Day 9 Blog

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter found in the brain that is needed for normal functioning of the central nervous system. Speed is a drug that can be prescribed or can be found as a street drug, otherwise known as crystal meth. Its causes arousal in the brain and central nervous system. "Playing video games doubles the amount of dopamine in the brain which is equivalent to a dose of speed". What do you think about that quote? Believe it or not?

Comment on the Hypnotist you saw on Monday.

Day 8 Blog

To post, or not to post...that is the question? The internet has become a sharing network for pictures and personal videos. Since every user is held responsible for what they post on the internet, it would be best to check a few details before posting any document on line. Think about the following:
1. Do you own copyrights to this file?
2. Did you obtain permission from the persons appearing in the pictures or videos for posting on the Internet?
3. Are there children in the picture?
4. Are the pictures embarassing?
5. Could their content be offensive to certain people?
6. Could the content be considered offensive, hateful, discriminatory or sexual?
7. Do you want the internet community to have access to your pictures?

Have you posted pictures on Facebook or Youtube? Have you considered the above questions before posting? Can you think of other guiding questions that might help people decide if they should post or not? What do you do if a picture has been posted that puts one of these standards in question?

Day 7 Blog

How much texting is too much texting? If you text, have you sent inappropriate texts? Have you received inappropriate texts? Do you have any idea how much time people your age spend texting? What are the advantages and disadvantages of texting? View this clip on text messaging. What is an important theme to get out of the clip?


http://www.thatsnotcool.com/

Day 6 Blog

Watch the two video clips found on the side bar of this Blog page; Think Before you Post and Everybody Knows your Name. Why is it important to safeguard your own privacy when posting pictures of yourself, or revealing any personal information, as in the two videos?

Day 5 Blog

Good Morning;

You are going to view a short video clip from an Oprah Show. This individual has a different way of viewing life. He looks at the cup half full as opposed to half empty. Watch, and comment what lesson you can take from the way he lives his life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=CA&hl=en&v=BODHsU3hDo4

Day 4 Blog

View Wikis and Blogs in Plain English. Compare and contrast the similarities / differences between the two. Comment back.

Day 3 Blog

"Kids see more than 250 000 commercials aimed at their appearance by the age of 17". How do you think this may affect the way kids think about themselves? Do you think it may affect some kids' self esteem and self confidence?What could be the worst case scenario for kids that are affected by such commercials? Let me know how commercials of this sort make you feel.

Day 2 Blog

Watch the video named Cyber Bullying; Broken Friendships found at the side bar on this blog page. Comment on the importance of Internet Safety and safeguarding your own user name and ID.