Value

I enjoy reading the New York times online and have used a lot of their pieces for papers I have written in the past. I have always found them a very credible, whose writers always back themselves with several resources. This is an opinion piece done perfectly. I can clearly see both side of this argument and I can easily see why the writer believes he is correct. This was easy to read because even though the author uses a lot of resources he directly links you to them in his article, making it very easy for me to see just how confident the author is in what he is saying and how credible his sources are.

Coverage

Is your topic being addressed?
Yes and no, my my topic is does tax cuts lead to job creating, but my article is more focused specifically on the economic growth. However you can not really discuss our economic growth without looking at our jobs.

Is the article detailed or general information?
This article is very detailed. The author used several resources and has done several interviews with politicians from democratic and conservative, to show both sides. The most impressive thing about how this article is written is how easily the author creates his transitions. This is author as stated in his biography is a highly credited writer and it definitely shows. The author shows both sides by using resources to back his opinion.

Currency

When was the information posted?
This article was posted on September 15, 2012.

When was the information last updated?
This is an opinion article, so no the article has not been updated or changed.

Double Journal Entry #13

After watching and listening to the video, I looked to Google to help me find a solution or rather truth behind what the boy in the video was suggesting. I researched "putting chemicals in the atmosphere to solve global warming." Surely enough a lot of different websites appeared, but the first one that caught my eye was a US News article titled "Could the Solution to Global Warming be More Chemicals?" This is exactly what I wanted to know and from this article I have found out that this is a legitimate solution that is being looked into. I also learned that using geoengineering is not as new or recent as I believed it was. This is something that scientists have been looking at for a long time, and if not for fear of how it may effect the rest of the universe, it would have already been done. The fear that it may create a larger whole in the ozone layer, create uncontrollable weather, and just an overall unpredictable outcome is greater than our need to experiment with this idea. However I think this is something that may one day be the solution that we must try    because to slow down global warming is good, but it is not a true solution. Using chemicals as a way to reverse the suns rays and protect our polar ice caps would be a real solution.

Double Journal Entry #12

Chapter 6: Analyzing Students' Multimodal Texts: The Product and the Process

1. Why do educators need to be careful about  terms like "Digital Native"?

Educators need to be careful not to just stick their students into a generalization. 

2. What outcome occurs when young people are encourage to transform their understanding of particular topics by designing a multimodal text?

The outcomes are reported to be positive.

3. You may skip the section titled "Context for the Project".

4. What was the goal of the project in terms of product?

The goal was was to track the development of the participants. 

5. What was the goal of the project in terms of process?

The goal was to track the multimodal tool and how it was being used by the participants. 

6. How were the participants fro the study selected?

They were chosen because this group of participants worked in pairs and fully completed the tasks.

7.  Describe the task students engage is for the purpose of this study?

The students had to create a concept map and then use the map they made to create a multimodal text. 

8. Explain how the researchers compared the student created multimodal texts?

They compared the title slide, headings, and overall projects as it comes together as a whole. 

9. What differences in Jenny's PowerPoint presentation do you find the most interesting?

I liked how much her presentation changed visually. She started by using several different fonts and colors, as she she got older, she used less of both. 

10. How is working together on a computer unlike working together using a pencil and paper?

When working on the computers there is a longer wait time and it is unpredictable. 

11. What was interesting about student's behavior as they collaborated on a task at the computer?

It was interesting how when they students were experiencing the longer wait times, they had off topic conversations, but they still were able to go right back into the project once it was loaded. 

12. What can teacher learn about designing learning activities that involve the creation of multimodal texts from this study?

That students will develop and use multitasking skills, and that it is not a bad things for students to learn to do this. 

13. According the the conclusion of this study, what do student need to learn in order to successful complete a multimodal text construction?

The students need to learn time management and how to be able to fully finish the task at hand before moving on. 

14. Are you surprised by the conclusions drawn in this study?

No, because students will all need to the basic skills to think through and complete assignments properly. 

Objectivity

Objectivity

What is the web page's purpose or intent?
The purpose of this article is allow citizens of the US to see that while Romney is planning tax cuts, there is no real answer as to why or how it will help economic growth. 

Why was it created?

To inform readers of the importance in the decision our politicians are making.

