Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Power of Film Combined with Social Media to Create Change
Watch this video about the power of film combined with social media and how people can make a difference in the world. This group, Invisible Children, visited Truckee High School a couple of years ago. http://www.invisiblechildren.com.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/
Now, one of their members has produced a short-film about their cause that has gone viral with tens of millions of people watching the video in just 2 days.
KONY 2012
After watching this news feature and short film, how do you think this viral video might create 'change' for the good? What cause or issue are you passionate about that you could create a short film about and share with social media to educate more people about it?
Please comment below!
Now, one of their members has produced a short-film about their cause that has gone viral with tens of millions of people watching the video in just 2 days.
After watching this news feature and short film, how do you think this viral video might create 'change' for the good? What cause or issue are you passionate about that you could create a short film about and share with social media to educate more people about it?
Please comment below!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Battling to make a loved one’s life meaningful after death
Battling to make a loved one’s life meaningful after death
Why is it so hard for people, not just teenagers, to put their phones away while driving? Texting while at the wheel is not only dangerous to oneself but to all those using the road including other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Keep those phones away and stay focused on driving!
Each day 15 people die and 1200 are injured due to accidents involving a distracted driver.
Each day 15 people die and 1200 are injured due to accidents involving a distracted driver.
For more information about the dangers of "Distracted Driving" please read http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/Distracted_Driving/index.html
AT&T Don't Text While Driving Documentary
Who is driving distracted?
WARNING - The following PSA contains graphic content and demonstrates the harsh realities of texting and driving. Watch or show with caution.
So, once again, why is it so hard for people, not just teenagers, to put their phones away while driving? Please comment below.
AT&T Don't Text While Driving Documentary
Who is driving distracted?
WARNING - The following PSA contains graphic content and demonstrates the harsh realities of texting and driving. Watch or show with caution.
So, once again, why is it so hard for people, not just teenagers, to put their phones away while driving? Please comment below.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
State of the Union Speech - President of the United States
Below you will find the link to watch the 1 hr speech by our President earlier this week. In this speech, he says a lot about education. Watch the entire talk and then comment below on your thoughts regarding his plans and hopes for education in our nation.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/01/24/us/politics/state-of-the-union-2012-video-transcript.html?src=tp
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/01/24/us/politics/state-of-the-union-2012-video-transcript.html?src=tp
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Why Blog? I’ll Tell You Why!
Students - read the article below and then comment below this post on my blog and tell me how you think you could use a blog in a positive and productive way as a student. Explain in detail and think about your future both academically and professionally (career).
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