Final

This is my first transcript. I interviewed my Dad. Click Here to view it.

This is my second transcript. I interviewed my Click Here to view it. 

Click Here to see my persuasive Email I sent to my aunt.

Click Here to see my family tree on Family Echo!

This is my family tree I made on Prezi! I tried to add all of the picture of everyone but it was hard because I don't have many pictures of my family. I added other information to make up for the pictures!

This is my Info graphic about the Sayegh Family


My Stop- Motion Animation is in my student drive under my senior year folder and in emerging technology folder.

Monday, December 2nd

Journal - Where are you right now on your "Who Do You Think You Are" project? What did you do over the break for the project? Did you interview anyone? Use the checklist below to figure out what you have finished, what you are still working on and what you still have to do.

I finished the email. I also finished the prezi. All I have to do with the prezi is add some more pictures. I have also finished the family echo and the questions for family member but i havent asked any relatives yet. I am working on my infographic right now and then after that I am going to wrap everything up and add important details.

Stop-Motion Animation Votes

1. Regan Hamilton- The Fall- It one of the best because it actually looked like they were actually moving my themselves.
2. Dana Oudejans- Sticky Notes- It looked very good and consistent.
3. Nina Dolasky- Candy Magic- I liked the idea of how the pieces of candy moved. stayed in one spot the whole time.

Wednesday, November 13th

Journal - How did you stop motion animation turn out? If you could give it a grade, what would you give it out of 60 points? What did you learn from creating this video?

My stop motion turned out really cool. I would give my stop motion animation an A. Probably a 55-60/60. I learned how to use movie maker stuff, k bye.

Monday, November 11th

Journal - How far along are you on your stop motion animation? What did you do over the weekend to work on you stop motion animation? Do you have all your pictures today? Will you have all your pictures by the end of the hour? Give me a detailed updated.I finished taking my pictures.

 I didn't do anything over the weekend because I finished it all on Friday. I have all of my pictures today. I am ready to put my project together.

Friday, November 8th

Journal - What are you planning on doing for your stop-motion animation video? What story are you going to tell? How will your video be fun and different? Who is taking your photos? When are you taking your photos?

 I plan on doing the writing of my name. It is going to tell a story of my name. It will be fun because it shows how I write my name. I will be taking my photos and I am doing it today.

Wednesday, November 6th

Journal - What story will your storyboard tell? Explain in detail.

For my story board, I am telling a story of what teens do when they get home from school. First, they change into soft, sweat pants and a t-shirt. Then they eat while watching TV. Then then take an after school nap and then they wake up thinking they slept until the next day and freak out and then they do boring homework.&

Monday, November 4th

Journal - What photo editing tool(s) have you used so far on your 5 photos project? Do you like the tool? Is it easy to use? Hard to use? What's good about it? Whats bad about it? Give a detailed review of the tool.

 I used Plixar to edit my photos so far. I like it but I like Foto flexer better but whenever I tried to do a certain effect, it kept on crashing. Plixar is a little harder to use and get use to but I still thinks it cool how I can edit picture with those tools. I don't like how it is harder to use.

Friday, November 1st

Journal - What are the pros and cons to photo editing? What are some examples of when photo editing is fun and appropriate? When can photo editing be inappropriate or too much?

 Some pros of photo editing is if someone has a blemish on their face of a scar on their leg, photo editing can remove it to make is look like its not there. Also, you can crop a picture and add an effects to make it look cool. A con is when people go overboard on it. Some person can take a picture and with photo editing, make it look completely different. That is not good because you want a picture that will represent you. not what you WANT to look like. Photo editing can be fun and appropriate when you are messing around on social media, like on facebook like how me and my friends use to edit pictures on picnik. An inappropriate time is on senior picture and pictures that you will look back on and be proud of. Yes, some editing on senior pictures are okay but not when the picture doesn't even look like you.

Monday, October 28th

Journal – What is your favorite web tool that we have used in class so far this year? Why is it your favorite web tool? What do you like about it? How can you use it again in the future?

 My favorite web tool we have used so far is probably Prezi or the we used to make a infograph. They are my favorite because they are ones I have never used before and it allows me to do presentations a new different way. I can use it in the future with my other classes when I do presentations.

Global Issue Presentation

Monday, October 21st

Journal: Tell me about your weekend.

 On Friday, I went to the Southwest game. WE BEAT THEM 47-3!! wow...they are obvii not good. I strongly dislike Southwest because they thing they are better than everyone. On Saturday, I went to the mall with my friends Lauren and Victoria and then I went to work. After work, I quit my job which was the best feeling in the world. Then I went to my friend Yasmins house. Then on Sunday, I went to church and went to the KC pumpkin patch and got a pumpkin.

