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Thursday, April 28, 2011

College vs. Facebook

Though I do believe Facebook can be extremely distracting, I also feel that the people who use it can't take advantage of these social network websites. I've learned throughout my four years of high school as well as the four years of having Facebook, that I need to know the difference between work and laziness, and I think I've managed to distinguish the two.
Whenever I have an important paper to write, I sign off Facebook, sometimes I even hide my computer. One time, in fact, I deleted my account for the time being. After I felt I did a successful job, that's when I went back to my Facebooking. Those who can't determine what's important - completing homework or updating a new status - that's their own fault for not being successful in college.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

EyePad

I've noticed from these iPads that they're mainly used for games and tools, which makes it difficult to type papers, for instance, which a laptop can offer. Don't get me wrong, I love iPads. I'm completely a Mac girl, but for these instances, I find it difficult to say that I would totally change my way of learning to iPads, because it's very different. However, my uncle, who you can call the "Mac Expert", got a portable keyboard to plug into the iPad, treating it like a laptop. I think that's a convenient method.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

iPad Apps

The iPad app "Simply Find It" is not only educational, but fun too. To be honest, I only installed it because it was free, but I grew to really like it. It's a game of multiple levels that gives you 2 pictures, and asks you to find the differences between the two. Though it seems easy, the levels advance more quickly. It works the visual senses and the mind, because you're being timed to finish the level, otherwise you start back at square one. I truly enjoyed playing this game, because I love being raced against time.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Contradiction Conversation

For the past two days in my English, we've been having class debates. Not just any debates, though. The first day, one half of the classroom had to defend its side that the government should not have any control of the media, such as books, television, and video games. The other side was given the argument that government should have control. The next day, the pro-control group had to become anti-control, and vice versa. It was interesting seeing my classmates contradict themselves from the day before, however, it did teach me a lesson. I actually discovered that the people that were on the opposite side of their actual beliefs defended themselves better than if they were on the side they actually supported. For instance, for my pro-control side, I came up with better arguments than if I were on the anti-control side, because I wasn't biased. I used sensible ideas, because I'm not so attached to having control over media. This, quite honestly, was my favorite lesson I've learned this year, because it was so much fun, yet it was extremely educational.