YouTube Videos Pull in Real Money - NY Times
The above article was on the front page of the NY Times this morning. It talks about how YouTube members are now able to embed advertising into their videos and post them on the web to earn big revenue dollars. This is the wave of the future. Individuals around the world are now able to tap into the extreme powers of the internet to make a living like never before. Average YouTuber's post funny and entertaining video clips that they have captured on digital cameras for their friends to view on the web. Now, it's possible for someone to do this full-time, and make a great living at the same time. Talk about living the dream...
So, what do you think? New career opportunity for you? How old do you have to be to earn revenue? Do you need any special education? How much time do you think it would take to be a successful YouTube producer? Is there any initial investment involved? Blog your reactions...
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Black Friday
Wal-mart worker trampled to death.
Read the above article and blog your reactions.
I am absolutely appalled by the actions of these people. It's absurd the length some people will go to save a few bucks on materialistic, frivolous, and pointless consumer goods. In certain third world countries around the world, people are often found waiting in lines and fighting over a limited number of bags of rice or wheat from the UN. These people are starving and it's at least understandable how desperate they are.
Here in the US, they're lining up and trampling people to save 10 bucks on an Xbox 360. It's ridiculous and sad all at the same time.
What kills me even more, is that if these people had any clue whatsoever they would know that all they needed was a computer and the internet and they could easily get the same deals on Black Friday as they were getting in the stores themeselves. It's called online shopping, and there are never lines and you don't have to commit murder in order to buy something. Come on, think a little.
Read the above article and blog your reactions.
I am absolutely appalled by the actions of these people. It's absurd the length some people will go to save a few bucks on materialistic, frivolous, and pointless consumer goods. In certain third world countries around the world, people are often found waiting in lines and fighting over a limited number of bags of rice or wheat from the UN. These people are starving and it's at least understandable how desperate they are.
Here in the US, they're lining up and trampling people to save 10 bucks on an Xbox 360. It's ridiculous and sad all at the same time.
What kills me even more, is that if these people had any clue whatsoever they would know that all they needed was a computer and the internet and they could easily get the same deals on Black Friday as they were getting in the stores themeselves. It's called online shopping, and there are never lines and you don't have to commit murder in order to buy something. Come on, think a little.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Should we be on Myspace?
Here's a link to an article in today's New York Times.
Read the article, which discusses social networking sites like Myspace and Facebook and their value to teenage learning. Then, respond to the article in your blog. Do you think these sites should be utilized more effectively in school? Are these important things for teens to use and understand in today's high tech world? Or, do you believe they are dangerous and should be avoided?
Read the article, which discusses social networking sites like Myspace and Facebook and their value to teenage learning. Then, respond to the article in your blog. Do you think these sites should be utilized more effectively in school? Are these important things for teens to use and understand in today's high tech world? Or, do you believe they are dangerous and should be avoided?
Monday, November 17, 2008
Cool Laptops
Check out this site that list 10 futuristic laptop designs. What one's do you like the most? In your opinion, where do you see the laptop market going over the next few years? Will handheld devices take this market over?
http://listphobia.com/2008/11/17/10-futuristic-concept-laptop-designs/
http://listphobia.com/2008/11/17/10-futuristic-concept-laptop-designs/
Thursday, November 6, 2008
J - O - B
J-O-B are three very scary letters for many high school students.
The other day in class we looked at what it's like to work for a company like Google. As you saw, it's a very cool place to work. Your goal over the next two days is to research some potential jobs in technology. Obviously, the number of job options in this field is growing extremely fast. There is a good chance that once you graduate high school, you'll have the skills and experience needed to land your first entry level job working with a computer in some capacity. Over the next two days, do some research on the web, and find some jobs in technology that you could see yourself doing after school.
A good place to start is Monster.com, Craigslist.com or Careerbuilder.com. Your looking for jobs in technology (like Web Designer, Graphic Designer, IT support, Internet Marketing, Creative Engineer, Search Advertising, ect). You will blog about at least 10 potential jobs and provide information like the company name, location, qualifications, and starting salary. Extra credit for jobs opportunities found at Google, Microsoft, Apple, or Yahoo.
See whats out there, and have fun! There are truly a ton of great opportunities out there for people with the skills you are building everyday in this class.
The other day in class we looked at what it's like to work for a company like Google. As you saw, it's a very cool place to work. Your goal over the next two days is to research some potential jobs in technology. Obviously, the number of job options in this field is growing extremely fast. There is a good chance that once you graduate high school, you'll have the skills and experience needed to land your first entry level job working with a computer in some capacity. Over the next two days, do some research on the web, and find some jobs in technology that you could see yourself doing after school.
A good place to start is Monster.com, Craigslist.com or Careerbuilder.com. Your looking for jobs in technology (like Web Designer, Graphic Designer, IT support, Internet Marketing, Creative Engineer, Search Advertising, ect). You will blog about at least 10 potential jobs and provide information like the company name, location, qualifications, and starting salary. Extra credit for jobs opportunities found at Google, Microsoft, Apple, or Yahoo.
See whats out there, and have fun! There are truly a ton of great opportunities out there for people with the skills you are building everyday in this class.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Halloween
History of Halloween
Check out this cool site about the history of Halloween. Read about why people first started dressing up and what trick-or-treating is all about. Respond to what you learn in your blog. Also, what are your plans for Friday? Are you too old to trick-or-treat or will you? What will your costume be?
Check out this cool site about the history of Halloween. Read about why people first started dressing up and what trick-or-treating is all about. Respond to what you learn in your blog. Also, what are your plans for Friday? Are you too old to trick-or-treat or will you? What will your costume be?
Monday, October 27, 2008
Red Ribbon Week
What is Red Ribbon week? Click to find out more about the pledge.
