Tell us what you think about the possibility of taking courses online. What are the trade-offs between this approach to education and an experience complete with classrooms and in-person interactions? What are the benefits and drawbacks? Have you ever taken an online course or used an instructional video like those from Vi Hart or Khan Academy? If so, what did you think? Can you see video and online instruction replacing traditional classes? Do you think it is the wave of the future?

      I wouldn't mind taking an online course. I  probably would be able to understand it better because while the explanation is going on i would be able to pause, rewind, stop, and play it as i please for better instruction. The courses are at the comfort of your home you don't have to travel. 
     The drawback factor about having  online course is it isn't a personal experience, like you don't know your instructor personal and all your questions may not be able to be answered. It would be a independent course and you would some what have to teach your self. 
      It's different from school you don't have to get distracted by classmates and its at your own peace and quite. I've never took an online course but i wouldn't mind taken one later in he future. i can see online courses taken replace of classroom now because people always come up with different creations and ways of doing things that will be beneficial. i do believe it would be the next wave of the future.

What is your favorite feature of this device? What other technology would you like to see in the Bathroom?

My favorite feature of the device is hands-free faucets and toilets and cyclonic hand dryers because its more cleaner then touching things with dirty hands. there's no other feature i would like to see because the new bathroom toilet feature basically have everything.

What do you think of the Wii U? What makes it different from other Game Systems? Would you pre-order the Nintendo Wii U? Why?

I think the Wii U is a pretty cool and look like a enjoyable gaming system. its different from other gaming systems because it interact with the television. i wouldn't pre order the Wii U because im not into games that much but im sure my younger brothers would.

Will multitasking make you become less good at focusing on one task, of being able to do one thing really well?

yes multitasking well make you less focused on one task cause you want have yall your effort in energy on that task you have to complete.

What do yo think is the main purpose of a computer?

I think the main purpose of a computer is to be able to interact with others.

Do you think Technology is Wiring Teens to Have Better Brains or just creating digital addicts? Why?

I think its creating us to be digital addicts. i think this because i feel like i have to get on twitter and tweet and when i don't it feel like i need to. i think me and many other teens cant live without our cellar devices.

Question of the Day: Read:How Modern Life Affects the Brain Do you think technology stops our brains from reaching their full potential? If so why do we feel so burdened by technology?

No, I think technology advances our brain making it stronger and giving us more knowledge. It doesn't replace our memory because we still would remember what we knew before.

Do you think you should Google your significant other? What would you do if you found out some negative information? Why?

I don't think you should Google you significant other, that's very childish and anything your curious about you should just ask. if i find unexpected negative information i would be disappionted and get to the bottom of what ever it is.

Do you think all the Googling people do is affecting our memories in a negative or positive way? Why?

I think it could affect people memory in a negative way because you could use it easily only when you need it at the time. and any information if you don't remember you could go right back to it.

6c. HTML Fonts

Set the font of text
This example demonstrates how to set the font of a text. ? <h1 style="font-family:verdana">
Set the font size of text
This example demonstrates how to set the font size of a text. ? <h1 style="font-size:200%">
Set the font color of text
This example demonstrates how to set the color of a text. ? <h1 style="color:blue">
Set the font, font size, and font color of text
This example demonstrates how to set the font, font size, and font color of a text. ?
<p style="font-family:verdana;font-size:110%;color:green">

6b. HTML Formatting

Text formatting

1. What does this example demonstrate? This text shows how to make different styles of text
2. How can you format text in an HTML document? HTML uses tags like <b> and <i> for formatting output

Preformatted text

1. What does this example demonstrate? It is and example of both spaces and linebreaks 
2. Why would you use preformatted text? Its good for displaying computer code 

"Computer output" tags

1. What does this example demonstrate? Computer code, keyboard input, teletype text, sample text,(computer variable).
2. What are "computer output" tags used to display? its used to display computer/programming code.