Is the information biased? Is it designed to sway opinion? From whose perspective is it given?
No, I do not believe that the author shows bias in this article. It is an opinion piece but the author uses evidence to support what he is saying from both sides of the argument. This article did not sway my view, but rather made me look at the topic from a new light, which is exactly what it was intended to do. 

Accuracy

Accuracy

Do you trust the information given on the web page?
Yes, I do trust the information on the website, not only is the author someone who has a lot of experience with this topic, but he also has direct links to his sources embedded directly into his article. Like I said before though, this is an opinion article, so even though the author has evidence of his opinion it is not necessarily all facts.  

Is it reliable and valid?
Yes the sources he uses are reliable. An example of this would be where he discusses Mitt Romney's view on how to fix the economy by using taxation and then puts a link that directly take you to a website that quotes and is in full support of Mitt Romey's position on this issue. 

Does the web page document its sources? In other words, does it tell you where the information comes from?
Yes, it links directly to its sources, there is not a bibliography to look through anywhere on this article, so to check the sources, you must actually follow each link embedded into the article.   

How does the information on the web page compare with what you already know?
This is really my first time looking into this topic. 

Authority

Authority

Is there an author of the document or web page?  If yes, who is the author?
David Leonhardt 

Are his/her affiliations and qualifications given?
If yes, list them.

After reading his bio, it is clear that the author of this article has a lot of experience with this topic. He is has been recognized nationally for his achievements and writings about economics, making him a very reliable source. Leonhadt is a good authority on this topic. However, even though he may know what he is talking about, this is still an opinion article. 

 The New York Times 

Is contact information provided (address, phone
number, email)?

E-mail: leonhardt@nytimes.com

On Twitter:@DLeonhardt

Do tax cuts create jobs? 2

Title of web page: 

Do Tax Cuts Lead to Economic Growth?

URL of the web page:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/16/opinion/sunday/do-tax-cuts-lead-to-economic-growth.html
   
What can you tell about this web page from the URL?
It is probably accurate.

Authority

Is there an author of the document or web page?  If yes, who is the author?
DAVID LEONHARDT

Are his/her affiliations and qualifications given?
If yes, list them.
David Leonhardt is the Washington bureau chief of The New York Times.  Previously, Mr. Leonhardt wrote the paper’s Economic Scene column, focusing on the housing bubble, the economic downturn, the budget deficit, health reform and education. In April 2011, hewas awarded the Pulitzer Prize for commentary. Mr. Leonhardt has also been a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine and helped found the Economix blog. He won the Gerald Loeb Award for magazine writing in 2009 for a Times Magazine article,“Obamanomics.” In 2005, he was one of the reporters who produced“Class Matters,” the paper’s series on social class in the United States. In 2004, he founded an analytical sports column, called “Keeping Score.” He became Washington bureau chief in September 2011. Before joining The Times in 1999, he worked for Business Week magazine and The Washington Post.Mr. Leonhardt studied applied mathematics at Yale.  He is a third-generation native of New York.

Is contact information provided (address, phone
number, email)?

E-mail: leonhardt@nytimes.com

On Twitter:@DLeonhardt

Who is the publisher or sponsoring organization for this web page?
The New York Times

Accuracy

Do you trust the information given on the web page?

Yes
Is it reliable and valid?
Yes

Does the web page document its sources? In other words, does it tell you where the information comes from?
Yes, it links directly to its sources.

How does the information on the web page compare with what you already know?
Again, this is really my first time looking into this topic.

Currency

Does the web page tell you when it was created and last revised?
Yes

Are there outdated (dead) links?
No

Coverage

What is the depth and breadth of the information on the web page?
A lot of this is opinion, this is an opinion article.

Does it contain original information or just links to other sources?
Yes, it is an opinion piece.

Does the information have real value? Explain.
Yes, most of the authors opinions are backed up by legitimate sources.

Objectivity

What is the web page's purpose or intent?
To convince the reader that tax cuts due effect economic growth, but not necessarily creates jobs.

Why was it created?

To inform readers of the importance in the decision our politicians are making.

Is the information biased? Is it designed to sway opinion? From whose perspective is it given?
Yes, it is opinion and they want the reader to agree with them. 

Do tax cuts create jobs?

