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Is the world pushing children to be older than they actually are? Who is to blame, technology companies, or parents? An adolescent used to be around 13 years old. Now the age has moved down to 10 years old. Some of the down falls have come through technology. Madeleine. J. Goerge, and Candice L. OdgersContinue reading “Adolescences in a Digital Age”

I think students and children should learn about digital citizenship. For students it is essential. The world has become more dependent on technology. Students need the internet to access their finances, to order books, or to stay in touch with family if there college is far from home, or just speaking to friends on socialContinue reading

DS106 or Digital storytelling is a course where people can use their gifts or talents to create, and build either by using audio, video, writing, drawing, and photograph. DS106 can be used whether you are at work school or just at home. It can also be used in design. Whether it be your own webContinue reading “DS106 Blog”

Leadership in any sport is essential in the structure of a team. That is whether it be grass roots or professional, and soccer is one of the oldest sports. The first game was played in England on a professional level. This occurred in London on December 19th, 1863, between Barnes FC and Richmond FC. SinceContinue reading “Independent Learning Project Update”

Once a close nit family, days out at the park. Maybe, some book reading, artwork, playing games, and learning music. A trip out with mother shopping or some fishing with dad. Somethings teenagers might have done before social media arrived, but what has replaced the family bonding, and what effects does it have on theContinue reading “Teens and Social Media”

The ultimate goal of a soccer coach is to develop players, and sharpen their talents. It is not just the training of the body. A player does that himself if he is very dedicated. The real challenge is in the mind. In my project, I hope to show some of the techniques a coach mightContinue reading “Independent Learning Project Update”

Today, I started my personal learning network. First, I had to make a decision, so I combined both Social Work and psychology. This is because, I am not sure which field I will be going into. I spent a few hours searching google, and researching other sites to find professional Social Workers, and psychologist. Also,Continue reading “(PLN) Personal Learning Network”

My passion project is on soccer. First, I will create some pages about the history of the game, how it is played, where it originated from, and what countries are participating in the game. This will create the introduction to my project. I will be looking at what it takes to become successful in theContinue reading “Passion Based Independent Project Blog”

Hacking is like stepping stones to reach the end goal, but on the way there will be challenges. It is required to achieve a higher degree of learning. Teachers should allow for mistakes, and at first treat them as a mother. Treating her child is allowing for some slip ups. Allow students to be creativeContinue reading “Reflections on hacking/making/play and TED Talks”

Cooking was my first love. This is until I burnt a pot. Still, it helped me be creative at home. I love to cook a lot of middle eastern food like falafel and Kabob sandwiches. The problem is getting the ingredients living in a town with a population of 250 people, and one shop thatContinue reading “My Learning Life”