This could also have been titled "Why Basic Math is Important" or "Always Check Your Phone Bill". Its part of a real conversation between a frustrated customer and a Verizon billing rep. who just doesn't get it:
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Who Are You?
Are you in the teens or twenties, confident, self-expressive, liberal, upbeat and open to change? If so, you are a Millennial, the term given to those of you that belong to this generation.
And this is what the latest Pew survey says about them:
They are more ethnically and racially diverse than older adults. They're less religious, less likely to have served in the military, and are on track to become the most educated generation in American history.
Their entry into careers and first jobs has been badly set back by the Great Recession, but they are more upbeat than their elders about their own economic futures as well as about the overall state of the nation.
How well do you fit these guidelines (stereotypes)? Take the quiz and see where you rank. Feel free to post your Millennial score below.
And this is what the latest Pew survey says about them:
They are more ethnically and racially diverse than older adults. They're less religious, less likely to have served in the military, and are on track to become the most educated generation in American history.
Their entry into careers and first jobs has been badly set back by the Great Recession, but they are more upbeat than their elders about their own economic futures as well as about the overall state of the nation.
How well do you fit these guidelines (stereotypes)? Take the quiz and see where you rank. Feel free to post your Millennial score below.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Learn From Home
Here is a great website to help you study in the comfort of your own bedroom. The Khan Academy was started by Salman Khan (not the Bollywood star!) to provide free access to students around the world to great lessons that he records on YouTube. He has archived over 1100 videos on everything from arithmetic to physics, chemistry, biology, trig and calculus. Yes even SAT Prep!
No excuse now to be stuck at home on anything you didn't understand in class. A permanent link will be added on the right.
No excuse now to be stuck at home on anything you didn't understand in class. A permanent link will be added on the right.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Calling All Artists
If you are one of those students who sits in class and doodles while valuable information is being imparted (I know who you are!), then Doodle 4 Google might be just the place to showcase your talents.
Under the theme, "If I Could Do Anything, I Would....", you can doodle up some creative images of what you would do for the world. Form your doodle around the famous Google logo, like you see at the top of their page. They even give you free templates to work with.
Each school gets to send in six entries. The deadline is March 31st, so get those pencils sharpened and start sketching!
(Image: Google.com)
Monday, February 15, 2010
Get Creative!
As part of ITCs vision of preparing our students to become 21st Century innovators, we are encouraging our juniors to work on presentations for Great Green Ideas, a competition among area high schools.
We encourage all students to get together with their friends and come up with cool ideas to save the environment. The best part? A prize of $600 for the winning idea!
Got some cool ideas? Post them in the comments section, maybe someone else could use them.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Treasure Hunt
Why waste a whole week off at home playing PlayStation, watching Nickelodeon and stuffing your face with Doritos, when you could make an easy $1000?
Simply follow the clues posted each day for the next week and find a hidden medallion somewhere around these parts.
What are you waiting for? Put down that insanely addictive Math B take-home test for a few minutes and make yourself some real money!
UPDATE: The medallion was found in Oneida Shores Park
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Valentine Quotes
Congrats to our very own Brittany who was one of several teens asked by the Post Standard about their views on Valentines Day:
"Have you found your Valentine? Ever since I was a little girl, Valentines day has been a favorite of mine. This year I will be spending the day with my amazing family, no Special guy over here. Which is alright because I have people that love me, for just me. Life just doesn't get better then that."
- Brittany Ditch, a junior at the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central
"Have you found your Valentine? Ever since I was a little girl, Valentines day has been a favorite of mine. This year I will be spending the day with my amazing family, no Special guy over here. Which is alright because I have people that love me, for just me. Life just doesn't get better then that."
- Brittany Ditch, a junior at the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Digital Nation
A thought provoking documentary on PBS's Frontline investigated the effects of multi tasking with many forms of digital distractions and asked the question: can students learn effectively in such an environment?
Here is the link to the video of the program. It should be required viewing by teachers, parents and students.
Curious to read your thoughts, so feel free to leave some in the comments section.
Image: Beverly Naidus, Multitasking Queen
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