Title of web page: 
Tampa Bay Times – PoltiFact

URL of the web page:
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2011/may/11/john-boehner/john-boehner-says-bush-tax-cuts-created-8-million-/
   
What can you tell about this web page from the URL?
It is a .com so that tells me it may not necessarily be factual information.

Authority

Is there an author of the document or web page?  If yes, who is the author?
Louis Jacobson

Are his/her affiliations and qualifications given?
If yes, list them.

Louis Jacobson is a senior writer for PolitiFact and the Tampa Bay Times. He has served as deputy editor of Roll Call and as founding editor of its legislative wire service, CongressNow. Earlier, he spent more than a decade covering politics, policy and lobbying for National Journal magazine. Since 2002, he has handicapped political races, including state legislatures, governors, congressional seats, state attorneys general and the electoral college, currently for Governing. In 2004, Jacobson originated the “Out There” column on politics in the states, which ran in Roll Calland later in Stateline.org and which won five annual awards from Capitolbeat, the association of state capitol reporters and editors.

Is contact information provided (address, phone
number, email)?
 ljacobson@tampabay.com

Who is the publisher or sponsoring organization for this web page?

The Tampa Bay Times

Accuracy

Do you trust the information given on the web page?
Yes

Is it reliable and valid?
I believe it is reliable based off the sources used by the author.

Does the web page document its sources?
Yes

In other words, does it tell you where the information comes from?
Yes

How does the information on the web page compare with what you already know?
I really have not researched into this topic much before.

Currency

Does the web page tell you when it was created and last revised?
Yes

Are there outdated (dead) links?
No

Coverage

What is the depth and breadth of the information on the web page?

The article uses a lot of statistics.

Does it contain original information or just links to other sources?
This articles sticks to the links associated with it pretty closely, there is not much opinion or original research here.

Does the information have real value? Explain.
Yes, the sources are incredible accurate and have factual meaning.

Objectivity

What is the web page's purpose or intent?
To convince the reader that John Boehner was misspoken when he said the Bush’s tax cuts created 8 million jobs over 10 years.

Why was it created?
It was created to inform and encourage people to question politicians.

Is the information biased? Is it designed to sway opinion? From whose perspective is it given?
I think by allowing Boehner to defend his statement, this article does a great job of showing both sides to this argument. 

Double Journal Entry # 11

Read High Noon: Chapters 7,8, & 9

1. Why are networks better than hierarchies?

Networks are better because they are adaptable and can change faster and much more easily to keep up with today.

2. What is a nation state and how is it being threatened?

A nation state is a geographical concept that contains a physical territory, a political system, environmental system, and an economic system. It is being threatened by environmental systems going outside of their border. 

3. How is civil society gaining legitimacy over government agencies? Give an example of a NGO (Non-Government Agency) whose goals and services you think are beneficial to solving a global problem. 

NGO's are non-government funded organizations that has focused in on an issue and is dedicated to finding ways to help fix our global problems. An example of an NGO would be doctors without borders.

4. How can business be a helpful global enforcer?

Business is a helpful global enforcer because they can easily control regulations. 

5. What can too much economic and social change lead too?

Too much economic and social change can lead to the separation within society, if everything moves faster people will not be able to adapt quickly enough to keep up. 

6. What Global Issue concerns you the most? Why?

The global issue that bothers me the most is global warming. Not just because it is a scary thought, to think about what will happen when all the islands begin to disappear, but also because there are people who do accept that global warming exists and is happening. When people fight reality, things that can proven, it make me worry about some peoples ideals. 

Double Journal Entry # 10

Chapter #3: Students, the Net Generation, and Digital Natives

1. What is the fundamental problem with the discourses around children's use of technology?

The fundamental problem with the disclosures around children's use of technology is the lack of diversity and complexity shown. 

2. What is meant by the term "moral panic"? Link to an image, online article, cartoon, or some other resource that depicts the "moral panic" associated with young people's use of digital technologies.

"Moral Panic" is when a group poses a threat to the norm. 

3. How do you feel about engaging in more  "collaborative learning" during your education at Fairmont State?

By having collaborative learning, you would be instilling students with even more ways and ideas on how to teach. I think it is a great idea. 

