I have not really even thought about what the RSS Feed symbol was for on the websites that I visit. This is really cool. It's great that I now know how to have the sites come to me rather than me having to go to the sites to check for updates. This is really efficient. It's amazing how much technology is out there to help you stay educated. I chose to use the tool (gadget) through blogger. It was so simple! Once I went to the website and subscribed to the RSS feed, I added the gadget with the url from the website.
I think that my favorite website was the link to Indianapolis Star's Hamilton County news. This site has never been more relevant to me as it was today when I read the article releasing more details in relation to the child committing suicide at HSE. It has impacted my family because my son will be going to that school next year. There have been many instances were bullying has taken place at my son's school and I am left wondering why isn't anyone seeing these events and stopping it. I don't understand why schools do not take a more severe stance on bullying. I think that it should start from the top down. Often times it is the most popular children that are responsible for this behavior. Does this have to be so difficult? Start with the football players and the cheerleaders. Why isn't their character being tide to their level of impact that they have as a role model. If the students that everyone looks up to get kicked off the team for bullying, wouldn't they stop and wouldn't that influence others to stop. Why do we allow children to have this influence on others without any accountability? I don't know about you but I will never go to a Pacers game. That is not the role model that I want for my son and I will not accept their behavior. Accountability is the only way this will end. Isn't it time for change?
About Me
- Melissa
- Hi fellow bloggers. I'm learning how to do this whole blog thing. I'm a bit older which means that my kids want to help me put this together. I'm too afraid of what they will post so here I go. A little about me; I have graduated with a bachelors degree in business from Ball State University and I am now attending IUPUI to earn a certificate in elementary education. I chose this drastic change in careers because I wanted to come home each night and feel like I have made a difference. I've quit my job as Regional Director of Sales and I am now grinning from ear to ear as I walk through campus with my backpack. : ) It is awesome to know what you will be when you grow up. I wish all of you younger students the best in early discovery. Look forward to hearing from you all soon.
Me and my Honey
A little fun trivia question. Who is your favorite professor? :)
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Del.icio.us
Hello everyone. I absolutely love the "Del.icio.us" website. I will use it forever! I have included my page below. Have fun and I hope it helps.
http://www.delicious.com/campbellmelissa71
http://www.delicious.com/campbellmelissa71
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Emerging Technology 2-Skype
How many times have you heard "keep in touch"? Now you can and it's free!
Personally and professionally, my husband and I often times use Skype. I chose this as my second emerging technology because I want to promote how great it is for those who have a need. Skype is simply a home phone line only through the internet. Skype is an incredibly cheap way of communicating long distance, including overseas. Skype to Skype calls are free, while you only pay .023 cents per minute on other calls or only $6 per month. They make it so easy to pay because all you have to do is put money in your account, like a debit card, and Skype updates you continually on your usage you’re your balance. Because of this assignment, I read something I did not know about. As an fyi you cannot make emergency phone calls by using Skype.
Here's a link to try it out for free. It is super easy to download. Have fun!
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/tell-a-friend/
Personally and professionally, my husband and I often times use Skype. I chose this as my second emerging technology because I want to promote how great it is for those who have a need. Skype is simply a home phone line only through the internet. Skype is an incredibly cheap way of communicating long distance, including overseas. Skype to Skype calls are free, while you only pay .023 cents per minute on other calls or only $6 per month. They make it so easy to pay because all you have to do is put money in your account, like a debit card, and Skype updates you continually on your usage you’re your balance. Because of this assignment, I read something I did not know about. As an fyi you cannot make emergency phone calls by using Skype.
Here's a link to try it out for free. It is super easy to download. Have fun!
http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/tell-a-friend/
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