1/27/2015

Yesterday I had you choose a global issue and you wrote about it on your blog. Today on your blog I want you to tell me about two different perspectives of your global issue. Are there people for an against your issue? Do people disagree on your issue? Is it a topic that can cause controversy? Look at the issue for two different perspectives. Tell me about those perspectives.

The topic I chose is Mental Illness. Its difficult to have argumentative sides, but its more of an issue of: is this a big problem? 

Some people think that Mental Illness is rare and not a big issue. When it comes to awareness and state/federal funding for programs, they think its not necessary. They really don't want to see a bunch of tax dollars going into Mental Health centers.

Other people, mostly those who have or know someone who has a mental illness, think that it does not have enough attention. Some areas have Mental Health Centers and spend a lot of money for professionals. They want to see more awareness (PSA's maybe), and continue to support programs to help those people.

Mental Health

Without doing any research, what background do you currently have on this issue?
What do you want to know about this issue?
Why did you choose this issue? Had it effected your life? Is it something you are passionate about? Explain.

1. I have a pretty good background on this issue. I have dealt with people in BVHS with mental health issues, it runs in my family, and I also have some illnesses. 

2. How many have these issues, treatment and lack thereof, awareness, and different types of illnesses.

3. I chose this issue because I have seen how mental illness has affected the lives of me, my friends, and my family. It is an epidemic that doesn't have much awareness, and there is a large lack of understanding. Most people don't understand it, and if it affects someone, their life will be changed forever and it will be a difficult challenge. It is also is very difficult to treat in teenagers and young adults, because some anti-anxiety/ antidepressants make the illness worse, not better.

1/26/2015

Last week I asked your to "think differently" and push yourself to be uncommon with your PSA project using Google Slides. Why do you think I asked you to do that? What is the point? Why not just use bullets and headers? Explain.

The purpose of thinking differently would be to make the PSA unique and different from other classmates' and to make it more interesting. Bullet points and headers are rarely used in PSA's. If they are used, its usually to present facts. But normally we use bullet points and headers in EVERY presentation we do, so we want to avoid doing that, and make it look nice.

1/21/2015

What is a public service announcement (PSA)? What do PSA's do? What makes a good PSA? How can you get someone to take action after watching a PSA? What is you PSA idea? Explain in detail.

PSA's are funded commercials that try to get viewers to support or work against something. A good PSA would prove that there is an issue, and effectively animate the viewers. The viewer needs to be convinced that there is a big issue, and if they are convinced enough, they will join that fight. My PSA idea is texting and driving. This is a huge issue, because a ton of accidents are caused by texting. I have arrived on scene of multiple horrific accidents, where people were seriously hurt because the driver was distracted. A lot of injuries and deaths could be avoided if the drivers would focus on driving onle.

1/20/2015

Tell me all about your 3 day weekend. Share photos!

I had a swim meet Saturday morning that I did very well at. I swam in the 200 IM Relay (free), 100 free, 100 back, and the 200 free relay. The picture of the scoreboard is of my heat in the 100 free. I was 1st place by 2 seconds. Also, every night, I hung out with the swim team at Trevor's house. It may or may not have been "light bright and polite."

1/16/2015

Tell me a little bit about yourself and your life here at BVHS. What activities or clubs are you involved in? What year are you in school? What is your favorite class and/or teacher so far this year? What are you looking forward to this school year? Include some original photos from your phone if you can.


At BVHS, I am involved in many activities. I am involved in debate, NHS, NSHS, Mu Alpha Theta, Swimming, and conservative's club. This is my last year in all of those, as I am a senior. My favorite class would probably be AP Calculus, and AP Spanish, with Coffelt being my favorite teacher. I am looking forward to State Swimming and Graduation.

All About Me Presentation

1/14/2015

Accept people
Be optimistic
Confidence is key
Detail your day in a schedule
Egocentric leads to issues with people
Forget the negative in the past
Go out and do something with your life
Have a plan, and follow it
Introversion prevents communication
Judge people never
Kindness goes a long way
Love the people who love you
Make things work, have ingenuity
Never let others hurt you
Optimism makes your day better
Pray every day
Qualities of a person may be unchangeable
Respect everyone around you
Start each day by being thankful you have another day of life
Teach others what you have learned
Unite with people like you
Victory is accomplished through hard work
Whether things go your way or not, make the most out of every situation
Xenophobia either means your patriotic, or uneducated
Your life means your decisions, not others
 Zebras are never completely black or white, like most issues in life. Grey area is everywhere.

1/13/2015

What are your thoughts on this class so far? Easy? Hard? Informative? Frustrating? What have you learned so far? What do you want to learn? Explain yourself.




So far, in Emerging Technology, I think the class is easy. That's not to say that it will get harder; I believe that it will. I know computers really well, so I don't have much to learn on how to use one, and I will be able to learn in this class easily. Whether it gets harder or not, I will still try for an A and hopefully I learn something from this class.

1/12/2015

1/12/2015

Tell me about your weekend. What did you do? Upload a photo to your Google Drive and then insert the photo (or photos!) to your blog post to show me what all you did.

This weekend was eventful, and strenuous. I started by hanging out with my friends on Friday night, then I had a 10,000 meter practice from 8am-noon Saturday. This was a difficult and painful practice. Saturday night, I went to see “Taken 3” at the movie theater with my swim friends, and then we went to a party. Sunday morning, I ate brunch with my nuclear family and grandparents in Louisburg, and then I relaxed the rest of the day.

                                                                                                                           

1/11/2015

1/9/15

Drinking Lots of Coke: A

Eating Lots of Food: A

Procrastinating on Homework: A

Driving Fast: A

Irritating My Parents: A

Sprint Swimming: A

Getting A’s in School: A

Keeping Up on the News Around the World Everyday: A