Check Your Class Forum!
Submitted by IT Teacher on Sun, 2008-06-15 21:24. PublicThere are some new topics to post entries about in the class forums. Be sure to check them out!!
Welcome!
Submitted by IT Teacher on Tue, 2008-04-22 13:46. Public
Hello and welcome to the VMS Info Tech Blog!
This blog is a place for VMS Grade 6 Info Tech students to share their ideas about computers and technology. We look forward to reading your contributions.
How much is too much?
Submitted by IT Teacher on Mon, 2009-02-02 07:19. PublicHow much time do you spend on your computer each day? How about texting your friends on your cell phone? Some kids (and adults too) spend several hours each day using their computers and phones to play games, e-mail, chat, and text. Is this too much time? Should parents limit the amount of time kids do these activities? What are the possible problems of spending too long on the computer? Let us know what you think!
What should the new President do?
Submitted by IT Teacher on Fri, 2009-01-16 11:59. PublicMany people are excited about President Obama taking office. One of his jobs is to help prepare America for changing technology. What do you think he should do to help young people have better access to technology in schools? What would you do about technology if you were President?
IM Speak
Submitted by IT Teacher on Wed, 2009-01-14 15:15. PublicI have noticed that many students like 2 post their blogs using "IM speak." Along with this, I have noticed that many posts have spelling errors. Should students be allowed to write like this? Does spelling even matter in today's world?
IDK. What do U think? RU the type of person who writes like this?
Electronics at School
Submitted by IT Teacher on Wed, 2008-12-17 15:58. PublicThere are rules against students using Cell phones, Ipods, and games such as PSP and GameBoy at school. What do you think of these rules? Should students be allowed to use these devices? What restrictions are fair, and which ones are not? Tell what you think!
Video Games
Submitted by IT Teacher on Sun, 2008-12-14 19:01. PublicAt this time of year, many kids ask for video games as presents. Many of these games have violent or other inappropriate content in them. Adults worry about young kids playing violent games such as Call of Duty, Gears of War, or Halo. What do you think? Should kids be allowed to play any video games they want? Why or why not?
Blogging Guidelines
Submitted by IT Teacher on Thu, 2008-04-24 13:53. PublicPlease read these important tips about the Info Tech Blog:
1) Remember that this blog is for school use. All postings must use appropriate language and will be moderated by your teacher.
2) Stay on topic! When you add comments to a discussion thread, make sure that you don't get off track with inappropriate or unneeded comments.
3) Don't use last names! We want to respect everyone's privacy and safety.