Address

1. What does this example demonstrate? home addresses, web addresses, and email addresses. 
2. Type your address in an HTML document. web address

Abbreviations and acronyms

1. What does this example demonstrate? it shows acronyms and abbreviations of words.
2. What is an acronym? is a word formed from the initials of words in a phrase
3. What attribute is used for Abbreviations and acronyms? to shorten terms
4. Write an example of an acronym. ASAP : As Soon As Possible

Text direction

1. What does this example demonstrate? Its demonstrates something written backwards.
2. Why would you ever want to change text direction? Hebrew and Chinese is written backwards.

Quotations

1. What does this example demonstrate? it demonstrates somebody talking
2. How would you handle a long quotation in HTML? A short quotation in HTML? a long quotation is like for paragraphs and a short one is a sentence or a few

Deleted and inserted text

1. What does this example demonstrate? this example demonstrates being able to underline and cross out words. 
2. What happens to deleted text in most browsers? it deletes or cross out 
3. What happens to inserted text in most browsers? it inserts a word 
4. Describe how you would view HTML source code in a web browser? you go to view then view source code

5. HTML Attributes

1. What do attributes provide? Attributes provide additional information about an element
2. When are attributes specified? Attributes are always specified in the start tag
3. How do you get attributes? it come in name/value pairs
4. What tag defines HTML links? <a>
5. Where is an HTML link address specified? in th href attribute
6. How should attribute values be enclosed? always be enclosed in quotes.
7. When is it necessary to use single quotes? it is necessary to use single quotes: name='John "ShotGun" Nelson'
8. Define "case in-sensitive". Its sensitive dealing with upper-case and lower-case letters
9. Why should you use only lowercase in HTML 4? World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) recommends lowercase attributes/attribute values in their HTML 4 recommendation.
10. What type of attributes are required in XHTML? Newer versions of (X)HTML will demand lowercase attributes.

6a. HTML Headings

1. What is the Largest heading? <h1>
2. What is the Smallest heading? <h6>
3. What do browsers add automatically to a heading? Browsers automatically add some empty space (a margin) before and after each heading.
4. Why should you not use headings for bold text? Use HTML headings for headings only. Don't use headings to make text BIG or bold.
5. How do search engines use headings? Search engines use your headings to index the structure and content of your web pages.
6. Why is it important use headings to show document structure? Since users may skim your pages by its headings, it is important to use headings to show the document structure.
7. What is the most important heading? <h1>
8. What tag should be used to separate content? The <hr /> tag
9. What does a web browser do with comments? Comments are ignored by the browser and are not displayed.
10. Why would you add comments?
    Comments can be inserted into the HTML code to make it more readable and understandable.
11. How could you view the HTML code of a web page?
    To find out, right-click in the page and select "View Source" (IE) or "View Page Source" (Firefox), or similar for other browsers. This will open a window containing the HTML code of the page.

How important to you is texting for developing relationships and connecting with people? Why?

Im not fond of using text to development relationship with people. People could say anything behind a keyboard i would rather have a face to face conversation or atleast be on the phone. I use texting for communication purposes though. If i dont feel like talking on the phone i would text or if i don have much to say i text.

You wouldn’t want someone stealing your hard work, intentionally or even unintentionally, would you? Of course not. Why?

No i wouldn't want anybody stealing my work. I think everybody have their own opinion and if they have trouble answering something they should think hard and base it on they self for the answer. Instead of going the easy way out and coping, they should do the work they self because they will never learn. And if i worked hard on something i think they person should do the same.

What is cellphone addiction? How can it be prevented?

A cellphone addiction is being on your phone to much, carrying it around, and when you feel as though you cant live without. It could be prevented by turning of your phone in school or when your not suppose to use it. You should  sit your phone down while with family, and actually spend more family time.

Cell Phones at School: Should They Be Allowed?

Cellphones should be allowed at school. If there's an emergency our parents should have a direct number to contact us and it should be the same as if we need them. They should only be used if needed and out of sight with the teachers instruction. But they should be allowed in school.

Do you have personal goals you’ve been working for a long time to accomplish? What are they? How do you stay motivated?

