Monday, November 15, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
ID Theft Cartoons
Here are the cartoons that your class has created. Look through all of them and post a comment on which one you think is the best and why.
Brandon Klatt
Annie Holey
Catie Johnson
Kaley Knitz
Ryleigh Ramsey
Aaron Chelchowski
Casey Rambo
Ivan Oraha
Chris Campbell
Myranda Earhart
Spencer Severence
Parker Thompson
Jacob Doubler
Kagen Schroyer
Aaron Blakeman
Collin Carter
Haley Klecot
Lauren Kuhn
=^.^=
Kaylee Kirtos
Louis Fligor
Arjae Grindstaff
Cody Groesbeck
Anthony Sailer
Anthony Izzo
Joe Munn
Sara Bachli
Brandon Klatt
Annie Holey
Catie Johnson
Kaley Knitz
Ryleigh Ramsey
Aaron Chelchowski
Casey Rambo
Ivan Oraha
Chris Campbell
Myranda Earhart
Spencer Severence
Parker Thompson
Jacob Doubler
Kagen Schroyer
Aaron Blakeman
Collin Carter
Haley Klecot
Lauren Kuhn
=^.^=
Kaylee Kirtos
Louis Fligor
Arjae Grindstaff
Cody Groesbeck
Anthony Sailer
Anthony Izzo
Joe Munn
Sara Bachli
Monday, October 25, 2010
ID Theft

Click on this link and play the ID Theft Face Off. We are going to start talking about Identity Theft and Online Safety this week. For your comment, I want you to think about identity theft and answer the following questions:
1. What is Identity Theft?
2. Who is at Risk for It?
3. What are some tips to keep you safe from ID theft?
4. How often does it happen in the U.S.?
Use the following website if you need help finding the answers:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft/
Monday, October 18, 2010
Zoo Research Project
Now that you have completed and presented your research project on a zoo of your choice, answer the following questions in a comment.
1. How do you think your project turned out overall (PowerPoint, brochure, presentation, etc.)? Be specific, do not just answer "good".
2. What was your favorite part of this project? Why?
3. What was your least favorite part? Why?
4. For Mrs. Fowler's future reference, did you like the topic? Did you enjoy this project? What would you have like to done differently?
1. How do you think your project turned out overall (PowerPoint, brochure, presentation, etc.)? Be specific, do not just answer "good".
2. What was your favorite part of this project? Why?
3. What was your least favorite part? Why?
4. For Mrs. Fowler's future reference, did you like the topic? Did you enjoy this project? What would you have like to done differently?
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Top 10 Internet Search Tips
Read this document on Internet Search tips. Some are tips we have already covered in this class. Others may be new to you. Be sure to read through all 10 tips and answer the following questions when finished. Remember to use proper grammar and spelling when completing your post.
1. What is the "deep web"?
2. How many American adults use search engines on a typical day?
3. What is a specialty search engine?
4. What is a social search?
5. Using a search engine other than google or yahoo, perform an advanced search: find only .pdf files with the key words dog, canine, or pet. What type of results did you get?
1. What is the "deep web"?
2. How many American adults use search engines on a typical day?
3. What is a specialty search engine?
4. What is a social search?
5. Using a search engine other than google or yahoo, perform an advanced search: find only .pdf files with the key words dog, canine, or pet. What type of results did you get?
Monday, September 27, 2010
New Password Security

Read this news article about Microsoft's new form of password security for hotmail. Be sure to read the entire article and answer the following questions. Remember to answer in complete sentences and use proper grammar, or you will lose points for this blog.
1. Describe what this new feature does.
2. Why did Microsoft come up with this new feature?
3. Do you think this would be something you would use? Why or Why not?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Real Life Stories
For this blog post you are going to watch videos pertaining to Online Safety. Go the netsmartz website, and watch the video "Tracking Teresa". Answer the following questions about the video:
1. What personal information did Teresa give out?
2. Have you ever put personal information on the Internet?
3. According to Deputy Krupp, what is the most important thing to remember when using the Internet?
On the same website, netsmartz, choose one other video to watch and summarize the story on your post.
1. What personal information did Teresa give out?
2. Have you ever put personal information on the Internet?
3. According to Deputy Krupp, what is the most important thing to remember when using the Internet?
On the same website, netsmartz, choose one other video to watch and summarize the story on your post.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Google Music
Read this Article about Google Music. What is your opinion on the article? Do you think you would use that product? What would have to be different from itunes or other sites you use to make you switch?
Monday, September 13, 2010

Google has recently made some changes to the way you search. I would like you to research the newest change to google, Google Instant. Describe what it is, and it's purpose. How will this impact they way we search? How does this change help users and why? What is your personal opinion on Google Instant? Be specific and DO NOT COPY/PASTE from the Internet. This must be in your own words.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Welcome to Our Blog!

Hello 2nd Hour and Welcome to your class blog!! We will use this blog for many purposes in this class. Our main purpose will be to learn about blogs and how they are used in everyday life. We will also use them for class assignments and communication within the class.
My goal is to do oneblog post a week. The blog will be posted on Monday and you have until the following Friday to complete the questions on the blog by leaving a comment. Some posts will be required to be completed during class.
Before we begin blogging there are a few ground rules to be set!
1. All posts, must use appropriate school language and completed in paragraph form. When you post, you should be using complete sentences with proper grammar and spelling. NO: U, R, UR, i, CUZ, etc.
2. When Posting a comment, you may agree or disagree with another students comment. However, you must state why you feel that way and must do it in a manner that is polite and non-judgmental. The comments need to be non-personal and refrain from sarcasm and put-downs.
3. You must comment on every article, it is an assignment.
4. You must address the topics and questions posted on the blog. You cannot simply write, “I agree.”
2. When Posting a comment, you may agree or disagree with another students comment. However, you must state why you feel that way and must do it in a manner that is polite and non-judgmental. The comments need to be non-personal and refrain from sarcasm and put-downs.
3. You must comment on every article, it is an assignment.
4. You must address the topics and questions posted on the blog. You cannot simply write, “I agree.”
Your first assignment:Your job today will be to introduce yourself. Provide some background information, discuss things you enjoy doing, your family, and your future plans. Then answer the following Questions:
1. What do you already know about blogging?
2. Have you ever used/hosted a blog?
3. What would you use a blog for in your personal life?
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