4. Do you think Universities should move to a more free-market based privatization business model? Why?

I think that Universities should be able to choose if they want to become free-market based. That way students that the option to engage in this type of learning, if they choose to. 

5. According to the author what is wrong with Prenskey's revised position on his definition of "digital native"? Do you agree with this authors criticism  of Prenskey's view of the role technology plays in the education of young people?

Prenskey's revised position does not suggests that digital enhancement is essential

6. What are the characteristics of Millennial? Are you a Millennial? 

"Millennial" are said to be heroic, collegial, and rationalistic. Interestingly they are also said to have core values that include community, technology, and affluence."  If we were going off the age, I would be millennial, I am a very rationalistic person which often leaves people with an idea that I am uncaring. 

7. Do you think there is such a thing as the "Net Generation"? Why? Why not?

I most definitely believe in the "net generation." I see children I teach at the dance studio where I work showing me how to use technology, that I am not sure I would have figured out without them. 

8. What is meant by the term "networked individualism"?

"Networked individualism" is a move away from place-to-place interaction towards interactions that are person-to-person interaction. 

9. How would you feel about Fairmont State discontinuing the use of Blackboard and Webmail to using Gmail and Google tools?

Gmail is all I use, so I would love this. I have never even tried to open my webmail through Fairmont State's website. 

10. Why does the term "Digital Native" persist despite lack of empirical evidence of age related difference due to rapid increase of digital technologies?

According to the book, there is a need to stereotype in order to reduce the complexity and to apply simplified rules of thumb.

11. Who societal sector seems to be benefiting the most from the social construction of a "Digital Native" generation?

Societies is benefiting from the Digital Natives when it comes to commercial and market interests. 

12. Which argument about "digital natives" needs to be discarded and which one needs to be explored? Why?

The argument that needs to be discarded is the idea that there are specific ages within the group of digital natives, because there is no proof where this group truly begins or that only people in this group can be what a digital native is described as. The one that should be explored is the idea of how education is expanding along with technology. 

Double Journal Entry #9

1. Why is inflation less of a concern in the new world economy?

Inflation is less of a concern because we can better predict what the economy will do. The new world economy has a less inflation-prone environment. 

2.What is the difference between a negative feedback economy and a positive feedback economy?

A negative feedback economy is when lower level of demand is being controlled, but is effected by  short-term supply and demand constraints. A positive feedback economy moves so quickly and is so cheap that the constraints don't really matter. 

3. Give a example of how new technologies can provide developing countries with an opportunity to catch-up with modern economies?

New technologies can help other countries try to catch up by allowing them to learn modern day medical techniques. In some countries they still use "Western Remedies" to treat loved ones. If we could work closer with other countries to obtain new technology on how to cure patients they would maintain a larger population to build a stronger population, who can then focus on their struggling economy rather than there health. 

4. What is one prediction the author made concerning the new economy that appears to be true?

One prediction the author made that appears to be true is the way everything relates. If something happens in one part of the global economy it really does effect the entire globe. 

5. Why is excessive trust in free-market economies promoted by free-market fundamentalists a cause for concern?

This is a concern because it will leave problems that will be unattended, and it will cause long term problems with in society and the market. 

6. Read and Link to a Website that provides information about regulation and markets. Based on the information provided in the website, what is your position on markets and regulations? Then list two questions you have about markets and regulation.

In the website I was looking at, the article displayed was about advertisement and the battle over who and how it should be regulated. I believe that in order to create a balanced market, you have to have federal regulation involved in business, advertisements, and in all competitive markets. There needs to be an outside view and ruler that keeps everything in order. If self regulation was all we had, I believe companies and organizations would take advantage of this power and create a market that would   destroy our economy.  Two questions I have about regulations and the market would be, how could a company self-regulate without any outside views, without going under or getting out of control. Also I would ask, if self regulation has proven to be unsuccessful, for example the power to self-regulate was taken away in the 70's from the specific organization I was reading about, then why are they fighting so hard to try again.  

8. What is the cause of the crisis of complexity in the new world economy?

The cause of the crisis of complexity in the new world economy is over the population increase and the spew of complexity that goes along with that. 

Double Journal Entry #8

1. What was the term "Digital Native" meant to be used as?

The term "Digital Native" was meant to be used as a metaphor. 

