Homework Assignment 1

1) If you believe that all students should be Web literate, what is the best strategy for your school to prepare you with this skill? Explain.

     I feel that all students should be web literate. It is very important to know how to use the computer to search up information and write homework or work. The best strategy is to create a computer class or a College Research Class like CSIHSIS has, this will help students learn how to use and work a computer. With a class like computer class or College Research class students can create skills on the computer, and learn things they never knew. Therefore students need to edcate themselves on the internet and computers to be web literate.

2) What skills should all teachers have to be Web literate? Explain.

     A teacher should have the skills to use a computer and understand how a computer works to be web literate. A teacher should know computer terms such as URL, Truncate, and HTTP. A teacher should be able to find out ip addresses, and use websites. A teacher should be able to truncate a website. Also for a teacher to be web literate a teacher needs to know the basic concepts of a computer  such as how to turn it, how to type, and how to install and setup programs for web browsing. Therefore, a teacher need to know everything about a computer.
     
3) What role should school filtering play in your school district? Explain why schools should block or not block Web sites.

     I think school filtering should not play in out school district. School filtering can ban useful website that students need to find information and help them work. Schools should not block websites because some website can be used to help students learn or do their work. Also students can't find information that is useful to them because the website is banned. Therefore school filtering and banning website effect students learning and it shouldn't be allowed.

4) Do you believe the Internet is as big a transformer of culture as the printing press? Explain.

      Yes, I believe that the internet is a big transformer of culture as the printing press. The printing press took longer to inform people on news happening, and in a matter of seconds you can post information on the internet for everyone to see. The internet is a faster way of messaging people than the printing press was. Now with the internet people can search up information instead of reading the newspaper. Therefore the internet is a big transformation that has advanced civilization for the better.

5) If yes, what parts of our culture do you believe will be most affected? Explain.

     I feel that all parts of culture are affected by the internet. People are able to get news in the matter of seconds on their computers and phones. People can now socialize easier, on social media such as twitter, Facebook, gmail, email, and instagram. Also people who read newspapers and buy newspapers can use their computers, tablets, or phones to read the paper for free. Therefore everyone in society and all parts our culture have been most affected by the internet.

Everything is Interesting

1.      The subject I most enjoy reading about is government and global issues because it is very interesting. It allows you to learn about the global problems and issues occurring. I enjoy this because I like to know what happens around the world and not only in the United States.
2.      My favorite hobby or past time is playing video games on my PS4. I also enjoy playing basketball with my friends any chance I get. I also enjoy watching sports as a hobby such as football on Sundays and basketball everyday.
3.      If I won the lottery, I would use the money to benefit society by helping individuals who are poor and struggling in life. I would donate to different types of charity's. I would also use the money on my family and buy them things they want, and I would buy myself something like a house or a car.
4.      The type of volunteer activity I prefer is helping the homeless. I like to help the homeless by donating clothes or supplies such as food and water.
5.      My favorite school subject has been U.S. History because I enjoy learning about the history of the United States. U.S History allows you to learn about significant individuals who made the U.S. what it is today. Also U.S History is my favorite subject because it was an easy class, all I needed to do was taking tests and write essays.
6. If I ran the world, the first thing I would change would be the Economy I would make sure no one is ever poor. I would distribute equal tax to everyone, and make sure nobody is taxed unfairly. I Would also change other problems and issues that I can do if possible.