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I never realized that there were so many sources of Internet radio. I am an avid user of Pandora. I can't wait to try out some of the others.

Technology of the Future

“Facetime, Definition for Every Phone”

Facetime is a video calling software feature for the iPhone 4 developed by Apple. It is a feature that can be used by callers who have the iPhone as a means of having a face-to-face conversation. When I purchased my iPhone, I researched the way to use this feature on my phone. Even though the process of using Facetime is an easy one, I had to read the instructions on how to use it effectively.

Fifty years from now, it will seem silly that anyone had to read the instructions on how to use a feature similar to Facetime. It is my belief that at this time, all phones will have cameras on them, regardless of who the manufacturer of it is. I also feel that when you are home and your phone rings, that your picture, including your location, will automatically appear on the television screen. I feel that these operations will be standard and will not require an upgrade.

This technology will help ease some to the problems with global warming and other transportation issues as it will make the use of video-conferencing, personal or public, easy. I also feel that this upgrade to Facetime, and other similar applications, will help to minimize terrorist threats as it tracks the locations of all individuals.

Wow! This will surely be an interesting era in our lives.

Carmen's Tech Blog

Recycling Begins

"Puppets for Peace" learned about recycling this week. The children had an abundance of knowledge of objects that can be recycled. The discussion consisted of reasons for recycling and how this act helps to preserve our planet. We observed pictures of waste lands and this really sparked their attention as they observed how the trash that leaves our school and our homes end up. From these discussions, students agreed to start collecting plastic containers at home to bring to school. I was not completely comfortable with them collecting cans and transporting them to school. Therefore, we asked faculty members to deposit their soda cans in a bin that was placed in the facutly lounge. The students were amazed at the number of soda cans and this sparked a discussion that the nurse had conducted with them about consuming sugar. This is a future spin off on a health lesson.

We were in school three and a half days this week. We will continue to collect our objects and will make our deposits to the local recycling center in the city.

http://www.theteachersguide.com/Recyclinglessonplans.htm
http://www.ollierecycles.com/uk/html/sortgame.html

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"Puppets for Peace", Building Character for Life

Calendar of Events

Week 1 Project Creation Meeting
Collect stuffed animals
Transform stuffed animals into puppets

Week 2 Production Planning
Work in cooperative groups to create "Puppets for Peace"
concentrating on good character throughout our classroom and
our school
Perform skit on Friday to the class

Week 3 Second Grade Performances
Rehearse skits
Perform group skits to other classrooms
Discuss the issues displayed by puppets
Return to classroom for discussion of project extension

Week 4 Poster Path
Take pictures of students with their puppets and a featured message
Work to complete the message for public viewing
Display work in the hallways
Plan for project extension

Week 5 "Puppets for Peace" Save the Planet
Meet with a member from the Environmental Protection Agency
Concentrate on concerns discussed with the agency
Create a plan to help to contribute to solutions of the identified concerns
Post messages throughout the school with solution messages

Week 6 "Puppets for Peace" Culmination Activities
Have a forum to discuss issues resolved regarding character
and responsibility.
Invite local newspaper and other community stakeholders to
our activities.

Interesting Sites to Visit
http://www.handpuppetkingdom.com/
http://www.character.org/

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