jueves, 29 de octubre de 2009

DreamWeaver

There are many things I've learned about dreamweaver in these few days. I learned how to create a website. It was amazing to see how easy it was and how fast I did it. Besides that, I learned how to attach different websites to my website, it was pretty fascinating. In addition to this, I was taught how to put pictures and make my website represent me a little bit. Even though I am able to do many things, I want to learn more. I want to put a background to my website, it looks very boring just blank, it needs more me in it. Also, I want to figure out what else dreamweaver can do or achieve. Yes, it does create a website, but what else? Does it do more? Those are the main things I learned, and hopefully those will be the things I'll learn soon.

miércoles, 14 de octubre de 2009

"To Read Shelf"


The book that caught my attention was "The Outsiders". Most kids in my class have read it and said it is an amazing book. Although, it mostly got my attention because of what Bego has told me about the book. She says that she hasn't finished it but that shes getting to the best part. She told me a little about what its about and now i'm going to tell you. Its about this boy that decides to join a gang and he doesn't have the best life. He doesn't like his mom nor his eldest brother, he is only with his gang and his middle brother. When he's in the gang his best friend dies and all he has is his stupid gang. He gets in fights and tries to get money but life just seems so hard. I think this book must be pretty dramatical and mysterious, I can't wait to read it!

domingo, 11 de octubre de 2009

Thoughts from Classmates about Social Media

I think most of my classmates and I think the same way. We totally agree that in social media there are people that can't be trusted such as pervs and weird people like that. On the other hand, social media can be fun and theres nothing wrong about it. We all know that we must be taught how to use it correctly to be safe. It is obvious that we as students use internet alot for many reasons. In my opinion, everybody needs, uses and likes social media.

miércoles, 7 de octubre de 2009

Map Testing

Map testing week is the worse. It makes me feel so bored and tired that I could fall asleep in the middle of the test. Sometimes I don't even know if i'm thinking or guessing or I'm just cliking on answers to finish. I get so frustrated and wish I could just skip the whole week. If i'm having a really good day and slept well I would probably be less frustrated but I still wouldn't want to take the test. Map testing should only be once a year instead of three times a year. Its just not worth it, its too tiring and in my opinion its a waste of time.

I don't think map tests affect me as much as they do to others. I don't take map tests too seriously. First of all, because they aren't for a grade and second because I don't usually try my best. Teachers say that map tests are very helpful for them to see our level and to help us but I don't think its true. Most teachers just teach us what were supposed to be taught and what were supposed to know at that level. Just because map tests says were lower or higher doesn't mean the teacher is going to go to our level. Map tests should only be taken once in a while just to see if we are at our level if not theres not really a reason to take them. Maybe some kids actually need to take them to see at what level they should be at, the rest shouldn´t be worried about these tests.

There are many things I would change about map tests. First, I'd make them less long. All map tests are at least 50 questions or less, that is way too much. No wonder most kids just
click on answers and don't feel like concentrating. Second, I wouldnt do them on the computer. I think that tests on computers distract you alot and can sometimes tire your eyes. Third, I would try not to put in repeating questions or very similar. I find it stupid that they do this, its not worth it, if we do a similar question and get it wrong the first time its probable we will get it wrong again. Those are the three things I would change completely and for sure.