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?

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.

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?

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.

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.”

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?