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=Topic 1: Blogging.= =Activity 1, Number 4 and 4A.=

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__Video: What is Blogging..__ Blogging is basically the sharing of news about a specific topic or event. Blogs are websites that are organized by blog posts, which can simply be explained as a //Digital Newspaper// where individuals can discuss and post information on specific topics as well as those relating to it. The good thing about blogging is that it lets people connect with like minded individuals that may be a great distance away from each other or even close in distance and discuss what it is that they are interested in. It also gives individuals a voice, and allows a lot of other different perspective on a certain issue and situation.===== __Video: Social Networking..__ Social Networking is growing rapidly among all ages and all classes of people, and it is highly important that everyone is cautious about the information they post online. There is also a large young population that is growing up fast and are posting all kinds of things on the web. The children and young adults must be aware of consequences of doing so and having their personal information public, adding people as their friends whom they don't know, posting sexual and provocative photos, letting their whereabouts known to the public, etc... Parents must be absolutely aware of their child's activity online or at the very least, have an idea of what they're doing. __Video: Post-to-be Private..__ One can learn from this video, that it is extremely important to only add people you know and to know who is on your friends list. Do not forget to keep your page private as well! It is very possible for someone to find out personal information about you, your location, and the areas you're most likely to be seen at any given time. Someone can be stalking you for any number of reasons and your life can absolutely be at risk. __Video: Protecting Reputations Online..__ From viewing this video, one would find that it is really important to think before sharing videos, pictures, & stories publicly online about yourself, friends, or family.You're responsible for what you share, whether you want to take responsibility or not-- it is up to you, but remember that it can harm your reputation. Even though an event may be funny now, tomorrow it can be harmful to yourself and others around you, if they were involved in the video, picture, or story in a negative way. The message that you should get and apply from watching this video is that you are responsible for what you share publicly online, as well as for your,not so postive action out in public that someone can recored and post online so -- THINK BEFORE YOU ACT! =**Topic 2: Digital Citizenship.**=

Activity 2, A Tale of Two Footprints.
A Tale of Two Footprints is a great video that simply compares two types of reputations, both positive & negative, through two different young ladies. The comparison is followed by a minute piece about online reputation or digital cititzenship; one can learn from this piece, the importance of having a good online reputation because once the information you share publicly under your name is there for anyone to see including Employers! There's a great statement by a man name //W.E.B. DuBois// that stated, "Children learn more from what you are, rather than what you teach"; so it is highly important to keep a good reputation in general and be responsible!

Digital Citizenship Activity 4: Blog about your online presence.
__My Online Reputation...__ I searched my name online and despite the uniqueness of my name, it was not so easy to find myself. However, I did find one of the two accounts that I possess, which is my //Instagram// account. Although my Instagram account is free for anyone's eyes to view online under the aliases //OneForTruth and Jah-El Khalid Abdul-Salaam,// I use the account for teaching purposes, expressing my thoughts on different subjects and topics including: social/political, economical issues, also religion, relationships etc.. and sharing interesting information with my followers. My other account in which i could not find was my //YouTube// account and on my YouTube channel, one could expect me to have predominately roller skating videos, but on that account my name is Jay Johnson. In conclusion I have a pretty good name in the digital world and I am not ashamed or embarrassed of anything that can be found of me online.

Digital Citizenship Activity 5: Make a public relations word cloud to inform others of one aspect of digital citizenship


= = = = = = =__**BEST WEBSITES FOR LEARNING**__=
 * 1.TedEd:** "TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world." //TedEd// is a great tool for learning; for students and teachers. I am actually subscribed to their channel on YouTube. The website is very user friendly, making it easy to use for all people. TED is a great website for all: students, teachers, and parents. I highly recommend the use of this site.


 * 2. Twitter:** Twitter is a social networking device, that helps its user to create and share ideas and information instantly, without barriers. Twitter, being popular amongst high-school students already, in addition to them being comfortable with it already... gives this device great potential to be the best network for both students and teachers. High-school students are logged into Twitter (usually) 24/7, as well as checking their accounts regularly. The main problem that I see with 'high-schoolers' and their use of Twitter is that they don't use it constructively and without a meaningful purpose. I honestly believe that if the students and teachers worked together to use this device (strictly) for educational purposes, it will revolutionize the educational experience.


 * 3. Edudemic:** Edudemic is an educational centered website that contains "tools, tips, resources, visuals, and guest posts from dozens of authors around the world. The goal of Edudemic is to connect teachers, administrators, students, and just about everyone else with the best technology on the planet." I recommend this website because of the variety of the tools, tips, resources, visuals, and guest posts from dozens of authors and educators around the world... giving a variety of perspective from different people. This is extremely helpful because educators and students can actually experiment together to try out different methods and discuss different methods together.

===**^^^I reallly believe that the three websites above are the best websites for learning, and have the potential to greatly improve the educational experience for all: students, teachers, and parents... if utilized effectivley!** *===

__**BOOK REVIEW:**__ //Introduction to African Civilizations// by, John G. Jackson is an amazing book for those truly interested in learning the truth about African Civilization. I say "the truth" because the way we view Africa today is greatly distorted... So distored to the point that even Black or African-Americans themselves do not like to be associated with Africa and Africans all together and may even dislike who they are! In the black community; black people make fun and look down on their own natural kinky hair, their wide nose, their thick lips, and their own black skin! Futrthermore, John G. Jackson introduces the reader to the greatness of African Civilization and this book has taught me a lot of my own people and our great accomplishments... it is truly a great read!