2. According to author what are the characteristics associated with Digital Natives?

Digital Natives are described as being experienced with digital technology and can learn about new technology with ease.

3. Do you consider yourself a Digital Native?

I consider myself more of a Digital Immigrant. My family did not have a computer or gaming system, while I was growing up. I can still learn how to use most technology, I am just not very comfortable with it. 

4. What is Digital Wisdom?

Digital wisdom is the ability to use technology to the best of its capability.

5. How does the author define "wisdom"?

The book defines wisdom as "the ability to find practical, creative, contextually appropriate, and emotionally satisfying solutions to complicated human problems."

6. How can technology enhance our Wisdom? Give three examples from the chapter?

Technology enhances our access to data, our ability to conduct peer analysis, and to plan and prioritize. 

7. What concerns did Socrates have about the technology of writing?

Socrates believed that writing would undermine the memory. 

8. How can teachers practices Digital Wisdom?

Teachers can practice digital wisdom by allowing their students to learn all the different types of digital technologies and letting them teach one another about these different technologies.

9. The author states that he is "...opposed to those who claim the unenhanced mind and unaided thinking are somehow superior to the enhanced mind." Are you? Why or why not?

I try to be open to learning new things, but change can be hard and sometimes and uncomfortable. I do think that it is very important to be willing and try to learn new things. 

Quote

"how many people began interpreting very literally- rather than-metaphorically what a digital native was."

Response 

This quote made me laugh a little when I read it. It made me laugh because I knew after reading this where the author was going with this quote. There are so many people that just want to look at things or concepts purely for what they are saying, but not for what they actual stand for or mean. I had a lot of nerdy friends in school who were the sarcastic people that argue for the sake of an argument and this quote made me think of  those friends I have immediately. I love when I can easily connect to an article and draw from personal experience to reinforce what I am studying. I am really enjoying reading this book, because I find myself agreeing and really understanding most of the main points the author is trying to make. 

Connection 

I thought this cartoon was very funny and a perfect example of taking a metaphorical saying "take the cake" and showing, that there is also a literal meaning, that is clearly not what people mean when they use this metaphor. 

References 

Thomas, Michael. Deconstructing digital natives: young people, technology, and the new literacies. New York: Routledge, 2011. Print.

Google Images: Literal meanings vs metaphorical meanings- comic strip 

Skype

I found the interviews with the students to be a lot of fun. I really enjoyed seeing how excited the students were to get involved. The students really put a lot of thought behind their questions and they all had really fun advice to listen to. I was truly impressed by how much work the students put into looking at our magazine covers and it made me happy that I put a lot of effort and thought behind my magazine cover. The student who had questions and advice for me was very nice and I enjoyed listening to what she had to say. It was definitely an all around positive experience, except for the minor sound malfunction, but even that was quickly resolved.

Photo Analysis

I am going to school to teach elementary education, and I believe this photo is a great way to get students to learn about President Kennedy. I especially like studying President Kennedy's assassination because his murderer was not truly discovered, and it can allow the students to critically think without there being a right or wrong answer.

1.What do you see in this photo?
2.What do you think was happening, when this photo was taken?
3.Do you know who is in the car?
4. Do you know what date this photo was taken?
5.What do you think will happen next, that made this photo important?

People Objects Activities

Action Obama People Objects Activities * * 1. Based on what you have observed list three things you might infer from the photograph. 2. Read the article title and photo caption. 3. What questions do the caption and article title raise in your mind? 4. Post the answer to these questions and the photo in a blog posting.

 

1. People are taking action, supporting Obama's decision, and are ready to follow him anywhere to help.

 

2.From the article title and photo caption, it is clear that Obama is taking action.

 

3. What is the claims process? Who is being held responsible? Who is he with?



 

 

 

 

People	Objects	Activities
Obama	Boat	Communication
Followers	Ocean	Walking
BP Workers	Flag	Supporting
	Dock	Relaxed Facial Expressions

People Objects Activities

 

 

Concerned Obama People Objects Activities * * 1. Based on what you have observed list three things you might infer from the photograph. 2. Read the article title and photo caption. 3. What questions do the caption and article title raise in your mind? 4. Post the answer to these questions and the photo in a blog posting.

