Performing my Capstone Blog post #7

When I was waiting for other kids to perform there capstone I was a little bit scared but I was eager to perform mine and get it over and done with. when I was called up to perform I felt ready and I performed my Capstone. After saying my first slide I felt very comfortable saying my script and my Capstone went very well.

I’m very glad I finished my Capstone and I think I learned a lot and will always remember this

Blog post #6 Working On My Final Project

After I had gotten a lot of research I decided to either do a Ignite or a Ted Talk. I decided to do a ted talk because I thought it would go better with my script and topic. So I made a google slideshow and started to add pictures. I then started to memorize my script. Memorizing your script was the hardest part for me. I also had to make sure the pictures I was using weren’t blurry and was going to go well with what I was saying.

Overall I think my Ted Talk should go well. and I can’t wait to do my presentation in front of my parents.

 

Blog post #5 Capstone Essay

I have finished my essay it would be a little bit hard sometimes but I have now finished it.

 

In today’s society, almost every person, school, and company uses WiFi. WiFi is short for Wireless Fidelity. WiFi is a wireless networking technology that allows computers, mobile phones, iPads, game consoles, and other devices to communicate over a wireless signal. There are many different pros and cons of using WiFi.

 

Early developments of WiFi started in 1971 at the University of Hawaii. In 1993 Henrik Sjödin talked about his idea of public access. While he does not use the term “hotspot”, this is considered the first mention of the concept. In Scarsdale, the school district did not have individual Apple “Airport” hubs in elementary schools until the 2000s. Scarsdale started building-wide WiFi infrastructure in the buildings around 2012. There is wireless access everywhere in the Scarsdale Schools now.

 

The pros for WiFi is that it is very efficient for users who are located close to the WiFi signal since it’s very quick. WiFi is also very convenient. When a person connects to a wireless network they get all the internet access they could possibly want. WiFi can also be cheap. Public WiFi can be free if a person wants to use it. Of course, since it’s wireless there are no wires and WiFi gives a person everything they need while using their device.

 

The cons of WiFi are something a user should definitely be careful of. A user should always make sure they are on safe WiFi. On many public WiFi networks, users can get hacked and cyber criminals can look at a person’s private information. It is also super frustrating for a user when a WiFi network isn’t working and they need to try to get something done. It can also become addicting if a person always has access to WiFi. People often communicate more on a device than in person.  A user should also be careful about how devices/WiFi can affect their lives. There is no evidence that WiFi causes illnesses but excessive use of devices can lead to insomnia, meaning that it is difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep.

 

Some tips for a person to be more safe while using WiFi are to try to stay away from WiFi when possible, and avoid being around WiFi for long periods of time. When people are sleeping, their devices should be kept far away from them. Users could also turn off the WiFi signal in their house before they go to bed, which might help them sleep better because they are not using their devices. People can also use an electronic card which gives the user safe internet access. Using a wireless card makes sure that the users are on a secure wireless network so no one can hack into the WiFi. Finally, people should not keep their devices in their pockets so that no damage can happen to them.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

To conclude, there are pros and cons to WiFi but I feel that the pros outweigh the cons. WiFi is efficient, inexpensive, and fast. Yes, there are cons to WiFi but if a person uses secure networks, turns off their WiFi once in awhile, and keeps their devices away from their bodies, the benefits of WiFi are clear-cut. WiFi is a part of everyday life. Just think about it, how many people do you know that do not use WiFi?

 

Blog post #4 Doing the Interview

For my interview all I really needed to do was send Ms. Giroux a teacher at the Scarsdale high school my interview questions by email. She then sent me her answers by email. I then called Ms. Giroux for any extra questions. I think I got a lot of information from this interview and I think it will help a lot with my Ted Talk.

 

blog post #3 Interview questions

For my capstone I’m interviewing a teacher at the Scarsdale high school. Her name is Jodi Giroux.

Jodi Giroux 

Scarsdale High School

Instructional Technology

 

My main inquiry question is: What are the advantages and disadvantages of wifi?

 

  1. According to my research, wifi was first released for consumers in 1997. Do you have an idea of when it first was used in schools?
  2. How did wifi change how we use technology in schools?
  3. What do you think are the top advantages of wifi?
  4. What are some disadvantages or limitations of wifi?
  5. How is wifi set up in schools so that we get the best results?
  6. Does a wireless network make it easier for computers to get hacked? Why or why not?
  7. What are good tips for people to get the most out of their wifi connections at home?
  8. Is public wifi safe to be on? Why or why not?
  9. Some articles and website mention that wifi may be bad for people’s health. Do you agree with that? Why or why not?
  10. Is weaker wifi not as bad for your health as stronger wifi?
  11. What is the impact of wifi on society?

Blog Post #2 Choosing my Topic for Capstone

I figured out what I a’m going to do for Capstone. I thought it would be interesting  to learn if WiFi could be harmful to your health and it has been very interesting. So far I’ve gotten most of my research from you tube.  There have been a bunch of videos where it has said many interesting things. Choosing my topic for some reason was very interesting. I don’t really know why but I just thought that WiFi could be a good idea. Iv’e really liked researching my topic for Capstone and hope I will find some knew information.

Post #1 Choosing a Topic for Capstone

In 5th grade were starting something called Capstone. Capstone is where you choose something you choose to research for the last 2 months of school. You then present your knowledge to parents and your classmates. You have to do research a lot at school and at home. I can’t wait to choose a topic and start to work on it for Capstone!

Post 5 Finishing spark video

After I interviewed my grandma and got taught how to use Spark Video all I had to do was make the Spark Video. It was really fun making it because you could describe in different ways about who ever you interviewed life Immigrating. I would have a little bit of with finding the write pictures to go with what I was talking about.

Overall I really thought that the immigration Spark Video was very interesting and I had a lot of fun doing it.

Blog Post 4 Working On the Immigration Spark Video

After I learned how to work Spark Video I started to work on the full video. It was very fun working on the video because we would could creative of what to say. For me the hardest part of doing the Spark Video was trying to get pictures that would go well with what I was talking about. I think Spark video is very cool and really like how many options you have to do on it.

Overall I have really enjoyed this Immigration Spark Video and can’t wait to see it done.

 

Post 3 starting spark Adobe

After I finished my interview My and and I all went to a website called Spark Video. Spark Video is basically a slide show and video.  We learned about this from Mr. Casal at computer class. Before making a whole Spark my class and I needed to learn how to use it. It didn’t really take to much time to learn. We then started practicing making slides on our own and will start doing the immigration Spark video soon.

So far I’ve really enjoyed Spark Video and can’t wait to start the immigration part of Spark Video!