Thursday, October 17th

Journal - What makes a presentation memorable? What makes a presentation stand out and not boring? How are you going to make your presentation better than anyone else? How will you make it unique? Explain.

Something that makes a presentation memorable is if they make eye contact with the audience and is smarter than whats on the screen. Also, if they give good information and has good tone in his/her voice. I will make my presentation better than everyone else's because I ill give good, valuable information. It will be visually appealing and fun to listen to.

Tuesday, October 15

Journal - What did you learn from the Ted Talk yesterday? Did you find it interesting or accurate? Explain.

 I learned how technology is impacting the world today and how we use technology for things that we aren't suppose to be using it for. It was both interesting and accurate because I find myself doing a lot of the things she was talking about.

Monday, October 14th

Journal - What do you love about the "digital age" that we currently live in? What do you dislike about it? What are positives ways you use technology in your life? What are some things that come along with technology that you don't like? Explain.

 I do not like some of the selfies girls take and put on instragram. I also like how easy it is to get to social media and how it gives me something to do when I am bored. It is bad because it is used for things that it was not made for. Like cyber-bullying.

Global Issue Infographic

Tuesday, October 8th

Journal - Tell me about your Homecoming weekend (whether you went to the activities or not!). Tell me about what you did over the weekend.

On Friday, I went to the football game against Blue Valley Northwest and we lost ): then I went to a party. On Saturday, I started to prep for Homecoming. At 3:30 I went to my friends house to get ready and at 6:30, we ate at PJ Changs at the Plaza. After that we went to the dance and then a bunch of people went to my friends dads gym and we hung out there all night. It was super fun. Then at like 2 in the morning, I went to my friends Sami Millers house all the way and spent the night there. On Sunday I went to work and then went to sleep for 13 hours.

Wednesday, October 2nd

Journal - What do you know about infographics? What do you know about them? What are their purpose?

 I have no idea. Graphics that give info??

Friday, September 27th

Journal - What are you weekend plans?

 My weekend plans are to sleep, eat, and work out.

Wednesday, September 25th

Journal - Most students view siting work as 'a pain in the butt'. How do you feel about it? Is it necessary? When is it appropriate to cite work? What's the importance of it?
I don't like siting sources but i don't really care. I mean I don't think it is necessary but if the teacher tells us to, I'll do it. It is appropriate to site work if you are writing an essay but if you are just putting a picture on a power point or prezi, it is not necessary. It is important because you are giving credit to the ones who wrote whatever it was.

Tuesday, September 24th

Journal-What is your favorite book, magazine, or publication? Why?
My favorite magazine is either the "People" or "OK" magazines because I love to read about celebrity gossip.

Monday, September 23rd

Journal - Do you enjoy writing? What kind of writing do you enjoy? Why is writing an essential skill in life? How will you use this skill in the future?

No. I absolutely hate writing. It can be essential in life if your career revolves around being able to write but for some jobs, there is no point in it. In the future, it can be helpful when maybe writing like a best man/maid of honor speech or if your job is about writing but other than that..useless.

Tuesday, September 17th

Journal - What is creating an outline for a paper important? Do you think it helps you personally? How would you prefer to outline a paper - pen and paper or an online tool? Is there a different way you know if that would prefer to organize your thoughts?

 so I have everything organized and easy to find. uhmm i don't really think it helps me much because I think it is a waste of time. If I were to use an outline I would use an online tool.

Monday, September 16th

Tell me about your weekend. Where did you go? What did you do?

 This weekend was super fun. I didn't go to school on Friday because I was "sick"...no seriously. I was. so on Friday night I went out to dinner for a friends birthday at applebees. I had a burger. Then on Saturday, I slept in til about 10 and then I went to work and worked. After work I went to my church for a bonfire and then passed out in bed. On Sunday I went to church and then did a bunch of useless homework for about 2 hours and then had some people over for dinner. After that I watched some Netflix and fell asleep.

Wednesday, September 11th

Who do you look up to in life? Why? What have they done to help you or guide you?

 I don't really look up to anyone. I appreciate and adore many people but I am me. I try my best to be me everyday. I want to be original and grow up saying I look up to myself.

Tuesday, September 10th

What is good email etiquette and why is it essential in the "real" world? How can having good email etiquette put you ahead?

 Good email etiquette is making sure everything is spelled correctly and there are no grammatical errors. It also should be typed in a professional way. Not how we text. It is essential in the "real" world because it can make you seem smarter than you actually are and it will give you a good reputation in the recipients eyes. It can put you ahead because if you are looking for a job and the employer gets an email that is very professional and an email that isn't professional, then he will obviously pick the one that is more professional.

