Read THIS blog post by a teacher. I mean actually read it. Take it in. Think about it. And then, write about it. What do you think about it? What is the teacher trying to say? In your own words explain what "the main event" is.
I think that it is an interesting point of view to contend that the main event of learning is not actually the learning but rather the learning experiences that you have in the form of dealing with problems and figuring out how to live life from a young age. The teacher is saying that people put unneeded stress on themselves and also put unneeded emphasis on the math and reading aspects of school, rather the focus should be on the actual problem solving skills that you are gaining in the process. He states that kids need to start making decisions that are mature and that are bettering their lives, instead of skipping class and acting as though their education does not truly matter in the long run, which it certainly does. The main event, as stated by the author of this blog post, is dealing and overcoming adversity and being able to get over the obstacles that are inherent in a high school education.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
4-14-15
3 day weekend... how was it? Give me a good story or something funny that happened this weekend. Go.
My weekend was quite enjoyable mainly because I just didn't do much the entire time. On Saturday I had solo and ensemble festival at Olathe South and I received a 1 on my solo which mans that I advance to state with it. Also on Saturday my friends and I took an adventure down to Olathe to visit a Mexican bakery and grocery store for our spanish project. I bought some pastries and a mexican soda and when I went to look for a bottle opener, a man behind me took my bottle and opened it by smashing it against the counter. It was literally the greatest thing I have ever seen. The rest of my weekend was filled with watching TV and movies and reading.
My weekend was quite enjoyable mainly because I just didn't do much the entire time. On Saturday I had solo and ensemble festival at Olathe South and I received a 1 on my solo which mans that I advance to state with it. Also on Saturday my friends and I took an adventure down to Olathe to visit a Mexican bakery and grocery store for our spanish project. I bought some pastries and a mexican soda and when I went to look for a bottle opener, a man behind me took my bottle and opened it by smashing it against the counter. It was literally the greatest thing I have ever seen. The rest of my weekend was filled with watching TV and movies and reading.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
4-9-15
Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Elaborate on why you agree of disagree.
If images are on the internet they should be "free game".
In my opinion if an image is on the internet, it is still the property of whoever owns the image because the internet is no more than an online marketplace that is accessible to the world. This means that others should not be able to sell images that do not belong to them; they should not be able to use the image to garner profit or sales such as in an advertisement. However I do believe that students or people who do not intend to make a profit with the use of images should be able to use images without worry or charge because it is strictly educational. By citing the image and following proper citations and sourcing, people should be able to use these images for free.
If images are on the internet they should be "free game".
In my opinion if an image is on the internet, it is still the property of whoever owns the image because the internet is no more than an online marketplace that is accessible to the world. This means that others should not be able to sell images that do not belong to them; they should not be able to use the image to garner profit or sales such as in an advertisement. However I do believe that students or people who do not intend to make a profit with the use of images should be able to use images without worry or charge because it is strictly educational. By citing the image and following proper citations and sourcing, people should be able to use these images for free.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
4-7-15
Reflection
I felt that my resume website was actually quite good other than the obvious shortcoming of the cobras on each page. I understand that this design was not super professional but I still did like the inclusion of it in my website because it added a nice creative and fun element to my page. Based on the other websites I saw, my functionality was above average but my design could have included some more color and excitement. Overall, I feel that my resume website served its purpose, conveying important information in an organized manner while still remaining accessible for the viewer. If I were to redo the website I would certainly rethink the design of the page as a whole, possibly using cleaner design elements and going for the professional feel that was intended.
As far as skills are concerned, I would like to branch out a little more because it feels as though we are working on the same skills over and over again with css and html code. Although we did use Photoshop this time, I would like to begin learning some newer skills that would contribute to creating a more professional cohesive website. Other than this request, I think that the skills we have learnt are well developed and I am now understanding the basics of website development.
I felt that my resume website was actually quite good other than the obvious shortcoming of the cobras on each page. I understand that this design was not super professional but I still did like the inclusion of it in my website because it added a nice creative and fun element to my page. Based on the other websites I saw, my functionality was above average but my design could have included some more color and excitement. Overall, I feel that my resume website served its purpose, conveying important information in an organized manner while still remaining accessible for the viewer. If I were to redo the website I would certainly rethink the design of the page as a whole, possibly using cleaner design elements and going for the professional feel that was intended.
As far as skills are concerned, I would like to branch out a little more because it feels as though we are working on the same skills over and over again with css and html code. Although we did use Photoshop this time, I would like to begin learning some newer skills that would contribute to creating a more professional cohesive website. Other than this request, I think that the skills we have learnt are well developed and I am now understanding the basics of website development.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
3-24-15
Define 'User Experience'. What does it mean and how does it relate to web design? Explain yourself.
User experience, especially in the context of web design, relates to how a web site makes the visitor or user feel and how they react to the website as a whole. Specifically this user experience is achieved through pleasant color schemes, organized layouts, and easy to use controls on a website, all of which make the user more happy with his experience with the website. User experience is the single most important aspect of a website because in the end, a website is meant to please its user, thus user experience is key.
User experience, especially in the context of web design, relates to how a web site makes the visitor or user feel and how they react to the website as a whole. Specifically this user experience is achieved through pleasant color schemes, organized layouts, and easy to use controls on a website, all of which make the user more happy with his experience with the website. User experience is the single most important aspect of a website because in the end, a website is meant to please its user, thus user experience is key.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3-10-15
Who do you look up to in your life? Why do you look up to them? Tell me about them and some of their characteristics that you admire.
I look up to my father and mother as the utmost role models in my life. There are many reasons for this choice from their constantly taking care of me to their virtues, but beyond all else, I look up to my parents because they sacrificed everything by coming to America to give my brother and I the best opportunities. They are compassionate, brave, and disciplined, not tolerating mediocrity out of us o even themselves. To my parents, education is the most important asset in the world, therefore this value system passed on to me. My parents are great role models and I strive to be like them.
I look up to my father and mother as the utmost role models in my life. There are many reasons for this choice from their constantly taking care of me to their virtues, but beyond all else, I look up to my parents because they sacrificed everything by coming to America to give my brother and I the best opportunities. They are compassionate, brave, and disciplined, not tolerating mediocrity out of us o even themselves. To my parents, education is the most important asset in the world, therefore this value system passed on to me. My parents are great role models and I strive to be like them.
Monday, March 9, 2015
3-9-15
Tell me about your weekend.
My weekend was pretty eventful, largely due to relay for life on Friday and Saturday. Although i was really tired when I was done with the event, especially because I was running around trying to fix problems that arose throughout the night. After sleeping for eight hours until 3:00 PM I finally woke up and then went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. This weekend was a really great one: great weather, great relaxation, and a great cause.
My weekend was pretty eventful, largely due to relay for life on Friday and Saturday. Although i was really tired when I was done with the event, especially because I was running around trying to fix problems that arose throughout the night. After sleeping for eight hours until 3:00 PM I finally woke up and then went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. This weekend was a really great one: great weather, great relaxation, and a great cause.
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