He invented this bike because he went to the beach often and he wouldn't want to pedal his bike back - thinking something motorized who solve his problem

 How it works:

• Comes with a power switch 
• Currently putting batteries and motors into bike

Different functions:

• Pedal assistance - amplifies the power of the legs with a motor that kicks in when you push the pedals
• Throttle models - boost the power when you twist a handlebar mounted actuator
• Battery packs - supplies power to a motor placed near the rear pedals or built into the rear wheel

Sales:

• Sells about 12,000 bikes per year
• They sell in over 60 stores
• Ranges in price starting at $2,400 - $7,000