Article on Delicious changes

Here's an article you might find interesting - it's about Delicious rolling out a new look on Tuesday.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/09/delicious-relaunches-with-custom-stacks-of-links-to-news-video-photos.html 

A Point in History

On September 26, 1924 Jean Hoerni was born in Switzerland.  Research the invention that coined him "a pioneer of his time".  In your own words, not copy and paste, discuss what he invented and how this invention has impacted the world and your own personal life.  Minimum of two paragraphs and it must be in your own words.  Provide links to the site(s) where you got your information.  Record on your own personal blog.  Due by Friday, September 30. 

QR Technology

1) Most of you have probably seen icons like the one above around but didn't know what they were. These little squares that contain black and white pixels are popping up everywhere. They are called  QR codes (Quick Response Codes). Earlier this year Jeff Utecht, claimed 2011 would be  "The year of the QR code".  This means it will be the latest technology that will explode in the mainstream.  He explains what QR are and how they are used at the following link - recent blog post.  Read his thoughts on QR and what others have posted. 

Can your phone decode these secret messages? 

2) I generated the QR code above that contains a secret message...so if you have a device that can read QR codes give it a whirl.  If you don't have a device, come to the teacher station and read my secret code with the iPhone. You can also create your own "secret code" using the following site -  Here is a site.  Create your own QR code - it's fun and easy to use. Think of a message you would like to create - post your QR code on your blog. (to post it you must first save it to your P drive as a jpg then upload it to your blog)

3) Record the following link in your Delicious Account - tag as QRcodes qr http://qrcode.kaywa.com/ 

4) Read through the comments people left on Jeff's post, some people are skeptical of QR codes but others have some pretty neat ideas of how they can be used. Either way, something to keep your eye on as we move forward into 2011.

Do you have any thoughts about QR codes?  What purpose or application for them in advertising, education, or other areas do you see?  Post your response to the above on your blog. 

Social Bookmarking

Read the following article:  http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/facebook-keeps-deleted-user-photos-for-years-20101013-16j1x.html . 

Now go to the following link and listen to this news report http://www.ketknbc.com/news/should-a-facebook-post-be-grounds-for-firing 

Recent Situation at a local company:  In a company when someone is hired or gets a promotion it's normal policy that the manager and Human Resource Department notify all parties involved before general employees are notified.  This is considered "common courtesy" and helps managers provide a smooth transition.   For example:  what if you-the student, found out your teacher was being replaced ... and your teacher knew nothing of this.  Recently, something similar happen at a local company.  Within the last month the "ABC company" interviewed a candidate for a Site Engineering Managers position at their headquarters in North Carolina. The candidate was excited about being hired and posted the name of the company and title he was hired for, on his online resume.  Someone from the "ABC Company" noticed the resume . . . the man being replaced had not been notified, none of the engineers in the group were aware of this either.  This posting put the company in a very awkward position.  

Based on what you just read and listened to, come up with 5 personal rules you would follow when posting things online.  Be specific and key your first and last name at the end.

Good Afternoon

Good afternoon to all on this “chilly” day.  Wow, we’re just finishing our first full week at school; Hope all of you are off to a good start. 

As I mentioned Thursday, I’m off today for my son’s wedding; it’ll be a busy fun filled day.  As always, your work is posted on the Lesson Plans – the sub also has a copy. 

Blog Comments should work:  For those of you who were unable to post on the BLOG for week 1, be sure you email me no later than today with your first week’s blog post.  If you had trouble commenting using Google Account, try using “Anonymous” when posting.  Save all posts in your Word document just in case you have problems (which I don’t expect). 

Grades have been posted, check your HAC.  If you were absent Thursday, you can take the test when I return on Monday. 

Have fun at the game tonight.

Digital Footprint

1) Digital Native:   View video. 
http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cXei3G20v

2) Answer the following:  Have you given much thought about the tracks you are leaving and what impact those tracks may have on your life?  How do you feel about 40 % of employers checking social site such as Facebook before hiring?    Are there ways you can limit or protect yourself without becoming a hermit?  

3)  Search on Google one of your parent's name and follow the links - what information did you find that was accurate?  Did anything you find surprise you?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of have this type of information so readily available? Due today, September 12, 2011.

Amazing Car

One thing you'll learn about blogs is that "posts", such as this, are listed in chronological order based on the date posted.  The latest post will be at the top.  So you'll notice this isn't the first post.  At this point . . . stop reading and go to the post below to read and respond.  Come back to this "post" when you're finished commenting on the first blog post below.

Do not click on the following link until you have finished the blog comment from the 1st blog post below. 

Now that you're back, click on the link to an amazing car that was at the 2010 Oshkosh Airshow in Wisconsin.  http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=635469588001 .  Do you think something like this would actually sell?  What are your thoughts?

Blog Posts Rules of the Road

Introduction to Class Blog: We’ll be using this site for teacher-to-student communication as well as student-to-student communication. My goal is to do at least one blog post per week. Generally I will post on Monday and you have until Friday to complete the weekly blog by leaving a comment.

Ground Rules: Before we get started we’ll have to set some ground rules. First of all, all postings to this site must use school appropriate language. When you post, write in complete sentences. Key your first and last name at the end of your post so I know who posted it (all posts are worth points). When commenting on another student’s post, keep your comments non-personal. You can agree or disagree with a comment but refrain from sarcasm and/or put-downs. State your position on the issue at hand and why you feel that way.

Your first post assignment: In a Word document respond to the following. When you are finished, spell-check and proofread - be sure to key your first/last name at the end. 

1. Have you ever blogged before?  
2. What do you want to learn in this class? 
3. Read the following quote and write a paragraph on what this means to you and how you can put this into an action plan.

Quote:  The future depends on what we do in the present. -  Gandhi.

Now, copy and paste your response as a comment on this blog using the comment link bottom right of this post.  Ask if you don't see it. 

Set-up a Yahoo Account if you don't already have one.  If you are going to use it for only school, you can set your user name as bhs followed by your student ID number.