Wiki Research

Wiki can help teachers create lessons and present to their classes. For example, for a History teacher who gives handouts of notes, they can place the notes in a wiki and have the students refer to that page to get the notes. Teachers that give study guides can also post them on a wiki. This allows the student to not have to worry about losing the papers they need and they can refer to the website to access the pages they need whenever it is necessary. A wiki can also allow students to work together collaboratively in one place. This can also help when students study together in groups or are revising each other's essays. Students can also create their own notes or summaries on wiki and make it available to send to the teacher or to other students.

One of the most beneficial things about using a wiki would most likely be the collaboration abilities. A wiki provides all the information necessary all located in one spot. By being able to have multiple editors different aspects of the work can be seen. For example, a student who is studying for a test using a wiki may not be able to find each detail needed, however, another student who collaborates may have found that missing information. A wiki can help find missing details needed because of the ability for multiple people to edit the information.

In this class specifically we can create a wiki giving a description of the class and a list of some of the topics discussed. The wiki can also contain the various links we use during class and some of the classes thoughts about taking the class. Comments on the class could help show what needs more explanation or what the class could improve on. By using a wiki, the whole class could collaborate on one single document, and see what others write as well. For a quiet class, like this one, many of the people who have responses or ideas, but do not want to speak out during class could share their ideas on the wiki.

I have experience creating wikis, however, I have used a wiki before. I haven't used them often for school, but I do use them to look up quick information on a TV show or on a band/singer.

Invisibility Do Now

     If I was chosen to have the ability to be invisible for a whole day in order to do good I would assist others when they appear to be struggling. I would go around the area near me and when I see someone who needs help, I would help them. For example, if I were to see someone trying to lift a heavy box, I would help them carry it so for them it appears lighter. Also, if someone were to drop a paper, or something that can be carried by the wind, I would hold it down so the wind does not take it. 

     I could also help save someone's life. If they were about to fall off of something and they didn't notice, I would prevent them from falling in whatever was I could. If someone was falling asleep and they were cooking, I would turn off the flame so it doesn't catch on fire. I would try to save people whenever possible. I could also help people if their alarm wasn't going off or waking them up, I could wake them up myself so they wouldn't be late for what they had to do. Lastly, if I was in the car with someone, I would make them stop the car if they were about to get into a car accident, or if a sign is knocked down, I would fix it so people could see the sign and not cause any accidents. 

New Class (Do Now)

If I was teacher and could add any class I would add a class on the performing arts. In the class students would learn more about acting and the proper ways to sing and dance for a musical. Each student in the class would learn different methods to get into their character and how to play with the lines in a way that doesn't change the meaning, but makes the line easier to work with. Students in the class would also learn to become more comfortable with being on the stage and performing in front of other people. Often, there will be music to assist the students in their songs and choreography being learned. Each student will learn different types of dance that they will be able to use in their performances.

When in the class, it will be organized and in control, but still fun and lively. The class would meet in the afternoon that way students are awake and not half asleep like they often are early in the morning. The class should meet in an auditorium and each student should be prepared to sing, dance, and act out when told to. Depending on the day students will spend their time learning different aspects of performing. Each day of the week can be given a different thing to work on including learning different styles of dance, singing properly, different ways to portray a character, working on a specific musical, and on the last day of the week, going over the different topics learned over the past week. By the end of the class, each of the students would perform in a musical in front of an audience. This class would prove to the student that they have the ability to succeed and be comfortable in front of an audience.

Samsung Galaxy Gear (Technology Article #4 10/4)

• Galaxy Gear is a type of smart watch
• Samsung developed the Galaxy Gear in a year (released September 4th) 
• Samsung's goal was to shift their place in technology; "Fast-follower" 
• Samsung beat Apple to the smart watch
• A new form of wearable computing
• Originally made in just black, now available in several colors 
• Six colors: Wild Orange, Rose Gold, Black, Silver, Lime Green, and Mocha Gray
• Last minute color (Lime Green) was including the day before release
• First showing was in Berlin at a technology trade show 

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