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Comment on What you need to know when you’re done with high school by Scott

Scott — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:07:50 +0000

Hey, T.

Giving back doesn’t mean money. In fact, by commenting on my blog you’re giving back to me by sharing with me your perspective and insight.

No one is going to make you give back. But if every generation isn’t working — at least a little bit — to make the world a better place, then what are we really doing?

Just food for thought.

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Computer News » Blog Archive » What I Want My Students to Know — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:35:12 +0000

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Comment on What you need to know when you’re done with high school by T Knoll

T Knoll — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:49:37 +0000

Hi Scott Jelias, I’m T Knoll and I’m sorry I can’t say my full name because our teacher is really strict on that. For my English class I was assigned to read this blog. Most of your points were dead on although your “Give Back” point I didn’t fully agree with because I believe it’s your choice wether to share info or not. I especially agree with your “People are more important than technology” point. I don’t use Facebook anymore because of that reason. I believe building a relationship takes time and simple chatting is nothing more than banter. Your post was interesting and very helpful this could be useful in later life.
Thank you for sharing your opinions.
Here is my blog
tknollblog.blogspot.com

Comment on What you need to know when you’re done with high school by Meg

Meg — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:51:47 +0000

I really believe that we need to be learning what is important to us, and what we are passionate about, because that is what will be of use to us in the future. But I think that common knowledge is important too, we just have to decide how far we are going to take that knowledge.

Nice post. :]

Comment on Technology and Plumbing by Brooke

Brooke — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:42:42 +0000

Hello again Jelias, This is Brooke McQuillan. I am amazed by this story. My opinion on this would be to cut of the internet connection for a few days and get you all back to the basics. Sounds to me like everyone is relying on Mr.Internet a little to much! Don’t get me wrong, I use the internet just as much as the next person but it’s not what we should be relying on.
You said “What better opportunity to make sure students have the interpersonal, social tool they need to collaborate with people who happen to be in the same room.” Isn’t that partly what school is about, building social skills?

Comment on Teaching and encouraging creativity by Brooke

Brooke — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:23:42 +0000

Hello Jelias, this is Brooke again. I also enjoyed this post because personally I do feel like I am creative. I am a education major at South Alabama and in most of my classes we have touched on the topic of be creative during our first year of teaching. I feel up like I am up for the challenge of balancing the curriculum and engorging my class to open their minds and let them wonder. Thank you for sharing.

Comment on What you need to know when you’re done with high school by Brooke

Brooke — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:03:09 +0000

Hello Scott Jelias, My name is Brooke McQuillan. I was assigned to read you blog by my teacher. This post got my attention. I think that giving high school students some incite into what they are to expect might ready their minds more. Being considerate of your digital footprint is a good step. Facebook and Twitter are good “social networks”, but in other cases have been know to get some in more trouble than expected. Giving back will always one of the things at the top of my list. You never know what you might need from a friend the next day! Finding things you are passionate about is also a big thing I agree with. I loved this post. Thank you for sharing.
edm310.blogspot.com (our class blog)
brookemcquillanedm310.blogspot.com (my blog)

Comment on Practicing what I preach by Jacquiline Panama

Jacquiline Panama — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:32:05 +0000

There is apparently a lot for me to study outside of my books. Thanks for the fantastic read,

Comment on Indispensable by Scott

Scott — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:41:06 +0000

Ben - I'm not much of a "list" fan either. But I'm always interested in other people's workflow and computer setup. Quicksilver is a great app that lets you do so much that it's hard to describe. From launching applications to manipulating files to setting up keystroke triggers. It was developed by the guy who is now one of the project leads for Google's Quick Search Box. It's been around for a while and was open-sourced when the developer went to work for Google. Here's a couple of older posts from 43folders: Describing QS Getting Started All Merlin's QS stuff

Comment on Indispensable by Ben Wildeboer

Ben Wildeboer — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:40:49 +0000

I sometimes scoff at tool lists like this. Then I realize I keep finding useful new tools this way. Thanks for sharing. We’ve frequently complained about our computer sleeping while watching Netflix. Solved thanks to Caffeine.

What’s QuickSilver? I followed the link but couldn’t find much of a description. Your description makes me want it.