A personal goal i been trying to accomplish is to stop biting my nails. I been biting them since i was young and its hard to stop. Biting my nails is a bad habit that i always try to contain and recently i think i am slowly stopping. i been staying motivated by concentrating on other thing and when i look at my nails i want them to grow so i try and stay busy.

11/4 Love Letter/ Midterm

            Your like a best friend i never had, your there threw thick and thin. Unlike people, if you die i could charge you back up turn you on and you're right back by my side. Sometimes you make me mad and don't like to cooperate but i would never harm you. Your my phone, my Blackberry Torch, my life wrapped in the palm of my hand. My secrets are safe with you, and if i was to lose you i wouldn't know what my next step in life would be.

       Even if i was to lose you, God forbid, i know that my secrets would be locked away for no one eyes but mines when you come back to me. Your used for way more than what you may know. You hold memories, help me communicate, and i could surf the web when ever i am able to. Your not a ordinary phone you're mine and you are a smartphone. Even You help me with feelings and your there to play whatever song i want to listen to by the way i am feeling. 

             I apologize for leave you in the house lonely, but i was also lonely in school and i didn't feel complete knowing you wasn't there to keep my company. You been threw a lot of hard falls and may feel mistreated at time but i would never trade you in till the day you give up on me. When i first saw i was excited, your bright buttons an your red glow i knew you was a keeper. We been together for nearly seven months and im planning on having many more to come. 

                                                              Love Your Owner, Tasneem 

What are the sites you most commonly access or visit on the Web? Why?

Sites i commonly access on the web are Twitter, Youtube, Engrade, and Blogger.  I access these sites daily for school, and at my own access for my needs.

What is the special HTML tag that connects web pages together? Why is this tag the most important tag in HTML? Give an example of this tag.

A special HTML tag that connect pages together is a link. This tag in HTML important because it could send you to another page u might need to find information on.  An example is the link to my blog.

School Uniforms

        I dont think wearing uniforms is bad. I do have complaints like the dress code now is plain. last year we was able to wear blue, red or gray polo shirts with khaki pants which gave us more different combinations of attire.  Now the polo's could only be gray and its kind of boring. I think the dress codes are necessary because students will come to school in clothing that's not appropriate for a learning environment.

         i think with the dress code the teachers or staff shouldn't have to complain about why a student have on shirts with to much cleavage showing or shorts to small. i think the students are following the dress code properly. if we want to add something extra to our uniform we should be able to, to show our individual personalities. 

         having everybody dressed the same from head to toe make students feel depressed an no since of individuality. i think the effect of mandatory will keep he school looking better dressed for learning and when it starts getting hot students and the staff don't have to look at a group of students half dressed in the hallways. to improve the school uniform i think we should be able to wear what we want with it such as hoodies, sweaters and cardigans any colors we buy.
    

HTML 3 introduction

1. What is an HTML? *Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) is the predominant markup language for web pages. HTML elements are the basic building-blocks of webpages.
2. What is a Markup language? *A markup language is another name for tags.
3. What are Markup tags usually called? *HTML tags
4. What surrounds HTML keywords? *HTML tags are keywords surrounded by angle brackets like <html>
5. What are the HTML tags included in a pair? *in pairs like <b> and </b>
6. What is the purpose of each tag?  *the tags to interpret the content of the page
7. What do HTML documents describe? *web pages
8. What do HTML documents contain? *It contains HTML tags and plain text.
9. What is another name for a HTML Document? *web pages
10. What happens to the text between a pair of HTML tags? *The text between <html> and </html> describes the web page........The text between <body> and </body> is the visible page content..........The text between <h1> and </h1> is displayed as a heading.........The text between <p> and </p> is displayed as a paragraph

What Makes a Smartphone Smart? How is a smartphone different than a cell phone, and what makes it so smart?

I have a blackberry smart phone i think what make my phone a smart phone is that i could send a receive email and notifications from social networks and my email addresses. i could also download special application that basic phones cant do other then just text and call. other smart phones like the iphone4s allows you to talk to it and it respond.

How will you use the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ be used to improve your education? Will tablets enhance learning or be more of a distraction?