 

1. In the photo Obama is not happy, he looks concerned, and looks like he is focused on finding a solution.

 

2. From the article title and caption, this is a very serious problem. Especially for Obama if he does not take action.

 

3. What did happen with Jimmy Carter due to the Iran Hostage Crisis situstion.  



 

 

 

 

People	Objects	Activities
Obama	Books	Contemplating
	Trees	Frowning
		Concerned Eyebrows

1. Choose one of the unprecedented stresses on the earth resources and describe how it will negatively affect the quality of life of people living in developing countries and people living in modernized countries.

Food production is an unprecedented stress that will affect both developing countries and modernized countries. It will negatively affect both because there will need to be an increase in food production, which will be extremely difficult when there is a decrease in fresh soil to farm on.

2. What is the major debate around the future of market-based economies?

The debate is on how to balance the basic market oriented approach with any of the regulatory feature or social safety policies.

3. How has this technological revolution different the previous technological revolutions and what two factors of production and now more important than capital, labor and raw materials?

The technological revolution has changed in that it is now focused on low-cost telecommunication, rather than machinery or use of raw materials. Knowledge and creativity are now more important when it comes to production than capital, labor, and raw materials.

4. What new service ideas have you had direct experience with? Drawing on your personal experience what are the benefits and drawbacks of these new service ideas?

I recently just bought a new car. I am making payments every month, but I am paying $270 a month on my car and $30 a month on services for my car, which are not optional. I chose to go with an insurance and roadside assistance plan that was not the best, but also not the minimal. While I do not enjoy the extra $30 a month I pay, I do enjoy knowing that my car is safe to drive and is covered by the dealership on top of my insurance company, which is a totally separate payment. The $30 a month is a drawback because it makes me feel like I am paying for insurance, that I already pay for through my insurance company. However it is nice because it makes me feel extremely safe driving my new car, if anything would happen I know I would be covered by one or the other.  

Quote

“Second, giving things away has become routine, because in the new world economy, where many things get flipped upside down, it can make sense.”

Response

After reading this statement I was confused as to what they meant at first by “giving things away” because I make a lot of payments a month on things like rent, utilities, insurance, bills, etc. Then once I continued reading I completely understood where the author was going, and I totally agree. There is a lot of networking and sharing that is used even today, and this will only continue to grow with the changes in the economy. For example, there are no cell phone towers in Morgantown, WV for Sprint. However, you can still receive service and make calls or text, just as easily as if there were Sprint towers in Morgantown. This is because even though Sprint does not have any towers built there, they are in a partnership with AT&T. The two companies are separate and remain to have different service plans, prices, and variety of phones, but AT&T shares their towers with Sprint, which does not affect either sides customers. I have had both AT&T and Sprint and the prices of the service are virtually the same and neither service is really better when I look at how well my phone works, but the difference is rather how well my cell phone provider works with me or personally benefits me.

Connection

Resources

Google Images- Networking

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=networking&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&biw=1366&bih=624&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=OmBuUKn8Osff0QHysYDgDg

Rischard, J. F.. High noon: twenty global problems, twenty years to solve them. New York: Basic Books, 2002. Print.

1.What is semiotics?
2. How can teachers capitalize on students preferred literacy behaviors?
3. According to this article why is it important for students to learn to analyze the news media?
4. Copy and Paste a West Virginia CSO that a photo analysis activity might address in a content area.

1. Semiotics is the study of how the reading of signs and symbols together communicate complicated ideas in the form of codes.

2. Teachers can capitalize on students preferred literacy behaviors by focusing on what students already do. Students skim works online and often are not distinguishing proper works from advertisement, so teachers should be looking at what students are doing and teach them to properly read online works.

3. It is important for students to learn news media to keep them involved, critical thinkers. Students are media learners and are in a digital age, where reading online is comfortable to them as opposed to reading a newspaper.