As many of you know, today is the start of Red Ribbon week. Our Red Ribbon activities were kicked off on Thursday of last week with a special guest speaker, Jeff Yaldin. What did you think of Jeff's presentation? What was his message? Was Jeff's speech inspirational to you? Why or why not?
Think about what Red Ribbon week means to you, and talk about some things that you will personally do to help the cause. Do you have friends or know people that have problems with alcohol or drugs? Do you have a problem with any of these things? What will you do this week? Will you take the drug/alcohol free pledge?
Do you think there is a problem in this school with illegal drugs or alcohol? What about with legal drugs? Are students abusing prescription medication like pain killers or anti-depressants?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Let it snow!
I woke up this AM with 2 inches of pow pow on my car, and looked up at the Steamboat ski area to see fully covered ski runs everywhere! I'm getting very excited for the start of another epic ski season. I'm just wondering if we can possibly have another winter (500 + inches) like last years.
I heard someone say the other day that you can tell how harsh the winter will be based on the abundance of bees during the summer. Apparently, the more bees, the more snow. Is there any truth to this rumor?
Do some research, and come up w/ some conclusions about our upcoming winter here in Western Colorado. Do bees have anything to do with it? Are there any other natural warning signs? What are the so called experts saying about the upcoming winter? What do you think?
I heard someone say the other day that you can tell how harsh the winter will be based on the abundance of bees during the summer. Apparently, the more bees, the more snow. Is there any truth to this rumor?
Do some research, and come up w/ some conclusions about our upcoming winter here in Western Colorado. Do bees have anything to do with it? Are there any other natural warning signs? What are the so called experts saying about the upcoming winter? What do you think?
Friday, October 17, 2008
Joe the Plumber
Who is "Joe the Plumber?"
Why is he all over the news right now?
What question about taxes did he ask?
If you were President, how would you handle taxes? Would you lower taxes or increase taxes? For who? Why?
Check out the article at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/17/us/politics/17joe.html to get started.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Apple vs. PC
http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/14/apples-all-new-macbook-pro-packs-new-nvidia-gpu-glass-trackpad/Visit this link and read about the latest from Apple. Apple's brand new laptop looks amazing. What do you think? If you could buy a new laptop today, would you get an Apple or a PC? What advantages do Apple's have over PC's? Which is better for Graphic Design and Web Design? Do some quick research and report back through your blog.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Dance
From Wikipedia... "Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting."
Today's world of MTV and Hip Hop music has shaped the dancing of an entire generation. Walk into any high school party in America and you'll likely find a number of kids "bumping and grinding" on the dance floor. This dance can be seen just about anytime you turn on MTV and check out the latest music video or at the countless music concerts and festivals across the country everyday. Although this dance is very widespread and common to today's youth, it may be considered inappropriate and offensive to earlier generations, especially the parents of these kids.
Do students have a right to freely express themselves through the art of dancing?
Should their be restrictions on the specific type of dancing that they are allowed to engage in during school sponsered activites such as the prom?
How do you feel about a school banning "grinding" at school dances?
Do schools have a responsibility to parents to not allow grinding?
Do you think this infringes upon any of your rights as Americans?
Today's world of MTV and Hip Hop music has shaped the dancing of an entire generation. Walk into any high school party in America and you'll likely find a number of kids "bumping and grinding" on the dance floor. This dance can be seen just about anytime you turn on MTV and check out the latest music video or at the countless music concerts and festivals across the country everyday. Although this dance is very widespread and common to today's youth, it may be considered inappropriate and offensive to earlier generations, especially the parents of these kids.
Do students have a right to freely express themselves through the art of dancing?
Should their be restrictions on the specific type of dancing that they are allowed to engage in during school sponsered activites such as the prom?
How do you feel about a school banning "grinding" at school dances?
Do schools have a responsibility to parents to not allow grinding?
Do you think this infringes upon any of your rights as Americans?
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Censorship
Wikipedia defines censorship as "...the suppression of speech or deletion of communicative material which may be considered objectionable, harmful or sensitive, as determined by a censor."
Our school district currently has in place a filter on the internet that blocks a large percentage of sites from viewing. All computers in the district are subject to these blocks, including teacher computers.
Do school districts have a responsibility to parents and the local community to filter the internet?
Is the current level of censorship too harsh?
Do the current blocks impede student learning? If yes, how? If no, why not?
Are you in favor of more or less censorship and why? If not, what are your suggestions for change?
Our school district currently has in place a filter on the internet that blocks a large percentage of sites from viewing. All computers in the district are subject to these blocks, including teacher computers.
Do school districts have a responsibility to parents and the local community to filter the internet?
Is the current level of censorship too harsh?
Do the current blocks impede student learning? If yes, how? If no, why not?
Are you in favor of more or less censorship and why? If not, what are your suggestions for change?
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Knowledge vs. Imagination
Today we looked at a quote from Albert Einstein who said that "Imagination is more important than knowledge." I think that in today's global world, this statement is more true than ever before. The world is changing and now more people than ever before have access to an infinite amount of information and knowledge right at their fingertips. All one needs is an internet connection and they can visit Google.com and find out literally anything. So why do schools focus so much on having students stockpile loads of data, formulas, and facts in their brains when it's all right there in front of them anytime they need to access it?
As an educator, I strive to emphasize creativity, innovation, and imagination over memorization, regurgitation, and compliance. I think that teachers across the world should really stop and think about what they're focusing on and realize that for today's youth, imagination is truly much more important than knowledge and shape their teaching accordingly.
As an educator, I strive to emphasize creativity, innovation, and imagination over memorization, regurgitation, and compliance. I think that teachers across the world should really stop and think about what they're focusing on and realize that for today's youth, imagination is truly much more important than knowledge and shape their teaching accordingly.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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