Colleen

​ ​​5/11/10 I have created my wikispace using my compass odyssy login and password information, but for the password I had to add on because it wasn't enough letters.

​​5/11/10 ​ ​ The benifits of of using worldregions wikispaces for home and school assignments are, you will always know what the homework is. If you didn't know what the homework was, you could just go to wikispaces and see what it is. Wiki allows the class to have disscussions and see what others people think. One person may think one thing and another think the opposite. They could get opinions from the rest of the class. Also, the class can tell everyone what they think of their writing. We get constructive critisism. Some challenges that I may face are, sometimes I might not have acsess to the computer. My older brother will sometimes also have to use the computer, so I won't be able to get on. Another challenge is, I have dance class on Wednesday nights and I have to practice an hour a day of irish dance. That would sometimes make it hard to get on the computer.

I like being able to view the opinions of our classmates. When we really start to focus on the essential questions from class, we may have some debates. Great work! Ms Flood

you're right people can get opinions from other people "Chris"

I  agree with Chris & more homework will always be known. I too have a busy schedule except I don't dance."Ricky"

5/12/10 I understand the policy perfectly. I know that I need to follow all rules provided. The rules are basically saying to use the site for academic use only. I really don't see why anyone would break any of the rules. The rules are complettly fair. I get why they made the policy and I understand the point they are trying to get to the students, but I really don't think anyone in our class woyuld do any of those things. If any one did, they would be in a whole lot of trouble. As I was saying, the policy makes perfect sense and I understand well.

I don't see why any one would break the rules eather, good job. "Chris"

People break rules to make a show. O.K. job .Just kidding. Good job "Ricky"

I don't know why anyone would break the rules either, but they still do. It doesn't make sense? Or does it? (to some people.) "Crystal"

5/13/10 List of Cultural Influences 1. Dance 2. Stores 3. Food 4. Race 5. Language

American values shared by differrent culturals are........ 1. Style/Clothes 2.Religion 3. Education

Nice job ;) Matty C.

I think that you have some good ideas and I can see that you are putting a lot of effort into your reflrections. As for constructive criticism, I don't think that race is a cultural influence. **__SEE__ my responce in __CAITRIONAS__ reflection page**. But, I do see how you could think that. Great job. :) Crystal

5/19/10 Obama: Arizona Immigration Law is "Misdirected" __ Summary of the law: __ The law is basically stating, that if someone has entered the country illegally, and the police get suspcious about a person, they are able to look up the person's immigration records. It is also saying that if a person broke the law of the country and/or state and it is proven that they are in the country illegally, they will immedeatly be sent to the country's immigration jail. __ What I think of the law: __ I think the law is fair for 2 reasons. My first reason is, if the police get suspicious, they should be allowed to know wheither or not the person is here illegally or legally. That is fair right? My second reason is, if a person broke the law of the state and has already broken the law by entering the country ilegally, I think it is fair that they get sent to a jail that holds people who have entered illegally. __Summary of the Article:__ President O bama and Mexico's President Calderon upset about Arizona's immigration law. They beleive the law is unfair. Calderon thinks that the law makes migration"criminal" and also thinks it will be like discrimination. The Presidents are trying to stop illegal enterence and make the borders safer. President Obama also needs the votes of Republicans to be able to passan immigration bill. The article also talks about the "deadly drug wars" going on. The wars have affected both the U.S. and Mexico. "Drug Traffickers" are affecting day-day lives. Mexico sent troops all across the country to fight back against the drug traffickers.

I like your reflection, Colleen. I somewhat agree with you, but you should look more into the story. Because first, the police didnt look into the records before the interrogated the people, at least in some cases. They interrogated them because they thought using discrimination; I say this because say they saw some random (no one get offended) mexican guy walking down the street, the first they might do is confront him. But your reflection was thorough. If you want to see what I mean, look at my reflection.

