Lance Armstrong has recently admitted to using banned substances, on the Oprah Winfrey Network. What is your take on doping in the professional sports world? Support your answer with examples from the article. http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/50497973/ns/sports-cycling/
After the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., that killed 26 people, the National Rifle Association recommended that armed guards should be stationed at every school to prevent similar episodes. Read this article or find another one about this topic. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/17/us/arizona-sheriff-adds-school-patrols-to-posses-duties.html?_r=0
How do you feel about having armed guards in school? Would it keep us safer? Why or why not? Remember, you are being graded on content AND grammar, so I would suggest typing your response in Microsoft Word and using the spelling/grammar checker before posting. Read this article http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/03/education/school-districts-in-5-states-will-lengthen-their-calendars.html and do other research if necessary. Craft a well-written response about whether adding time to the school year will improve learning, test scores, and/or student life.
Many states have already banned texting while driving and some also have laws that do not allow drivers to talk on cell phones while driving without the use of a hands-free device. There is currently a State Bill called "Kelsey's Law" that people are trying to get passed. Read about it at this link.
http://kelseyslaw.com/ What do you think about this? Is it a good idea? Should it apply just to new, young drivers or would it be better to have a law like California and several other states that prohibits handheld devices from being used while driving (Bluetooth headsets are OK)? I am really interested in your thoughts on this one. The main character in this article created a soccer ball that can be used by children in even the poorest countries. What might you be able to invent to make the world better?
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/09/giving/the-one-world-futbol-promises-a-lasting-source-of-fun-in-poor-countries.html?_r=0 Two recent surveys reveal a widespread belief among teachers that students have shorter attention spans because of their constant use of digital technology.
Read this article: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/education/technology-is-changing-how-students-learn-teachers-say.html What do you think? Are you distracted by technology? Are smartphones, texting, video games, iPads, Facebook, Web surfing and television getting in the way of your learning? Remember, suppo This week's blog topic is another "opinion" style question. Do you think it is ethical for colleges, parents, or employers to search social networking sites for information about people? If you don't know what it means to be ethical, please look it up before responding. I want you to respond with a yes or no answer followed by an explanation of your reasoning.
This week I am not giving you an article to read. Instead, I am asking for your opinion as students. The topic is homework. Please answer the following questions, being honest and thorough in your answers.
1. In all of your classes combined, how much time do you have to spend doing homework on any given day? 2. Does that seem like too much, too little, or the right amount? 3. What is the purpose of homework, in your opinion? 4. Do your teachers assign the same homework to every student in a class, or do they individualize the homework based on the struggles each student is having? 5. Do you get points for "trying" to do your homework or is your homework actually graded for accuracy? 6. Anything else you want to add about homework in general, please feel free to elaborate. New York City recently approved a ban on sugary drinks over 16 ounces in all restaurants, movie theaters and stadiums to combat obesity. Read the details in the following article.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/14/nyregion/health-board-approves-bloombergs-soda-ban.html Do you think the government should limit the size of sugary drinks to curb obesity or is that an infrigement on your rights as a consumer? A recent study shows that more students are cheating — and that many are cheating not just to survive, but to thrive. What have you observed about cheating at your school? If there seems to be more of it, why do you think that is?
Read this article to find out more. http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/10/why-do-students-cheat-in-school/ | AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesMarch 2013 Categories |
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