Friday November 1st

Photo editing can make things pretty but it can also make things TOO pretty if you catch my drift. It can distort the truth and flatter or not flatter people or things. It's fun and appropriate when it's for lols and doesn't go too public i.e. in a magazine. If you edit selfies a lot that is not fun and appropriate but rather sickening. It's too much when people aren't themselves anymore or are show in false compromising positions. That happens a lot in the media these days and creates body image issues, especially for young girls.

Monday October 28th

My favorite web tool we've used so far in class this year is Google docs. I've used it in other classes and it's a good way to both keep track of your own stuff and collaborate with others. Google drive is a good alternate for a pesky little flash drive because you are less likely to lose it in the mall, although who knows. I like the editing future of Google docs too because it's an easy way to work on group projects. Also, it says who edited or commented what so it's easy to pinpoint who the idiot in the group is. I think this web tool can be used in a myriad of situations, both for school and also to keep track of your own business.

Global Conflict Presentation

Israel and Palestine

More PowerPoint presentations from Emma

Monday October 21st

The beginning of my weekend was not great because I had a debate tournament that did not go very well. I am not sure why my partner and I had such a tough time this particular weekend but I am fearful of my debate coach's wrath today. After that, I spend most of my weekend working on homework and college applications and researching other random things as I do in my spare time. I researched Grinnell College which is a college I'm applying to and visiting this Saturday. It seems like a nifty place.
Last night we had to take my picture for the PSAT but I hated them all and then my parents got mad at me. This is why I avoid taking pictures.

Thursday October 17th

A memorable presentation is one what blows your mind. It presents new information in new and exciting ways. Good presentations don't have lots of words on a slide because that doesn't get information across very effectively. My presentation will be better than anyone else because I know what I'm talking about. I'll figure the rest out when I get there.

Tuesday October 15th

While I was already aware of most of what was discussed in the Ted Talk, it explained the content in a very clear, cohesive manner that articulated what technology is doing to us and the reasons behind it. I thought it was accurate for those who are sucked in by technology, but I do no think all are. For example, I do not consider my phone my friend because I like to think I'm slightly more stable than that.

Monday October 14th

The digital allows us to connect with the world and garner information instantly. In the past people had to to send telegraphs and go to the library for that, which took so long that they would be dead before they gathered as much information as we do in a day. One thing I sometimes dislike is that technology sucks you in and keeps you occupied for hours upon hours with meaningless things. I use technology to connect with friends, get information to people for the various activities I'm an officer for or member of, and to do homework. Homework, especially that which involves research, is a lot easier now that technology is accessible to everyone. So are college applications, wheeeeee!