Information R/evolution Video

Watch the video titled Information R/evolution.



Now respond to the following questions:

1. What are three things you learned from the video?
2. What was one cool thing about the video?
3. What do you think was the main message that Michael Wesch (the creator of this video) was trying to get across?
   

Life logged off? No way, Carleton students say.

Please read the following Star Tribune article titled Life logged off? No way, Carleton students say. You can access the link here:

http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1536150.html

Please answer the following questions:

1. If you gave up the "digital life" for 24 hours, what would you miss the most? Why?
2. If you gave up the "digital life" for 24 hours, what would you miss the least? Why?
3. How long do you think you could "survive" without using any technology?
   
4. Do you think we are better off with or without technology? Justify your answer.
   

Weekly Update (11-12-2007)

• 3-2-1 Discussion of Personal Experience Speech
• Web 2.0 Discussion
• Personal Experience Speech Samples
• Intro to Hurricane Unit
• Weather
• Tracking a Hurricane
  

11-8 (B Day) Happenings

Today we checked supplies, voted on the Packer Contest and I handed out the LRT Calendar for November and December. We then completed the remaining student presentations of the Personal Experience Speech. Some classes had time to do RIF or other homework.

Assignment

• Once you've completed your speech, respond to the blog Reflection on Your Personal Experience Speech. (DUE Monday)
• Respond to the blog 3-2-1 Discussion of Personal Experience Speech. (DUE Monday)
• Read Mr. Buckley's Responses to your comments in the blog 3-2-1 Discussion of Personal Experience Speech. My responses are found on the comments page intermixed with your responses. (DUE Monday)
  
• Respond to the blog poll question, Overall, do you think the Personal Experience Speech Presentations in your class were . . . (DUE Friday)
• Respond to the blog poll question, What did you think of the Personal Experience Speech Module? (DUE Friday)
  
• Check the blog daily and complete any tasks that are added.
• Bring all supplies to class.

All extra credit assignments are optional.
Please remember that all handouts can be downloaded and printed out at www.edline.net.

3-2-1 Discussion of the Personal Experience Speech

Now that the Personal Experience Speech Module is over, please take a few moments to complete a 3-2-1 discussion.

• Give 3 putups--let me know what you found interesting, enjoyable, educational, worthwhile, etc.
• Make 2 suggestions--let me know what I could do differently to make the Personal Experience Speech Module more interesting, fun, educational, worthwhile, etc.
• Ask 1 question (OPTIONAL)--share one question (if you have one) relating to the Personal Experience Speech Module that you did not have answered.
  

Your comments help me understand what is good about the Personal Experience Speech Module and what I can do to make it better in the future. Thanks for your time and input.

11-7 (B Day) Happenings

Today we checked supplies and I handed out the LRT Calendar for November and December. We then completed the remaining student presentations of the Personal Experience Speech. Some classes had time to do RIF or other homework.

Assignment

• Once you've completed your speech, respond to the blog Reflection on Your Personal Experience Speech. (DUE Friday)
• Respond to the blog 3-2-1 Discussion of Personal Experience Speech. (DUE Friday)
• Read Mr. Buckley's Responses to your comments in the blog 3-2-1 Discussion of Personal Experience Speech. My responses are found on the comments page intermixed with your responses. (DUE Friday)
• Respond to the blog poll question, Overall, do you think the Personal Experience Speech Presentations in your class were . . . (DUE Friday)
• Respond to the blog poll question, What did you think of the Personal Experience Speech Module? (DUE Friday)
  
• Check the blog daily and complete any tasks that are added.
• Bring all supplies to class.

All extra credit assignments are optional.
Please remember that all handouts can be downloaded and printed out at www.edline.net.

11-6 (A Day) Happenings

Today we reviewed the Packer Contest and then checked supplies. We then continued student presentations of the Personal Experience Speech. Some classes had a short amount of RIF time.

Assignment
SPEECH DAY CONTINUES ON THURSDAY!

• Once you've completed your speech, respond to the blog Reflection on Your Personal Experience Speech.
  
• Check the blog daily and complete any tasks that are added.
• Make sure to bring RIF material and homework in case we finish presenting speeches before the end of class.
• Bring all supplies to class.

All extra credit assignments are optional.
Please remember that all handouts can be downloaded and printed out at www.edline.net.

11-5 (B Day) Happenings

Today we reviewed the Packer Contest and then checked supplies. We then continued student presentations of the Personal Experience Speech. Some classes had a short amount of RIF time.

Assignment
SPEECH DAY CONTINUES ON WEDNESDAY!

• Once you've completed your speech, respond to the blog Reflection on Your Personal Experience Speech.
  
• Check the blog daily and complete any tasks that are added.
• Make sure to bring RIF material and homework in case we finish presenting speeches before the end of class.
• Bring all supplies to class.

All extra credit assignments are optional.
Please remember that all handouts can be downloaded and printed out at www.edline.net.

11-2 (A Day) Happenings

Today we voted on the Packer Contest and then checked supplies. I checked the final draft of the Personal Experience Speech Outline. Students then presented speeches for the remainder of the class.

Assignment
SPEECH DAY CONTINUES ON TUESDAY!

• Respond to the blog Reflection on Your Personal Experience Speech.
  
• Check the blog daily and complete any tasks that are added.
• Bring all supplies to class.
  

All extra credit assignments are optional.
Please remember that all handouts can be downloaded and printed out at www.edline.net.

Weekly Update (11-5-2007)

• Personal Experience Speech Presentations
• RIF
• Communication Unit Wrap Up