Technology in School

AMAZING!!! I love how it opens us up to the internet, Web 2.0, etc.
I didn't like Google Docs, because it was slow, saved over others, hard to communicate with, etc.
Otherwise, online stuff was great.
Here's the email about it. The question is at the bottom.

I like Mr. Wojo for his want to embrace the new, in accordance with John Carroll's motto. He wishes us to be knowledgeable in Web 2.0 (Here's a wiki article about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0) and be prepared for newer technology and sites. Mr. Wojo takes it upon himself to get us ready for the world in this way. He knows that a great computer understanding is going to greatly help with jobs, etc. in the future.

For Teach Paperless, all Latin students use blog sites to post homework. This makes no need to waste time, trees, and ink on printing papers and turning them in. It is also fun to personalize your blog. Mr. Wojo requires 2 blog posts a week, which all have to do with Latin, Rome, Greece, Greek and Roman Mythology, etc. This makes students learn more about The ancient world, Latin, and Web 2.0. Latin sudents take quizzes and tests on blogger, too, which can ensure accuracy.

Latin students also use Google Earth, Skype, pixton.com, twitter.com, and more in our classes. This maintains variety, creativity, and gives much freedom. Google Earth has a virtual Rome feature. With Skype, group translating is quick and efficient, with talking and chatting for free. Pixton is a great site for making comics, which can tell a Latin myth, or illustrate translations. The Freshman don't use twitter.com, but I hear they can use it for all kinds of great things, too!

This also keeps Latin interesting and fun, while keeping it safe by choosing who can view your blog, comics, tweets, and more.

This does make me seem like a computer nerd to others sometimes, but hey, it'll help me in my future!

~Adam~

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From: "2011-Barker, Ellen Celeste"
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 7:13 AM
To: "2012-Kuester, Adam"
Subject: Question for Article

Hey Adam,

This is Ellen Barker. I was wondering if I could ask you a simple question for a journalism article I am writing. I know you take Latin and my article is about Mr. Wojo's Teach Paperless.

Thanks,
Ellen

*What do you think about being paperless in Latin class? (Like or dislike? Why?)