Wiki In the Classroom

     Wikis in the classroom can be very useful and may even be important in some classes.  In my English class, we have groups that we need to get together with at least once a week.  Mr. Forman also gives our groups plenty of assignments.  We can use a wiki in order to keep each other updated on the assignments for the class.  The benefits of using a wiki include better organization and improvement on communication.  We can use wikis in this class in order to keep up with all of our work.  Students in the class can be involved, ask questions, answer questions, and stay posted on Mr. Porfido's assignments.  I have no experience with wikis, however I can't wait to start using them.

My Day of Invisibility

     If I were given the opportunity to be invisible for a day, I would chose to do as many good deeds as possible to become the new unrecognizable hero.  The entire day, I would devote myself into doing kind things for others.  I think that it would be cool to stand at the door of a very busy building in New York and open the door for everyone.  It would completely freak them out!  Another good thing I could do would be to leave positive notes all around the neighborhood.  Also, if someone disabled or elderly is leaving the grocery store, I'm sure they wouldn't mind if there bags started floating in the air as I carried them to their car!  Someone could be struggling to get a baby carriage down the stairs, and it would be thought-provoking to see the carriage all of a sudden being lifted into the air and floated down the stairs.
     Just because I'm invisible and can accomplish many good deeds, all of these things can be done when someone is being seen. Anyone can be a super hero, because anyone can accomplish good deeds.  

Nokia Confirms Instagram Coming to Windows Phones

Nokia Confirms Instagram Coming to Windows Phones!

• within the next few weeks
• downloadable app
• it will fill the biggest app gap on the Windows Phone
• Windows and Instagram have had a partnership for a while now
• main goal is to bring Instagram to whoever wants it

Check out Paige and I's website survey here!

New High School Class

     As a teacher, I would love to add a Marine Biology course to a high school's curriculum.  I think that this would be a very interesting and diverse class to add to the list of many science classes that are offered.  Marine Biology is the study of underwater sea life and the way they adapt and live in their natural habitats.  This is not a very common course, however it includes a very large amount of information.
     The Marine Biology course could take place at any point in the daytime, however early morning is probably the best.  I believe in both the classroom setting way of learning and the hands on way of learning, so I feel as though both learning about the animals in a classroom to start and then being hands on in experiencing the animals in their way of life would be most beneficial to the students.  From learning all that they will from the course, students gain the knowledge of underwater sea life and getting a taste of the Marine Biology world, if any student was considering a marine biologist as a profession.  I believe that this course would be fun, interactive, and successful for all students who wish to participate!

Tech Article 10/4

Your iPhone Can Steer A Paper Airplane
Power Up 3.0- Gadget

• Need a rear propeller powered motor module and a sheet of paper
• You don't need iOS7
• As of now, only available on the iPhone (Androids to come)