     I will use the Samsung Galaxy Tab be used to improve my education by using it mostly for education. The galaxy tab have a lot of useful applications other then games. with the tab there is a calculator we could use. and it have a notebook were i write notes in English. The tab is also used as a dictionary and thesaurus and a study guide of SAT words which is a big help. 

    

Do you have a cellphone? Do you agree that it can distract you from your schoolwork?

Yes i have a cell phone. Yes a cellular device do distract you from school work with a cell phone you can get distracted when people text or call you in class. on my phone i have the internet so the sites such as facebook and twitter i cant access in school i use my phone. and with mostly all phones these days they are used to listen to music, so yes they do create a distraction.

Why is it so important to learn how to learn today and in the future?

It is important to learn how to learn today and in the future because today theirs people to teach you and help you learn. when your on your own the people that taught you may not be there so you would always have to be prepared too teach your self.

HTML basics 1

Introduction

1.What is HTML? *Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) is the predominant markup language for web pages. HTML elements are the basic building-blocks of webpages.
2. What does HTML stand for? *Hyper Text Markup Language.
3. What type of document is HTML? *It describe web pages.
4. What happens when a browser opens an HTML file? *The web browser read HTML documents and compose them into visible or audible web pages.
5. What does the acronym WYSIWYG stand for? *What You See Is What You Get.
6. What do you think is the advantage of using a WYSIWYG editor? *The advantage of WYSIWYG editors because building a website with them is easier and more intuitive.

WHY LEARN HTML?

7.Why do you need to know HTML? *HTML code can be written in any text editor, even the most basic one, you cannot build a website in a WYSIWYG editor if you don't have the editor.
8.What are three benefits of knowing HTML? *The only person that decides which code goes and which code doesn't, is the designer, Knowing HTML gives you an extra point: credibility, and you can always modify the HTML files generated by the editor.
9.Describe how you create a HTML document using a simple text editor.  * you can create a HTML using a simple text editor by using text edit on your computer and written what you feel and using the text editor when put the tags you could edit it how you want it to look.

TAGS

10.What is another name for a Tag? *Markups
11.Why are tags used? *HTML documents and display them as web pages. The browser does not display the HTML tags, but uses the tags to interpret the content of the page
12.What do you use to enclose HTML Tags? *</html>
13. What is the difference between a start tag and an end tag? *the start tags begins the text editor passage and the end tags is to end it.

Tell us how you feel about the use of Mobile Devices like Cellphones and Tablets as educational tools — whether in or out of the classroom. How could your teachers use them during lessons?

I think portable devices should be able to be in classrooms. i think they should be able to be in class but the students shouldn't abuse their power by having in headphones and going on sites they shouldn't go on, that don't pertain school work. the portable devices could cross a distraction but the teaches could use them so in class students can use them instead of text books and it would be easy for students and teachers to look stuff up.

My HTML Code

Tasneem McCulloch

<html>

<head>

<title>Netiquette GuideLines</title>

<body>

<h1>Netiquette Guidelines</h1>

<p>Intro: Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online.</p>

<ul>RULES:

<li>Remember The Human-When you're holding a conversation online, its easy to misinterpret your correspondent's meaning. you have to remember your holding a conversation on with a human that have feelings more or less then your own. </li>

<li>Respect other people's time and bandwidth- You shouldn't post things that people will waist their time reading, nowadays time is very important to people so false things.</li>

<li>Share your Expert knowledge- if you know something you shouldn't be afraid to share it because people go online mostly for studies and information.</li>

<li>Help keep flame wars under control- when flaming people express their opinion even if its negative or positive. if flaming is getting heated online and your witnessing it you should try and keep it under control before it goes over board. </li>

<li>if you noticed that somebody is still logged in a page or on the computer you should log out for them. you shouldn't go through somebody's private account or through their belongings.</li>

</ul>

Conclusion- These set of netiquette rules is to teach you to have appropriate online manner's. following these rules will keep your online life safe and under control.

</body>

</html>

What do you think are the advantages off cloud computing? What do you like about the iCloud? What problems if any do you see with the iCloud?

The advantages of using i could is that it do basically everything for you. Any unsaved work you have, it will automatically save it for you. i don't see any problems with the icould its very convenient.