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5/24/10 "Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand."~Chinese Proverb

This staement means that just being told isn't enough. Being shown may or may not be substancial. Being involved is the way to know. This relates to our class and our assignments because we are always involved. There is always atleast 1 way in a lesson that we get really involved like, activities, research, Wikispace, ect. Things like the news reflection. When we do stuff like that we understand more and the subject or what ever we're doing becomes much easier. )Colleen(

5/26/10 New Verse for "We Shall Overcome"

New Verse: We shall be together, We shall be together, we shall be together someday!

6/3/10 I didn't really like this years field day, last years was much better. First, the kickball game was too long. The rotating was kind of confusing and the rules weren't right. Other kids were playing it regularly! Second the games were pretty pointless. Some were good, like the long jump, races and obstacle course. The parachute, beach day thing, and the football thing were pretty pointless. I didn't like those ones. As I said, last years field day was way better. )Colleen(

6/7/10 The Cabinet: The cabinet consists of the vice president and 15 people from different departments. The cabinet's purpose is to advise the president. The Departments and People: 1. Vice President of the U.S.: Joseph Biden 2. Department of State: Secretary Hillary Clinton 3.Department of the Treasury: Secretary Timothy Geithner 4. Department of Defense: Secretary Robert Gates 5. Department of Justice: Attorney Genral Eric Holder Jr. 6.Department of the Interior: Secretary Kenneth Salazar 7. Department of Agricultural: Secretary Thomas Vilsack 8. Department of Commerce: Secretary Gary Locke 9. Department of Labor: Secretary Hilda Solis 10. Department of Health and Human Services: Secretary Kathleen Sebelius 11. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Secretary Shuan Donovan 12. Department of Transportation: Secretary Ray LaHood !3. Department of Energy: Secretary Steven Chu 14. Department of Education: Secretary Arne Ducan 15. Department of Veterans Affairs: Secretary Eric Shinseki 16. Department of Homeland Security: Secretary Janet Napolitino

6/9/10 Questions 1. The pros of Wikispace are, that I get to see everyone elses work. It is a lot easier to use the computer for assignments, plus if I'm sick I know where I can get the information on an assignments. The cons of Wikispace are, some people just aren't computer people. Sometimes people are busy and can't get on the computer. 2. The thing that was benificial for me was, I mess up a lot when I write, so when I mess up, or I realize I did something wrong I have to erase it. On the computer I can just backspace. Plus I am not really a big fan of writing. Another thing that was benificial is, if you don't get something, or are confused on something, you can get the idea by looking on other peoples page. ​<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 120%;">3. The aspect I enjoyed, is that I can express myself on the computer. It is fun getting to use the computer and use different fonts and colors! <span style="color: #04ae82; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 120%;">4. There i only one improvement that I think could be made. It is with the attaching files. There has been some difficulties for some people finding thiers and getting the right file on the right page. <span style="color: #f1641e; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 120%;">5. I would like to continue to use Wikispaces in future classes because it is fun and helpful. It is fun because I get to use the computer, be creative and make comments on other people's pages! It is helpful because, I always know where the assgnments are, and if I am confused on what to do, I can either do a disscusion or just look on someone elses page for ideas. <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 120%;"> 6. Wikispaces has helped me grow academically by opening my mind to new ideas. Seeing what other people put down and people's writing styles ahs really opened my mind to the world around me. Some people put things down that I would have NEVER thought of. Before, I didn't really think that my writing style was, "good enough", but now after seeing that no one has a "good style", I feel better about my writing. <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 120%;">7. I think Wikispaces has helped build relationships with my peers because I get to see the real them. During the day at school, you really get to see what they like to do, what they're good at,ect. On the computer, I can see what they like, if they are good at certain things and not good at others. You get the point. <span style="color: #df9ff9; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 120%;">8. I feel that Wikispace has helped build my self-esteem. It has showed me that I am very creative, and other people also aren't fantastic at writing. 9. As your student, I really only think that there is 1 way for you to grow as an educater. You should maybe take kids one-on-one if you see them having a problem, or maybe even get them a tutor <span style="color: #008000; font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: 120%;">. 10. I don't think that there is really anything you can improve about your Wikispace.

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