Tech News 5/1

The Circuit Scribe pen is used to draw circuits on paper, having there drawings light up. Analyze Russo came up with idea when she tried out a 3D pen and found out that it did not try quickly and the ink was to expensive. She started with a normal Ball Point pen filled with the special circuit ink. You can get a Circuit Scribe kit for as low as $25. This product is made for ages 6 and up. 

Tech News 4/24

Scientists have invented the most advanced solar powered plane called the Solar Impulse 2. The plane has been in development for about 10 years.  The plane has a wingspan of 747 feet with a speed of 40 mph. During a test run the plane flew across the united states and hit the maximum height of 27,000 feet. Next year the Solar Impulse is set to fly around the world using only sunlight.

Wiki Dissection BM

1. What is the purpose of this Wiki? The purpose of this wiki is to explain disruptive technology in the classroom.
2. When was the last post? June 23, 2010
3. How was this Wiki created? Someone created an account on wiki spaces and then designed it.
4. What would you add to it? Now cell phones are disruptive because its stops the students from paying attention.
5. What did you learn from it? We learned examples of disruptive technology and we learned about its true definition. 
6. If you had to create a Wiki with a team, what would be the specific topic (s)? Music groups like Maroon 5.
7. How can Wikis be used in the classroom or in education? It can teach students how to post there work on technology.

Wiki in the class room

I think Wikipedia is ok to use in the class room. It is a good place to find some background on a topic then you can go into depth with a more reliable source. The first video was really good it gave me a lot of information on how to use Wikipedia. The other video was really annoying but it gave me a lot of information also.

Do Now 4/13

     Over spring break I went to Atlantic city for 3 days. It was really boring; I stayed in the hotel and watched Netflix the whole time. I had to go to softball practice almost every single day. Also my family and I went to Hoboken to get ice cream. I also made a new best friend;I call her bestie #1.

  

      Lauren Francis and I went to the mall two Fridays ago. Also me and Bestie #1 we went to Starbucks. Also I went to nyc and got a prezel from a stand. And I went to down the shore.

tech news 4/20

There is a new convenient 3d printer that can easily fit into any place in your house. It is called the Cube. This device is 20 in. by 20 in. The cube is kid-safe and is recommended for children ages 8+. You can control the Cube with any mobil device and lets you choose from many options of what to make. This is the fastest and easiest to use 3d printer in the world. All objects made in the cube are made up of PLA plastic. The Cube is starts at the price of $999.