Tell us what you think about Steve Jobs’s legacy and what your own guiding principles are. What are your core beliefs? What would you say is your personal credo? How does that credo guide you in life?

     Steve Jobs creations will live on from now till the end of time. His inventions have started something that will continue to our children to they children and so on. he has created new ways society view entertainment and communication. He would be remembered as the father of modern day technology. for what he was entertained in and his interest, he took risk which made his legacy and what he will be remembered as.

      One of my core beliefs are if you really believe in something don't give up and keep striving for your goals. Steve  Jobs wasn't born knowing he would change the technology world . he wasn't a toddler knowing that wanted to create apple devices and change the way we communicate today and so on. it took steve jobs many years to actually know what he wanted to do. he started of in his basement with a friend it was a start to a good ending. he went through obstacles but never gave up on what he wanted to succeed in.

     my personal credo is dream as if you'll live forever and live as you will die today. 

How did Steve Jobs (Apple) effect the way we learn, communicate and live today? How does this effect your life?

He changed the technological world to what is it today. Steve Jobs made the more sociable and the use of communication. when he created apple he also employed many people. The upgrade in the technology world he created help use communicate using the iphones. Changed the way we listen to music with the ipod's and changed the way we search web with ipads. He made technology something it never was.

How does flaming show a lack of respect? Do you respect people who flame others? Why?

flaming show a lack or respect by when somebody is flaming their could be expressing they honest opinion about someone or something wish could be took as a insult. Things they would say could be disrespectful and not agreed by others when flaming you show a lack of respect online to whatever you are talking about. No i don't respect other because if you want respect you have to show respect to not just me but others. i wont respect someone that disrespect others because its rude, and i will not know when they would get comfortable with me and start disrespecting me.

Do you think that the passing the HSPA should be a requirement for graduation? Do standardized test measure what you really know? Why?

I do not think that the passing the HSPA should be a requirement for graduation, because some students are very smart and aren't good test takers.The standardized test doesn't measure what you really know. During the test you could be sick or not feel will and because  of the circumcises you will fail. Even if you fail the hspa by a point or two your required to take the whole section you failed all over.

Do you think the HSPA test should be given on a computer or over the Internet? Would most students do better or worse? Would the results be the same? Would you prefer to take the test the traditional way or on a computer? Why?

I think they should have the hspa Test on the computer or over the internet because its more modern. Most students are use to be on the computer and on the internet anyway so it should easier for them to get it done. i don't think students will do better but the results might be the same because its either u pass or you fail based on what you know but it may keep the students interested. i took the test and i think i would prefer it over the computer, because after awhile i was getting bored taking the test and while writing i was able to lay down which didn't help, but when a student on the computer they will have to sit up.

Are you giving your best effort in this class? Do you always work to the best of your ability? What are you going to do to improve you effort in school and especially this class?

Yes im giving my best effort in school. Yes i do work to the best of my ability but i think i could do better to get a 100%. to improve my effort in class i think i need to study thoroughly for test and quizzes.

Why are Digital Citizenship and netiquette key to Online Safety 3.0?

Digital Citizen and netiquette key to Online Safety 3.0 because when your a digital citizen you care about whats going on online in your area. And the netiquette key to online safety is the manners you have online and social networks.

You walk in to the computer classroom. You sit down at your computer. You notice that the computer was left on. Someones online accounts, photographs and classwork is open. What is the right thing to do? What would you do? Why? Should you go into the other persons accounts?

The right thing to do is log out the other persons account. i would log out of the persons account go on mines and complete my work for the day. No you shouldn't go into another person account because it a invasion of privacy and rude.

A boy friends you through Facebook. He is exactly your age, likes the same things as you, likes the same music you do. After a few weeks of chatting, he asks you to meet him. What do you do?

After a few weeks of chatting with him through Facebook will not meet up with him. On Facebook i don't acknowledge people i do not no, because it could b a fake profile or anything.  I don't go one Facebook looking for new friends to hang out with or to have a conversation but i talk to people i already know. but if i did talk to a stranger i would not plan on hanging out with him or her.