4. RLA.S.8.3
Listening, Speaking and Media Literacy Students will apply listening, speaking and media literacy skills and strategies to communicate with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

Quote

"Together, these colors suggest patriotism to American readers, an association that is reinforced by the U.S. flag at his right hand and on his lapel." (Atlock 2003)


Response
I would have never noticed the colors the president was wearing were representative to him. I often wear certain colors because I think they look nice, not because I am trying to reinforce what I am trying to say or persuade someone to do. It is a clever idea to dress patriotic, when to trying to reinforce your view, that you are trying to do what is best for america, when dressed in the same colors that make up the american flag. There were several other things in this photo, that I did not notice until they were pointed out by the reporter. This is where I lack in being able to focus and interpret media literacy. I am definitely a student who often skims online readings and looks for quick answers rather than focusing on what the articles or photos are trying to say. The more we use the internet, the more important it is to understand and be able to break down media literacy.  

Reference
Atlock, D. (2003). Seven power lens on 21st century literacy. Retrieved from http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/newsmedia/PowerLensSingle.pdf

Connection
I would have never thought to look at the color someone is wearing and try to figure out how they feel, or what vibe they were giving off. This is a color symbolism chart that tells you all the feelings you represent just by wearing certain colors.

Color Symbolism Chart
	Excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, all things intense and passionate.
	Pink symbolizes love and romance, caring, tenderness, acceptance and calm.
	Beige and ivory symbolize unification. Ivory symbolizes quiet and pleasantness. Beige symbolizes calm and simplicity.
	Joy, happiness, betrayal, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard and friendship.
	Peace, tranquility, cold, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, technology, depression, appetite suppressant.
	Turquoise symbolizes calm. Teal symbolizes sophistication. Aquamarine symbolizes water. Lighter turquoise has a feminine appeal.
	Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, arrogance, mourning.
	Lavender symbolizes femininity, grace and elegance.
	Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention.
	Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigor.
	Earth, stability, hearth, home, outdoors, reliability, comfort, endurance, simplicity, and comfort.
	Security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative, practical, old age, sadness, boring. Silver symbolizes calm.
	Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage (Western cultures), death (Eastern cultures), cold, clinical.
	Power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, evil, sadness, remorse, anger, anonymity, underground, good technical color, mourning, death (Western cultures).

Double Journal Entry #6

1. Are you a technoloevangelist of a technoloskeptic?

I believe I am a technoskeptic. I am very wary and unfamiliar of new technology rather than an advocate for it.  

2. Why is the term Digital Native problematic?

The term "digital native" is problematic because not everyone who is considered a digital native wants a mixture of technology in every aspect of their life. Some people enjoy having technology in their private lives, that they would not want to use in a classroom. It is also problematic because digital natives are not the only people who use or are interested in using technology.   

3. What is  interactionist pedagogy and how does it differ from the "transmission model" of education?

 In the book interactionist pedagogy is defined as hypermedia learning,construction and discovery, learner centered, learning how to navigate how to learn, lifelong learning as fun, and the teacher as a facilitator.  Transmission model is different because it is not as inclusive. Transmission model is teacher centered and they teacher is seen like a messenger rather than a teacher. 

4. List three vocabulary terms you were unfamiliar or unsure of their meaning and provide me with their definitions.

Digital Native -   people who have grown up in the digital world using technology as a way to communicate, record, educate, and understand .

Luddite- 19th-century English textile artisans who violently protested against the machinery.

Technoevangelist - a person who attempts to build a critical mass of support for a given technology in order to establish it as a technical standard in a market.

Quote

"The change in behavior has already happened.We have to got used to it, accept that the flow of knowledge moves both ways and do our best to make sure that no one is left behind" (Green & Hannon, 2007, n.p.(Thomas p.3))

Response

I really like this quote. I agree that the digital age is here. Invention of new technologies is not slowing down, and we need to learn to embrace it. I am not very good with most technology and I often feel overwhelmed by it. However that does not mean that I do not think it is important. I want to be able to use technology so I can relate and easily work with my future students. I also believe that students are going to use Wikipedia whether they are "allowed" to or not. I think Wikipedia is full of reliable information and is often attached to legitimate sources that students can use on a research papers. I have used Wikipedia several times to help me find sources, that are considered acceptable, but I did not use information directly stated on the wiki page. 

Video

 This video is a good example of not only how many people on the street know and use Wikipedia  but how many times they have been told never to use it as a reliable source. However some of the people in the video admit that they have used it indirectly for school before. 

Resources

Youtube- Wikipedia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yKNJCTck4 

Thomas, Michael. Deconstructing digital natives: young people, technology, and the new literacies. New York: Routledge, 2011. Print.