Do Now 9/29/14

An editorial is something written by the editor that gives an opinion on an issue. This editorial here happens to be about Wikipedia. Teacher that I have had in the past do not like this website. Since anyone can change the information on this website it seem unreliable. None of my teachers would allow me to use this website. I have always asked why but I have never gotten a clear answer. After reading this article, it seem okay to use this website. Just because someone add something to the website does not mean it is incorrect. It just means that we need to look at things a little bit differently. 

Tech Article 10/3/14

• Before you would have to go to the hardware store to get your key replaced. Now you can do it online. 
• All you need to get a new key online is a clear picture of it.
• For this website, all you would have to do is take a picture of the key, upload it to the website and then the key will be mailed to you.
• It is only 6 dollars and there is no identification.
• This is pretty scary because now anyone can get a key anywhere as long as they have a picture of it.
• I do not think this is a good idea for this country. It just makes me very scared knowing how easily someone could get a replica of mine or someone else's keys. 

To read more about the article click here.

Web 2.0: Multimedia Blog Posting Sem 2_Pre

Italian 4

with Mrs. Iannacco

Mrs. Iannacco started teaching here at Wood-Ridge Jr/Sr High School two years ago. She currently teaches Italian 1-4. She also run the Italian Honor Society, Italian Club and Class of 2015. Since this is Italian 4 the students are expected to know the basics of Italian. By the end of the year, the students should be able to have full conversations with each other.

Currently the students in this class have been going over the basics of Italian. Mrs. Iannacco wanted to make sure that all of her students remembered what they were taught these past years in her class. We also listen to some different types of Italian music. An example is the song 'O Sole Mio by Il Volo. Her grading policy is: 25% Test Grade, 15% Quizzes, 25% Formal Assessments, 15% Formal Assessments, 10% Classwork and Participation and 10% Homework.

One trip that is great to go on is the trip to the opera. The students were able to see Central Park and go see an amazing opera. Mrs. Iannacco is always using technology in the class by showing videos on her computer. She will project them on her chalkboard for everyone to see. I am so exciting to learn more about Italian and to go on amazing trips

If you want more information on the class you can look on her website here or email her here.

Educational Technology and Copyright Law

• Copyrights help protect the original work of authorship. Once something is created it is now copyrighted.
• There are four exclusive rights:
• Reproduce the copyrighted work;
• Display the copyrighted work publicly;
• Prepare derivative works based on the copyrighted work; and
• Distribute copies of the copyrighted work to the public by sale, rental or lending, and/or to display the image.

• A teacher is able to use things that are copyrighted as long as they are for teaching purposes.
• The only thing a teacher can not use is a licensed image.

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Tech Article 9/12/14

http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/10/tech/mobile/goodbye-ipod-classic/index.html

• With the making of the Apple Watch, the iPod Classic was put to rest. Even though many people still love the iPod Classic, Apple is still not making any more.
• Even though it does not have a touch screen like newer products, there are still many great things about the iPod Classic. The iPod Classic has 160 GB which means it can hold up to 40,000 songs.
• Many people have been posting on Twitter about the iPod Classic's farewell. The tag #iPodClassic is trending on Twitter.
• In my opinion, I feel like if people still enjoy the iPod Classic then it should stay around.