How do you feel about swearing? Does it matter if teenagers sometimes use bad language on the Web?
-I FEEL okay i guess. It is a natural way and part of life. I jus say that you have to know when and where to use it. But with kids are a different story. Watch it!...But i don't care about it on the internet.

If you could buy a new computer, what would you like to buy? Why?
-A dell Laptop pc or a Mac.

Which do you like better, a laptop computer or a desktop computer? Why?
-I like a laptop better because its portable.

Describe this class in six words.
-Boring, Hot, Funny, Fun, Joking, Likable.

How has the Internet has changed relationships? Is the net effect positive or negative?
-It limits privacy because anything can be put on the net(or myspace: But those people know what i mean.). But it has had a neutral effect on relationships.

Write a thank you note or tribute to someone who lost his/her life in an heroic way.
-I would like to dedicate this thank you note to more than one person. These people thoughtfully came together in a practical lose lose situation. Either way they were going to die, but i guess it made it better for them knowing that it would save the lives of hundreds even thousands of Americans. The people I am dedicating this letter to are the passengers of United flight 93 on 9-11-01. Thank you.............................................1

Memorial Day commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. What will you do to celebrate Memorial Day? What does this holiday mean to you?
-I will probably chill with the family and go to a BARBECUE. This day means that there are people that are willing to put their lives on the line so I and other citizens can have it better.

Is it better or worse to bully someone if you're using the Internet?
-It's better but don't get me wrong bullying is bullying.

Tony Wagner asserts that "the seven survival skills...all students should master are critical thinking and problem solving; collaboration across networks and leading by influence; agility and adaptability; initiative and entrepreneurship; effective oral and written communication; accessing and analyzing information; and curiosity and imagination." How many of these skills do you possess? Which one is your strongest and which one is your weakest skill?
-I possess all of the above. My strongest skill is agility and adaptability. My weakest skill is collaboration across networks.

What would you like to have a robot do for you? What do you think robots will be able to do in the future?
-i want a robot to do all of my chores. i think robots will be able to assist us with heavy duty jobs.

What do you think is the advantages and disadvantages to using a book reader like the Kindle in education? Do you think it will replace the traditional textbook?
-it is great and can help you learn faster but it will make you lazier

What do you think headphones tell you about the person that is wearing them?
-It tells you what kind or style of music they like to listen to.

Think about someone who annoys you, and write something positive about them.
-My Big Brother is so annoying when he talks about religion and how it is not scientifically true. when he does that he goes on forever. Despite this he is very intelligent and informative.

Twitter enables its users to send and read other users' updates known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length. How is the class closing similar to Twitter? You can now view every ones class closing at: twitter.
-We get to see everyone's post through their blogs just the same as twitter.

What habit do you find particularly annoying in others? What habit do you have that is particularly annoying to others?
-When people talk about random topics. what i mean is when you are having a convo and people keep switching topics. But a bad habit of mines is I tend to find things funny that aren't "funny" to others.

Children often see celebrities as role models. What is your opinion of this?
-There should be a select few that we consider as role models.

Choices we make as individuals affect self, family, community and the world. How do you decide or make choices?
-I think about the the people i love before i act on anything. I think about my future as well.

How do you imagine the school of the future?
-We will have computerized books and notebooks.

How does technology extend human capabilities?
-It has enabled us to use better medical instruments to understand the body.

What lessons have you learned from a favorite book or film?
-Keep your enemies close and your friends even closer.

What would you like to do during the spring vacation?
-Eat, sleep, and have fun.

Why do you think American students lag behind students from many other countries, in math and science proficiency?
-American customs are not as strict as others.

What role does art or music play in your life?
-Art is a way to express myself without using words. I love music. It's a major part of my life. It helps me get things done.

How can we use technology to take better care of our world and its resources?
-We can invent more windmills which will enable us to save energy.

Have you ever had any experience with a bully or Cyber-bully?
-No i haven't had an experience with a cyber-bully. i also haven't had an experience with a regular bully................1

Do you think that it should snow on the first day of Spring? Is this a sign of what to expect the rest of the Spring? Why or why not?
-No it shouldn't snow on the first day of spring because spring is like the preview of the summer. That's the best season of the year. It gives you the hot, the cold and all the in between. This is not what it will be like in the spring because it's always a snowstorm before spring.

Do you think our lives have been improved by the Internet?
-Yes because we are open to a wider variety of knowledge and different things that we didn't know.

A limerick is a silly poem with five lines. They are often funny or nonsensical.
How to write a limerick:The first, second and fifth lines rhyme with each other and have the same number of syllables (typically 8 or 9). The third and fourth lines rhyme with each other and have the same number of syllables (typically 5 or 6). Limericks often start with the line "There once was a..." or "There was a..." Example of an 8,8,5,5,8 syllable limerick:

-There was once a boy named billy
-This kid would act very silly
-He would eat apples
-He drinks a Snapple
-He would always have company

You can get a college degree from University of the People for free. If it's free, can it be worth anything?
-Yes it can be worth something because knowledge is power. You also can gain other necessities through knowledge.

Do you think that your parents should be responsible for your behavior in school? Do you think it is right that they can be fined and even jailed for your behavior?
-No I don't think that my parents should be responsible for my behavior in school. It depends on the seriousness of the situation, but i still think that particular action is unnecessary.

What do you think is the best way to protect children from online predators?
-Inform your children about the dangers of the internet and practice safety tips.

What are three of the ways the Internet can be used for education?
-For finding out information about various things, doing projects for school and finding out political information.

"I think the world would be a better place if students learned more ______ in school." Write a word or phrase and explain why you chose it.
-About the government. I would like to learn more about how the government deceives the public.

How can the internet help you to learn? Do you take advantage of this?
-U can explore other means of education. Yes i do.

THANKS

You've just won an Academy Award. What will you say in your acceptance speech?
-I would tell all the people who've voted for me and all the people whom I've been influenced by, thank you. Also i can't forget the 1 and only "God".

The Better Me

Write about how you noticeably changed after a particular turning point in your life. (Write in complete sentences, use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.)
-A major change i made in my life was to stay away from gang activity. This change came after I was stabbed during a fight I was engaged in. It definantly changed my life for the better.

Last night was the State of the Union address in the U.S. How would you sum up the status of America today?
-We are in a Recession and i dont think our economy will recover right away but it is finally in the right hands.

What do you think is the advantage to using multiple windows when working on the computer?
-The advantage of working on with multiple windows on a computer is the availability of mobility.