Friday, September 6th

Journal - If there was one big global issue in the world that you could fix, what would it be? A cure for cancer? Save the rain forest? Stop pollution? Think about it and then write about it. Why would you choose that specific issue?

 If I could fix one global issue, it would be to end all poverty. I would fix this because no on deserves to be homeless or not have food. Although people mess up and end up going the wrong direction in life, they deserve a second chance to turn their life around. I would end all poverty by helping the poor get a job or education. Poverty is something no one should have to go through.

Public Service Announcement

Tuesday, September 3rd

On Friday we discussed Public Service Announcements. In your own words tell me what they are and what their purpose is. If you could create a PSA what would your topic be? Why?

A Public Service Announcement is a way to get a message across to the country about certain things via t.v., internet, or radio. If I were to make one, mine would be about eating healthier and exercising more. I believe it is very important to stay healthy to live a fun, long life.

Friday, August 30th

What are your hobbies and extra curricular activities? Where do you spend your free time? Tell me three of your favorite things (movies, TV show, magazine, sport, color, etc.)
 I like to sleep, eat, going twitter, instagram, vine, and hang out with friends. In my free time, I watch netflix and eat. My favorite...

 TV show: Jersey Shore
 Candy:Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
 Color: Green

Who Am I Presentation

Wednesday, August 28th

What are some qualities of a good presentation? How can you make a boring presentation interesting? Explain.

 Good qualities are loud and clear speaking, don't say "umm", not too long, and keep people interested. You can turn a boring presentation to an interesting one by incorporating your audience and make it colorful and pretty. When things are nicely put together, people tend to pay more attention and stay focused rather than a boring, plain presentation.

Monday, August 26th

Tell me if you agree with this statement and then explain why or why not. "Images on the internet are 'free game' - if someone posted I should be able to use it.

Yes, I agree with this statement because we all already know that once you put a picture on the internet, you can never& get rid of it. Therefore, knowing that, you are allowing everyone with internet to see it. Don't post something you don't want everyone to see because it is very possible it will get around.

Friday, August 23

What is the importance of online safety and protecting your information? What do you do to protect yourself online? Share an experience you or someone you know has had with online safety.

Online safety is important because anyone in the whole world can look at your pictures and post without you even knowing it. If you don't your information, others can get a hold of your personal information like your phone number or email. on twitter and instagram, I have it on the privacy setting so if anyone wants to follow me, I have to accept it in order for them to look at my pictures or posts. i also don't put any personal info like my address of phone number. Last year, my moms got an email on her yahoo account. the email said it was from a friend of ours and he was stuck in another country and is asking my mom so lend him money to get back to America. It told us to send him like an electronic check. My mom was so confused and called him to ask what it was about and he had no idea about it. We found out that a hacker got a hold of my moms yahoo account and used one of her contacts to email her but really, if she did send money, it would send to the hacker and get a hold of her credit card number. My mom changed her password and she never got an email again.

Wednesday, August 21st

Tell me what you know about Web 2.0. List example Web 2.0 sites. Are you on any sites that let you “post” information? What are those sites? How often do you use them? What do you post on them?

Web 2.0 are sites that allow you to post information. some Web 2.0 sires are Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Emails, Myspace, Tumblr, Pinterest, Wanelo, Vine, Youtube, Snapchat, AIM, foursquare, gmail, yahoo, bebo, Student/parentvue, and blogs. I have a Facebook, Twitter, Email, Vine, Pinterest, Wanelo, Snapchat, Gmail, Studentvue, Pinterest, and just recently made a blog. They are sites that allow you to interact with friends or celebrities. On Facebook and Twitter, I post posts that are about what I am feeling or what I am doing for that day. On Instagram, I post pictures of me on vacation, funny pictures, or even my friends!

Tuesday, August 20th

After watching the short clip of Ashton Kutcher's acceptance speech what did you take away from his advice? What does this quote mean to you -"Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you, and you can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use."

 When I heard Ashton Kutcher’s speech, I took that we all shouldn't try to be followers. We should all be leaders. Make a life that you believe is going to make you happy and you shouldn't care about what other people think about it. Build a life that you are confident in and let those who are true to you and worthy be able to join in on your life. No one should feel like they are nothing because everything in this world matters in some way. Never give up. Be independent. Don’t depend on people. You are the only one who can tell you to be you.I understood this quote as everyone has a placed in this world. Anyone can change the world if they really tried. You can influence your beliefs and caring it on to other people. Sooner or later, you will change your life and others. You can make that first move that no one is brave enough to make and then you will be the one of many leaders.