Why do you think you should engage in the highly collaborative and interactive Web 2.0 in a safe and responsible manner?

I think you should engage in the highly collaborative and interactive Web 2.0 in a safe and responsible manner because online you never know who you are talking to unless you really know the person. You shouldn't say things out of content when talking to somebody online.

Why do you think it is important to have good manners online?

I think its important to have good online manners because you don't want to upset somebody, or look stupid posting something wrong or mean about another person. Having online manner's could help both of the people from getting their feelings hurt.

What do you think are two advantages to watching how to videos? Would you rather watch a video tutorial or read a text tutorial?

Two advantages of watching how to videos are, you can learn how to work the desktop you have at school or at home. Also how to videos navigate you to know new things about the desktop you may have never knew. i would rather read because i have a better understanding with reading text other then somebody saying it because i may not listen.

What would you do if you witnessed a situation similar to this?

If i witness somebody being cyber bullied or bullied of any kind i would tell the person that's bullying someone its not cool and they not making a good image on their self. I would try and stop it, but if i noticed i cant really help i would seek a higher authority and let the person know what they doing they could get in a lot of trouble for they actions.

Do you think laws like the one in New Jersey will help reduce instances of bullying? What do you think teachers and schools can do to improve school culture and reduce bullying? What approaches do you think can be effective? Do you see this problem getting better, worse or staying about the same in your school or community?

     Yes i do think laws in New Jersey help reduce instances of bullying. With the laws it well make people think twice before they bully somebody. Many people was committing suicide because they were bullied or hurt mentally or physically by somebody else. I think bullying would now reduce dramatically now that people know that they could get punished for bullying somebody.

     I think that teachers and schools can talk about the bullying issue more in class and assemblies to improve school culture and reduce bullying. If there was more public speakers and speeches, sooner or later the bullies will get the point that its not right and will be punished for it.    

     I see the problem getting better in my school and community. Many people aren't being faced as the victim of being bullied now. But if so i believe the problem will stopped. In school the bullying will stop, all of the students that go here know that the principle will punish with the worst punishment he will be able to enforce. In my community not that many people are being bullied, but if an adult or somebody like me witness it they will stop it.

What would you do if someone created a page on Facebook using your name and information? How is bullying handled in your school and community? Do you feel the rules and policies are adequate? Are they effective?

If someone created a page on Facebook using my name and information, i will contact Facebook to get the page removed, if the problem consist i will notify my parent's and the police. I would like to know who the person is insulting me also. I think in school and my community bulling is handled lightly, because nobody would confess to being bullied because they might be made fun of because of that. A lot of people think or have the mentality that they will never get bullied. I do feel the rules and policies are adequate though because the bully do get punished for his or her actions when they get caught. 

The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights becomes law in the state of New Jersey. Did New Jersey go too far with this law, or is it appropriate and necessary action? Why or why not?

I do not think New Jersey went to far with this law. The law against bullying is very appropriate and necessary. Young adults and children being bullied most times end up committing suicide or hurting themselves because of the abuse caused by others. The bullier would usually not get blamed because of the victims actions. I don't think that's fair because if it wasn't for the bullying the actions would have been avoided. I don't think that anybody deserve to get hurt in a physical and mental way by another peer, that would push them to not even want to live anymore, and the bully should be punished at all causes.

Do you think that teenagers are more likely to get into trouble on the Internet than young children? Why?

Yes, I do think teenagers are most likely to get into trouble using the internet than younger children. On the internet children are looking forward to play games other then go on social network sites or to be curious to go on to inappropriate websites.

*What do you think are the dangers of when using the Internet?

The dangers when using the internet it sexual predators you might bump into when using social networks. The danger of being hacked, or receiving a virus on your computer which could damage your software. And another danger is identity deft when filling out surveys or buying items online.

*Does modern technology make life more convenient or was life better when technology was simpler?

Yes modern day technology make life more convenient. Now its easier to stay in touch with people through social networks, video chat, and cell phones. Its also easier to get projects and papers done without having to go to the library.